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http://www.minnpost.com/patborzi/20...tball_schedule_is_a_thankless_complicated_job
Last Friday gave us two sides of Minnesota men's basketball coach Tubby Smith.
First, the measured, analytical Tubby broke down the strengths of North Dakota State, the next day's opponent. A few minutes later, Smith's tone changed considerably as he explained and defended something he's been hammered for — the Gophers' bunny-laden non-conference schedule, which includes the likes of ... North Dakota State.
Only two of the 12 non-Big Ten opponents figured to give the young Gophers a tussle — highly ranked Louisville, and Virginia in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Ivy League champion Cornell is the only other NCAA Tournament team from last year on a docket that included Bowling Green, North and South Dakota States, High Point (Smith's alma mater) and Division II Concordia.
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http://www.minnpost.com/patborzi/20...tball_schedule_is_a_thankless_complicated_job