College Basketball 2011-2012

[hawkeyecub]

Where the [expletive] did that come from with Paul? I only saw the last few minutes, who was guarding him most of the night? Those 3's from the corner were ridiculous.

[Magnetic Curses]

Wow

 

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galaxy s ii?

 

yeah, sorry. i try to remember to erase that.

[woodchip2153]

Wow

 

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galaxy s ii?

 

yeah, sorry. i try to remember to erase that.

 

you can go into your settings on tapatalk and turn it off.

[Butterscup1679666578]

illinois rushed the floor last night?

 

LOL

[bukie]

illinois rushed the floor last night?

 

LOL

"Rushed" isn't the right word. It was more of a celebratory walk.

[Guest]

The delayed steal of floor rushes.

[abuck1220]

i hope isu doesn't rush the floor tonight when they stomp missouri.

[bukie]

More OSU-Illinois silliness:

- OSU has the #1 most efficient defense in the country, allowing under 80 points per 100 possessions on the season. Illinois' offense averaged just over 103 points per 100 possessions, average among major conference teams. Last night, Illinois' offensive efficiency was 120 points per 100 possessions, Illinois' most efficient offensive night of the year and OSU's least efficient defensive result of the year.

- Brandon Paul was the least efficient offensive regular of any major conference player at 91.7 offensive rating. Last night, Paul had a 159.2 offensive rating, the best individual rating for any player this year.

[Exile on Waveland]

Now the trick is going to be to not give that one back by losing at PSU.

 

All of a sudden, though, I feel like Illinois can beat every B1G team except Indiana this year.

 

Really? I feel like Illinois matches up wonderfully with Indiana (too well, in my opinion, but alas). They have athleticism all over the court and the only guy in the conference with the size-athleticism-talent combination to go toe-to-toe with Zeller (this is not to ignore Sullinger, who I still believe the best player in the league, but he gives away a lot of height, if not weight, to Leonard/Zeller). Illinois and Michigan State are the only two remaining home games that I think IU could lose if they play well (obviously leaving the door open for a stinker, which IU has come close to the last two times out -- heck, I'm concerned about Minnesota tomorrow night).

[Exile on Waveland]

Paul had a legendary night against the best team in the conference. Sorry hoosiers.

 

I dont even know what this means. That was a good outcome for IU.

He was apologizing to IU fans for considering OSU the best team in the conference.

 

Even for Sulley that was a non-sequitur. I'm unaware of any IU fan that actually thinks IU is the best team in the conference -- this one thinks they are only the fourth-best. Regardless, it seems odd to be taking pot-shots (I guess?) at IU after Illinois just had a great win.

[bukie]

Now the trick is going to be to not give that one back by losing at PSU.

 

All of a sudden, though, I feel like Illinois can beat every B1G team except Indiana this year.

 

Really? I feel like Illinois matches up wonderfully with Indiana (too well, in my opinion, but alas). They have athleticism all over the court and the only guy in the conference with the size-athleticism-talent combination to go toe-to-toe with Zeller (this is not to ignore Sullinger, who I still believe the best player in the league, but he gives away a lot of height, if not weight, to Leonard/Zeller). Illinois and Michigan State are the only two remaining home games that I think IU could lose if they play well (obviously leaving the door open for a stinker, which IU has come close to the last two times out -- heck, I'm concerned about Minnesota tomorrow night).

I meant that Illinois doesn't get a home game vs IU. Their road-only opponents this year are IU and PSU, and I feel like they can beat PSU.

 

Granted, they could surprise me and beat everyone except PSU.

[Exile on Waveland]

Now the trick is going to be to not give that one back by losing at PSU.

 

All of a sudden, though, I feel like Illinois can beat every B1G team except Indiana this year.

