Saint Louis Univ. Non-conference Schedule

[Grassman]

If Rick Majerus is serious about wanting to join the MVC in the future, I would think he would push to schedule schools like Bradley, SIU, and others in the MVC. But from what I recall when he was at Utah is that he played a high percentage of cupcakes in his preconference schedules, and avoided tough nonconference matchups.

Coach, they are playing SIU and also Missouri state. Two pretty good natural rivalries and Valley teams that they will probably lose to
When I saw those games scheduled I thought, maybe they are trying to build credence in THE VALLEY.
The sooner we ad Butler and SLU, the better off THE VALLEY will be.
Get er done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Da Coach]

Yes, I saw that. And I was happy to see him scheduling Valley teams. IMO he has more to gain right now, since those Valley teams have been rated higher than SLU for several years, and they have been beating SLU at the recruiting game in their own backyard. I think that's why Majerus wants to play SIU and MSU, to try to reassert SLU's position with the St. Louis area recruits.
The question was whether Bradley will work a deal to play them, and even though BU is not as much of a geographical rival, I think it would still benefit both schools. We'll see if Majerus sees it that way. If SIU and MSU pound them the next couple years, I wouldn't be surprised if he backs away from Valley scheduling.

[houstontxbrave]

Just a little information on Houston Baptist. They apparently were D1 at one time and have recently been approved to rejoin.

With how College Basketball is such a hot ticket here in Houston, I am certain they would draw hundreds to their games D1 or otherwise.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4961441.html

[BU Bill]

If SIU and MSU pound them the next couple years, I wouldn't be surprised if he backs away from Valley scheduling.

Like Jerry Wainwright has?