
It’s June, and while many teams are still finalizing those last one or two games to add to the 2019-2020 schedule, others are already releasing their schedules for next year. There always seems to be a lot of conversations that go on about “strength of schedule”. While I understand those talks, I also understand why teams that play 22 or 24 league games schedule a few “wins” as non conference opponents. The Heart of America for example plays 24 league games. That league is also one of best leagues in NAIA, and even the teams at the bottom of the league give people fits each and every night, so I have a harder time being critical of teams who choose to not schedule Top 25 teams for every non conference opponent. At the end of the day, I believe that coaches and programs need to do what they feel is best to prepare them for the postseason. There isn’t a right or wrong answer to the strength of your non-conference schedule if you’re team is successful in the postseason still.
(Nov. 29-Dec. 1st)
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