ESPN toughest schedules

[ATLCAT21]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2923693

 7. TEXAS A&M: Other than a Sept. 20 game at Miami, the Aggies' nonconference schedule shouldn't be too daunting (unless Fresno State bounces back in a big way). But the back end of the Big 12 conference schedule could be demoralizing. The Aggies play four of their last six games on the road, starting Oct. 13 at Texas Tech. Road games at Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri soon follow. Texas A&M closes the season at home against Texas on Nov. 23.

Nonconference opponents: Montana State (home), Fresno State (home), Miami (road), Louisiana-Monroe (home)
Toughest game: at Oklahoma, Nov. 3
Easiest game: vs. Montana State, Sept. 1

Is this that much tougher than us?  Sure they play the south schools but the same could be said about our road games.

[waks]

Ours should probably be on there. But, we play in the north.

[Pett]

Lets see:

A&M's non-conference schedule

Nonconference opponents: Montana State (home), Fresno State (home), Miami (road), Louisiana-Monroe (home)

Our non conference schedule

Auburn (road), San Jose St. (home), Missouri St. (home), Fresno St. (road)


Missouri St. = Montana St.
San Jose St. = Fresno St.
@ Auburn > @ Miami
@ Fresno St. > Louisiana-Monroe

 

[steve dave]

Lets see:

A&M's non-conference schedule

Nonconference opponents: Montana State (home), Fresno State (home), Miami (road), Louisiana-Monroe (home)

Our non conference schedule

Auburn (road), San Jose St. (home), Missouri St. (home), Fresno St. (road)


Missouri St. = Montana St.
San Jose St. = Fresno St.
@ Auburn > @ Miami
@ Fresno St. > Louisiana-Monroe

 

True, but: 
OU and TTech better than other north apponents.  Ours isn't far behind though.

[CatDubs]

Did you overlook everyone on the list not in the big 12, atleast ESPN is giving us some respect as being a possible giant....

6. AUBURN: The Tigers don't have a true marquee nonconference opponent on the schedule, but Kansas State and South Florida might be sleeping giants.

More respect than ESPN has ever given us in BBall or CFB in the last couple of years...

 

[dmartin]

Did anyone see the flip side article with the 10 easiest schedules?  ku Jayhawks #1 easiest schedule next year. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2924383&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos2

[Pett]

Did anyone see the flip side article with the 10 easiest schedules?  ku Jayhawks #1 easiest schedule next year. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2924383&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos2

Lol, well they've got to get to a bowl game some how. Tick, tock, tick, tock.......time is running on Mangino.

[SUPERKSUFAN]

Did anyone see the flip side article with the 10 easiest schedules?  ku Jayhawks #1 easiest schedule next year. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2924383&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos2

Lol, well they've got to get to a bowl game some how. Tick, tock, tick, tock.......time is running on Mangino.

They had one of the easiest schedules last year and we all see how that worked out for them....I expect the same results this year but, with only 5 wins (they will loose to us)

[waks]

Mangino is &@#%ed if he doesn't do well this year. His schedules after this year are going to include Texas, Oklahoma and Tech for the next two years. Along with a most likely better north.

[kst8cat]

Did anyone see the flip side article with the 10 easiest schedules?  ku Jayhawks #1 easiest schedule next year. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2924383&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos2

Lol, well they've got to get to a bowl game some how. Tick, tock, tick, tock.......time is running on Mangino.

They had one of the easiest schedules last year and we all see how that worked out for them....I expect the same results this year but, with only 5 wins (they will loose to us)

They ought to be able to beat Toledo at home this time, though.  They blew it last year on the road.

[dmartin]

I heard mangino was petitioning the NCAA to shorten games to only 3 quarters.

[The Whale]

Mangino is &*$@!ed if he doesn't do well this year. His schedules after this year are going to include Texas, Oklahoma and Tech for the next two years. Along with a most likely better north.

ku fans better enjoy this football season -- it'll be at least 2 more years before they've got a shot at a bowl game.

[waks]

I heard mangino was petitioning the NCAA to shorten games to only 3 quarters.

This was rather humorous. I didn't smile or anything, but it was kind of clever.

[dmartin]

that's what I strive for.  Don't want anyone to expect too much.

[waks]

that's what I strive for.  Don't want anyone to expect too much.

I always feel like I have to give a man his due when he's done something good.