The Carrier Classic

[OUHoops]

For those who haven't been following this, UNC-Michigan State on are playing on the USS Carl Vinson Friday night in San Diego:

Organizers for the Carrier Classic and the U.S. Navy will make a Thursday night call if the North Carolina-Michigan State game has to be moved to the hanger below the top deck due to weather. The forecast for Friday in San Diego calls for a high of 65 with a 30 percent chance of showers. The two teams will practice on top of the deck Thursday afternoon where it is expected to be 72 and sunny.

This is also interesting:

http://espn.go.com/blog/north-carol...fic-challenges-of-playing-the-carrier-classic

Here's what the court will look like on the ship:

 

[WTSooner]

Guessing there won't be enough movement (of the ship and/or court) to make this a bad idea?

 

[thebigabd]

This is ridiculously stupid.

 

[Sooner04]

This game is one of the coolest ideas I've seen in some time. I'm anxious to see how it looks Friday night.

 

[AdaSooner]

If the deck is large enough to accommodate 41 basketball courts, I doubt if losing the game ball overboard will be a problem. lol

I wonder if the wind will be a factor? One has to believe that if the wind can affect a 30-06 bullet traveling 2900 feet per second, it will play a role in shooting a basketball from three point range. Of course, if the game is moved below the deck it won't matter.

Interesting, in any case! Anyone know if it will be televised?

 

[campbest]

This is ridiculously stupid.

Not a big fan of this...just perpetuates the trend of coaches avoiding great home-and-home matchups because they're afraid to lose and be penalized by the selection committee. Nothing beats a great road game.

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

This is so, so dumb. I'd be pissed if I was a Michigan State fan, Izzo seems to be willing to play big games anywhere but in East Lansing.

 

[Max Power]

This is so, so dumb. I'd be pissed if I was a Michigan State fan, Izzo seems to be willing to play big games anywhere but in East Lansing.

I dont think the problem is with Izzo, People have to be willing to go to East Lansing.

 

[BoulderSooner]

this is very very cool .. great for the teams, college hoops, and the US Navy

 

[MsProudSooner]

this is very very cool .. great for the teams, college hoops, and the US Navy

I agree. Is it going to be an 'all sailor' crowd in attendance?

 

[Tony]

I do not have a strong opinion on this either way.

 

[Sooner79]

Go Heels!

 

[Tydude]

the game is probley be on one of the ESPN networks

 

[bgrch1350]

I love this idea..if and only if the majority of the fans are sailors and other navy members

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

I love this idea..if and only if the majority of the fans are sailors and other navy members

They are.

 

[thebigabd]

I do not have a strong opinion on this either way.

booooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[MsProudSooner]

6:00 Central time on ESPN - Friday night.

 

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[Tydude]

this will be a very interesting game