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Big Ten fan thread
I'm not sure if there is one, please link me, I couldn't find one. Each conference should have a sticky thread in this forum.
IU landed a recruit today, a 2 guard named Malik Story. I know nothing about him other than he was formerly committed to USC.
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Well, the only Big 10 fans that post here are myself and those silly Illinois fans...who have their own thread.
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[QUOTE=i seen hippos]Well, the only Big 10 fans that post here are myself and those silly Illinois fans...who have their own thread.[/QUOTE]
:oldlol: Hey! Not all of us are silly! You're a Sparty fan aren't you?
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[QUOTE=Roy Munson]:oldlol: Hey! Not all of us are silly! You're a Sparty fan aren't you?[/QUOTE]
Yes. I root for respectable programs.
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I know there's some Indiana fans on here, or at least were on here. I got a bunch of negative reps when I made the Illinois Fan Thread. Actually, it was probably Hippos.
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[QUOTE=i seen hippos]Yes. I root for respectable programs.[/QUOTE]
:oldlol: Rooting for respectable programs is overrated.
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[quote=IlliniFan]I know there's some Indiana fans on here, or at least were on here. I got a bunch of negative reps when I made the Illinois Fan Thread. Actually, it was probably Hippos.[/quote]
I'm sure the IU fans ran off once their program fell on hard times. ISH seems to attract quite a few bandwagoners, as does Bloomington.
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if anyone in here is interested in an nba draft game i'm having one in the nba draft forum. check out the thread for rules and let me know
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Illinois all day! Muck Fichigan!
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IU AD Rick Greenspan to "resign" at end of December. Makes sense why he'd be getting fired (I mean resigning), but not until the end of the year?
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Not a very good draft for our conference. Only three guys. Two of them freshmen. I will say that I'm glad D.J. White went in the first round and gets a guarenteed contract. He plays hard and persevered after his injuries, not to mention he's a very talented player. Koufos, I have no real opinion about. I saw him play a handful of times and thought he was pretty good, that's about it. Gordon, as an Illini fan, most will probably think that I hate his guts. Not true. Kids change their minds, and a committment means nothing until you sign. It's easy for people to say this now, but I was actually saying this after all of the controversy happened. I think he will be an explosive scorer in spurts in the league, especially after he gets his feet.
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[QUOTE=Roy Munson]Not a very good draft for our conference. Only three guys. Two of them freshmen. I will say that I'm glad D.J. White went in the first round and gets a guarenteed contract. He plays hard and persevered after his injuries, not to mention he's a very talented player. Koufos, I have no real opinion about. I saw him play a handful of times and thought he was pretty good, that's about it. Gordon, as an Illini fan, most will probably think that I hate his guts. Not true. Kids change their minds, and a committment means nothing until you sign. It's easy for people to say this now, but I was actually saying this after all of the controversy happened. I think he will be an explosive scorer in spurts in the league, especially after he gets his feet.[/QUOTE]
This could be surprising to some...but I think DJ White will be the best of the 3.
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[quote=Posterize246]This could be surprising to some...but I think DJ White will be the best of the 3.[/quote]
I could see that. I don't think Gordon's got a shot to develop in LA, they'll want him to start, and play some point. He shouldn't be doing either. Koufos is absolute garbage. I could see DJ putting up 14/8/2 type numbers some day.
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I have heard that Northwestern has a decent recruiting season and will be on the rise in the Big Ten.
Rick
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Im an iu fan, i have another name of ronartestlilborther, but when they switched from ezboard i lost it
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[IMG]http://www.ricesigns.com/real_pictures/bump_signs.jpg[/IMG]
My Big Ten '08-'09 standings
1.Michigan State
2.Purdue
3.Wisconsin
4.Ohio State
5. Minnesota
6.Iowa
7.Michigan
8.Illinois
9.Northwestern
10.Penn State
11.Indiana
I admit I don't know much about the Big Ten. Just trying to give this thread some more love. So don't grade me too harshly.
