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See, I think we're in a battle for #9...#8 or even #7 if a few things fall our way.

 

Call me a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist, but I like the talent we have on this team.  And I think if they can pull together as a team (granted, a big if) they have a shot at a decent season this year.

Good grief, 49r.  I hate to say it, but you're a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist if you think we're in a battle for #7.  Eight, maybe.  But #7?  You're pushing the bounds of credulity there, my man.  ;)

 

 

I'm only trying to keep up with you, Norm!  :D

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See, I think we're in a battle for #9...#8 or even #7 if a few things fall our way.

 

Call me a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist, but I like the talent we have on this team.  And I think if they can pull together as a team (granted, a big if) they have a shot at a decent season this year.

Was going to call you a ... but Norm beat me to it. And how do I become a member?

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See, I think we're in a battle for #9...#8 or even #7 if a few things fall our way.

 

Call me a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist, but I like the talent we have on this team.  And I think if they can pull together as a team (granted, a big if) they have a shot at a decent season this year.

Was going to call you a ... but Norm beat me to it. And how do I become a member?

 

 

You are the founding member my man!

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Honestly...if you look at our first four Big 10 games... And how we compeated (minus second half of OSU)... How we're that close to 2 and 2... I can see why predictions may of been 8 and 10... 7 and 11... And I can see why people think we still may end UP there. We're 10ish points away from being 2 and 2. We're right on the cusp... Just got to get over that hump. A Big 10 win would do these guys well IMO

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Honestly...if you look at our first four Big 10 games... And how we compeated (minus second half of OSU)... How we're that close to 2 and 2... I can see why predictions may of been 8 and 10... 7 and 11... And I can see why people think we still may end UP there. We're 10ish points away from being 2 and 2. We're right on the cusp... Just got to get over that hump. A Big 10 win would do these guys well IMO

 

Yup, there is a reason why KenPom still has us higher than Purdue.

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See, I think we're in a battle for #9...#8 or even #7 if a few things fall our way.

 

Call me a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist, but I like the talent we have on this team.  And I think if they can pull together as a team (granted, a big if) they have a shot at a decent season this year.

Good grief, 49r.  I hate to say it, but you're a Kool-Aid drinking, rose colored glasses wearing, sunshine pumping optimist if you think we're in a battle for #7.  Eight, maybe.  But #7?  You're pushing the bounds of credulity there, my man.  ;)

 

This sounds more like Cliff than Norm!

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Here's a mid-week KenPom update:

 

Kenpom rankings as of 1-16-14.
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B1G (0-4):
4. Wisconsin
5. Iowa - L
7. Ohio State - L
9. Michigan State
19. Michigan - L
39. Minnesota

54. Indiana

74. Illinois

82. Purdue - L

95. Nebraska

106. Penn State

170. Northwestern


Non-Conference (8-4):
223. Florida Gulf Coast - W
260. Western Illinois - W
319. South Carolina State - W

---Charleston Classic---
32. UMass - L
119. UAB - L
146. Georgia - W

248. Northern Illinois - W

---B1G/ACC Challenge---
72. Miami - W

6. @Creighton - L
184. Arkansas State - W
339. The Citadel - W
20. @Cincinnati - L

Other teams of interest:
64. Maryland (11-7)
116. Omaha (10-6)

190. Rutgers (8-9)

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4. Wisconsin

7. Ohio State - L

9. Michigan State

19. Michigan - L

39. Minnesota

54. Indiana

74. Illinois

82. Purdue - L

106. Penn State

The great thing is Nebraska still plays these teams, and I'd contend they have a legitimate shot at tripping up any of them.  Obviously the chances of getting Wisconsin or MSU are slim, but there is a very real chance they beat a Minnesota, Indiana or Illinois.  There's a chance for a good push up the rankings down the stretch.

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now you'd better hope OSU turns it around and starts winning some games again, or this won't taste so good a month from now.

I guess this means (gag)....Go Craft!

