HoosierDeac
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Wasn't our very own Stan King from Jamaica, Queens?
stupid question...was the game against Utah Valley considered part of this tournament? Or just a a weird break that the team we just played is also in the same tourney.
The format of this MTE is Jamaican me crazy!Yeah my understanding is these tournaments operate one of two ways overall:
1) for the MTE you can play 3 games that only count as 1 for NCAA purposes which allows/incentivizes teams to play in these early season events for a shot at a couple extra wins. Since Jamaica is a two game event on site, adding a third game for everyone maximizes this value and/or
2) some of these events require teams to play an additional matchup against who would be considered a “lesser” team also participating in the event in some way. Helps fill out scheduling for teams and get a quality matchup for smaller schools.
I think this one is pretty firmly the former but some events that have 3 guaranteed games on site will also have a “Jamaica Classic” game on campus where a main bracket team plays a “lesser” opponent.
The resorts that host them make money by having fans come and stay there during Thanksgiving. That works for the the Battle for Atlantis when programs who travel like Kansas, Tennesse, Wisconsin and Dayton (yes, Dayton has a big following) play.How does a tournament like this possibly make money. Just the TV rights?
If I had to bet either I would go under 142.5 I think. They should have issues with our length and our offense has been ungood thus far. I would stay away from that spread for sure.WFU -7.5; 142.5
Both probably a pass for me.
Will be very near there for TgivingI briefly lived in Jamaica Plains, MA. That would be cool. Lots of good local food and brew
Seems really bizarre that they would have the Lesser teams playing the night games in the second round.
They have a four team tournament on Friday and Sunday at 4:30 and 7:00.Seems really bizarre that they would have the Lesser teams playing the night games in the second round.