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I mean, I obviously don't think he hates us. I posted an article about how much he likes this team.Bardo doesn’t hate us. In fact I’ve heard from several folks close to the program that also know/talk to him that he LOVES us. (Not sure if it’s recent love or continued love from his days here)
Regardless, it’s there, but he feels he has to cover it up when he does our games.
And in an effort to sound fair, I think he overdoes it. It’s not like he doesn’t talk us up at times, but that conscious effort to hide his bias actually gives the perception of bias to the other team.
He is trying to act like both teams are teams he has no connection to. But it’s impossible because he’s Stephen Freakin Bardo.
I’d rather him simply stop doing our games or be okay if a little bias comes through. Trent Meacham has done a couple games now and has found a way to pull it off.
Just my $.02.
Have had a fairly recent convo with Bardo and he’s a big time fan of the current teams and past teams. I’m sure he finds it difficult to bottle that up when he’s on a call.Bardo doesn’t hate us. In fact I’ve heard from several folks close to the program that also know/talk to him that he LOVES us. (Not sure if it’s recent love or continued love from his days here)
Regardless, it’s there, but he feels he has to cover it up when he does our games.
And in an effort to sound fair, I think he overdoes it. It’s not like he doesn’t talk us up at times, but that conscious effort to hide his bias actually gives the perception of bias to the other team.
He is trying to act like both teams are teams he has no connection to. But it’s impossible because he’s Stephen Freakin Bardo.
I’d rather him simply stop doing our games or be okay if a little bias comes through. Trent Meacham has done a couple games now and has found a way to pull it off.
Just my $.02.
I mean, I obviously don't think he hates us. I posted an article about how much he likes this team.
Covering the games of a team you have a connection to has be hard. TBH, my opinion of Bill Walton changed when he was covering an NCAA Illini /Arizona game about 20 years ago. Illinois had beaten Kansas in the previous game by using every foul they had on Kansas’ bigs. He talked glowingly of the brilliant strategy. When they played Arizona ( Luke’s team), he was obviously biased, criticizing their physical play. I haven’t liked him since.Geez, Bardo sure does hate us
Bardo bills the Illini 'probably the best team in the Big Ten'
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Sure, Stephen Bardo has a little bias. But the long-time college basketball broadcaster isn’t known for hot takes or letting his University of247sports.com
Suuuuure…. Classic attempt to throw us off your scent.I mean, I obviously don't think he hates us. I posted an article about how much he likes this team.
Great quote from Bardo from Illini Inquirer interview :Oh I know. It seemed like you were posting that for all the folks that think Bardo does actually hate us.
Actually, they're not, and I'm well-versed in the topic. But you'll never see the data b/c no head basketball coach will ever permit this kind of strength training. So we get balancing on bosu balls while holding dumbbells and such. No S&C coach anywhere, college or pros these days, will be fired for that kind of nonsenseYa, no. Do a little digging and your numbers are really off.
Rk | Team | AdjEM | W-L |
3 | Purdue | +28 | 11-1 |
14 | Illinois | +23 | 9-3 |
15 | Ohio St. | +22 | 8-2 |
16 | Michigan | +21 | 7-4 |
17 | Michigan St. | +21 | 10-2 |
23 | Iowa | +19 | 9-3 |
28 | Indiana | +18 | 10-2 |
33 | Wisconsin | +16 | 9-2 |
39 | Northwestern | +16 | 8-2 |
49 | Maryland | +13 | 6-4 |
70 | Minnesota | +11 | 10-1 |
88 | Penn St. | +9 | 5-5 |
98 | Rutgers | +8 | 5-5 |
136 | Nebraska | +3 | 6-7 |
It’s a 5-horse race for the crown. Don’t see anyone outside of the top 5 competing for the B1G championship.Getting closer to BIG play, thought I'd take a conference look at Kenpom. Bigger spread this year than most. Purdue's going to be tough.
