Emerald Coast Classic in 2015

[DesMoinesCy]

I am excited at the possibility of playing Illinois.

I like the matchups with an improved Virginia Tech and possibly Illinois, but the TV exposure might not be anywhere close to what we will receive at the CBE Classic this year.

Our game against Alabama in the CBE Classic this year is being shown on ESPN2 and the championship game will be shown on ESPNU. The championship game of the Emerald Coast Classic this year is only being shown by the CBS Sports Network (that's the cable sports channel, not the network). The TV coverage for the ECC might change next year, but if not, it will be hugely disappointing

 

[Cycsk]

Could this be a recruiting tactic to play in an area where they are targeting some recruits so they can reach more of the families and friends?

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Could this be a recruiting tactic to play in an area where they are targeting some recruits so they can reach more of the families and friends?

Good question.

 

[Rural]

I choose to not worry about this-at all.

 

[JohnnyFive]

Maybe its not "big" in most eyes, but playing Illinois, VTech and UAB are actually better opponents than last years Hawaii field. Just sayin....

Agree 100%. Not as flashy of a tourney but quietly adding some better non-cons. I like it.

 

[greatshu]

Looks like I know where I am headed for Thanksgiving in 2015.

 

[pulse]

Now that its on cyclones.com its officially real.

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=209761095

 

[bsaltyman]

Any word on which opening round games will be scheduled at Hilton? Chattanooga, Alabama State, Chicago State, and Jacksonville State were the possible opening round opponents...

 

[cloneteach]

Yearly goal: Win three tournaments

 

[ljm4cy]

Will be taking the folks south for the winter early next year!!! Awesome news.

 

[SoapyCy]

We might head down there. The weather is decent in November down there.

 

[cloneteach]

2016-17 Maui? We will find out in January I belive

 

[Messi]

2016-17 Maui? We will find out in January I belive

would LOVE that. Maui tournament has always been one of my favorites and would love to see ISU play in it.

side note, this years field is alright but the 2015 lineup is legit.

2015 EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL FIELD: POSTSEASON SUCCESS

Team	NCAA Tournaments	Final Fours	National Championships
Indiana	37	8	5 (1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987)
Kansas	42	14	3 (1952, 1988*, 2008)
St. John's	27	2	0
UCLA	45	18	11 (1964-65, 1967-73, 1975, 1995)
UNLV	20	4	1 (1990)
Vanderbilt	13	0	0
Wake Forest	22	1	0
Chaminade	0	0	0
TOTAL	206	47	19 (most recent: Kansas, 2008)

[SUB]*also played in the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational during that season[/SUB]

 

[cyclones12321]

I want maui

 

[CoKane]

I wish we could get into a tourny with actual competition. Virginia Tech, UAB, and Illinois scare nobody.

 

[MLawrence]

I wish we could get into a tourny with actual competition. Virginia Tech, UAB, and Illinois scare nobody.

While that is true, I have been thinking about going down to this tourney considering tickets are pretty cheap (or at least they are for this year). Not to mention the arena is pretty small, meaning that the seats would be fantastic.

 

[mjhavlo76]

I completely agree with you! I am very surprised. You expect schools like Auburn, Mississippi State, or Georgia for that matter accepting an invite to this dinky tournament. We are "big time" now!

Looks weak. I'm surprised we are doing this.

 

[IceCyIce]

Article from Jon Rothstein
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...-illinois-headline-2015-emerald-coast-classic

He thinks Illinois will be top 25 next year.
VT does have Buzz so we'll see if they get better next year as well.

Definitely no Maui Invitational though...

We must be anticipating a football coaching change/buyout this year. Must save money.

 

[CoKane]

We must be anticipating a football coaching change/buyout this year. Must save money.

**** football, let it die it's slow death. Let's enjoy the basketball instead, where we actually will have something to cheer for.

 

[Messi]

How does Iowa get into better preseason tournaments than us?