> 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