 

Really? I feel like Illinois matches up wonderfully with Indiana (too well, in my opinion, but alas). They have athleticism all over the court and the only guy in the conference with the size-athleticism-talent combination to go toe-to-toe with Zeller (this is not to ignore Sullinger, who I still believe the best player in the league, but he gives away a lot of height, if not weight, to Leonard/Zeller). Illinois and Michigan State are the only two remaining home games that I think IU could lose if they play well (obviously leaving the door open for a stinker, which IU has come close to the last two times out -- heck, I'm concerned about Minnesota tomorrow night).

I meant that Illinois doesn't get a home game vs IU. Their road-only opponents this year are IU and PSU, and I feel like they can beat PSU.

 

Granted, they could surprise me and beat everyone except PSU.

 

OK, I misunderstood, sorry. In that case, I think IU will more likely than not beat Illinois in Bloomington. However, I'd put the game at near toss-up due to match-ups (I think the 85% chance Pomeroy gives IU to win that game is too high). Of course, it does seem that I value Illinois more than just about everyone on this board -- including Illini fans.

[bukie]

John Gasaway posted his top 25 freshmen:

 

 

25. Eric Moreland, Oregon State Beavers

24. Spencer Dinwiddie, Colorado Buffaloes

23. Marquis Teague, Kentucky Wildcats

22. Eli Carter, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

21. Quincy Miller, Baylor Bears

20. Tony Mitchell, North Texas Mean Green

19. Thomas Gipson, Kansas State Wildcats

18. Bradley Beal, Florida Gators

17. LaDontae Henton, Providence Friars

16. D'Angelo Harrison, St. John's Red Storm

15. Aaron White, Iowa Hawkeyes

14. Anthony Drmic, Boise State Broncos

13. Adonis Thomas, Memphis Tigers

12. Tony Wroten, Washington Huskies

11. Justin Edwards, Maine Black Bears

10. Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils

9. Jordan Tolbert, Texas Tech Red Raiders

8. Rodney Hood, Mississippi State Bulldogs

7. Trey Burke, Michigan Wolverines

6. B.J. Young, Arkansas Razorbacks

5. Andre Drummond, Connecticut Huskies

4. Kevin Pangos, Gonzaga Bulldogs

3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky Wildcats

2. Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers

1. Anthony Davis, Kentucky Wildcats

[Magnetic Curses]

Paul had a legendary night against the best team in the conference. Sorry hoosiers.

 

I dont even know what this means. That was a good outcome for IU.

He was apologizing to IU fans for considering OSU the best team in the conference.

 

Even for Sulley that was a non-sequitur. I'm unaware of any IU fan that actually thinks IU is the best team in the conference -- this one thinks they are only the fourth-best. Regardless, it seems odd to be taking pot-shots (I guess?) at IU after Illinois just had a great win.

 

i don't think i'm especially left field overall, i just didn't clarify what i meant. no disrespect for IU, i wasn't meaning to take a "pot-shot", in fact, if anything, it was a compliment indicating that i consider them in the mix for best team in conference.

[bukie]

If I calculated this right, Illinois' RPI is hilarious right now.

 

EDIT: I have them 10th, ahead of Ohio State, North Carolina, Kansas and Missouri. Waiting on RTRPI to update to see if I did it right.

Edited January 11, 2012 by bukie

[Exile on Waveland]

Paul had a legendary night against the best team in the conference. Sorry hoosiers.

 

I dont even know what this means. That was a good outcome for IU.

He was apologizing to IU fans for considering OSU the best team in the conference.

 

Even for Sulley that was a non-sequitur. I'm unaware of any IU fan that actually thinks IU is the best team in the conference -- this one thinks they are only the fourth-best. Regardless, it seems odd to be taking pot-shots (I guess?) at IU after Illinois just had a great win.

 

i don't think i'm especially left field overall, i just didn't clarify what i meant. no disrespect for IU, i wasn't meaning to take a "pot-shot", in fact, if anything, it was a compliment indicating that i consider them in the mix for best team in conference.

 

You're entirely lucid when you want to be. I just (wrongly) assumed this was an anti-IU statement like your (hilarious) anti-Kansas rants involving hobgoblins or whatever.

