B1G West - It’s wide open

[Cleanface]

NEB - loss
NW - bad loss (to a supposedly bad MSU)
MINN - loss (and lost best RB/O player Ibrahim for the year)
ILL - still sucks

Let’s. Play. Football.

BU > HD > HP!

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[wolve1972]

We'll know A LOT more about the pecking order in the West after today's Wisky - PSU game

 

[purduepat1969]

NEB - loss
NW - bad loss (to a supposedly bad MSU)
MINN - loss (and lost best RB/O player Ibrahim for the year)
ILL - still sucks

Let’s. Play. Football.

BU > HD > HP!

🚂💨💨💨⚒

Minny will still be a tough team to beat. They have a very good offensive line that held up pretty well to a VERY GOOD OSU defensive line. Even without Ibrahim, I'm sure they'll run the ball very well.

And after watching Illinois, I'm not sure they suck as bad as you think.

 

[Hausta01]

Minny will still be a tough team to beat. They have a very good offensive line that held up pretty well to a VERY GOOD OSU defensive line. Even without Ibrahim, I'm sure they'll run the ball very well.

And after watching Illinois, I'm not sure they suck as bad as you think.

I don't see anywhere near the vision, balance, and power out of Minny's other backs. Potts I think is the main backup and he wasn't nearly as effective. The line will still open holes but their won't be anywhere near as many extra yards gained because Ibrahim was so dang hard to take down.

 

[rapapathanasiou]

Bottom line is that NEB, NW, and MINN took steps back this first go round all while ILL is tippy toeing forward. We will see what IOWA and WISC are made of early. Big Ten West is WIDE open!

 

[bonefish1]

Minny will still be a tough team to beat. They have a very good offensive line that held up pretty well to a VERY GOOD OSU defensive line. Even without Ibrahim, I'm sure they'll run the ball very well.

And after watching Illinois, I'm not sure they suck as bad as you think.

With Belima at IL, I’m not sure they suck as bad as they used to. They’ll run, run and run some more. PU hasn’t been very stout against the run lately.

 

[ehuffma1]

The pecking order is still Wisconsin followed by Iowa at the very top. Every other team has a chance at 3rd. Wisconsin will be good on defense and have a strong running game. Iowa the same but to a lesser extent.

I wouldn’t be surprised if a couple of teams give them both a good game, but those two are still the teams to beat.

 

[purduepat1969]

I don't see anywhere near the vision, balance, and power out of Minny's other backs. Potts I think is the main backup and he wasn't nearly as effective. The line will still open holes but their won't be anywhere near as many extra yards gained because Ibrahim was so dang hard to take down.

No argument on Potts vs Ibrahim. But he may also improve as he gets some additional carries.

 

[PaBoiler78]

No argument on Potts vs Ibrahim. But he may also improve as he gets some additional carries.

Ill. will not be a bad team and Wisky gets an early loss today.

 

[NVboiler]

So far today, tied for #2 with Iowa and Wisconsin. Too bad we can't move into at least a tie for #1.

 

[BCfanatic2020]

NEB - loss
NW - bad loss (to a supposedly bad MSU)
MINN - loss (and lost best RB/O player Ibrahim for the year)
ILL - still sucks

Let’s. Play. Football.

BU > HD > HP!

🚂💨💨💨⚒

Minnesota lost but looked better than I thought they would and Faalele is going to be a problem for a lot of teams..

 

[BoilerN]

With Belima at IL, I’m not sure they suck as bad as they used to. They’ll run, run and run some more. PU hasn’t been very stout against the run lately.

Purdue was a good run defense last year.

 

[rgarlitz]

Wisconsin has been frustrating so far vs. Penn State with two red zone self destructs.

What do you make of the PSU offense? It has really struggled so far today. Is the Wisky defense that good?

 

[PaBoiler78]

Wisconsin has been frustrating so far vs. Penn State with two red zone self destructs.

What do you make of the PSU offense? It has really struggled so far today. Is the Wisky defense that good?

their O looks terrible but dome credit to Wisky's D Their could be adjusting to a new OC maybe. I rhink wisky is going to pay for those missed opportunities.

 

[ehuffma1]

Wisconsin has been frustrating so far vs. Penn State with two red zone self destructs.

What do you make of the PSU offense? It has really struggled so far today. Is the Wisky defense that good?

Wisconsin has a very strong and active defense. They are normally good against the run and pressure the QB. I would like to see our own defense be as active as theirs. They are often not the biggest D but they get after you.

As I write this, they just blew a coverage and allowed and easy score...

 

[PaBoiler78]

Wisconsin has a very strong and active defense. They are normally good against the run and pressure the QB. I would like to see our own defense be as active as theirs. They are often not the biggest D but they get after you.

