Big Ten Basketball 2020-21 Discussion (Part 1)

theoracle · December 23, 2020, 12:35pm

Rutgers getting a couple vs osu huh? Hmmm.

AC1997 · December 23, 2020, 1:10pm

I like the comment about Iowa vs most if the conference. Their offense will probably take a flame thrower to most mid/low teams. But I think Wisconsin (defense, experience, two stretch fives for Garza to chase), Illinois (athleticism, Kofi), and Rutgers (defense) are bad matchups for them. So the title is going to be decided in those games.

The REAL question is this…which lasts longer

Dylan’s refusal to acknowledge them as a contender
Quinn’s refusal to admit MSU might not be one

SpikeNovak · December 23, 2020, 2:11pm

Whats the injury situation with Ohio State tonight?

Looking at them as a “things are never as good or as bad as they seem” Rutgers fade for tonight

MichiganMan2424 · December 23, 2020, 2:32pm

It seems like everyone is healthy, or at least healthy enough to play. Liddell played against UCLA, Jallow has been playing all season, and Towns even checked in for a couple minutes against UCLA. I wouldn’t expect to see a lot of Towns today, but it seems like an all hands on deck situation for OSU

hack · December 23, 2020, 3:02pm

KenPom is going to be overrating OSU for longer than both of those.

steve · December 23, 2020, 4:28pm

Came here to note the lines for today as well. Rutgers getting 2.5 at OSU, PSU getting 3.5 at home vs. Illinois, and Indiana giving 8 to Northwestern at Assembly.

theoracle · December 23, 2020, 6:21pm

If this were a normal season with HCA I’d go heavy on Osu, but…a, I don’t think they’re that good and b, no fans. Maybe Rutgers feeling themselves a bit after a big win? Still think Rutgers, but don’t they have a big out?

bounce · December 23, 2020, 6:27pm

Just a little over 3 hours before Big Shot Baker The Bucket Maker, and his scarlet knights storm columbus. The first of three good conference games.

ucntseemoi · December 23, 2020, 9:51pm

It’s more the Ron Harper show at the moment! Rutgers looking good early.

BigBoutros · December 23, 2020, 10:04pm

To my eye OSU has extreme issues on offense

steve · December 23, 2020, 10:04pm

Someone on here said Mulcahy seems like a flopper…I have to concur.

bounce · December 23, 2020, 10:08pm

Wow. Baker taking over in Columbus.

CursedBlue · December 23, 2020, 10:50pm

OSU doesn’t even belong on the same floor as Rutgers. It’s time to start considering Rutgers as the frontrunner for the Big Ten title.

harmon98 · December 23, 2020, 10:52pm

Rutgers is a solid ball club. They play so hard for Pikiell

BP3 · December 23, 2020, 11:04pm

Was going to say this as well but was going to wait till after the game. Rutgers doesn’t even have Omoruyi or Caleb McConnell this game either. Both are top 7 guys in the rotation.

CursedBlue · December 23, 2020, 11:04pm

I haven’t been very impressed with Rutgers for the past few segments. I think I’m back on board with Iowa/Wisconsin as the front runners.

kturnup · December 23, 2020, 11:05pm

Wait you said Iowa was the front runner last night. Can’t we have several contenders? Haha

CursedBlue · December 23, 2020, 11:05pm

It’s tough to tell. Those three stick out most to me. Less so Rutgers for the past four or so minutes.

ucntseemoi · December 23, 2020, 11:06pm

I find it hilarious that these teams play very tough most of the game, and then they randomly start acting for calls. I mean, if my team got called on these acting calls it probably wouldn’t be too funny.

CursedBlue · December 23, 2020, 11:06pm

Didn’t realize Rutgers was missing those guys. I think they’re tied at the top of my list with Wisconsin and Iowa. Rutgers with a good offense is bad news for the Big Ten.