Scheduling story

[EQguy]

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Valley City St. D-II Maybe D-III??

Actually, I believe Valley City is NAIA and a member of the DAC.

[89rabbit]

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Just for clairification

SMSU = D-II
Mayville State = NAIA
Valley City State = NAIA
U of Mary = D-II (transitional team from NAIA)

Also, NDSU plays Winston-Salem State twice, and they just moved up from D-II this year.


Go State!

[BTownJack]

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Their home schedule reminds me of our schedule....from 2 years ago when we were in our exploratory year. Back then we were playing the likes of Mayville State but not anymore. So I would have to agree that overall our home schedule is stronger than NDSU's.

[FargoBison]

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This link is kind of fun to keep up with throughout the season

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology

Jacks will have played against two teams in this projected bracket
#4 Butler
#7 Northern Iowa

NDSU has played against one
#11 Texas Tech
Obviously just a projection because Marquette will most likely make the tournament, that is if they stop losing to teams that they should beat....NDSU, Providence, Syracuse.

I also agree that NDSU's Home schedule is pretty weak, sure they brought in K-State but it's not like they're exactly a basketball powerhouse. 4 non DI schools is pretty ridiculous.

It is ridiculous but when a team buys you out and you don't want to play another road game you have little choice but to play Valley City. Miles only wanted to play 2 or 3 non-DIs but if nobody wants to come to your house there isn't much you can do about it.

As for K-State, the game sold out(something that hasn't happend too often for a mens game at the BSA). The atmosphere was incredible and as I said before getting a coach like Bob Huggins in your arena isn't going to happen that often. Most of the big name guys like to play only big name teams away from home. I am not saying our home schedule is stronger just better as far as fan interest goes. Utah State was a good get but too understand just how good a get it is requires some knowledge of college hoops that goes beyond that of a casual fan.

[1bunnies]

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The D2 schools would more than likely nix any kind of chance at the NIT also.