GreatLakesMike
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MSU - Iowa game looks like a tournament game. I think both teams are playing well.
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Big Ten Basketball 2022/2023 - Return to Power (1 Viewer)
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Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Probably right if they win. And amazingly, it'd be their 1st win over a ranked opponent all year. Even if their quality of wins are far from stellar, .500 in Big10 and semis in tournament should be enough. The .500 in Big 10 may even be enough. Their resume really is pretty underwhelming overall IMO.
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strykerpks
Footballguy
I know right?
coyote5
Footballguy
They beat UW, I'd say that qualifies as a quality win
GreatLakesMike
Footballguy
I agree.
GreatLakesMike
Footballguy
That 3. 
GreatLakesMike
Footballguy
Good win by MSU. Iowa came ready to play.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Really nice effort by Iowa, MSU was off almost all night. A few points off Iowa turnovers help us get back into the game and may have been the difference. State really needs a LOT of work on the press in bounds setup. Abyssmal.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
I didn't think MSU played all that well outside of its second-half surge. Iowa played harder most of the way. Granted, it's hard to match a team's intensity when their tournament life is probably on the line and you're just playing for seeding.It was good to see MSU rally though. MSU-OSU has been a really good matchup both times so that will be a fun one.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Seems like their other bigs have been playing very well. But Michigan has not had an above-average Big Ten tournament performance in about 15 years. I'm not convinced of a strong NCAA tournament run for our guys. They're not a dominant rebounding team, and if a team throws Burke off his game at all, they struggle. Free throw shooting has hurt them (I'm looking at you Robinson - you could have iced the Indiana game, and 0-4 yesterday represents 4 points that could have changed the nature of the game). My big hope is that Burke and Hardaway feel they have unfinished business and come back. What a team they could be next year! If Big Ten teams can force Burke into some bad shooting nights and turnovers, what'll happen to the 6-footer in the NBA? Come back, guys!
Sinrman
Footballguy
Man my Wolverines just fell flat yesterday. Start off fairly well, but just turned into turnover machines. We went from a chance to be a #1 seed to probably a #3 or #4 seed and falling. If we want to even have a prayer of making the Sweet 16 we better start putting some complete games together.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
So disappointed in this UM team. They have had an antiMSU season. State always starts slow and finishes strong. Michigan just fell flat down the stretch. They have no mojo, guys are just not gelling, Burke pick and roll has become the entire offense at the expense of Hardaway, GR3, and Stauskas. The emotion and confidence is gone. I am very concerned about this tournament. Only hope is Michigan draws some teams that like to play up tempo and aren't as stout on defense as the Big 10 competition has been, they get their groove back and can carry that over into the Sweet 16 and beyond.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
Good game going on with UW and IU. As a Wisconsin fan, I am torn on winning this game as I don't see them being bumped up even a spot with a win and then the wear and tear of playing another game.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Agreed...but always nice to beat IU and to keep the streak alive over them.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
I wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Nice win by WI.
Why does Crean take out his two best players at the same time for long stretches?
Why does Crean take out his two best players at the same time for long stretches?
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
I wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?
They have an NCAA Banner.
The General
Footballguy
####### Wisky, they just own IU. Their freakshow looking big men all drain 3's and then dominate the paint on D when they play the Hoosiers. 12 straight wins against the Hoosiers is just an amazing run.
Good luck in the tourney Badgers. Would like to see a good run in the tourney, stay out of IU's bracket!!
Good luck in the tourney Badgers. Would like to see a good run in the tourney, stay out of IU's bracket!!
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
BUCKY!
Fantasy_Freak
Footballguy
Just read the White House announced there are now 49 states because Wisconsin owns Indiana.
Bu-Dum-Dum.
Bu-Dum-Dum.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
And he can probably plan on having daddy be his assistant coach next year too.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
It always seems to me that Wisconsin either really overachieves and makes an E8 or F4 run when you dont expect it, or they underachieve when they should make a run (the Taylor and Leuer teams for example). Lunardi has them as a 4 seed now, if they best MSU/OSU tomorrow, I could see them bumping Florida, Cuse (especially if they lose tonight), or New Mexico from a 3 to a 4.
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Ted Valentine is a ####### joke of a referee.
Keerock
Footballguy
GreatLakesMike
Footballguy
Izzo finding his inner John Chaney for this one.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
I could see how you'd be confused. If you Google IU NCAA banners, you'll come to find there are 5 of them hanging in Bloomington, IN in Assembly Hall.I wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?
Who Dat Ninja?
Footballguy
5 more than purdue, and a big ten conference banner yet to be hungI wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?
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wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Guess my earlier assessment was wrong...not overrated after all.
Nice win for Buckeyes.
5th straight B1G Tourney final and 7th in 8 years.
#footballschool
Nice win for Buckeyes.
5th straight B1G Tourney final and 7th in 8 years.
