I don't think that's the case. Would I have like to have seen some "P5" or bluebloods on the schedule? Of course. Schedule is what it is. Season has started. Team is playing good. Enjoy it.
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Camballer....give it a REST. Enjoy that Dan's HERD squad is an exciting team to watch...and those freshmen can really play! Buy some tickets and go to The Cam.
Do people put a little too much emphasis on Glenville State? Yes, but is a symbol for the entire non-conference schedule. Duquesene is the only program of any merit at all that we will play. Combined with the 100% about football low effort programs that are the core of the SBC.
Yes, this league, like CUSA (another 100% about football league which I got roasted for saying that truth back in the day) is a one-bid league. But there still is a difference between getting seeded in the 11-14 slot and 16 or put in the silly play in games, which is where the SBC champions often go. If we have any illusions of doing more than losing to Duke or Kentucky in the first round, since there is nothing we can do about the SBC, we have to have a non-conference schedule of some merit.
Yes, this league, like CUSA (another 100% about football league which I got roasted for saying that truth back in the day) is a one-bid league. But there still is a difference between getting seeded in the 11-14 slot and 16 or put in the silly play in games, which is where the SBC champions often go. If we have any illusions of doing more than losing to Duke or Kentucky in the first round, since there is nothing we can do about the SBC, we have to have a non-conference schedule of some merit.
Theres no question the SBC is inferior to the CUSA in basketball, and by a lot
So what? only the conference is what counts and you muct win the conference tourney to go to the big dance. And it is much better to have a winning record than to play so many teams on the road who you know you cannot beat.
I’m ecstatically happy to be 8-1. we’re playing defense and hitting 3’s. We play this same schedule last year and we’re maybe 4-5. We’re just playing very well regardless of who we play
With all these posts, Glenville basketball has received more notice in a few days than they have in their entire prior existence.
That isn't true. The SBC has 3 teams below 68 in NET (USM #27, Marshall #41, and JMU #44) and 4 more below 156. The better we are OOC vs Q1 and Q2 opponents, the better the chances of a potential at-large if we don't win the tournament. Just because we are in an historically 1-bid conference doesn't mean we should just accept that.
Interesting. My nephew played for Piedmont a few years ago.
Johnny Mize played baseball there during the 1930s.
This is perhaps the most viewed and commented contest on this board... especially for a game that's still 3 games and nearly a week away.
Most anticipated game in modern Herd history?
Most anticipated game in modern Herd history?
You are welcome "boy".....glad you coughed up some $$$$.....Marshall need$ all they can receive!
Yes the $8 a ticket I paid for after market seats were very helpful to the program. I also bought a water and a coke. Time to invest in a new basketball arena with those funds I put into it.
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND------The HERD played like "dog breath" Tuesday night. Happy we decided to stay home & watch it on ESPN+.......$ I saved about $100 (gasoline, food, tickets)......
I AGREE...The CAM is sooooooo dark! It's like playing in a dungeon! I enjoyed watching the recent George Mason game (although a small facility) it was well-lighted. Marshall should knock out the back wall and add more endzone seats---might encourage more students to want to attend allowing them to sit as a group-----and add some vibrant lights......MU could play their 2023-24 season in Huntington's Mountain Health Arena (capacity of around 9,000)....
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Marshall's student section setup is top 5 worst in the country. And I don't really know the other 4
I was thinking UPIKE. The team could charter two helimacopters and land on the roof of the gym/auditorium/indoor motocross track/rodeo/livestock auction.
JoanBaller.....I AGREE. I support about 90% of all Universities have their students located in sections close to the court! But, NOT at Marshall....Never has---Probably NEVER WILL!!!!
OOOOPS [my bad]......I HERD this season----the students were moved to two sections [along with the Pep band) to behind the visitor's bench!!!!! The question is.... will the students get off their butts & occupy their seats?????
So if only the conference is what counts, the out of conference schedule has nothing to do with getting yourself ready to be at your best for it?
The repugnant idea that “only the conference counts” and the yet more repugnant “get hot in the conference tournament” idea are borne of lack of ambition and standpatism.
Yes, the SBC stinks in basketball. Fact. So at least play somebody interesting, Have an ambition of beating them. And, if we do win the conference, get seeded somewhere where we play the 5th or 6th loser from a major conference, and not 16th.
Looks like Dan got his wish....someone posted to Facebook the remodel of the Henderson Arena.....players at a shoot around......the place looks "sweet....Baby" [as Dicky V] would say.... Now the ladies [basketball & volleyball] can practice/play in The Cam. DREAMS do come true for HERD Basketball.....Thanks to AD Spears...now work some magic for BASEBALL....
I agree 100%.......play an opponent like Glenville State [large game for the Pioneers--$$$]...and get ready to go 2-0 in the Conference with Appy State & JMU coming to town!
