CNHI Sports - IU non-conference schedule blends easy tests with tougher ones

[rikki-tikka-tava]

https://www.heraldbulletin.com/spor...cle_3e6bc51c-fc37-11e9-ba29-ef788a804875.html

 

[TR32]

Progressively tougher as they go. The Florida State game will set the tone for the Big Ten season.

 

[rikki-tikka-tava]

Still wish they'd stop with the 250+ ranked opponents in favor of those in the 100-200 range - really sours IU's NC ranking. Doesn't factor so much if/when IU rocks in Conference play, but not good otherwise. Seem to recall it being part of why last year's B10 contest with OSU was a must win to make to the Dance..

 

[minneman]

Still wish they'd stop with the 250+ ranked opponents in favor of those in the 100-200 range - really sours IU's NC ranking. Doesn't factor so much if/when IU rocks in Conference play, but not good otherwise. Seem to recall it being part of why last year's B10 contest with OSU was a must win to make to the Dance..

The selection committee said last year they cared more about the quantity of wins than the quality.