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- Thread starter *4purdue*
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Injuries can do you in real quick as Purdue has seen in the past. That team is really young this season too.
Frankly, it isn't that good this year. I think Wisconsin, IU, and us are all likely top-25 tournament teams. Not sure any of the three are top 10 teams though. Probably 3-4 more teams will play themselves in. A bunch of teams will have decent records going into conference play but haven't really beaten anyone of consequence. You could've said that about us before yesterday. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. If we are good we will prove it by distinguishing ourselves from the pack.
I put Maryland in the group that has a decent record but hasn't really beaten anyone. Minnesota's 11-1 is more credible in my opinion.
I always pull for the Big Ten out of Conference and in the Tourney.......the exceptions of course are IU and Mich State! Conference is down for sure - I like our chances quite a bit.
They could lose every game and I wouldn't care.
Look at Minnesota for that example. They have played only one good team in Florida State and got beat. I watched their game against St. John's and was far from impressed. It's essentially like a less talented version of Louisville. Lots of athletes that can run up and down but they don't play good team defense (IMO) and tend to be very scattered on offense.
and Rutgers......don't look now....the Scarlet Knights are 11-1....look at their schedule, although I do think they will improve their conference record from last year.
