Alternate Universe 2015/16: Different Schedule

[Bryan Medema 1,488]

IU is 5-0 in B1G play and that's awesome, especially given the fact that JBJ is out. That said, there have clearly been growing pains (and growth spurts- looking at you defense). Ultimately, our weak schedule has allowed the team something of a grace period to adjust and find their identity before the meaty, February schedule. Long term, I think IU is going to benefit immensely from being able to sandbox and learn while playing weaker competition. 

 

So a simple question for discussion: If IU's B1G schedule had started off more difficult (insert your own definition of difficult) how would this team have faired so far and what would their long-term outlook be? 

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,292]

Not so good

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

I'm hoping this good start to conference play will make them confident for the tougher second half. Just enough for them to realize they can compete with them.