Big East schedule set at 13 games

[79 Bull]

Stupid question - does the NCAA limit teams to 16 conference games?  

If not, why don't we play 18 and make everybody happy?  That still leaves 9 or 10 OOC games, right?

[Velcro]

I don't know if there is a rule about 16 games, but i would guess that schools like OOC games.  For most, it pads the win total a bit, and also allows for rivalry games, etc.  I know that could be done with only 10 games anyway, so your point is valid.

[ChiTownBull]

i gueess

rutgers, lville, and pitt

[79 Bull]

I agree the 3 should be closest in travel time.

That would be UL, WVU and UC.  UC is a bit closer than GT and I'd rather see the students hassle Huggy every year anyways.

[Brad]

I agree with Huggins there.  I want to play everyone...

Was Velcrogrip sober when he made that statement?  

[Velcro]

Hey now... 3 beers is still sober!

[dabull80]

I don't care who we play and who are mirror schools are.  I am just dam excited about being in the BE.  And by the way Velcro, its not the three beers that caused that but the five shots of tequila in between LOL.

[Velcro]

I swear its water in the flask... water!

[GarySJ]

Stupid question - does the NCAA limit teams to 16 conference games?  

No. Some conferences play 18 and some even play 20. You're only limited to the number of TOTAL games, which is 27 not including pre- and post-season tournaments.

[79 Bull]

No. Some conferences play 18 and some even play 20. You're only limited to the number of TOTAL games, which is 27 not including pre- and post-season tournaments.

Then, I don't really understand this decision not to play 18 so everyone gets everyone each year.  Like Velcro said, 9 games is plenty to keep up a couple OOC rivals and get a few wins before conference play.