2021-22 Basketball Schedule

[A Fan In Lean Years]

SMH...I don't even know how to respond at this point.

I couldn't imagine how you would respond if I was actually nasty and/or offensive.

I guess the 30 percenters are right when they talk about people being easily triggered.

WOWZA!

[CyCarp]

I believe I also saw that Drake scheduled Clemson. They're definitely trying more than last year...

[BCPanther]

I believe I also saw that Drake scheduled Clemson. They're definitely trying more than last year...

And they're in a very good MTE in Orlando with Kansas, Alabama, Dayton, Belmont, Miami, UNT and Iona.

The key for them now is scheduling their filler in the 125-250 range instead of the 300+.

That's why I love our game with Jackson State. Easy W but they'll play a gauntlet and then probably win the SWAC so their numbers should settle in the 150-200 range. Those are the games that bump up your numbers and get you at larges.

[UNIChippewa]

I couldn't imagine how you would respond if I was actually nasty and/or offensive.

I guess the 30 percenters are right when they talk about people being easily triggered.

WOWZA!

You're not being nasty or offensive.

You are just completely clueless when it comes to basketball, intentionally or otherwise.

Do you honestly not know that AJ Green sat out last season due to having a hip replaced, not anything to do with his shoulder?

[A Fan In Lean Years]

You are just completely clueless when it comes to basketball, intentionally or otherwise.

Do you honestly not know that AJ Green sat out last season due to having a hip replaced, not anything to do with his shoulder?

"You are just completely clueless when it comes to basketball, intentionally or otherwise."
Perhaps, but the irony is that I was a wrestler my whole life, until converting to being a basketball player when I reached high school, where I played basketball. No collegiate or international experience though. But, of course, I know NOTHING about basketball.

Do you honestly not know that AJ Green sat out last season due to having a hip replaced, not anything to do with his shoulder?
Well, I honestly know NOW because you just told me. I've found over the years that I can always dupe a know-it-all into giving me my answer by deliberately saying what I know would likely not be the reason (shoulder injuries are probably pretty rare in basketball). Thanks for the info!

[Gboom23]

That's why I love our game with Jackson State. Easy W but they'll play a gauntlet and then probably win the SWAC so their numbers should settle in the 150-200 range. Those are the games that bump up your numbers and get you at larges.

Exactly this. Both Jackson State and Nicholls are sneaky good low major games. From a pure NET ranking perspective it ends up being about the same as the #6/7 Valley team.

It will be interesting to see what other home games we can book. Since we will be world travelers in late December it will be more important to stay home before that. I could see the non-D1 fitting between Richmond and Jackson State.

[BCPanther]

Exactly this. Both Jackson State and Nicholls are sneaky good low major games. From a pure NET ranking perspective it ends up being about the same as the #6/7 Valley team.

It will be interesting to see what other home games we can book. Since we will be world travelers in late December it will be more important to stay home before that. I could see the non-D1 fitting between Richmond and Jackson State.

We've still got 5 more to get/announce as it doesn't seem like Boise is happening. I'd have to think all of those would be home games unless we're taking a buy somewhere (there's plenty on that schedule and absolutely no need to take one).

Ideally you find 2 H-H that start here, 1 more that we buy and 2 non-DIs and call it a successful schedule.

[BrockLesnar]

Ben Jacobsen signed through 2029. Didn't hear the details, though.

[SteinPizza]

I believe I also saw that Drake scheduled Clemson. They're definitely trying more than last year...

Clemson may have motivation for this as well. I’ve seen them linked to a couple of soph-jr year recruits in central Iowa. These guys would also be players being followed by us, Iowa, Drake, Minnesota, Nebraska, other MVC schools….that level of player. Playing Drake gets them some media exposure, and Drake is an easy get as far as scheduling. It’s also potentially unexpected competition for us in recruiting.

[BCPanther]

Drake is also playing St Louis in Vegas because no one consulted a map.

In all honesty I hope Drake can sustain this. Good for the league and makes it easier to get into the tournament if there are more opportunities for good wins in the league.

[UNIChippewa]

"You are just completely clueless when it comes to basketball, intentionally or otherwise."
Perhaps, but the irony is that I was a wrestler my whole life, until converting to being a basketball player when I reached high school, where I played basketball. No collegiate or international experience though. But, of course, I know NOTHING about basketball.

Do you honestly not know that AJ Green sat out last season due to having a hip replaced, not anything to do with his shoulder?
Well, I honestly know NOW because you just told me. I've found over the years that I can always dupe a know-it-all into giving me my answer by deliberately saying what I know would likely not be the reason (shoulder injuries are probably pretty rare in basketball). Thanks for the info!

Well, I'm glad you finally admitted that you're really not much more than a qausi-troll when it comes to UNI basketball. You're welcome for the info.

[A Fan In Lean Years]

Well, I'm glad you finally admitted that you're really not much more than a qausi-troll when it comes to UNI basketball. You're welcome for the info.

If being a UNI fan, through thick and thin, is a "troll" (even more proof as to the meaningless of the term), then strike me down Lord for I am a "troll" (whatever that means).

But, I sleep well as an unconditional fan of UNI. How about you?

[BrockLesnar]

I think scheduling is a significantly difficult challenge for us for many reasons such as Covid, many schools won't go home and home leaving us with a game like the 1 time shot at Syracuse, limited budget, an undesirable conference, and others. We do the best we can with what we have. We aren't getting calls from the A10, Big East, or MWC. So, we trudge along.

[UNIChippewa]

If being a UNI fan, through thick and thin, is a "troll" (even more proof as to the meaningless of the term), then strike me down Lord for I am a "troll" (whatever that means).

But, I sleep well as an unconditional fan of UNI. How about you?

Just so you know, you are not nearly as clever as you believe yourself to be. And I would put my Panther fan bona fides up against yours any day of the week, twice on Sundays.

[A Fan In Lean Years]

Just so you know, you are not nearly as clever as you believe yourself to be. And I would put my Panther fan bona fides up against yours any day of the week, twice on Sundays.

However, you criticize UNI football. I criticize no UNI team. I simply am trying to get to the bottom of the collective false perception among "fans" and why they see 61% as more successful than 65%.