smitty

I agree with everything you said had we had Reggie Bryant available the first 3 games. Soderberg knew going into his schedule making that we wouldn't have Reggie. As such, why risk losing to a team with an RPI of 200-250 when you can get a sure win and keep yourself in the tournament hunt. Last year, if we don't lose those first 2 horrible games, we are in the tourney. I don't fault Soderberg on the scheduling given the Reggieless situation. Offical Billikens.com sponsor of Orlando Stewart

are on coach Soderberg for the easy early season games (3 teams with RPIs of greater than 300), remember, we were without Reggie at the time and we almost lost to Eastern Kentucky with a 250 or so RPI. My point being that at that particular time in the season, I'd rather get a win against a real patsy than lose against an Arkansas Little Rock. We are still in the tournament chase at this point. We may not be had we lost to a team with an RPI of 200-250 which was possible in late November. Offical Billikens.com sponsor of Orlando Stewart