Can we get an apology from everyone who doubted the Big Ten?

[Monorojo]

I want to make this a safe space.

A lot of SEC/ACC fans in particular have said a lot of dumb shit about the Big Ten lately.

Well now is the time to eat your crow but we will be kind to you.

A quick word of advice before we begin: It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are stupid rather than opening your mouth and confirming those thoughts.

Okay go.

 

[brooky03]

I'm very proud of my Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan State Spartans

 

[UL_1986]

 

[5thGenJayhawk]

I want to make this a safe space.

A lot of SEC/ACC fans in particular have said a lot of dumb shit about the Big Ten lately.

Well now is the time to eat your crow but we will be kind to you.

A quick word of advice before we begin: It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are stupid rather than opening your mouth and confirming those thoughts.

Okay go.

Good showing from the Big 10 so far, for sure...but chest bumping your conference is lame.

 

[brooky03]

Good showing from the Big 10 so far, for sure...but chest bumping your conference is lame.

I chest bumped your mom

 

[5thGenJayhawk]

I chest bumped your mom

Was it good?

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

you beat 5 mid majors........ 1 being a much over rated Cincy (still a mid major though LOL) and UL which is a dumpster fire of a program right now.

get those teams to the sweet 16 and then we'll be more impressed.

 

[UL_1986]

you beat 5 mid majors........ 1 being a much over rated Cincy (still a mid major though LOL) and UL which is a dumpster fire of a program right now.

get those teams to the sweet 16 and then we'll be more impressed.

Such a dumpster fire with a top 5 class coming in next year..

 

[Cable.]

XII! XII! XII! Am I doing this right?

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Such a dumpster fire with a top 5 class coming in next year..

Will it still be a top 5 class after the ncaa hammers you guys into a puddle? Its gonna be at least a 1 year post season ban again.. might be multiple.

 

[UL_1986]

Will it still be a top 5 class after the ncaa hammers you guys into a puddle? Its gonna be at least a 1 year post season ban again.. might be multiple.

Now you’re grasping at straws.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Now you’re grasping at straws.

Its entirely possible guys might get out of their LOI's when the NCAA gives their verdict. You cant possibly think the NCAA is going to give you guys a slap on wrist do ya?

 

[UL_1986]

Its entirely possible guys might get out of their LOI's when the NCAA gives their verdict. You cant possibly think the NCAA is going to give you guys a slap on wrist do ya?

Doubt it. And I don’t see us getting any post season bans or death penalty. Just hopeful wishes from big sister.

 

[brooky03]

Was it good?

Yes. She does good work. Wood recommend.

Btw, I picked Kansas to win it all in one of my sh!tty brackets, so your boys are screwed.

 

[HRTheCard]

Will it still be a top 5 class after the ncaa hammers you guys into a puddle? Its gonna be at least a 1 year post season ban again.. might be multiple.

Alright. We’ll take your unbiased, non-Kentucky homer word for it.

 

[MileHighSpartan]

Only 15 posts in, and it already turned into a UK vs UL debate

 

[Sevro]

Only 15 posts in, and it already turned into a UK vs UL debate

Impressive

 

[5thGenJayhawk]

Yes. She does good work. Wood recommend.

Btw, I picked Kansas to win it all in one of my sh!tty brackets, so your boys are screwed.

We've been screwed since our 10th game this season after Udoka went down. Sprinkle in Grimes playing like a p*ssy all year and the DeSousa decision. Our fall from grace had been bumpy at best.

 

[toonces11]

Yes. She does good work. Wood recommend.

Btw, I picked Kansas to win it all in one of my sh!tty brackets, so your boys are screwed.

You should get 5 billion dollars if that happens. Literally every team we face would have to contract polio.....and even then

 

[brooky03]

We've been screwed since our 10th game this season after Udoka went down. Sprinkle in Grimes playing like a p*ssy all year and the DeSousa decision. Our fall from grace had been bumpy at best.

"fall from grace". I vaguely remember Syracuse's grace. Good times. Too bad we suck forever now.

 

[brooky03]

You should get 5 billion dollars if that happens. Literally every team we face would have to contract polio.....and even then

Cuse made it to the F4 or whatever with a conglomeration of shit stains a few years ago. Anything is possible

 

[hawkit3113]

Only 15 posts in, and it already turned into a UK vs UL debate

Love them both. Straight up rivalry

 

[UL_1986]

Only 15 posts in, and it already turned into a UK vs UL debate

He started it!

 

[ExitFlagger]

What has the B10 proven again?

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

you beat 5 mid majors........ 1 being a much over rated Cincy (still a mid major though LOL) and UL which is a dumpster fire of a program right now.

get those teams to the sweet 16 and then we'll be more impressed.

Win another national championship (not this year because you're not going to this year.......) and then you can talk down on the Big Ten's accomplishments.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

What has the B10 proven again?

That Iowa > your team.....

