08-09 Men's Schedule Crumbs

[jimmyjames_99]

I found this bit of information on Basketball Traveler's website. Looks like we still have some dates open.

North Texas-Mens

Type: Game

Dates: 11/12/2008 to 01/26/2009

Now looking for an exempt tournament opening weekend. Looking to pay guarantee or start home and home here. Available dates are Nov. 25, 26. Dec. 23, 29. Jan. 5, 25, 26.

Contact: Bill Foy, 940 565-3478

bfoy@unt.edu

Date Posted: 11/07/2007

Last Updated: 06/02/2008

[UNTflyer]

Kind of a confusing request. Does he mean we want to host a tournament?

[chrisfisher]

At this point in the b-ball season, I'll take any news regardless of its relevancy.

[Censored by Laurie]

I'm just hoping UNT has to return last season's game with Hartford.

[CMJ]

I'd like a west coast swing for that reason CBL. If we travel up your way give us a good report of your thoughts.

I know a CA swing won't happen. *sigh*

[Buford_Julep]

Now looking for an exempt tournament opening weekend.

This means North Texas wants to play in one of the many early season tournaments such as the Great Alaska Shootout, Paradise Jam, South Padre Island Invitational, etc. Exempt means these tournament games do not count against the regular season limit. Exempt is not completely true anymore, because when the regular season game limit moved from 26 to 29 the limit for regular season games was re-set at 27 plus 4 "exempt" games for those teams playing in "exempt" tournaments. Playing in an exempt tournament is often a great chance to meet BCS schools on a neutral court.

Looking to pay guarantee or start home and home here.

North Texas is not looking for a bodybag game. It is important to schedule the first of a "home and home" at your place. That way the other side can't buy out your home game.

Edited June 18, 2008 by Buford_Julep

[jimmyjames_99]

Good information on explaining what we are actually looking for!

[ADLER]

This means North Texas wants to play in one of the many early season tournaments such as the Great Alaska Shootout, Paradise Jam, South Padre Island Invitational, etc. Exempt means these tournament games do not count against the regular season limit. Exempt is not completely true anymore, because when the regular season game limit moved from 26 to 29 the limit for regular season games was re-set at 27 plus 4 "exempt" games for those teams playing in "exempt" tournaments. Playing in an exempt tournament is often a great chance to meet BCS schools on a neutral court.

North Texas is not looking for a bodybag game. It is important to schedule the first of a "home and home" at your place. That way the other side can't buy out your home game.

THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INITIATIVES

(Adopted unanimously May 2007)

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

1. Schools must play 50% of all non-conference games at home or neutral sites.

2. Schools may not play more than two games annually against opponents who do not return the game to the home facility.

3. Schools must play all games against Division I opponents; exceptions for a game played at home may be granted by the conference office. Note: Contracts dated prior to May 31, 2007, will be honored.

4. Schools will increase average attendance in Men’s and Women’s Basketball annually up to 50% of men’s seating capacity and 25% of women’s seating capacity.

5. Schools will increase season ticket sales up to 25% of men’s seating capacity and 15% of the women’s seating capacity.

6. The Conference Office will produce an annual post-season tournament that is both financially rewarding to the membership and has a positive impact on recruiting.