2 quick points

From things I saw from the folks at CCSUfans.com that set me off.
First, Central's schedule. The folks defending it are right. Just because the Citadel isn't near us doesn't mean it's not a good game. That team is likely to win a very good league. Fairfield looked good, and many expect them to have a nice year. Everyone always tells me Central should go to the America East, but then complains when they play teams from the AE. And by the way, look at their record in those games.
For those who wanted a "play up" game, they went to Northwestern, who as of the last time I looked, is in the Top 25. Holy Cross is expected to win its league. Its record is more based on who they played than its level of talent.
And before you write off this year, may I remind you that starting Jan 11, 13 of the last 17 are at home?
Would it be nice if there was one more big name on there? Sure. And I'm pretty confident you'll see another next season, when Central should be ready for a run (Kenny back and everyone a year older. If Alexander is helpful, it could be a BIG year).
But that brings me to my second point. Someone mentioned that Central fans "deserved" a better schedule. Let me be objective here (some will see it as critical) and ask why.
Rhode Island had at least 5,000 people at the Sun yesterday. That atmosphere for the first game was amazing. The building was nearly full, and it felt like a tournament game. How many Central fans showed up? You talk about wanting to play good regional teams? You were playing a team that goes to the dance all the time in a gorgeous building that was just about as far away as it was for URI, and you had the option to make a night of it afterwards even. And Dom Amore from the Courant estimated it as 2,000 for the second game, and I think he wasn't far off. Maybe there was a little more there, but not much. This isn't UConn, where you can say the money they charge makes you want to wait until the big games. Ya they charged too much yesterday, but for a special occasion. Yes, URI Ok St was a better game (and a GREAT game at that), but you can't say you "deserve" better games if you don't go to the games you have.
Ok, getting off my soap box now.