Fundamentals Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 The B1G Tourney takes on greater significance in a year where IU does not qualify for the NCAA. Thought it would be good to get a discussion thread going. Nothing would be more enjoyable than to see a magical, if improbable, 4 day run in NYC. Nebraska hosts Penn State today. If Nebraska wins, IU will be a 6-seed. If Penn State wins, IU is a 7- seed. Either way, their first game is THU. It would not surprise me to see IU win two and get to the semis on Saturday. Depending on upsets and matchups, you never know. This team is still very engaged, what can they accomplish next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierfan615 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I agree. I’m hoping the team has one more run in it for all the seniors sakes, especially Rojo, Collin and Freddie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Do you want Ohio State or Purdue in the quarterfinals? If Penn State wins today, we would get OSU. If Nebraska wins, we would get Purdue. All of that IF we win our first game, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Do you want Ohio State or Purdue in the quarterfinals? If Penn State wins today, we would get OSU. If Nebraska wins, we would get Purdue. All of that IF we win our first game, of course. 3 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Do you want Ohio State or Purdue in the quarterfinals? If Penn State wins today, we would get OSU. If Nebraska wins, we would get Purdue. All of that IF we win our first game, of course. Don't care who it is. Just win the first game and keep on winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Pulling for the seniors. Each game could be their last. They will come focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHoosier Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I'll be going to the game. First time I've been able to see the team in person this year. Works out that it will be a night game either way. If Penn St. loses today, a very late night game it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxnJxn Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I'd like another shot at Purdue, assuming a win on Thursday night. I liked CAM's strategy last time to shut down the perimeter and not double Haas, and an upset win over Purdue would be that signature win we've been looking for all year. And, you know, rivalry win and all that goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonialcrester Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, AxnJxn said: I'd like another shot at Purdue, assuming a win on Thursday night. I liked CAM's strategy last time to shut down the perimeter and not double Haas, and an upset win over Purdue would be that signature win we've been looking for all year. And, you know, rivalry win and all that goodness. Good to see you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I like how we matchup to PU and OSU. MSU game would be tough but I think we would've beat them in the hall if the game is called even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Who are the potential opponents for the first game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 At this point I believe all of the bottom 5 are still possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 42 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Who are the potential opponents for the first game? With Illinois polishing off Rutgers, you can cross them off. We would only see the following teams in the championship: MSU Michigan Nebraska Maryland Wisconsin Illinois Our first opponent will be one of these four: Northwestern Minnesota Iowa Rutgers We won’t know until after the Penn State game at the earliest. After the Iowa game at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 7 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Do you want Ohio State or Purdue in the quarterfinals? If Penn State wins today, we would get OSU. If Nebraska wins, we would get Purdue. All of that IF we win our first game, of course. I like the 7 seed route better. So just so I know. Penn St wins we would get Ohio St in 2nd game. If Nebraska wins we would get our friends from Purdue in 2nd game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I like the 7 seed route better. So just so I know. Penn St wins we would get Ohio St in 2nd game. If Nebraska wins we would get our friends from Purdue in 2nd game? Yep. Nebraska up 34-17 at halftime. The 6 seed will definitely get us an easier first game, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 So it looks like we’ve got the 6 seed locked up barring a major comeback by PSU. That would mean we face the winner of #11 vs. #14 in the first round. Am I right in assuming that would be Minnesota vs. Iowa if Iowa loses to NW tonight? That would put both Iowa and Rutgers at 3-13, with Rutgers having the tiebreaker. If Iowa beats NW tonight, Rutgers would be #14, but I don’t know who would have the tiebreaker between Iowa and Minny because they split this year. Do you know, DJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohete15 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: So it looks like we’ve got the 6 seed locked up barring a major comeback by PSU. That would mean we face the winner of #11 vs. #14 in the first round. Am I right in assuming that would be Minnesota vs. Iowa if Iowa loses to NW tonight? That would put both Iowa and Rutgers at 3-13, with Rutgers having the tiebreaker. If Iowa beats NW tonight, Rutgers would be #14, but I don’t know who would have the tiebreaker between Iowa and Minny because they split this year. Do you know, DJ? I believe Minnesota owns the tie breaker. 1. Results of head-to-head competition during the regular season. 2. Each team's record vs. the team occupying the highest position in the final regular season standings The highest ranked team that either of them has a win against is Penn State. Minnesota beat Penn State and Iowa was 0-2 against them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, cohete15 said: I believe Minnesota owns the tie breaker. 1. Results of head-to-head competition during the regular season. 2. Each team's record vs. the team occupying the highest position in the final regular season standings The highest ranked team that either of them has a win against is Penn State. Minnesota beat Penn State and Iowa was 0-2 against them Thanks. Shouldn’t have trouble beating any of those three, but I guess I’ll be rooting for Iowa tonight. Would rather see Minnesota or Rutgers than them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 We are the 6 seed. Play winner of Minnesota and Iowa/Rutgers. If Iowa beats northwestern, it’s Rutgers. If Iowa loses, its Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Well, we just clinched our fourth highest Big Ten finish over the past decade. Sixth isn’t too far off the top 5 finish we were all aiming for before the season started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Approximately a 9pm ET tip on Thursday. Win, and we tip at approximately 9pm ET on Friday against the Smellermakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: We are the 6 seed. Play winner of Minnesota and Iowa/Rutgers. If Iowa beats northwestern, it’s Rutgers. If Iowa loses, its Iowa. I am hoping for a Minnesota vs Rutgers matchup for the right to play us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Parakeet Jones said: I am hoping for a Minnesota vs Rutgers matchup for the right to play us. Definitely. I think we walk over either of those teams. I think Iowa could challenge us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSadaseci Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I won't be too confident heading into the B1G Ten tournament, mainly because we have never had much success in it, hopefully Archie will have this team ready, and can begin to change my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, HoosierSadaseci said: I won't be too confident heading into the B1G Ten tournament, mainly because we have never had much success in it, hopefully Archie will have this team ready, and can begin to change my perspective. It’s hard to expect anything better than winning our first game. We’d be heavy underdogs against Purdont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSadaseci Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: It’s hard to expect anything better than winning our first game. We’d be heavy underdogs against Purdont. Yeah, but even in the past when we were the higher seed we've struggled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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