Originally Posted by
sandinmyshoes
I think any benefits of a first round bye are relative. It can cause you to have a rusty first half or game. As noted above coach K thought the guys were rusty the first half, but it could also be that the previous game played by BC caused them to be warmed up in the first half but maybe cost them a half step in the second half.
Today, against UM, the bye should be more of an advantage for our players. Despite the fact that UM got a couple hours head start on the wind down and rest since they had the early game, they'll be playing in their third game in three days.