rico Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 .....scheduling woes. I thought this was a pretty good read. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/loyola-chicagos-non-con-schedule-is-lacking-because-other-coaches-were-wrongly-afraid-to-schedule-the-ramblers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 hours ago, rico said: .....scheduling woes. I thought this was a pretty good read. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/loyola-chicagos-non-con-schedule-is-lacking-because-other-coaches-were-wrongly-afraid-to-schedule-the-ramblers/ Very similar to the struggles Illinois St had a few years ago. No one would schedule them..and they get left out of tourney for not tough enough schedule. I know Illinois or Northwestern would probably never agree to it for a few reasons (namely if they lose it's a bad look and if they win they should have)....but I always thought the folks in Chicago should somehow get Depaul, Illinois St, Loyola...or even Southern Illinois or Bradley. Get those teams together and play in Chicago for a weekend in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Very similar to the struggles Illinois St had a few years ago. No one would schedule them..and they get left out of tourney for not tough enough schedule. I know Illinois or Northwestern would probably never agree to it for a few reasons (namely if they lose it's a bad look and if they win they should have)....but I always thought the folks in Chicago should somehow get Depaul, Illinois St, Loyola...or even Southern Illinois or Bradley. Get those teams together and play in Chicago for a weekend in December. "Windy City Classic"...........I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, rico said: "Windy City Classic"...........I like it Windy City Classic, is correct. Ever been in Chicago in December ? I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStoller Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Very similar to the struggles Illinois St had a few years ago. No one would schedule them..and they get left out of tourney for not tough enough schedule. I know Illinois or Northwestern would probably never agree to it for a few reasons (namely if they lose it's a bad look and if they win they should have)....but I always thought the folks in Chicago should somehow get Depaul, Illinois St, Loyola...or even Southern Illinois or Bradley. Get those teams together and play in Chicago for a weekend in December. Honestly that is a GREAT idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 When something like this comes up I always think back to 01-02 season and Butler and Ball St. Butler finish the regular season that year 25-5 with wins over Purdue(away), Ball St.(away and the Cards were ranked), and yes IU at Conseco. Won the regular season in their conference but fell in the CT.......No invite to the NCAAT Ball St. started out the year by defeating Kansas and UCLA(both ranked in the Top Ten) before falling to #1 Duke in Hawaii. They lost to Butler, IU, and a highly ranked Okie St. team. Won the Mac regular season only to fall in the CT.......No invite to the NCAAT. What else could those schools do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Loyola should try and negotiate a home and home with a medium level mid-major like Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Loyola should try and negotiate a home and home with a medium level mid-major like Purdue. Oh my goodness. I fell over laughing after reading this. Best laugh I have had all day. Thanks 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, rico said: When something like this comes up I always think back to 01-02 season and Butler and Ball St. Butler finish the regular season that year 25-5 with wins over Purdue(away), Ball St.(away and the Cards were ranked), and yes IU at Conseco. Won the regular season in their conference but fell in the CT.......No invite to the NCAAT Ball St. started out the year by defeating Kansas and UCLA(both ranked in the Top Ten) before falling to #1 Duke in Hawaii. They lost to Butler, IU, and a highly ranked Okie St. team. Won the Mac regular season only to fall in the CT.......No invite to the NCAAT. What else could those schools do? I’m not sure if there’s really an answer. I don’t think the big schools owe them anything. It kind of just “is what it is” and they are who they are. You want the major conference perks then find a way to move up to a major conference. I’m not saying it’s necessarily fair, but I’m not sure anything really needs to be done about it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, BGleas said: I’m not sure if there’s really an answer. I don’t think the big schools owe them anything. It kind of just “is what it is” and they are who they are. You want the major conference perks then find a way to move up to a major conference. I’m not saying it’s necessarily fair, but I’m not sure anything really needs to be done about it either. Gonzaga came up with the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, rico said: Gonzaga came up with the answer. Agree, and I think that answer was consistency over time, not a flash in the pan great season here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUDan93 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Loyola should try and negotiate a home and home with a medium level mid-major like Purdue. It's a lose-lose for Loyola. If they lose to Purdue, it's really a bad look; if they win, well they were just doing what they were suppose to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 56 minutes ago, IUDan93 said: It's a lose-lose for Loyola. If they lose to Purdue, it's really a bad look; if they win, well they were just doing what they were suppose to. Now that is the post of the day!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosiertildeath Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 It might be a good thing for Loyal of Chicago (Thler non-conference schedule ) I believe theyhad a BIG Roster TURNOVER ? P.S. I just rechecked the Rambler roster for 2018-2019 and they list 14 total players and NINE of those are either Freshmen or Sophomores or 64.3 % of thier roster this season is UNDERCLASSMEN !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 50 minutes ago, hoosiertildeath said: It might be a good thing for Loyal of Chicago (Thler non-conference schedule ) I believe theyhad a BIG Roster TURNOVER ? P.S. I just rechecked the Rambler roster for 2018-2019 and they list 14 total players and NINE of those are either Freshmen or Sophomores or 64.3 % of thier roster this season is UNDERCLASSMEN !! So what your saying is they can still beat Purdue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 YES!!! VBG!!! Beat those SMELLERMAKERS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: YES!!! VBG!!! Beat those SMELLERMAKERS!!! But the Ramblers dont play them!! VBG MY OPINION GO HOOSIERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, BGleas said: Agree, and I think that answer was consistency over time, not a flash in the pan great season here and there. Somewhat....but they would play anybody, anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, rico said: But the Ramblers dont play them!! VBG MY OPINION GO HOOSIERS That's because those SMELLERMAKERS are AFRAID to schedule them!!! VBG! VBG!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 12 hours ago, MrsStoller said: Honestly that is a GREAT idea. To me it's a no brainer....but what makes sense to the outside world sometimes never gets done in my hometown. Lot of the people in Chicago start most conversations why something can't get done....as opposed to the obvious which is this would be a great event for the schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStoller Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Seeking6 said: To me it's a no brainer....but what makes sense to the outside world sometimes never gets done in my hometown. Lot of the people in Chicago start most conversations why something can't get done....as opposed to the obvious which is this would be a great event for the schools. I think you should start an online petition. I’ll be your first signer. Name it the Windy City Class as suggested above - Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern, Illinois, Northern Illinois, SIU, Illinois St., Bradley. Make it a total weekend package. Rename some downtown streets and get some restaurant deals and home bases. Can we make a word out of the beginning letters of those schools? (L, D, N, I, NI, SI, IS, B - Bindlins? Lol) Your idea needs to get legs because it’s a solid one. *side note: when typing the above sentence, it autocorrected to “kegs” instead of “legs”. You’ll need kegs there, too! Good reminder! 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 54 minutes ago, MrsStoller said: I think you should start an online petition. I’ll be your first signer. Name it the Windy City Class as suggested above - Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern, Illinois, Northern Illinois, SIU, Illinois St., Bradley. Make it a total weekend package. Rename some downtown streets and get some restaurant deals and home bases. Can we make a word out of the beginning letters of those schools? (L, D, N, I, NI, SI, IS, B - Bindlins? Lol) Your idea needs to get legs because it’s a solid one. *side note: when typing the above sentence, it autocorrected to “kegs” instead of “legs”. You’ll need kegs there, too! Good reminder! 😂😂 I sent an email to several of the AD's about 15 years ago. I don't even care about any of the participants. There are others that post on here regularly that have far more juice in Chicago than I. One of our favorite posters I know does for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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