There are some nice games with relevant in-state programs ODU, Richmond, George Mason. But it is disappointing to see the Dukes aren't challenging at least one top notch program. A team loaded with seniors is exactly the type of team that knocks off top 25 programs early in the year.

What I heard in coach Rowe's press conference is that we will take on anyone, anywhere.
What I see is that we will have some good in-state games and then a bunch of filler games.
13 OOC games and not one is on the national radar.
More specifically, 7 OOC games on the road and not one is on the national radar.
This schedule is missing a challenge or challenges for the team that would prepare them for high-level post season play.


Of course, this all impacts team and conference rpi ratings.