 

We aren't going to have to hope too hard...they're a good team in a slump.

If Illinois at home doesn't have slumpbuster written all over it, their following game is Penn St at home after a 6 day rest

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Oh, man this one is going to be fun to do!

 

First off, notice that Creighton is up all the way to #2, and Iowa checks in at the top of the B1G (#4).  Next, check out the nice, fat "W" next to the Ohio State line.  Oh yeah, that is sweet.  It's also very annoying to see that "L" next to Michigan where a "W" should be.

 

And, checking in at a lofty #7 in the league, there is DONU!  That's right.  That's us ahead of Indiana and Illinois!  I've been saying it since the Iowa game, but these guys are better than they think they are. A little confidence will go a long ways for them.

 

Another irritating little niggle is the "L" next to the Purdue line.  That looks like a very bad loss this morning.  Ah, C'est La Vie!

 

Here is today's KenPom update:

 

Kenpom rankings as of 1-16-14.
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B1G (1-4):
4. Iowa - L
5. Michigan State
8. Wisconsin
13. Michigan - L
15. Ohio State - L, W
34. Minnesota

77. Nebraska

79. Indiana

90. Illinois

97. Purdue - L

110. Penn State

146. Northwestern


Non-Conference (8-4):
207. Florida Gulf Coast - W
253. Western Illinois - W
330. South Carolina State - W

---Charleston Classic---
31. UMass - L
136 UAB - L
134. Georgia - W

256. Northern Illinois - W

---B1G/ACC Challenge---
60. Miami - W

2. @Creighton - L
179. Arkansas State - W
338. The Citadel - W
22. @Cincinnati - L

Other teams of interest:
70. Maryland (11-8)
114. Omaha (11-7)

201. Rutgers (8-10)

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Anyone else notice how good that Miami win is starting to look now?

 

Also, think about how "good" those road losses to Iowa and Creighton are looking now.  I mean, we covered the spread in both, IIRC, and they're top 5 teams.

 

I'm getting excited about this team!

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We are still 8th in the league from a KenPom standpoint.

 

Here is today's KenPom update:

 

Kenpom rankings as of 1-24-14.
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B1G (1-5):
6. Iowa - L
8. Michigan State
10. Michigan - L
15. Wisconsin
18. Ohio State - L, W
30. Minnesota

66. Indiana

82. Nebraska

84. Illinois

98. Purdue - L

106. Penn State - L

142. Northwestern


Non-Conference (8-4):
212. Florida Gulf Coast - W
226. Western Illinois - W
333. South Carolina State - W

---Charleston Classic---
31. UMass - L
148 UAB - L
117. Georgia - W

257. Northern Illinois - W

---B1G/ACC Challenge---
79. Miami - W

2. @Creighton - L
173. Arkansas State - W
344. The Citadel - W
22. @Cincinnati - L

Other teams of interest:
68. Maryland (11-8)
139. Omaha (11-8)

207. Rutgers (8-11)

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HUUUUGE game coming up on Thursday.  This is for 7th in the B1G, KenPom style!

 

Here is today's KenPom update:

 

Kenpom rankings as of 1-27-14.
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B1G (2-5):
4. Iowa - L
8. Michigan - L
12. Michigan State
13. Wisconsin
18. Ohio State - L, W
29. Minnesota - W

64. Indiana

74. Nebraska

89. Illinois

104. Penn State - L

107. Purdue - L

148. Northwestern


Non-Conference (8-4):
198. Florida Gulf Coast - W
240. Western Illinois - W
324. South Carolina State - W

---Charleston Classic---
31. UMass - L
126 UAB - L
117. Georgia - W

260. Northern Illinois - W

---B1G/ACC Challenge---
79. Miami - W

2. @Creighton - L
160. Arkansas State - W
346. The Citadel - W
22. @Cincinnati - L

Other teams of interest:
69. Maryland (11-9)
143. Omaha (12-8)

203. Rutgers (8-12)

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