2013-14 Schedule

[rrshock]

NCAA rules don't permit a game to start after 11:55 pm local time or something like that.

[shockerofandover0943]

NCAA rules don't permit a game to start after 11:55 pm local time or something like that.

I believe this was 12 ET, so 11 PM here.

[shocker3]

The 2 AM slot always goes to a west coast team so I don't think we were in danger of that. Mornings usually go to schools that get around 500 fans a game anyways. Midnight is obviously not worst case scenario but it's one of the worst we could have "realistically" gotten. Knowing our fan base 5 AM would probably be preferable to Midnight.

Personally I would prefer the 11 pm starting time over the 5 am time (I am pretty sure the players ould too). But you are right about our fan base. Most of them probably go to bed before 11 pm every night.

[im4wsu]

NCAA rules don't permit a game to start after 11:55 pm local time or something like that.

That leaves a five-minute window. What is the earliest starting time, 12:05 a.m.?

[rrshock]

That leaves a five-minute window. What is the earliest starting time, 12:05 a.m.?

I believe it is close to 6 or so. That is the time tat those games start for that event usually.

[shocks771]

That's going to be fun!! Drinks and dinner beforehand, then more drinks!! I better take off the next day from work.

[The Mad Hatter]

Here is last year's schedule:

Midnight: West Virginia at Gonzaga
2 a.m.: Davidson at New Mexico
4 a.m.: Houston Baptist at Hawaii
6 a.m.: Stony Brook at Rider
8 a.m.: Northern Illinois at Valparaiso
10 a.m.: Harvard at Massachusetts
12 p.m.: Temple at Kent State
2 p.m.: Detroit at St. John’s
4 p.m.: Butler at Xavier
7 p.m.: Michigan State vs. Kansas (Champions Classic, Georgia Dome, Atlanta)
30 minutes following MSU/KU: Duke vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic)

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebaske...hedule-is-here

The midnight slot is the kickoff slot, which is generally good for getting a national audience, and based on the matchups last year, it looks like it is one of 4 premier slots (the others being 4 pm, 7 pm, and ~9 pm).

[pogo]

Had D B on kgso tonite and talked about scheduling and what goes into it. Darren said he works on the basketball schedule 365 days a year and talks to HCGM several times each day about different scenarios, One of the most difficult parts is trying to calculate who will be good the next year and beyond that as well as how good we will be. HCGM tries to give him an idea how he thinks they will be which I thought was interesting. Said some games you have to work on for years ie Alabama and others just kind of fall into place ie Tennessee. Savage asked Darren if he could just pick who he would like to start a home and home with and it would happen which school would it be? His answer might surprise you at first but he said Missouri. He felt it would be a game that WSU fans could really get enthused about. He said he didn't go with the obvious choice of one of the other Kansas schools because they still work to get those games all the time. I could see playing mizzou home and home and one in KC. How cool would that be? All in all Darren really came across well.

[Rlh04d]

Here is last year's schedule:



The midnight slot is the kickoff slot, which is generally good for getting a national audience, and based on the matchups last year, it looks like it is one of 4 premier slots (the others being 4 pm, 7 pm, and ~9 pm).

That's actually awesome. I love that we're the kickoff game and taking Gonzaga's spot from last season.

[Rlh04d]

I know I am the only one, but I don't get excited about SLU at all. I'll show up and cheer my arse off, but it's not a game I mark on my calendar and go, "mmm mmm can't wait!" If they can keep their momentum going, it'll work out nicely for us, but I am just not sure they can.

It's not a game I'd be chomping at the bit for, but they should be a top 50 RPI team, they're a decent name, and quite frankly we should be significantly better than them.

All in all I think they would be a very nice road win for us. And in an area relatively close to us which could help with recruiting.

[ShockerPhi]

Regarding the midnight game (11 CST), I think we'll pull a good crowd. Have we forgotten that we just went on a Final Four run? Also it's part of a 24 hour marathon, so it's a special occasion. I am personally pumped for an odd starting time for a game. I'd bet we'd get a lot of students to show up for this one.

[Good News]

No, I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Yes, I am aware of the existence of Butler, George Mason, and VCU.

Yes, I agree that any and all exposure on ESPN is good for the program.


BUT.


I would have thought and hoped that a Final Four team that was America's Team for at least a week if not two was worth a little more promotionally and due a little more respect than a midnight time slot.

I'll stand corrected when I see who lands at 4, 6, 8, 10, and even 2, but unless they're all bluebloods... I'm a little disappointed that ESPN didn't see a better angle on this one.

[bleed yellow]

Mizzou possibly being on the WSU schedule this year? Ha! That would be awesome. If so I can't wait to hear the KU fans getting all upset about that.. I already have a response planned in case this does happen. "Well maybe if your Jayhawks would agree to play WSU we wouldn't have to bother with scheduling Mizzou?"

[Rlh04d]

No, I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Yes, I am aware of the existence of Butler, George Mason, and VCU.

Yes, I agree that any and all exposure on ESPN is good for the program.


BUT.


I would have thought and hoped that a Final Four team that was America's Team for at least a week if not two was worth a little more promotionally and due a little more respect than a midnight time slot.

I'll stand corrected when I see who lands at 4, 6, 8, 10, and even 2, but unless they're all bluebloods... I'm a little disappointed that ESPN didn't see a better angle on this one.

I disagree. I think the kickoff is a good timeslot. I would think differently if we were at midnight and we were the third game of that night.

We have Gonzaga's time slot for a reason. I don't remember how this was promoted last year ... will we be getting a "starting with Wichita State versus WKU" in the commercials?

Let's be honest, we're playing WKU. The prime time slots last season were Kansas/Michigan State and Duke/Kentucky. Wichita State/WKU isn't in that ballpark. Considering we're the draw there, getting the midnight slot looks good to me.

[Shoxfan11]

Can anyone explain to me why we don't have a series going with VCU?