2008-2009 Schedule so far

**bellzisu** · 03-13-2008, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by 83Clone

I'm with you. We need wins. Let's add a few double directional schools and get to 20 wins

Well, not exactly a double direction school, but I wouldn't mind seeing EIU on our schedule about 4-5 times next year.

**Bader** · 03-13-2008, 08:44 PM

I know we'll play South Dakota State or whoever the DII opponent we had this year, but they will be a D1 team come next season so the game will count in the RPI now

**BryceC** · 03-14-2008, 07:08 AM

It was North Dakota, thanks for the tip.

As for the Las Vegas invite, I thought it was a multi-year commitment. I could definitely be wrong though.

**isucy86** · 03-16-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by PGreen ISU '92

I don't want to play Bradley anymore. They own us. If we are going to play another upper division Valley Team let's play Creighton. We may lose to them too but at least we could get some recruiting exposure in Omaha. We used to play Creighton every year.

I realize Wes is from Nebraska, but I don't see Omaha as a hotbed of recruiting. I doubt we continue to play Bradley- but the city of Peoria alone produces more D1 hoop players than the entire state of Nebraska.

I'd like to see Jamie push hard to develop a long standing relationship with the Gophers in all sports. Heck work with Wells Fargo to sponsor something like a Border Battle.

**Cyc1ones** · 03-18-2008, 12:17 AM

I would enjoy a series with Southern Miss, an up and coming C-USA program, coached by non other than Larry Eustachy. I would also enjoying seeing us play Tim Floyd's USC Trojans every once in a while.

**chuckles** · 03-18-2008, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by BryceC

It was North Dakota, thanks for the tip.

As for the Las Vegas invite, I thought it was a multi-year commitment. I could definitely be wrong though.

I believe I heard that they are on our schedule in the Cyclone Classic, or whatever we call that early season tourny these days...

**iowast8fan** · 03-27-2008, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by isucy86

I realize Wes is from Nebraska, but I don't see Omaha as a hotbed of recruiting. I doubt we continue to play Bradley- but the city of Peoria alone produces more D1 hoop players than the entire state of Nebraska.

I'd like to see Jamie push hard to develop a long standing relationship with the Gophers in all sports. Heck work with Wells Fargo to sponsor something like a Border Battle.

Screw Wells Fargo. I don't want them involved with anything ISU if it means we are playing at the Wells Fargo Arena. All home games should be in Hilton.

**Steve** · 03-27-2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by superfan

Anybody know if we're continuing the series with Minnesota? That's a good game for us with all the alums in the Twin Cities area, plus it's a major conference opponent.

Sid had a blip in one of his latest MST columns about a likely 08/09 game between ISU & MN. Didn't say if it was home or away plus you have to take the source into consideration.

**cyismydog** · 03-27-2008, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Steve

Sid had a blip in one of his latest MST columns about a likely 08/09 game between ISU & MN. Didn't say if it was home or away plus you have to take the source into consideration.

Sid who?

**mj4cy** · 03-27-2008, 11:22 AM

I'd love to see a continual non conference game with either, Minnesota, Creighton, or Wisconsin.

**Steve** · 03-27-2008, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

Sid who?

Sid Hartman. Sorry, I just thought that everybody knew about Sid and his numerous "close personal friends". I knew about George Steinbrenner and Bobby Knight, but was caught off guard by the link that also included none other than Chuck Norris.

Sid Hartman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**shildreth** · 03-27-2008, 06:24 PM

I didn't realize the Big 12/ PAc 10 thing was 1 and 1 series. I thought they would switch it up every year like Big10/ACC Challenge. I guess I should say I would prefer it if they did.

**gocubs2118** · 03-30-2008, 10:24 AM

Looks like we have renewed our series with the Gophers.
Sid Hartman: Healthy Mauer means more Twins wins

**MontyBurns** · 03-30-2008, 10:43 AM

It looks to me like we have a serious shortage of cupcake home games. What happened to the Savannah State's that Wayne Morgan paid big money to schedule?

Look at Iowa's non-conference schedule:
Idaho State
Florida Gulf Coast
Northern Colorado
Maryland Eastern Shore
Utah State
Louisiana-Monroe
Eastern Illinois
Southeastern Louisiana

That's 8 directional schools (or equivalent) to maximize the number of wins and create a lot of false hope in the non-conference schedule.

We need to add a few easy wins to our schedule.

**cstrunk** · 03-30-2008, 11:52 AM

I'd rather not have a schedule like Iowa's. I'd rather play some bigger names and lose than play a bunch of creampuff's and prove nothing (as wierd as that may sound to some). Just because a team gets to 20-22 wins, it really doesn't mean much unless they were wins against good teams. See K-State a couple of years ago when they got screwed out of the NCAA's.