#footballschool
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Hell of a game by Nix. What a beast.
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
No genius, I didn't ask a question, I made a statement. Wisconsin doesn't need to trade the streak for an NCAA banner because THEY (WI) already have one. Don't burn my fries.'pizzatyme said:I could see how you'd be confused. If you Google IU NCAA banners, you'll come to find there are 5 of them hanging in Bloomington, IN in Assembly Hall.'Captain Quinoa said:'pizzatyme said:I wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?'sho nuff said:
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Garrett
Footballguy
Different day, same situation.Bo Ryan owns Tom Crean.Crean has the talent (he can recruit).Assembly Hall is the best home court advantage in college basketball.Ryan walks in the door, keeps the game in the 60s, and shuts down the nation's most explosive offense.This goes back to Marquette/Wisconsin. Ryan has out-coached Crean for years.
Garrett
Footballguy
I hope you realize I am just messing with you.Honest question, and I don't mean this as disrespect to Painter at all. Do you think long-term Painter is still safe at Purdue? I think he is great coach and I would assume he has a pretty long leash in terms of job security, but I was just curious what the local perspective was on him?'Captain Quinoa said:Yeah, winning 8 conference games, including at Wisconsin. That's way worse than where iu was 2-3 years ago
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
He's fine. Would take 2 more seasons like this to make them seriously consider changing. Considering this years freshman plus the four additions next year I expect them to be a bubble team next year and really good after that.I hope you realize I am just messing with you.Honest question, and I don't mean this as disrespect to Painter at all. Do you think long-term Painter is still safe at Purdue? I think he is great coach and I would assume he has a pretty long leash in terms of job security, but I was just curious what the local perspective was on him?'Captain Quinoa said:Yeah, winning 8 conference games, including at Wisconsin. That's way worse than where iu was 2-3 years ago
pizzatyme
Footballguy
Yes, ONE. Now their fans find glory in a winning streak. I'd like a high gloss on those shoes, thanks.No genius, I didn't ask a question, I made a statement. Wisconsin doesn't need to trade the streak for an NCAA banner because THEY (WI) already have one. Don't burn my fries.'pizzatyme said:I could see how you'd be confused. If you Google IU NCAA banners, you'll come to find there are 5 of them hanging in Bloomington, IN in Assembly Hall.'Captain Quinoa said:'pizzatyme said:I wonder if they can eventually trade the streak in for an NCAA banner?'sho nuff said:
Who Dat Ninja?
Footballguy
I was just messing with ya too, being an IU homer, I hate Purdue as much I'm sure you hate IU. Painter is a great coach, Purdue will be fine, tho they'll always be lil bro to the Hoosiers. Joking aside, I'd take Painter over Crean, other than recruiting, but Crean has a big advantage selling IU over Purdue.He's fine. Would take 2 more seasons like this to make them seriously consider changing. Considering this years freshman plus the four additions next year I expect them to be a bubble team next year and really good after that.I hope you realize I am just messing with you.Honest question, and I don't mean this as disrespect to Painter at all. Do you think long-term Painter is still safe at Purdue? I think he is great coach and I would assume he has a pretty long leash in terms of job security, but I was just curious what the local perspective was on him?'Captain Quinoa said:Yeah, winning 8 conference games, including at Wisconsin. That's way worse than where iu was 2-3 years ago
Gopher State
Footballguy
'Fantasy_Freak said:
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
BTW...what a second half by Aaron Craft today. Outstanding. 
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
It's really very simple. Burke needs to learn how to pass the ####### ball. He drives to the hoop and takes terrible shots, rather than driving & dishing to an open guy. They have brutal rotation, because Burke (despite his sick talent) is bogging down the offense and failing to get others involved. Honestly, the more they have let Burke freelance the worse they have been this year. Michigan is a very poorly coached team - par for the course.'Ilov80s said:
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Given they've lost 6 of their last 12 games, it's hard to argue with that.
5 games against top 10 teams and 7 against top 20 teams. But yeah, but really should have only lost 3-4.
Garrett
Footballguy
The "Trey Do Something" offensive sets have killed them.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
If they were better coached, it could have been even fewer.
Garrett
Footballguy
Hammons could be very good, but I can't tell if they can keep him under control. He seems to lose his focus pretty easily.He's fine. Would take 2 more seasons like this to make them seriously consider changing. Considering this years freshman plus the four additions next year I expect them to be a bubble team next year and really good after that.I hope you realize I am just messing with you.Honest question, and I don't mean this as disrespect to Painter at all. Do you think long-term Painter is still safe at Purdue? I think he is great coach and I would assume he has a pretty long leash in terms of job security, but I was just curious what the local perspective was on him?'Captain Quinoa said:Yeah, winning 8 conference games, including at Wisconsin. That's way worse than where iu was 2-3 years ago
