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Bradley is practicing as I write this.....but one MVC school started already earlier today.
Missouri State held their first practice today - here's a report
Plus an article on MVC scheduling....THERE WILL BE NEW RULES NEXT SEASON to force better scheduling!!!!
last year the MVC was 19th in non-conference Strength of Scheduling!!
Unfortunately - "On paper, the scheduling doesn't appear any better this season with far more bottom-50 opponents than top-50 foes."
BUT - new rules will kick in next year:
-Athletic directors and head coaches will convene and place schools in three groups — those expected to contend for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, those who figure to be .500 or better but not necessarily NCAA caliber and those in rebuild mode.
-Tier one schools will be expected to play a minimum of three teams with a top-50 RPI average from a multi-year period. Teams from tiers two and three will have less-stringent scheduling expectations, but looked upon to pile up wins, thus helping the overall RPI profile of the league.
-Playing in "MTE" (multi-team tournaments) will be an expectation for all teams. Those are the best opportunities to face high-RPI teams on neutral floors.
Missouri State held their first practice today - here's a report
Plus an article on MVC scheduling....THERE WILL BE NEW RULES NEXT SEASON to force better scheduling!!!!
last year the MVC was 19th in non-conference Strength of Scheduling!!
Unfortunately - "On paper, the scheduling doesn't appear any better this season with far more bottom-50 opponents than top-50 foes."
BUT - new rules will kick in next year:
-Athletic directors and head coaches will convene and place schools in three groups — those expected to contend for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, those who figure to be .500 or better but not necessarily NCAA caliber and those in rebuild mode.
-Tier one schools will be expected to play a minimum of three teams with a top-50 RPI average from a multi-year period. Teams from tiers two and three will have less-stringent scheduling expectations, but looked upon to pile up wins, thus helping the overall RPI profile of the league.
-Playing in "MTE" (multi-team tournaments) will be an expectation for all teams. Those are the best opportunities to face high-RPI teams on neutral floors.
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