And I am not displeased.
Hat tip to Jamie for the notification that the basketball non-conference schedule has been released.
Saturday, Nov. 19 ——- ST. PETERS
Wednesday, Nov. 23 —– ROBERT MORRIS
Saturday, Nov. 26 ——– MAINE
Tuesday, Nov. 29 ——– ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.)
Sunday, Dec. 4 ———– AUBURN
Wednesday, Dec. 7 ——- at Duquesne
Saturday, Dec. 10 ——– PENN STATE
Saturday, Dec. 17 ——– VERMONT
Wednesday, Dec. 21 —— COPPIN STATE
Wednesday, Dec. 28 —— at South Carolina
Saturday, Dec. 31 ——— WISCONSIN
No it isn’t the most difficult schedule, but it is definitely an improvement over the last year. There are, of course, some patsy games, and no sure losses, but there are several games that should be tough and/or toss-ups.
Based on last year’s RPI, the St. Francis (NY) appears to be the biggest dog. They had an RPI of 261.
The toughest games will likely be Wisconsin and at South Carolina.
Kudos to the Pitt Athletic Department, Jamie Dixon and the basketball program for improving the non-con (finally).
I’m sure to have more on this later.