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Come second round, Big Ten are dropping like flies. Sheesh.
Whatever. Just as long as Gonzaga doesn't win the whole thing. I despise them more than I do Northwestern.
Whatever. Just as long as Gonzaga doesn't win the whole thing. I despise them more than I do Northwestern.
Maybe not pathetic…but yeah not ideal.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
... and they pay well for services rendered.
Do you happen to know if KenPom breaks down data by date?I'm optimistic that Purdue can get past Texas.
Seeding baffled me this year. Frankly, I was mystified that Houston was seeded so low. Last year they were in the KenPom Top 5 and got a 2 seed. This year, same, and they got a 5. I wasn't surprised at all that they beat us.
I disagree with you about Wisconsin. They're in the 30s on Pomeroy. How they got a 3 seed puzzles me. If we were a 4 they're a 4 or 5. At the very least Houston should have gotten Wisc's 3 seed. Wisc-Iowa State was a pretty dead-even match (ISU was in the lower KenPom 30s) and yet the Cyclones were an 11.
[EDIT: Also, I disagree that we'll be a bubble team next year. I believe we'll be safely in and that's low expectations. If we bring back the players we should bring back, and add the frosh and maybe a portal transfer, we'll be in great shape.
Final thought: losing in the tourney sucks. Sleep on it and perhaps you'll see things more positively in the days and weeks to come.]
For instance could I see the highest rated teams going back the past 30 or 45 days?
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I'm not a subscriber and I don't know if that data is available to paying customers. I wouldn't be surprised if it is. There's a "D-1 Stats Trends" on one of the drop-down menus; that might lead to it.
[EDIT: I just looked at the "guided tour" on Ken Pom. Given the data available, I'm afraid if I spent the $20 for a 12-month subscription I would never leave my computer monitor during the winter and would likely lose my job, home, family, and health.]
Likewise, I was just looking into that too. That said I might become a successful sports bettor.
I'm getting an inkling of subscribing though.
krushalot2005
- Chicago, IL
This whole Big Ten is not performing well is fascinating and I’m trying to figure out why. Personally, I don’t necessarily think the level of athlete is that different from the other conferences, which effectively leads me to believe that the overall team construction is what is causing this trend as a result of the way the game is played in the Big Ten (e.g. officiated). While the Big Ten prides itself on being a black and blue type league, is that effectively putting every team at a disadvantage except the “finesse” teams (scUM). Curious what everyone thinks but I feel like this style of play isn’t conducive to post season success (I mean come on it has been 22 years).
Well yeah, I gotta admit that’s also true.
I sorta selfishly and ideally want the B1G to make a decent showing AND then bow out before we do preferably. I don’t ask for much do I? Lol
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Tacomallini
- Washington State
I’m one of the ones that roots for the other B1G teams. Not everyone’s cup of tea, and l get that. That said, if PU can’t advance I hope the B1G loses out, rather than Howard !!!!! slapping his way to the Final Four
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Something is up with the ball. I'll die on that hill. The games have included so many offensive melt downs so far. Not just us.
If anyone watches soccer and is familiar with leagues abroad, this reminds me of commentary concerning EPL verses other leagues such as Serie A or La Liga. EPL is considered the top league in the world and is known for its more face pace, bruising style in comparison to technique and finesse found in La Liga.
Want to see an 8+ minute drought from someone other than the Illini, check out Texas!
Michael
The NCAA is killing me with these late games. Arizona tips at 10 pm
The last tip on Sunday should be 8:30 pm. Too much dead time in the middle of the day
The last tip on Sunday should be 8:30 pm. Too much dead time in the middle of the day
Ball Cover
The composition of the outer layer, or ball cover, varies depending on the style of basketball and the intended playing surface. Quality basketballs that are destined for indoor play have a soft leather outer shell that offers superior grip. However, leather covers tend to wear very quickly on asphalt surfaces, so outdoor balls instead feature more durable rubber covers.In baseball, the ball is standard. In soccer, the ball is standard. In football, the ball is standard (sometimes deflated in New England). In hockey, the puck is standard. In lacrosse, rhythm gymnastics, jai alai ... But NOT in division 1 college basketball, where every conference chooses it's own ball type.
And that's why we ended up with a wham-o superball.
YES, I'll die on that hill too.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
100%. Never really understood the whole gotta pull for the Big Ten mindset. But I am bitter and spiteful when it comes to sports fandom
Miami and Auburn, ruby match baby! Love it! ❤ 
Whitmans Sampler
- Eastern Iowa
Miami up 10 on Auburn late!! 3 mins to go. Pearl’s team is not high IQ.
10th year Senior, Charlie Moore stomping on our favorite coach. Bruce Pearl. There is goodness in this 
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