so much for that
OSU and Minnesota both lose by 20+ on the road today
February 17th, 2013 at 8:11 PM | 
I can't imagine anyone would
I can't imagine anyone would
February 17th, 2013 at 8:22 PM |
MSU isn't a main rival, no.
MSU isn't a main rival, no.
MSU isn't a main rival, no. Not to me, at least. They are not Notre Dame. They are not Ohio.
As far as MSU's "A" game, we are their Ohio. They base their entire season around beating us at something, anything. Ask a sparty and they will tell you that they could tolerate one win seasons every year, as long as that 1W is against blue.
"Oh no, no, I'm not in the group yet. No, I'm afraid I just blue myself."
February 17th, 2013 at 8:27 PM |
You'd rather beat Notre Dame...
You'd rather beat Notre Dame...
in basketball or hockey than MSU? I'd argue that MSU is definitely the biggest rivalry in any sport not named football, and a thread a week or so ago found that consensus too.
Go Blue!
February 20th, 2013 at 4:51 PM |
That is fair. I am a huge
That is fair. I am a huge
That is fair. I am a huge football fan, more so than basketball and I can't watch a hockey game to save my life. I wrote it from that perspective, rather than from a multi-sport perspective. I still don't consider MSU a major rival when compared to ND and Ohio but I am obviously in the minority. Hell, I hate Duke more than MSU... I guess I just don't feel that they deserve any of my time...
"Oh no, no, I'm not in the group yet. No, I'm afraid I just blue myself."
February 17th, 2013 at 9:56 PM |
Are you nuts?!
Are you nuts?!
There is no bigger rival next to OSU for us than MSU. State is probably the most hated school in Ann Arbor next to Ohio st. Can't be trying to sell that BS. We LIVE to beat lil bro
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
February 17th, 2013 at 10:13 PM |
Nate, you're insane.
MSU
Nate, you're insane.
MSU
Nate, you're insane.
MSU is firmly a #2 if not a #1b rival. We have incredible history with Ohio State and simply put that entire thing speaks for itself. I don't know if anyone else in sports comes close to the intensity and hatred of our matchups with OSU. But after that you have to look instate, and we have another instate Big Ten school. We have history and bad blood with them as well. It just is what it is. Saying that Notre Dame or anyone else jumps them is silly. They are a big program, a staple in basketball and a real thorn in the side (lately) in football. They have clawed their way into deserving the secondmost level of hate from us IMO.
February 17th, 2013 at 6:32 PM |
We're Michigan fergodsakes!
We're Michigan fergodsakes!
We're Michigan fergodsakes!
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
February 17th, 2013 at 9:08 PM |
Because
Because
This Is Michigan.
(ForGodSakes)
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
February 17th, 2013 at 6:12 PM |
Stark Differences...
Stark Differences...
Just looking at effective FG% in these two games, the differences are remarkable in a conference rated #1 on the TeamRankings "Home Power" metric. Ohio State mustered an effective FG% of 40.1%, about 19% less than what the Badgers produced. The Gophers did slightly worse at 39.4%, compared to Iowa's comparatively inspired 54.7%. The numbers bear out how tough and therefore precious a Big Ten road win can be.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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February 17th, 2013 at 6:33 PM |
You know what's funny?
Even
You know what's funny?
Even
You know what's funny?
Even though I'm happy Ohio State got jailsexed by 20, I would not have been overly sad to see them destroy Wisconsin because I'm *still* bitter about last Saturday. Anyone else feel the same?
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."
February 17th, 2013 at 6:51 PM |
"You know what's funny"
The
"You know what's funny"
The
"You know what's funny"
The term jailsexed is funny. That made me laugh - thanks.
February 17th, 2013 at 7:48 PM |
Yep I agree
Yep I agree
I freaking despise Wisconsin right now
February 17th, 2013 at 6:58 PM |
Iowa
Iowa
Fell down 21-5 to start the game and finished on a 67-30 run. Incredible.
February 17th, 2013 at 6:59 PM |
Big Ten could send 7 teams to the tournament...
Big Ten could send 7 teams to the tournament...
