Crosstown shootout

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Koch as an article about UC vs UK in the SEC/Big East challenge today, game to be played in Cincinnati. It is nothing more than a what might happen piece, ESPN decides who plays who, ESPN has the only vote in the matter.

With these rumors circulating about UK and IU games for UC it means X is off the schedule.

I disagree. The UK vs UC series is very low probability. We are one out of six BE teams that are candidates for that game.

As for IU, I hope that happens but I read somewhere they are close to finalizing a series with UL.

With the X game being at home next year, along with X having a pretty bad team, I would imagine it will be the last game for awhile (unless both parties agree to a neutral site).

So UC destroys X next year and then ends the series. That's fine with me

 

[ucswais]

Koch as an article about UC vs UK in the SEC/Big East challenge today, game to be played in Cincinnati. It is nothing more than a what might happen piece, ESPN decides who plays who, ESPN has the only vote in the matter.

With these rumors circulating about UK and IU games for UC it means X is off the schedule.

People starting rumors about other teams means X is off the schedule? Seems like a stretch to me.

I would put a UK game at about 20% chance right now and IU about the same. Even if UK were to happen, that would be a 1 time game and it would mean nothing in future years. I would like to see a series with any of UK, IU, OSU, Purdue, etc like the rest of you, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Thegreatone]

I disagree. The UK vs UC series is very low probability. We are one out of six BE teams that are candidates for that game.

As for IU, I hope that happens but I read somewhere they are close to finalizing a series with UL.

With the X game being at home next year, along with X having a pretty bad team, I would imagine it will be the last game for awhile (unless both parties agree to a neutral site).

So UC destroys X next year and then ends the series. That's fine with me

The odds of playing are much better than you think. It makes a ton of sense. Only other game to worry about is Cuse getting UK at the dome but I think the Big East might throw UC this one.

 

[Bearcat04]

The odds of playing are much better than you think. It makes a ton of sense. Only other game to worry about is Cuse getting UK at the dome but I think the Big East might throw UC this one.

I'm pretty sure Cuse is a road team this year. The potential best match ups for UK are UC, Georgetown, ND, or Pitt. All are home teams this year. ESPN has the final say.

I'd love for it to happen too as it would be a win/win. We could lose by 10 and the RPI would see it as a huge success!

 

[Thegreatone]

You are right. Thanks for clearing it up. Cincy at US Bank makes too much sense

 

[ucdave]

You are right. Thanks for clearing it up. Cincy at US Bank makes too much sense

Actually, new for BE/SEC challenge for last year I think, is that all the games will be played at the home arenas. So it won't be at US Bank, it will be at 5/3 (whoever we play).

 

[ucswais]

You are right. Thanks for clearing it up. Cincy at US Bank makes too much sense

If I'm ESPN, tell me why UC makes more sense than GTown, ND, or Pitt.

Mick's quotes sounded to me like he's already expecting to get the short end here. We probably have as much current pull as anyone if the BE were calling the shots. Unfortunately, we have basically 0 leverage with ESPN and are probably a smaller brand than the other choices. Certainly smaller than ND.

 

[Thegreatone]

Here is why:

Cincinnati made it further than any of those teams last year and are projected to be ranked in the top 20 next year.

Add that the regional interest would be off the charts.

ND is going to be down next year now that Martin and Tim A are not coming back.

Gtown will be solid and I could see them getting the game.

Pitt was down last year and Big East would push against having Pitt play sense they are leaving.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

Here is why:

Cincinnati made it further than any of those teams last year and are projected to be ranked in the top 20 next year.

Add that the regional interest would be off the charts.

ND is going to be down next year now that Martin and Tim A are not coming back.

Gtown will be solid and I could see them getting the game.

Pitt was down last year and Big East would push against having Pitt play sense they are leaving.

Is Abromitis trying to get a medical redshirt for last year so he can play this year or is he just hanging it up?

 

[adrock]

Is Abromitis trying to get a medical redshirt for last year so he can play this year or is he just hanging it up?

He was denied.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

He was denied.

Thanks for the info, I assume he was going for a sixth year of eligibility then. Won't say I'm dissapointed to not have to face him next year.

 

[more cowbell]

Here is why:

Cincinnati made it further than any of those teams last year and are projected to be ranked in the top 20 next year.

Add that the regional interest would be off the charts.

ND is going to be down next year now that Martin and Tim A are not coming back.

Gtown will be solid and I could see them getting the game.

Pitt was down last year and Big East would push against having Pitt play sense they are leaving.

I would say it would be between ND and GTown. Those are the schools with a national following. ESPN already will have the market cornered by having Kentucky. Their goal would be to cover the largest market possible. I think Cincinnati will still get a good game, but i would be surprised if it was UK.

 

[Kingsley Court]

Seems as if the Crosstown is pretty much a done deal. Interesting that the university went against Mick's wishes and scheduled the game any way.

 

[JasonS]

Seems as if the Crosstown is pretty much a done deal. Interesting that the university went against Mick's wishes and scheduled the game any way.

You are making a mountain out of a mole hill but I don't expect you to understand what Mick actually said. It doesn't fit with what you are trying to do so just keep ignoring it.

 

[ralph1950]

Seems as if the Crosstown is pretty much a done deal. Interesting that the university went against Mick's wishes and scheduled the game any way.

Mick was cool with another easy win on next year's schedule.

 

[Kingsley Court]

After hearing that the bearcats are back to being the bearcats, I'm not so sure I would feel that Xavier players would be safe playing this game. Any chance it was Yancey who threw another blindside haymaker? Not good.

 

[Eternal E]

After hearing that the bearcats are back to being the bearcats, I'm not so sure I would feel that Xavier players would be safe playing this game. Any chance it was Yancey who threw another blindside haymaker? Not good.

It will take a while for UC to get on Xavier's level. After all the Muskies have 2 former players convicted of murder.

 

[JasonS]

After hearing that the bearcats are back to being the bearcats, I'm not so sure I would feel that Xavier players would be safe playing this game. Any chance it was Yancey who threw another blindside haymaker? Not good.

Who's "Yancey"?