2013-14 Schedule

[ucdave]

For anyone interested:

Conference schedule will be released today at 3pm.

I tweeted at Tommy G asking about the non-conference schedule and he tweeted back to me that it will be released at 3pm today, same time as conference schedule.

 

[ucdave]

Well, here it is...

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cinn/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/schedule/schedule.pdf

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

TV Breakdown:

ESPN/ESPN2: 8
Local (FSN OH): 8
CBSSN: 7
ESPNU: 5
ESPNews: 1
CBS: 1
Fox Sports 1: 1

 

[Bearcat22]

TV Breakdown:

ESPN/ESPN2: 8
Local (FSN OH): 8
CBSSN: 7
ESPNU: 5
ESPNews: 1
CBS: 1
Fox Sports 1: 1

I'm bummed about the 7 games on CBSSN. I don't want to pay Time Warner more this channel.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

I'm bummed about the 7 games on CBSSN. I don't want to pay Time Warner more this channel.

I reluctantly bought the package last year cause I really wanted to watch the games. I will say it's only $10 bucks a month and you can cancel it when the season's over, but you do get the NFL redzone as part of the package which is pretty awesome when your stuck watching the 1:00 games when the Bengals aren't playing. They flip so quickly from game to game and there's usually some fantasy implications that peaks your interest in whatever game they flip to if you do that sort of thing. There were times last year I watched that instead of coverage of some game I wasn't interested in. There are other channels included as well. So carrying it few a few months isn't the worst thing in the world.

 

[UCalum08]

TV Breakdown:

ESPN/ESPN2: 8
Local (FSN OH): 8
CBSSN: 7
ESPNU: 5
ESPNews: 1
CBS: 1
Fox Sports 1: 1

I will not complain because I am glad we have 8 on ESPN/2 and 5 on ESPN but man..that CBSSN is a drag. I don't like the channel is general and just find it annoying. Oh well, seeing the schedule gets me excited for hoops this year! No reason why we can't do very well with this schedule.

 

[Bearcat22]

I reluctantly bought the package last year cause I really wanted to watch the games. I will say it's only $10 bucks a month and you can cancel it when the season's over, but you do get the NFL redzone as part of the package which is pretty awesome when your stuck watching the 1:00 games when the Bengals aren't playing. They flip so quickly from game to game and there's usually some fantasy implications that peaks your interest in whatever game they flip to if you do that sort of thing. There were times last year I watched that instead of coverage of some game I wasn't interested in. There are other channels included as well. So carrying it few a few months isn't the worst thing in the world.

that's a good perspective. NFL redzone wouldn't be such a bad thing

 

[Robert]

I'm not thrilled about the games on CBS Sports Network either, but the good news is that you only have to carry it for 2 months. The first game on the network is December 7, and the last one is February 2.

 

[#BearcatNation]

I'm not thrilled about the games on CBS Sports Network either, but the good news is that you only have to carry it for 2 months. The first game on the network is December 7, and the last one is February 2.

How does CBS Sports Network work? I have TWC, will I pick up those games?

 

[Bcatfollower]

How does CBS Sports Network work? I have TWC, will I pick up those games?

You'll have to buy it, I have it as a package with espnu and some other stations that I never watch.

 

[Robert]

Something you guys might find interesting... I was looking at the schedule, and decided to look up our RPI (using ESPN) from last season. In 2012-13, we played 14 games against top-50 RPI opponents, going 5-9. This season, we are playing 11 games against top-50 RPI teams from last season. Even eliminating Louisville from the schedule leaves us with 9 top-50 RPI games, which is still more than a lot of major conference teams (especially from the Pac 12 and SEC).

Where our schedule takes a big hit is in 51-100 RPI games. We played 6 last season, going 4-2. This year we only have 2 -- Xavier and Nebraska.

Those games against NIT-type of teams are what can really elevate your RPI. New Mexico finished #2 last season partially on the strength of their 9-2 record against 51-100 teams.

I think there are a few teams, especially SMU, that are poised to really improve in our conference. I think around 9-10 games per season against top 50 teams is fine, but we need more games in the next tier. If you can go, say, 4-5 against the top 50 and 10-2 against 51-100, you're likely to finish in the top 10 RPI.

Basically, Cincinnati basketball is going to be just fine in the AAC, especially if the newcomers step up their programs a little.

 

[Bearcat22]

TV Breakdown:

ESPN/ESPN2: 8
Local (FSN OH): 8
CBSSN: 7
ESPNU: 5
ESPNews: 1
CBS: 1
Fox Sports 1: 1

Some good news, Time warner has made CBS Sports available on the regular digital package. No need to have to buy the channel. At least this is for Cincinnati.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cbs-s...-203000552.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CaxF1BSiA4AblHQtDMD

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

The FSN Ohio games have been announced:

Saturday, Nov. 16th at 2:00 p.m. vs. Appalachian State
Tuesday, Nov. 26th at 7:00 p.m. vs. UMass Lowell
Friday, Nov. 29th at 4:00 p.m. vs. Kennesaw State
Saturday, Dec. 21st at 2:00 p.m. vs. Middle Tennessee

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102313aab.html

 

[Robert]

The FSN Ohio games have been announced:

Saturday, Nov. 16th at 2:00 p.m. vs. Appalachian State
Tuesday, Nov. 26th at 7:00 p.m. vs. UMass Lowell
Friday, Nov. 29th at 4:00 p.m. vs. Kennesaw State
Saturday, Dec. 21st at 2:00 p.m. vs. Middle Tennessee

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102313aab.html

Anybody know for sure if the games will be on FSO in Columbus? I checked the Blue Jackets schedule and while there are games on Nov. 29th and Dec. 21st, they aren't until 7:00.

 

[ucdave]

Better check if the Cavs play too. That is another potential conflict in cow town as well.

 

[Robert]

Better check if the Cavs play too. That is another potential conflict in cow town as well.

Thanks for reminding me of that. I checked and it looks good there as well. If I recall, I was able to watch the games that were blacked out on FSO in Columbus on ESPN3... I don't think I missed a game last year except for a couple of work conflicts. I definitely prefer watching on TV though... my internet connection seems to be finicky, so when I watch something on ESPN3, I end up watching half the game on the lowest quality setting.

 

[coachpipe]

I know its a hassle and everyone would rather watch on a giant flat screen. BUT, if the games get overshadowed by the cavs and bluejackets http://www.freevip.eu/sports/basketball.html should have the games.