Originally Posted by
Indoor66
I don't get the angst about a two day turnaround. This is the same environment at the NCAA Tournament and is what K has worked to prepare the team for all year. I find it a good thing.
Originally Posted by
Troublemaker
gofurman has an excellent explanation in the Syracuse pregame thread. Usually it's not a big deal, but this one is.
I haven't read gofurman's explanation so apologies if I'm merely restating what s/he says, but in the NCAA Tourney both teams have a two day turnaround. IMHO, that's the difference. It's really an unfair advantage when only one team has it plus they have to travel.
I guess it evens out over the course of the season if every team faces a Sat-Mon turnaround (with travel), but I haven't examined the schedule to know if that's the case (although I doubt it is since this seems to be dictated by TV coverage and only some teams are TV draws).
Edited: I see that the Orange has a two day turnaround too so I stand corrected
Rich
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