[Scotty doesn't know]

I agree, Alfus, there are too many really bad teams on the schedule. I am most bothered by the likelihood that this will hurt their RPI rating this year. I would much rather see a few solid mid-majors like they had last year (UMass, Santa Clara, College of Charleston, Miami of Ohio) rather then the dregs of the NCAA that they have this year. The best way to have a lot of wins and build a solid RPI is to play those mid-majors that you should still beat, but will not sink your strength of schedule in the process.

And yes, I do think it's a shame that they bailed on the UMass game.

I will also agree with you guys. UMASS could have been a strong game to have for our RPI at the end of the year fightiong for seeding. Heck even Santa Clara, would have been a nice visit because of recruiting out west but I guess I will just leave it up to Billy G's judgement. In Billy G we trust.