Schedule Strength

[X-man]

Here is how Xavier's schedule strength breaks down using the Sports Illustrated 1-351 ranking.

1-50 (15): non-conference (3 - UC, Baylor, Wisconsin), Big East (12 - Villanova, Seton Hall, Butler, Creighton, Providence, Marquette)
51-100 (3): non-conference (1 - Kansas State or Arizona State), Big East (2 - St. John's)
101-150 (7): non-conference (3 - Colorado, East Tennessee State, Northern Iowa), Big East (4 - DePaul, Georgetown)
151-200 (2): non-conference (2 - George Washington, Kent State)
201-250 (3): non-conference (3 - Rider, Hampton, Marshall)
251-300 (1): non-conference (1 - Morehead State...#278)

Bottom line: 18 of 31 games are with top 100 teams, 25 of 31 games are with top 150 teams, and only 4 games are with teams outside the top 200 teams. Thank you Big East!!!

[STL_XUfan]

Here is how Xavier's schedule strength breaks down using the Sports Illustrated 1-351 ranking.

1-50 (15): non-conference (3 - UC, Baylor, Wisconsin), Big East (12 - Villanova, Seton Hall, Butler, Creighton, Providence, Marquette)
51-100 (3): non-conference (1 - Kansas State or Arizona State), Big East (2 - St. John's)
101-150 (7): non-conference (3 - Colorado, East Tennessee State, Northern Iowa), Big East (4 - DePaul, Georgetown)
151-200 (2): non-conference (2 - George Washington, Kent State)
201-250 (3): non-conference (3 - Rider, Hampton, Marshall)
251-300 (1): non-conference (1 - Morehead State...#278)

Bottom line: 18 of 31 games are with top 100 teams, 25 of 31 games are with top 150 teams, and only 4 games are with teams outside the top 200 teams. Thank you Big East!!!

15 potential top 50 games. I love the Big East.

[GoMuskies]

I'm also happy that our first game is against our worst opponent. I just want to enjoy the new season and checking out the new players in a low stress situation.

[Masterofreality]

Mario “Miracle” Mercurio does it again! #Masterful

[xu82]

I'm also happy that our first game is against our worst opponent. I just want to enjoy the new season and checking out the new players in a low stress situation.

This may be declaring myself as a wimp, but my annual trip up is always early in the schedule, when our chances of cruising to victory are much better. It’s just more fun to win. I know, I’m a Bills fan, too.

[GIMMFD]

Don't be surprised to see Marshall bump up a bit too, they were on the verge of a C-USA title last year, and D'Antoni gives them a green light from anywhere. Pretty damn happy with this schedule, we have a chance to put together a great resume come tournament time.

[MauriceX]

Same thing using Kenpom looks similar, but a few differences:

1-50 (15 or 16): non-conference (3 or 4 - UC, Baylor, Wisconsin, maybe Kansas St.), Big East (12 - Villanova, Seton Hall, Butler, Creighton, Providence, Marquette)
51-100 (5 or 6): non-conference (1 or 2 - Colorado, maybe Arizona State), Big East (4 - St. John's, Georgetown)
101-150 (5): non-conference (3 - East Tennessee State, Northern Iowa, George Washington), Big East (2 - DePaul)
151-200 (2): non-conference (2 - Kent State, Marshall)
201-250 (0)
251-351 (3): non-conference (3 - Rider, Morehead State, Hampton...#309)

Of note: St. John's is currently projected at #51 in Kenpom, so if they overachieve, we could end up with 18 top 50 games. 6 of those are in the top 25.

Also, there is a big difference in Kenpom between Kansas State and Arizona State. KSt is #39, while AzSt is #100. So the winner of that game could have a big impact on our SoS.

[X-man]

Here's ESPN's:

1-50 (15 or 16): non-conference (3 or 4 - UC, Baylor, Wisconsin, and maybe Kansas State), Big East (12 - Villanova, Seton Hall, Butler, Providence, Marquette, Creighton)

51-100 (5 or 6): non-conference (1 or 2 - Colorado, and maybe Arizona State), Big East (4 - St. John's, Georgetown)
101-150 (4): non-conference (2 - East Tennessee State, Northern Iowa), Big East (2 - DePaul)(
151-200 (3): non-conference (3 - George Washington, Kent State, Marshall)
201+ (3): non-conference (3 - Morehead State, Rider, Hampton)

[GIMMFD]

Hmm I'll be home for the December 19th game against Marshall, I've never attended as an alumni, how much do you think tickets would run??

[xu82]

Hmm I'll be home for the December 19th game against Marshall, I've never attended as an alumni, how much do you think tickets would run??

For you??? Ten grand.

I usually go thru Stubhub and they’re not bad, especially for early season. I get good seats since I generally only get one game. Marshall should be cheap. This year my buddy bought a package of tix, so I may just pick one of those.

[GIMMFD]

For you??? Ten grand.

I usually go thru Stubhub and they’re not bad, especially for early season. I get good seats since I generally only get one game. Marshall should be cheap. This year my buddy bought a package of tix, so I may just pick one of those.

Yeah, I was thinking of hopefully finding something in the lower bowl!! I'll check StubHub out closer to the date, I miss the atmosphere of Cintas, and I miss having a good ole' beer at Dana's after games.

[Masterofreality]

Face is $25. Call the ticket office. They’ll have some.