greasywheels121 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Admire and discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Illinois has a good chance to make it to the semi's, they need to get 2 wins to insure a tourny spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 (edited) Minnesota going to win it all! Edited March 4, 2007 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 How many games does UofI conceivably need to win to make the tourney? Two? Or should one be okay, so long as there are no super-surprises winning other conference tourneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I hope Iowa wins the tourney just to ensure that the Illini don't get in. Its a joke that the big ten may actually get 5 teams in. And no I don't think Iowa deserves a bid either, nor does Purdue or Illinois (albeit both deserve a bid more so than Iowa) and I have my doubts about MSU but they'll probably get one (thanks to having a big time win). Illinois, Iowa, and Purdue should be NIT bound. Funny thing is this year has been a second consecutive very very good coaching job by Alford because he got everything he could out of this quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 12:05 AM) How many games does UofI conceivably need to win to make the tourney? Two? Or should one be okay, so long as there are no super-surprises winning other conference tourneys. One would have them looking good but it is no guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Very happy Wisconsin has to play MSU instead of OSU having to play them in the second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) It could be another Michigan and Ohio State matchup. I thought Michigan shot themselves in the foot too much yesterday and in their first meeting it was a close game for most of it. Edited March 5, 2007 by WilliamTell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 4, 2007 -> 06:24 PM) I hope Iowa wins the tourney just to ensure that the Illini don't get in. Its a joke that the big ten may actually get 5 teams in. And no I don't think Iowa deserves a bid either, nor does Purdue or Illinois (albeit both deserve a bid more so than Iowa) and I have my doubts about MSU but they'll probably get one (thanks to having a big time win). Illinois, Iowa, and Purdue should be NIT bound. Funny thing is this year has been a second consecutive very very good coaching job by Alford because he got everything he could out of this quad. Illinois, Iowa and Purdue kind of all screwed each other in hoping to get a bid into the tourney. Illinois and Iowa both dont have any credible wins that could warrant them a seed into the tourney. Purdue has two. Purdue hasnt beaten Iowa but Illinois has. Illinois obviously has the better shot due to their position in the Big ten tourney to make the NCAA Tournament. Myself Im a Purdue fan and if the commitee has to choose between them and the Illini the choice should be easy, go with Purdue due to not only Purdue beating up on them but having more credible wins to their resume. Edited March 5, 2007 by ChiTown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 4, 2007 -> 07:36 PM) It could be another Michigan and Ohio State matchup. I thought Michigan shot themselves in the foot too much yesterday and in their first meeting it was a close game for most of it. Michigan could be a dangerous team in this tourney. They've played 2 really good games against MSU and OSU, if they can find a way to close the deal, they could make some noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Im just hoping MSU some how loses to NU. *Yeah right* After OSU, they are really the team in the Big 10 I was hoping Wisconsin would not have to face. Right now I think they are going to give some one a ton of trouble in the NCAA tournament. Especially if they get a smaller team that they can just physically punish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 12:36 AM) One would have them looking good but it is no guarantee. i think if illinois beat penn state and iowa beat purdue, illinois would get into the tournament. otherwise, i think illinois will need to beat penn state and indiana to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) I think Illinois has to win its first game and not get blown out in the second and they should be fine. Too big of a name, too popular of a program to be left out. If Purdue wins against Iowa I would not be shocked if they get in as well. At the end of the day the tournament comes down to viewership and money. Edited March 5, 2007 by Jenksismybitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 03:36 PM) I think Illinois has to win its first game and not get blown out in the second and they should be fine. Too big of a name, too popular of a program to be left out. If Purdue wins against Iowa I would not be shocked if they get in as well. At the end of the day the tournament comes down to viewership and money. popular program, since when??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 03:37 PM) popular program, since when??? I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) Illinois not getting a bye is a HUGE blessing in disguise IMO, they'll beat Penn State and get in I think. Plus, they can beat Indiana in a game played in Chicago for sure I think, but then again I haven't thought much of Indiana all year so I'm biased, but I'd rather see them than Wisky, Ohio State, MSU, or even Purdue. And Jimbo, since when?? What the hell are you talking about, Illinois has one of the most popular basketball programs in the nation, regardless of how you feel about them. Edited March 5, 2007 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Jimbo @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 09:37 PM) popular program, since when??? Since they have more wins than anyone this millenium sans Duke and have one of the largest fanbases in the country, I'm guessing. Edited March 5, 2007 by Buehrle>Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 5, 2007 -> 04:00 PM) Illinois not getting a bye is a HUGE blessing in disguise IMO, they'll beat Penn State and get in I think. Plus, they can beat Indiana in a game played in Chicago for sure I think, but then again I haven't thought much of Indiana all year so I'm biased, but I'd rather see them than Wisky, Ohio State, MSU, or even Purdue. Id have to agree with you, Illinois getting the 6 spot is a blessing one more win for their resume, just hope they dont get beat by Penn St again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_po...dex.asp?PID=652 2nd or 3rd most popular in the nation 3 out of the last 4 years. Never said they were a traditional powerhouse, but in the past few years they've drawn a ton of national attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 This is last year for the BTT in Chicago for at least a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 well s*** cant watch the game but atleast it looks like NU is giving MSU some sort of a test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) This is why Northwestern is Northwestern. Unbelievable. Edited March 8, 2007 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 northwestern just pulled a northwestern. rowand beat me to it, f***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Well, Penn St. pulled out to an early 13-2 lead but Illinois is now up 41-25 and looks well on their way to playing Indiana for the third time this year. The question now is does Illinois have to beat IU or at least keep it close or will this be enough to get them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(The Bones @ Mar 8, 2007 -> 05:17 PM) Well, Penn St. pulled out to an early 13-2 lead but Illinois is now up 41-25 and looks well on their way to playing Indiana for the third time this year. The question now is does Illinois have to beat IU or at least keep it close or will this be enough to get them in? And after make this post, psu 8-0 run As far as your question, beat IU and you are in, lose and it's gonna be one hell of a bubble watch that i'm not looking forward to. Edited March 8, 2007 by IlliniKrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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