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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 3, 2020 17:37:47 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 3, 2020 20:27:15 GMT -6
From 2017. www.timesonline.com/85a99fc6-6e4a-11e7-878b-b7e25e918026.html“Although it may spread out our geography, some people may think it increases cost,” LeCrone said. “If you got large enough, we believe in divisional play in all of the sports – with the exception of men’s basketball – really might help us save money.” LeCrone said the league has vetted about 20 potential candidates over the past few years but would not divulge if Robert Morris was one of them. He added that while the league wants to expand, there isn’t a specific timetable. “I think you move at the pace that works for the institutions politically, economically,” LeCrone said. “There are no independent schools out there. So these schools are good partners in other conferences, so we want to be aware of that as well.” The Horizon would actually reduce travel for RMU in basketball, thanks to the presence of five schools within 300 miles. Youngstown State would be a natural travel partner and conference rival. And Robert Morris’ current athletic budget would actually be the largest in the league, with its basketball budget sitting in the middle of the pack. But it’s not a perfect fit. Even with the new arena, Robert Morris would have the smallest facility in the league. It would also have the smallest enrollment because much of the Horizon League consists of public universities with more than 15,000 students. |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 3, 2020 20:33:42 GMT -6
The real shocker would be if it is for this fall. It's already June. Hummmm. Maybe it's been in the works for years. |
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Post by nickpanther on Jun 5, 2020 11:33:19 GMT -6
so a Pennsylvania school. i can live with that. this would get us to 11 right?
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jun 5, 2020 12:23:53 GMT -6
so a Pennsylvania school. i can live with that. this would get us to 11 right? Twelve. Possibly for next season ... if there is one. |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 5, 2020 15:09:06 GMT -6
so a Pennsylvania school. i can live with that. this would get us to 11 right? Twelve. Possibly for next season ... if there is one. I always get confused when someone says next season during the summer. Do you mean 2020-21 or 2021-22? |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 5, 2020 15:10:12 GMT -6
so a Pennsylvania school. i can live with that. this would get us to 11 right? Fort Wayne joins on July 1st as the 11th member. |
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Post by nickpanther on Jun 5, 2020 16:59:39 GMT -6
so a Pennsylvania school. i can live with that. this would get us to 11 right? Fort Wayne joins on July 1st as the 11th member. i had forgotten about that. so Robert Morris coming in would allow consideration of divisions. |
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Post by Pantherholic on Jun 7, 2020 19:13:07 GMT -6
I’ve always wanted to visit Pittsburgh and I wanted them over IUPUI so I’m good with this addition.
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jun 8, 2020 10:08:57 GMT -6
One alternative to a straight-up home and away schedule would be crossover contests after "regular" league games are played.
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Post by GoPanthersGo23 on Jun 11, 2020 12:06:08 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 11, 2020 13:35:22 GMT -6
I'm not a fan when people use the word "soon". What? Later today? Next week? July?
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jun 11, 2020 16:30:49 GMT -6
Early next week.
I don't think that the H League is done adding. What are your thoughts about a rotating three-division league? Someone here could perhaps explain how the Premier League rotates its teams based on finish.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 11, 2020 17:28:20 GMT -6
Early next week. I don't think that the H League is done adding. What are your thoughts about a rotating three-division league? Someone here could perhaps explain how the Premier League rotates its teams based on finish. I can't speak to the Premier League. Going to 12 schools will give the HL a 22 league schedule. It will cut the cost down of non-league games and travel. I still would not divisions if you have a robin robin schedule. |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 11, 2020 17:32:23 GMT -6
Robert Morris University will accept a bid to move the majority of its collegiate sports teams to the Horizon League, university sources told Pittsburgh Sports Now, with an announcement expected early next week.
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