Rk Team AdjEM W-L 3 Purdue +28 11-1 14 Illinois +23 9-3 15 Ohio St. +22 8-2 16 Michigan +21 7-4 17 Michigan St. +21 10-2 23 Iowa +19 9-3 28 Indiana +18 10-2 33 Wisconsin +16 9-2 39 Northwestern +16 8-2 49 Maryland +13 6-4 70 Minnesota +11 10-1 88 Penn St. +9 5-5 98 Rutgers +8 5-5 136 Nebraska +3 6-7
I have to admit I agree with the Ivy - Ayo comparisons , with a tweak......Ayo was a more under control college player.....Ivy tends to get a Tazmanian devil fever going and gets out of control sometimes .....he also takes bad shots at times that I figure drive painter crazy.....But he is a talent and the physical likeness to Ayo is striking ....It seems his 3pt shot is also like Ayo's , kind of a set shot using both hands the same ......Just see Purdue as a tough matchup with Edey, Williams and Ivey. With Kofi out we are going to get killed at center. Foul problems with Kofi would be disastrous. DMW vs Ivey should be a great matchup. Ivey just reminds me of Ayo and that is not a great thing. 40% three point shooting is also not great for us.
Why does any thread in the chat need moderated? Just wondering.2) Some posts in this thread were recently moved to the Coronavirus Pandemic thread in the Chat forum. After further consideration, I've decided to remove that thread altogether. Reason being, I don't have time to moderate a coronavirus thread. Plz pardon for the inconvenience.
Seems like Kenpom isn't buying the early season hype around Minnesota. Let's beat the brakes off themGetting closer to BIG play, thought I'd take a conference look at Kenpom. Bigger spread this year than most. Purdue's going to be tough.
Rk Team AdjEM W-L 3 Purdue +28 11-1 14 Illinois +23 9-3 15 Ohio St. +22 8-2 16 Michigan +21 7-4 17 Michigan St. +21 10-2 23 Iowa +19 9-3 28 Indiana +18 10-2 33 Wisconsin +16 9-2 39 Northwestern +16 8-2 49 Maryland +13 6-4 70 Minnesota +11 10-1 88 Penn St. +9 5-5 98 Rutgers +8 5-5 136 Nebraska +3 6-7
Amazingly, this is never a problem.Foul problems with Kofi would be disastrous.
I appreciate the structure. Sometimes things get unnecessarily personal.Why does any thread in the chat need moderated? Just wondering.
I'm part of many boards. This is by far the most moderated board I've been a part of. It has its advantages, of course. But the Chat forum seems like a good one to just let be and see what happens.
Just some thoughts. Hopefully that's allowed.
Ho, ho, ho, my Paducah brother. Santa filled your stocking early!I have to admit I agree with the Ivy - Ayo comparisons , with a tweak......Ayo was a more under control college player.....Ivy tends to get a Tazmanian devil fever going and gets out of control sometimes .....he also takes bad shots at times that I figure drive painter crazy.....But he is a talent and the physical likeness to Ayo is striking ....It seems his 3pt shot is also like Ayo's , kind of a set shot using both hands the same ......
As far as Edey and T. Williams in the paint , since they don't play at the same time , I hope Kofi can limit their touches ....I'm sure Painter is thinking 10 fouls to give the hack attack on Kofi....Our 3 pt shooters are superior to their" even with Stefanovich (sip)...........I'm too lazy to look up where the game is played .....
Both Mackey and SFC are definite tough to play in as the visiting team....................
Hope I made some sense with this post........I had another late night Peppermint Schnapps and NL's encounter.......wow..........
Almost never.Amazingly, this is never a problem.
Looks to me like you had a Eureka moment.Why does any thread in the chat need moderated? Just wondering.
I'm part of many boards. This is by far the most moderated board I've been a part of. It has its advantages, of course. But the Chat forum seems like a good one to just let be and see what happens.
Just some thoughts. Hopefully that's allowed.
Just see Purdue as a tough matchup with Edey, Williams and Ivey. With Kofi out we are going to get killed at center. Foul problems with Kofi would be disastrous. DMW vs Ivey should be a great matchup. Ivey just reminds me of Ayo and that is not a great thing. 40% three point shooting is also not great for us.