Friday, June 04, 2004
More Scheduling
News and notes, compiled from various sources:-- Boston College will start a two-game, home-and-home series with Duquesne at the Conte Forum this fall. A gimme for the Eagles.
-- DePaul has two more games to schedule. Coach Dave Leitao is waiting on Dorell Wright. If Wright delays his NBA career, Leitao will go for bigger-name foes. But if the higher schooler stays in the draft, DePaul would opt for easier non-conference games. If I were Dave Leitao, I'd split the difference. With Conference USA's emerging strength, I'd schedule one high-quality one lower-quality opponent.
-- Oklahoma and Duke are talking about a December game in New York, at Madison Square Garden. This classic "Made for TV" game would not be a sure victory for the Dukies.
-- Richmond hosts Colorado on January 4th. The Buffaloes will lose away from home.
-- The Great Alaska Shootout will include Alabama, Alaska-Anchorage, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Utah, Wake Forest, Washington, and a team to be determined. A high-quality field, in my eyes. Alabama and Washington, both ranked in my Top 25, have the possibility of securing a marquee win (Wake Forest) or accumulating disappointing losses (Oklahoma, Utah).
-- The Las Vegas Showdown on December 18 will feature Oklahoma State playing UNLV and Georgia Tech playing a team to be determined, possibly Gonzaga. I'm sure the Zags would love the opportunity to knock off the Yellow Jackets.