As I write this, they just blew a coverage and allowed and easy score...

very nice response by wisky's O.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Badgers finally score and tie it up @ 7-7, midway through the third Q. Typical grinder in Madison....We'll see if the two failed red zone chances in the first half make a difference in the outcome. These two defenses can cause some problems.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Nittany Lions return the favor.....WIDE right from 24 yards out.....wow.

 

[PaBoiler78]

Badgers finally score and tie it up @ 7-7, midway through the third Q. Typical grinder in Madison....We'll see if the two failed red zone chances in the first half make a difference in the outcome. These two defenses can cause some probl

Nittany Lions return the favor.....WIDE right from 24 yards out.....wow.

Love it ! that safety Nelson is a liability for wisky

 

[boiler_89_]

Minny will still be a tough team to beat. They have a very good offensive line that held up pretty well to a VERY GOOD OSU defensive line. Even without Ibrahim, I'm sure they'll run the ball very well.

And after watching Illinois, I'm not sure they suck as bad as you think.

Agree with Illinois comment. -4.5 today is easy money.

 

[ehuffma1]

very nice response by wisky's O.

These teams are really evenly matched. I keep expecting Wisconsin to pull away but it hasn’t happened yet.

 

[BCfanatic2020]

Wisconsin has a very strong and active defense. They are normally good against the run and pressure the QB. I would like to see our own defense be as active as theirs. They are often not the biggest D but they get after you.

As I write this, they just blew a coverage and allowed and easy score...

Tim tibesar laid one hell of a foundation

 

[PaBoiler78]

These teams are really evenly matched. I keep expecting Wisconsin to pull away but it hasn’t happened yet.

good physical matchup, not one of those 62-55 big12 games.

 

[PaBoiler78]

Tim tibesar laid one hell of a foundation

Alvarez did, changed the culture used to be a doormat program

 

[BCfanatic2020]

Alvarez did, changed the culture used to be a doormat program

I know I was kidding .. Tim tibesar lol

 

[PaBoiler78]

I know I was kidding .. Tim tibesar lol

I know and he's in town tonight

 

[purduepat1969]

Mertz has been horrendous in this Wisky game...

 

[PaBoiler78]

Mertz has been horrendous in this Wisky game...

playing wisky, make the qb beat you and you have a chance, the first half miscues came back to haunt them.

 

[purduepat1969]

playing wisky, make the qb beat you and you have a chance, the first half miscues came back to haunt them.

Wisky had the ballgame. First and goal from the 3 and Mertz botches a handoff. Then throws an INT... Wisky lost because Mertz was just plain bad.

 

[PaBoiler78]

Wisky had the ballgame. First and goal from the 3 and Mertz botches a handoff. Then throws an INT... Wisky lost because Mertz was just plain bad.

that shot to the head didn't help but I agree w/ you.

 

[Hausta01]

Now PSU preventing their chance to win with a prevent defense.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Hold on here, folks. Penn State looking to "prevent" a victory here.

 

[Hausta01]

Was about to say, how was that not grounding?

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Was about to say, how was that not grounding?

Yeah....that was the right call. Better pocket presence would have helped, and Penn State holds on for a very nice conference road win.

 

[purduepat1969]

I've seen bad QB play. But Mertz is as bad as I've seen. Overshot numerous big throws. Two intentional groundings. Bumbled handoff on the 3 yard line. INT on the goal line. Wow.

I would advise Chryst to play his 2nd string next week.

 

[SIBoiler2]

Our Most Hated Rivals off to a great start against the Rev Loves crew.

 

[SIBoiler2]

I've seen bad QB play. But Mertz is as bad as I've seen. Overshot numerous big throws. Two intentional groundings. Bumbled handoff on the 3 yard line. INT on the goal line. Wow.

I would advise Chryst to play his 2nd string next week.

He probably practices throwing over Nelson in practice and thinks he's really a great QB.

 

[NVboiler]

If Iowa loses, we'll have sole possession of #2 in the Big 10 West, and imagine Illinois having sole possession of #1! And that's without Purdue playing a game, whether we win or lose.

 

[PaBoiler78]

I've seen bad QB play. But Mertz is as bad as I've seen. Overshot numerous big throws. Two intentional groundings. Bumbled handoff on the 3 yard line. INT on the goal line. Wow.

I would advise Chryst to play his 2nd string next week.

wonder what that Coan qb thinks?

 

[PaBoiler78]

Our Most Hated Rivals off to a great start against the Rev Loves crew.

the rev gave a nice pat on the helmet after a 20 yd punt, thought his teeth were going to pop out.