> That being said, if football and basketball scheduling are any
> indication, the bigger question actually comes on the other end. Big
> schools are usually willing to bring anybody in (and small schools are
> usually willing to take the cash that comes with it), 

However, there is a backlash on that front too. Here in Madison, 
football (and to some extent basketball) are being criticized for not
bringing in enough "name" schools for the non-conference schedule. Both
for strength-of-schedule and value for the ticket buyer.

	 --david