Angry Number One Hating God.
Does that mean we want to
Does that mean we want to lose against Wisconsin so we'll be number 2 against State?
No
Beat Wisco!
Regression to the mean for the #1 team!
The Michigan Difference. Oh yea, it is real.
Duke should vault up to #1 based on their 58 pt 1st half vs NCSt
IME
Not a chance they pass us
They might get a couple of first place votes, but no way would that one half be more impressive then full game victories over OSU and @ Wisconsin.
Besides, Duke is about to win by single digits in a home game where they were up by 21 at half time. Does that sound like #1 worthy to you? Only if you watched the first half. Also NC State has never been considered an elite or even a very good defense their year, it is not like Duke put those number up vs a high caliber defense.
The Michigan Difference. Oh yea, it is real.
^^^ Way too much analysis ^^^
in a response to an "Avoid the #1 Jinx" post
This is MGoBlog!
Fergodsakes!
The Michigan Difference. Oh yea, it is real.
Good analysis
Maybe, but honestly, we aren't deserving of number 1 either, we are good, but I think we have some issues that better get resolved quickly. Our half court sets involve way too much standing around and watching and defensively we are far from elite. At this point, I could give two craps where we are rated, I'm thankful we are better than the last 20 years but I just want us to get better in the next few games...I think we have some kinks to work out...
Denard Robinson......They're not going to catch him!
Good thing Duke didn't shoot
Good thing Duke didn't shoot 41 free throws...
Wow!
What a play! That was an amazing comeback and last second shot by the Illini. We win on Saturday and we're back to #1
BEAT WISCO. ENTER EL #1
BEAT WISCO. ENTER EL #1
Harvard: The MICHIGAN of the East
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
I-L-L -- I-N-I
I-L-L -- I-N-I !!!
Awesome game to watch! People who didn't see it, check out the Sportscenter highlights after while. It'll be worth it!
While I want to beat Wiscy,
While I want to beat Wiscy, I'm not sure I want the #1 ranking that would likely come with it!
Former Buckeye Antonio Pittman on being a poster child for compliance: "This osu tattoo stuff is silly. Cats been getting hookups on tatts since back in '01."
I thought for sure they were
I thought for sure they were done going down by 14 in the second half. What a comeback.
Griffey's reaction after
Griffey's reaction after making the game winning bucket was awesome. A combination of "did I get it off in time?" and "holy shit, did that just happen?"
He looked like Needs when the dinner check arrives
Thanks for playing the extra on the set, Needs
This is big.
When it comes to seeding in the tournament. Similar opponent records are going to matter. We beat Illinois, they lost! As sad as Illinois athletics are, I really like John Groce.
Which is why Saturday is so
Which is why Saturday is so important. Wisconsin won at Indiana and this is our only game against them.
I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?
Yeah but wed still have to
Yeah but wed still have to beat IU at home. If for some reason we lost then none of that matters.
If you spell Crisler like the car company you should hand in your fan card before the next meeting.... Same goes for Ferry Field
wed?
wed = Weed?
wed = Wed(ding)?
wed = we'd?
wed = Wednesday?
Also, D.J Richardson snapped
Also, D.J Richardson snapped off tonight. 23(?) points. Some killer shots (& threes) down the stretch to give them a chance. He needs to go suck on a lemon tonight, he was awesome.
I didn't even bother watching
I didn't even bother watching until O saw it was tied with like a minute left. Wow, I need to watch the replay. Thanks Illinois!
That was one of the best
That was one of the best comebacks I have ever seen.
The Team, The Team, The Team!- Bo
Man
I'm glad we got the other Illinois when we played.
Yessssss
Go Blue!
...where it really matters...
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3 Michigan | 8-2 | -- | 21-2 |
| #1 Indiana | 8-2 | -- | 20-3 |
| #12 Michigan State | 8-2 | -- | 19-4 |
| #10 Ohio State | 7-3 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Wisconsin | 7-3 | 1 | 16-7 |
| #18 Minnesota | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Purdue | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Northwestern | 4-6 | 4 | 13-10 |
| Illinois | 3-7 | 5 | 16-8 |
| Iowa | 3-7 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Nebraska | 2-8 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Penn State | 0-10 | 8 | 8-14 |
Dear Penn State:I suggest
Dear Penn State:
I suggest that you win one of your next two games (@ Nebraska, vs. Iowa). The last six will not be fun (@ Michigan, @ Illinois, vs. Michigan, @ Minnesota, @ Northwestern, vs. Wisconsin).
How are we first in B1G?
Wouldn't Indiana have the tiebreaker against us?
The regular season title is
The regular season title is purely conference wins and losses. Tiebreakers and head-to-head matchups only factor in when it's time for the Big Ten Tourney
If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?
Best Winning Percentage
In case of ties, the standings list the team with best overall winning percentage first without taking tiebreakers into account. So Michigan's 21-2 (.913) is better than Indiana's 20-3 (.870), which in turn is better than MSU's 19-4 (.826).
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
Potentially heading to EL as
Potentially heading to EL as the number 1 team again...
Epic Ending
This Illini team fought back and closed out strong. Great game and great ending. Just goes to show you that the B1G is just nasty especially at home.
"We want the Big 10 championship. And we’re going to win it as a TEAM"
Zeller got caught watching
Zeller got caught watching the paint dry
"Play hard and with great effort"
Outstanding
Reference sir. Shooter would be proud.
"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman
Yeah... Zeller needed to find
Yeah... Zeller needed to find out what flavor gum Griffey was chewing.
Ironic, Indiana beaten by
the picket fence.
Indiana needed Dikembe
Indiana needed Dikembe Mutombo on that last layup, how on earth do you leave him wide open?!? Oh Zeller you dingus.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
Heh Indiana was up nine with
Heh Indiana was up nine with 3:30 left and I shut it off...
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
If Duke loses then four of
If Duke loses then four of the five top teams will have lost and hopefully it would stay there.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
I'm torn . . . was I supposed
I'm torn . . . was I supposed to root for IU or our "archrivals" to lose?
Kidding. Great game.
Hey OP
maybe you should change the title to "Hoosiers lose snowflakes thread"
I think the title is ok.
I think the title is ok.
This snowflake meme is out of
This snowflake meme is out of control.
I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers. -Mahatma Gandhi
Yeah...
That's my bad.
Are you fucking kidding
Are you fucking kidding me!!?? I turn it off with 9 minutes to go to watch parks and rec, then go on the app to see this!? To think I missed this for a food poisoning gimmick episode....
I turned it off
Right before Illinois started their 13-2 run to finish the game. The road is rough in the B1G. Win like this could secure Illinois a tourney bid.
Brady Hoke - High quality recruits one or two at a time.
Yes
Illinois is in as long as they go 4 - 4 down the stretch. They should beat Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, and Northwestern. Then they'd have 20 wins, including W's over Butler, Gonzaga, Ohio State, and Indiana. Three out of four of those games are at home, and the road game is Northwestern... which, well, might as well be a home game for Illinois.
Illinois
"Illinois is in as long as they go 4 - 4 down the stretch. They should beat Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, and Northwestern. "
Yes, except they will probably lose to Nebraska and Penn State but make up for it by beating MSU and Minnesota or something.
"You will suffer humiliation when the team from my area defeats the team from your area." -- The Onion
Maybe kind of a zen thing...
When there are this many number 1 teams, there are no number 1 teams.
Don't. Want.
I don't even want to be ranked No. 1 with this craziness. Love that this makes a B1G (regular season) title a little easier though!!!
"Slappin' the Bass" - Matt Vogrich (maybe)
Angry Number One Hating God. Believe.
"And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know, it's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan."