2019-20 Schedule

[hotshot]

Start with McGusty then Walker follow by some zone defense.

Well, if Coach L follows your advice, Nwora will certainly give us early insight on the defensive capabilites of Kam and Walker.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Well, if Coach L follows your advice, Nwora will certainly give us a very insight on the defensive capabilites of Kam and Walker.

Defense looks good when a guy is not making shots.

 

[jkdood]

There's bunch of teams on that "Under the Radar" list that we should never be ranked behind.

I think we made the "Under Darth Vader" list. Close, but no cigar.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Miami has the secret scrimmage against FIU on tomorrow. It only we could watch.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Miami could potentially play UCONN in the Charleston Classic. Hopefully, in the Championship game.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

December 2 will tell us a lot about Miami

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Has anyone heard anything regarding the scrimmage Miami had Saturday against FIU? I know it was a "secret scrimmage" but information on other scrimmages have been leaked to the media.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Given the talent on the roster and pre-season expectations, I would have thought the margin of victory would have been larger. Miami is in a good position to pull off the upset next week.

 

[CTCANE]

Given the talent on the roster and pre-season expectations, I would have thought the margin of victory would have been larger. Miami is in a good position to pull off the upset next week.

We lost to St Leo in 2012 and had probably our best team ever. Wouldnt draw conclusions form exhibitions.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

We lost to St Leo in 2012 and had probably our best team ever. Wouldnt draw conclusions form exhibitions.

In fairness, Miami was not expected to win the ACC nor ranked in the top 10 going into the season. You make a valid point but preseason ranking does raise expectations of a team.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Florida states 3 guards and one 6'6 forward with Blackshear. Incredibly small for an SEC team.
It is very early but Florida literally lives and dies by the 3.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

In theory, Illinois is probably the 2nd toughest opponent on the non-conference schedule and they won in overtime in their first game of the year.

Here are some highlights:

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Miami has 3 "buy games" on the schedule this season (Quinnipac, Alabama A&M and Coppin St). Honestly, I think FAU is the fourth. Buy games are just schedule fillers or easy 20 point wins. Quite frankly, I don't think Miami will lose their three buy games this season but it is a huge waste of money considering Miami will not sell out the Watsco Center for these games.
If I was the athletic director, economically, it would be better to schedule home and home games with in-state teams. I don't see a need to pay a team 50k or 100K to play a basketball game in an empty arena. A home and home series with FIU, FGCU and USF would serve give Miami the same result as a buy game. A potential 20 point win to improve the record.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

3 point shooting seems to make or break Florida.

 

[jkdood]

... A home and home series with FIU, FGCU and USF would serve give Miami the same result as a buy game. A potential 20 point win to improve the record.

A "buy" game for me is, IF, and WHEN, Miami beats ANYONE by 20, (or Scores 90+,) I will BUY you a beverage of your choice!
(edit/upd: Excludes exhibition games, of course.)

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

A "buy" game for me is, IF, and WHEN, Miami beats ANYONE by 20, (or Scores 90+,) I will BUY you a beverage of your choice!
(edit/upd: Excludes exhibition games, of course.)

Can I get a raincheck on that for next season?

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Miami has a better chance of beating Illinois than some fans realize.