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[QUOTE=Posterize246][IMG]http://www.ricesigns.com/real_pictures/bump_signs.jpg[/IMG]
My Big Ten '08-'09 standings
1.Michigan State
2.Purdue
3.Wisconsin
4.Ohio State
5.Iowa
6.Michigan
7.Illinois
8.Northwestern
9.Penn State
10.Indiana
I admit I don't know much about the Big Ten. Just trying to give this thread some more love. So don't grade me too harshly.[/QUOTE]
Bump Illinois up a few notches. I see them 4th or 5th.
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I have never really been a fan of the Big 10 and their style of play, but I have to say this is an especially weak year for this conference. However, if the past few years have taught us anything, it's that Wisconsin will always be one of the top teams, and in a year like this with no definitive favorite, Bo Ryan will probably lead them to another Big 10 title. They aren't the most talented team by far, and in fact I usually root against them, (I don't really know why, they just piss me off) but you cannot deny the man knows how to coach.
Asside from them, Michigan St. and Purdue, the Big 10 is pretty much garbage. Michagan could win a few big games when Harris goes off, and Illinois has the best chance at the conference's 4th tourney team if McCamey can step up as a big time point guard. They also have their two best shooters coming back from from ineligibility last year.
The other teams are all "rebuilding". Don't expect too much competition from the bottom feeders in this league.
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[QUOTE=i seen hippos]Bump Illinois up a few notches. I see them 4th or 5th.[/QUOTE]
I hope you're right. I'm having a difficult time getting excited about this team. There is some potential there, I'm just worried it may go untapped this year.
BTW, I'm glad this thread got stickied.
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What's everyone's coaching rankings for the Big Ten? I can only name 7 of them, so I won't bother trying. What do you think?
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A.... there are some Minnesota fans here also, jeez. And yes I am proud of my Golden Gophers...daggumit!!!
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[QUOTE=JellyBean]A.... there are some Minnesota fans here also, jeez. And yes I am proud of my Golden Gophers...daggumit!!![/QUOTE]
my bad
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[QUOTE=JellyBean]A.... there are some Minnesota fans here also, jeez. And yes I am proud of my Golden Gophers...daggumit!!![/QUOTE]
I will be watching how Joseph does with interest. Hope he gets to start at the 2.
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[QUOTE=Posterize246]my bad[/QUOTE]
No problem.:) I mean there are only a few Minnesota fans. But we gotta let people we are out there.
I also am a UConn fan. So you will see me posting in the Big East and the Big Ten threads quite a bit.
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[QUOTE=Posterize246]What's everyone's coaching rankings for the Big Ten? I can only name 7 of them, so I won't bother trying. What do you think?[/QUOTE]
1. Izzo
2. Ryan
3. Weber
4. Matta
5. Painter
6. Smith
7. Beilein
8. Crean
9. Lickliter
10.DeChellis
11.Carmody
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[QUOTE=IlliniFan]1. Izzo
2. Ryan
3. Weber
4. Matta
5. Painter
6. Smith
7. Beilein
8. Crean
9. Lickliter
10.DeChellis
11.Carmody[/QUOTE]
Best coaches from top to bottom in any conference.
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[QUOTE=i seen hippos]Best coaches from top to bottom in any conference.[/QUOTE]
Maybe top to bottom. I was going to say Big East but its kind of top heavy. JT III, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, Bob Huggins, Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, Mike Brey, and Jamie Dixon
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[QUOTE=IlliniFan]1. Izzo
2. Ryan
3. Weber
4. Matta
5. Painter
6. Smith
7. Beilein
8. Crean
9. Lickliter
10.DeChellis
11.Carmody[/QUOTE]
Crean that low?
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[QUOTE=Posterize246]Crean that low?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I don't see why he should be any higher. Just my opinion though. I'm sure someone a little more knowledgeable can come up with a better list.
