Espn Nonconfrence schedule analysis

[schlegs]

"Toughness scale: 4 -- The Gophers have at least one true standout game on their schedule: Their first-round Maui Invitational matchup with Syracuse, the best the 2013 Maui field has to offer. Which is not to say their trip to Richmond will be easy; indeed, after an injury-plagued 2012-13 season, Chris Mooney's program looks ready to pop back into tourney-bid contention this season. But that's basically it, besides a decent second Maui game with either Arkansas or Cal. Without would-be freshmen Andrew Wiggins (who chose Kansas instead) and Xavier Rathan-Meyes (who chose FSU, but wasn't cleared academically by the NCAA), the Seminoles could be in for another sub-.500 campaign, and from there it's all home cupcakes befitting a transitioning group -- which, under first-year coach Richard Pitino, is exactly what the Gophers are. "

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebask...091/nonconference-schedule-analysis-big-ten-3

 

[mchiller]

Can anyone tell me why Wisconsin is playing St. Johns in Sioux Falls, SD on Nov. 8?

 

[UWOle]

Can anyone tell me why Wisconsin is playing St. Johns in Sioux Falls, SD on Nov. 8?

The game is being played in a new arena in Sioux Falls. I can't remember all the details, but Joe Krabbenhoft's father played a large role in getting the arena built. Bo (and Steve Lavin) agreed to play the game there to help it gain some publicity.