ahunte1 wrote:
I guess the bottom line is that until we are ever at a point where we can get at-large consideration, the schedule doesn't make that big of a difference because we would need to run the table anyway, so just get a couple top-50 games however you can and take your chances while you prep for conference season.
I have to disagree a bit. With a less competitive conference, there is a real chance to get the automatic bid. Starting right now, we should be focused on Arch Madness. Agree that our non-con record does not make a difference now. But the non-con schedule is huge in terms of preparing the team for conference play and - most important - Arch Madness. More than ever, we need to be the best team we can be, not have the best record we can have. I am surprised at this schedule now that Porter has the security has. I could understand his need for any old win the last couple of years, but there's no need for that anymore. Also problematic, this schedule just makes it harder to generate the excitement on campus that we need.