I like our BTT best with Minny and NW wins tomorrow

[TC4THREE]

I think that would make the 4 seed NW and Wisconsin the 5. I think either one would be a favorable 2nd round opponent for us compared to Minnesota and MSU. Obviously still want to win but think it's been interesting how things could set up.

 

[StickPurdue]

A NW win would mean a Purdue loss. I would rather face off against MSU. We match up very well against MSU and I will happily take very chance we can to beat them. I wouldn't want to see Minnasota any earlier than we have to, but a win over Minny in the tournament would be useful as well as maybe a win over Wisconsin?

 

[TC4THREE]

I don't want to lose. Just thinking that would produce our optimal bracket in terms of easiest path. If we want to maximize our RPI it would probably be better to get Minnesota as a 4/5 game anyway.

 

[lbodel]

I think that would make the 4 seed NW and Wisconsin the 5. I think either one would be a favorable 2nd round opponent for us compared to Minnesota and MSU. Obviously still want to win but think it's been interesting how things could set up.

I mean, unless Penn State beats Iowa and Michigan beats Nebraska, we will be facing the winner of Michigan/Illinois (likely Michigan). Right there is a game against a tournament team that we lost to pretty handily a week ago.

And if that scenario does play out, we would be facing winner of Illinois/Iowa. Iowa not a team we've had a lot of success with - and quite frankly, Illinois has been showing signs of life lately and they would certainly like payback for the beatdown we gave them.

Our first game will be a challenge no matter what.

 

[TC4THREE]

I mean, unless Penn State beats Iowa and Michigan beats Nebraska, we will be facing the winner of Michigan/Illinois (likely Michigan). Right there is a game against a tournament team that we lost to pretty handily a week ago.

And if that scenario does play out, we would be facing winner of Illinois/Iowa. Iowa not a team we've had a lot of success with - and quite frankly, Illinois has been showing signs of life lately and they would certainly like payback for the beatdown we gave them.

Our first game will be a challenge no matter what.

Which is exactly why I'm not overly concerned about it. All teams that can beat us if we don't play well but none that I think will beat us if we do play well. The only teams in this that I feel pose a greater danger to us than others are Minnesota and Maryland. Doesn't mean we can't or won't lose to others but I really like our chances best if those two are in the other half of the bracket.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Which is exactly why I'm not overly concerned about it. All teams that can beat us if we don't play well but none that I think will beat us if we do play well. The only teams in this that I feel pose a greater danger to us than others are Minnesota and Maryland. Doesn't mean we can't or won't lose to others but I really like our chances best if those two are in the other half of the bracket.

If Minnesota beats Wisconsin, they'll both be in that half TC....then as you state, Purdue would only face one of them.....and I agree, if Purdue just plays its game, they have the edge.....however, lose focus or go cold......and it could be a short weekend.