Iowa is 17-9, and have two key wins at the moment: Wisconsin and Minnesota. Their remaining schedule consists of:
@ Nebraska (W)
Purdue (W)
@Indiana (L)
Illinois (W/L)
Nebraska (W)
Iowa is going to finish 21-10, or 20-11. Didn't Michigan get an 8 seed when they went 21-10?
2013 Final Four; National Runners Up.
February 17th, 2013 at 7:16 PM |
Iowa drew the best conference schedule of all teams
Iowa drew the best conference schedule of all teams
They play @Michigan, MSU, @OSU, and Illinois each only once.
I think next best draws were:
Northwestern with Indiana, Wisconsin, @MSU, @Nebraska each only once
Wisconsin with @Indiana, Michigan, Purdue, and @NW each only once
February 17th, 2013 at 7:28 PM |
Not sure about Iowa.
Not sure about Iowa.
Not sure about Iowa. RealtimeRPI had them at #90 going into today's game. They've actually played five (!) teams with an RPI of 299 or worse, so their win total doesn't look that impressive. As of today I think they're an NIT team. To make the tournament I think they need to go 4-1 and have some of teams they've beaten or will have beaten (Wisconsin/Minnesota) get hot as well to make their schedule look better.
February 17th, 2013 at 7:14 PM |
Everyone is worn down and
Everyone is worn down and
Everyone is worn down and vulnerable right now. Besides Indiana and state. Hopefully the wear catches them this week. One will fall Tuesday. Hopefully it's the home team.
All in for some manball.
February 18th, 2013 at 2:44 PM |
Don't we want State to beat
Don't we want State to beat
Don't we want State to beat IU? Looking at both of their remaining games, it seems to me that MSU has a tougher remaining schedule than IU.
"For the last 28 years, I've spent my life in the greatest of places, the University of Michigan." -Lloyd Carr
February 17th, 2013 at 7:23 PM |
I love when ohio loses at
I love when ohio loses at
I love when ohio loses at anything and to anyone, and especially when it's by 20 or more.
There is god, there is family, and then there is MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
February 17th, 2013 at 7:25 PM |
Double post
Double post
Did I mention I love when ohio loses.
There is god, there is family, and then there is MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
February 18th, 2013 at 12:50 AM |
Everyone losses sometimes. I
Everyone losses sometimes. I
Everyone losses sometimes. I think it should just remind people that even good teams have a bad game. That MSU only meant that UM's bad game can get ugly.
February 18th, 2013 at 4:20 AM |
Eff State.
Eff State.
Eff State.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
February 18th, 2013 at 6:05 AM |
B1G Big Dance Watch
B1G Big Dance Watch
2012-13 Big Ten STANDINGS
| TEAM | CONF | KP | OVR | GM5 | GM4 | GM3 | GM2 | GM1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11-2 | 2 | 23-3 | @MSU | @MINN | IOWA | OSU | @MICH |
| Michigan State | 11-2 | 12 | 22-4 | IND | @OSU | @MICH | WISC | NW |
| Michigan | 9-4 | 5 | 22-4 | ILL | @PSU | MSU | @PUR | IND |
| Wisconsin | 9-4 | 9 | 18-8 | @NW | NEB | PUR | @MSU | @PSU |
| Ohio State | 8-5 | 13 | 18-7 | MINN | MSU | @NW | @IND | ILL |
| Illinois | 6-7 | 27 | 19-8 | PSU | @MICH | NEB | @IOWA | @OSU |
| Minnesota | 6-7 | 14 | 18-8 | @OSU | IND | PSU | @NEB | @PUR |
| Iowa | 6-7 | 29 | 17-9 | @NEB | PUR | @IND | ILL | NEB |
FYI: KenPom ratings of remaining B1G teams:
| TEAM | RANKING |
|---|---|
| Purdue | 93 |
| Northwestern | 99 |
| Nebraska | 146 |
| Penn State | 180 |
I can't imagine anyone would deny that MSU is a huge game for us. The timing of the trip to East Lansing this year was very bad, though, coming at the end of the brutal stretch.