UNI to host Colorado State

[95UNIGRAD]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

I look at it as a big positive. The committee for the NCAA tournament seems to value losses vs. a tough schedule over wins vs. teams they don't know about, anyway, so what do we have to lose? Great RPI + good Valley season should be enough to get us into March Madness.

[BCPanther]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

Agreed. We'll have a ton more margin for error next year.

[otter]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

We will know pretty quick in the season how much work the team may or may not need to if they want to make the tournament again. Obiviously would love to win all 3 non-conference games, but not knowing how our post play will go next year I would hope we could take at least 1 of the 3.

[BCPanther]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

Colorado State and SFA have to be wins if we want to have the season we're capable of.

Carolina is a totally different animal. They'll be ranked in the Top 3 and are physically impressive and have lots of experience. Meeks is an absolute load. If we can at least make that game respectable and play with them for a while, I'll be pretty encouraged.

[CyCarp]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

As much as I really do think UNC is coming, it still seems too good to be true. Has anybody heard anything from UNC nation about it? I went to their Rivals forum and search Northern Iowa, there is a thread titled "Next year's schedule and potential matchups?", but it looks like you need as paid subscription to view.

[otter]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

Given the initial talks and Paige coming back for his senior year I would be surprised if it doesn't happen. Would love to get a 2 for 1 out of the deal as well.

[UNIdad]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

A non-conference schedule like this should really toughen us up early for the MVC schedule!

[Panther100]

Re: UNI to host Colorado State

Without Carlson this can be a loss. NIT here we come.