 

[FaithPlusOne]

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone really bash the B1G’s ability to win games. I think most criticism is that it’s a less exciting brand of ball. While I realize that would be a matter of preference, most fans of teams outside of the B1G don’t get that much enjoyment out of watching it.

Just my take. With that out of the way, nice start to the dance.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone really bash the B1G’s ability to win games. I think most criticism is that it’s a less exciting brand of ball. While I realize that would be a matter of preference, most fans of teams outside of the B1G don’t get that much enjoyment out of watching it.

Just my take. With that out of the way, nice start to the dance.

What is the Big Ten's brand of ball IYHO?.................


And how does it differ so greatly from the SEC and ACC and other East Coast "exciting" leagues?

Good luck.

 

[ExitFlagger]

That Iowa > your team.....

My team isn't Cincinnati.

 

[hawkit3113]

He started it!

Go UL women's basketball!!!

 

[UL_1986]

Go UL women's basketball!!!

My dog!

 

[MileHighSpartan]

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone really bash the B1G’s ability to win games. I think most criticism is that it’s a less exciting brand of ball. While I realize that would be a matter of preference, most fans of teams outside of the B1G don’t get that much enjoyment out of watching it.

Just my take. With that out of the way, nice start to the dance.

I think that is a bunk issue as well.

MSU has the KP #4 offense in the country, ahead of Duke, UNC, UK, etc. MSU is also near the top in assists per game, rebounds per game, blocked shots per game, 3pt FG%, etc.

Purdue is also a highly potent offense. Wisconsin and Michigan are great defensive teams, with good to decent offenses.

I think Adjusted Tempo is about the only stat you can knock most of the B1G teams for

 

[hawkit3113]

My dog!

My cousin is head coach today because the coach got suspended. ; )

 

[FaithPlusOne]

I think that is a bunk issue as well.

MSU has the KP #4 offense in the country, ahead of Duke, UNC, UK, etc. MSU is also near the top in assists per game, rebounds per game, blocked shots per game, 3pt FG%, etc.

Purdue is also a highly potent offense. Wisconsin and Michigan are great defensive teams, with good to decent offenses.

I think Adjusted Tempo is about the only stat you can knock most of the B1G teams for

MSU has always played a bit faster under Izzo. I usually enjoy watching them play.

I think the tempo is exactly what people usually knock the conference for as a whole. It’s not every team, but just in general.

 

[brooky03]

Big 10 or twelve or 14 or whatever it is, is deep. Deep is boring and nobody likes boring. Regardless of finish, the ACC had the stronger conference at the top. Indisputable, even if you try to discount records for beating up on an otherwise weak ACC.

I picked MSU in a bracket to win it all, so go MSU! The B1G could have 4 Final 4 teams this year. That won't change the fact that the ACC was the strongest, absolute gauntlet, conference this year.

I will be rooting for my two number squares the rest of the way. Also, with Cuse eliminated, Postseason Troll Brooky is back and ready for a fight!

 

[MileHighSpartan]

hat won't change the fact that the ACC was the strongest, absolute gauntlet, conference this year.

Not sure I agree with that part, unless I'm misreading it. ACC definitely was stronger at the top, seeing as they got 3 of the 4 1-seeds.

Other than that, I'm not sure the ACC was stronger the rest of the way down.

Top-10 KenPom teams:
- ACC had 3 (Virginia, Duke, UNC)
- B1G had 3 (MSU, UM, Purdue)

Top-50 KP teams:
- ACC had 9
- B1G had 11

After that, the ACC had 6 teams ranked between 73 and 167.

The B1G had only 3 teams outside of the Top-50, and the lowest ranked team was Illinois at #81.

6 of Virginia's 16 ACC wins, came against the bottom 5 ACC teams who were all ranked 95 or worse.

 

[hawkit3113]

Big 10 or twelve or 14 or whatever it is, is deep. Deep is boring and nobody likes boring. Regardless of finish, the ACC had the stronger conference at the top. Indisputable, even if you try to discount records for beating up on an otherwise weak ACC.

I picked MSU in a bracket to win it all, so go MSU! The B1G could have 4 Final 4 teams this year. That won't change the fact that the ACC was the strongest, absolute gauntlet, conference this year.

I will be rooting for my two number squares the rest of the way. Also, with Cuse eliminated, Postseason Troll Brooky is back and ready for a fight!

Fvck you. The ACC will never be the Big East

 

[VAWildcat15]

If you give an apology for all the dumb shit you've said about the SEC in your life I'll give a token apology, even though I didn't say anything about B1G basketball.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

My team isn't Cincinnati.

So?...........

 

[Cdub2k]

you beat 5 mid majors........ 1 being a much over rated Cincy (still a mid major though LOL) and UL which is a dumpster fire of a program right now.

get those teams to the sweet 16 and then we'll be more impressed.

Louisville and Cincy are solid programs.