In a lot of ways, a tough schedule can present an opportunity. Put up 10 or 11 wins against a slate that includes multiple ranked opponents, and nobody can doubt the validity of your record. This was the situation that Tech found itself in last offseason: fresh off an 11-win campaign, if the Jackets could repeat that success, the challenging 2015 schedule would be a bridge to even greater heights.
Of course, there’s the flip side: it’s harder to win against tougher opponents. Having a good strength of schedule (SoS) is no solace for a team that loses one too many games.