[Magnetic Curses]

lol, no, i don't have any iu rants like that, except during the sampson years. but that's all water near a bridge.

[sneakypower]

John Gasaway posted his top 25 freshmen:

 

 

25. Eric Moreland, Oregon State Beavers

24. Spencer Dinwiddie, Colorado Buffaloes

23. Marquis Teague, Kentucky Wildcats

22. Eli Carter, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

21. Quincy Miller, Baylor Bears

20. Tony Mitchell, North Texas Mean Green

19. Thomas Gipson, Kansas State Wildcats

18. Bradley Beal, Florida Gators

17. LaDontae Henton, Providence Friars

16. D'Angelo Harrison, St. John's Red Storm

15. Aaron White, Iowa Hawkeyes

14. Anthony Drmic, Boise State Broncos

13. Adonis Thomas, Memphis Tigers

12. Tony Wroten, Washington Huskies

11. Justin Edwards, Maine Black Bears

10. Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils

9. Jordan Tolbert, Texas Tech Red Raiders

8. Rodney Hood, Mississippi State Bulldogs

7. Trey Burke, Michigan Wolverines

6. B.J. Young, Arkansas Razorbacks

5. Andre Drummond, Connecticut Huskies

4. Kevin Pangos, Gonzaga Bulldogs

3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky Wildcats

2. Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers

1. Anthony Davis, Kentucky Wildcats

hogwash!

[bukie]

If I calculated this right, Illinois' RPI is hilarious right now.

 

EDIT: I have them 10th, ahead of Ohio State, North Carolina, Kansas and Missouri. Waiting on RTRPI to update to see if I did it right.

Yep, Illinois is 10th in the RPI: http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_Men.html

 

Considering the remainder of their schedule, I don't anticipate it going down a lot, either.

[SouthSideRyan]

You guys know I was just being sarcastic when I said how much the RPI sucks, right?

 

ETA: It probably will drop a bit as we play the 2 Big Ten teams above us once apiece.

 

ETA: On the other hand we only have 1 game apiece remaining versus the bottom 3.(every other team is currently in top 60)

[bukie]

You guys know I was just being sarcastic when I said how much the RPI sucks, right?

 

ETA: It probably will drop a bit as we play the 2 Big Ten teams above us once apiece.

 

ETA: On the other hand we only have 1 game apiece remaining versus the bottom 3.(every other team is currently in top 60)

I was going to say bottom 4 including Minnesota, but I didn't notice Wisconsin sitting there at 60.

[UMFan83]

C'mon Michigan, how you gonna lose to Northwestern at home?

[snoodmonger]

[hawkeyecub]

John Gasaway posted his top 25 freshmen:

 

 

25. Eric Moreland, Oregon State Beavers

24. Spencer Dinwiddie, Colorado Buffaloes

23. Marquis Teague, Kentucky Wildcats

22. Eli Carter, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

21. Quincy Miller, Baylor Bears

20. Tony Mitchell, North Texas Mean Green

19. Thomas Gipson, Kansas State Wildcats

18. Bradley Beal, Florida Gators

17. LaDontae Henton, Providence Friars

16. D'Angelo Harrison, St. John's Red Storm

15. Aaron White, Iowa Hawkeyes

14. Anthony Drmic, Boise State Broncos

13. Adonis Thomas, Memphis Tigers

12. Tony Wroten, Washington Huskies

11. Justin Edwards, Maine Black Bears

10. Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils

9. Jordan Tolbert, Texas Tech Red Raiders

8. Rodney Hood, Mississippi State Bulldogs

7. Trey Burke, Michigan Wolverines

6. B.J. Young, Arkansas Razorbacks

5. Andre Drummond, Connecticut Huskies

4. Kevin Pangos, Gonzaga Bulldogs

3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky Wildcats

2. Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers

1. Anthony Davis, Kentucky Wildcats

 

Yeah yeah

[UMFan83]

Zach Novak just had one of the best white guy dunks that I've seen in some time.