BTT Open Thread: Night games
I know there's an open thread at the bottom, but it might get bumped soon. Feel free to delete.
OSU and PSU in a tight game with Purdon't - SUNJ to come.
If I were an OSU fan, I think I'd be a mite upset that no foul was called against PSU on that steal.
Thankfully, for me and for all coolers nearby, I'm not. :)
It was a hell of a play, too, since everybody in the World's Most Famous Arena™ thought Carr was going to drive on Dakich.
Fuck you Big Ten
what a game. That was VERY entertaining.
Purdue reminds me of the Burke team that desperately needed to get the fuck away from Big Ten officiating/scouting. I'm not sure it matters what happens this weekend. They're going to get hot in two weeks.
OSU basketball this year, probably punched their dance ticket.
I'm not so sure. They've got some awful losses on their résumé. I think it would behoove them to win at least one more game.
The nice thing is, I ran it through the RPI Wizard on rpiforecast.com, and it's got PSU at #68 with this win and then a loss to Purdue. So, Quadrant 1 status is likely secured for the win @PSU, and now we can all revert to cheering against PSU because, well, they don't deserve happiness.
3 over OSU is nice, but it's also a good match-up for PSU. They need to show more "depth" in terms of the good teams they can beat.
Other caveat is that a win over Rutgers won't "count." If Rutgers beats Purdue, then PSU definitely needs to win the whole thing.
I guess I'd be torn, as a PSU fan. A PSU win over Purdue strongly bolsters the résumé, and a Rutgers loss destroys it. However, the thought of being able to get their first-ever conference tournament championship and the auto-bid with wins over Rutgers and Michigan/MSU would be pretty appealing.
BTW: I modify my original statement. Most PSU fans don't deserve happiness. Those of you who support the current team without trying to cover up / excuse the sins of the past are excluded. Nothing personal. :)
Penn State needed this win just to get on the bubble. Their resume outside OSU is pretty weak. They'd almost certainly need to beat Purdue tomorrow to get into the conversation.
all 3 times they played this year. I know Buckeyes who feel haunted by them.
I'm not sure I can root for SUNJ. Though SUNJ-PSU need a rivalry, and a trophy.
Is it wrong that I just flat enjoy this Purdue team and I'm basically rooting for them? Plus, while they're damn terrifying, M/Purdue games have been amazing the last two years.
Purdue basketball is fine; much better than Purdue football. Matt Painter seems like a nice guy.
I'm cheering for Rutgers for the comedy value, but I wouldn't be opposed to a Michigan / Purdue conference championship game as the final rung of the conference vengeance ladder.
10:00 mark in 2nd.
I can't believe that Tony Carr is only a sophomore. Depending on who's going to be around him next year, Penn State could be really good.
Carr might be an NBA prospect.
I'm not convinced Penn St. is in yet. They need a good showing against Purdue.
They are now #67 in RPI (need 75 or better). They are safely another Q1 win for Michigan. We are now 5-5 in Q1. Seed line is trending... up!
Lots of other teams have games left to play. I think it's probably best for Michigan if the teams around RPI 55-66 who aren't Michigan opponents decide to go on a losing streak.
But sure looks good right now
wearing some cool t-shirts. Different things
Love, Respect, Empathy
after 2 periods.
Tuned into Purdue-Rutgers on my own TV as my power finally came back about 20 minutes ago. That was a long 19 hours, folks.
And now, beer and basketball and make up for lost sleep eventually.
It must be fun to have an ogre on your basketball team.
Rutgers has an international team because Americans know that Rutgers is in New Jersey.
and SUNJ are laying enough bricks to build a major metropolitan hospital.
Down 3 in the 2nd.
5-5 in the 3rd
Could meet our rivals in the finals!
I'm a bit stunned at how entertaining this game is. Rutger with fight and the crowd. Purdue hit 3-straight 3s from Staten Island.
Yeah, I figure Rutgers will run out of gas and PU take over, but in the meantime it's entertaining.
27-23 NU
It would be nice to see Rutgers be good at something other than shenanigans.