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[QUOTE=IlliniFan]Yeah, I don't see why he should be any higher. Just my opinion though. I'm sure someone a little more knowledgeable can come up with a better list.[/QUOTE]
I think he's worthy of the 5 spot if not higher. He was a very respectable coach at Marquette. But I admit I don't know too much about Painter or Smith so maybe I'm wrong. I would definately put him above Beilein though.
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[QUOTE=Posterize246]I think he's worthy of the 5 spot if not higher. He was a very respectable coach at Marquette. But I admit I don't know too much about Painter or Smith so maybe I'm wrong. I would definately put him above Beilein though.[/QUOTE]
dont know much about smith...? you do know which smith this is right...[COLOR="White"] tubby.[/COLOR]
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[QUOTE=barne100]dont know much about smith...? you do know which smith this is right...[COLOR="White"] tubby.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
My first thought too.:oldlol:
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[QUOTE=barne100]dont know much about smith...? you do know which smith this is right...[COLOR="White"] tubby.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
OHHH tubbyyyy wow I still think of him with kentucky. Can't associate him with minnesota yet
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No-homer edition:
Ryan
Izzo
Smith
Painter
Weber
Matta (great recruiter, give him one of Bo Ryan's teams and see what happens)
Crean
Lickliter
Beilein
DeChellis
Carmody
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Thoughts on All-Big Ten this year, anyone?
Here's my guess:
1st-team:
G: Kalin Lucas, MSU
G: E'Twaun Moore, Purdue
F: Robbie Hummel, Purdue
F: Ramar Morgan, MSU
C: B.J. Mullens, OSU
2nd-team:
G: Demetri McCamey, Illinois
G: Manny Harris, Michigan
F: Evan Turner, OSU
F: Marcus Landry, Wisconsin
C: Jujuan Johnson, Purdue
3rd-team:
G: Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin
G: Jamar Smith, Illinois
F: Joe Krabbenhoft, Wisconsin
F: Delvon Roe, MSU
C: Goran Suton, MSU
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[QUOTE=TheGame414]Thoughts on All-Big Ten this year, anyone?
Here's my guess:
1st-team:
G: Kalin Lucas, MSU
G: E'Twaun Moore, Purdue
F: Robbie Hummel, Purdue
F: Ramar Morgan, MSU
C: B.J. Mullens, OSU
2nd-team:
G: Demetri McCamey, Illinois
G: Manny Harris, Michigan
F: Evan Turner, OSU
F: Marcus Landry, Wisconsin
C: Jujuan Johnson, Purdue
3rd-team:
G: Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin
G: Jamar Smith, Illinois
F: Joe Krabbenhoft, Wisconsin
F: Delvon Roe, MSU
C: Goran Suton, MSU[/QUOTE]
Michigan St is going to have a nice squad. I like that Morgan kid on the Spartans. He plays fearless.
I think that we will have a surprise this season. Minnesota is going to shock alot of people.
Tubby Smith has a top 20 recruiting class for 2008. Plus, we have some highly ranked players on the docket for next season (2009). Tubby is making Minnesota proud.
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[QUOTE=JellyBean]Michigan St is going to have a nice squad. I like that Morgan kid on the Spartans. He plays fearless.
I think that we will have a surprise this season. Minnesota is going to shock alot of people.
Tubby Smith has a top 20 recruiting class for 2008. Plus, we have some highly ranked players on the docket for next season (2009). Tubby is making Minnesota proud.[/QUOTE]
HOFFARBER!
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I'm pretty sure IU's not gonna be hot at all this year, still make a reasonable record after losing all its starter, and fans will love the new coach for his energy, and the fact that he tries to preach in some defense. But other then that, it's gonna be a very sad day when I may have to witness Purdue actually beating IU here in bloomington.
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[QUOTE=hwliuLAP]I'm pretty sure IU's not gonna be hot at all this year, still make a reasonable record [B]after losing all its starter[/B], and fans will love the new coach for his energy, and the fact that he tries to preach in some defense. But other then that, it's gonna be a very sad day when I may have to witness Purdue actually beating IU here in bloomington.[/QUOTE]
They didn't just lose all of their starters. They lost pretty much the entire team.