We are 2-1 in the B1G!

[Scarlet83]

After playing the pre-season gauntlet top 3, seriously, who would have predicted we would be 2-1?

 

[Salvi's Headband]

After playing the pre-season gauntlet top 3, seriously, who would have predicted we would be 2-1?

Beat Michigan and Purdue, lose to Lafayette and Umass.

 

[RUtrumpet92_rivals498139]

Beat Michigan and Purdue, lose to Lafayette and Umass.

Man, we would be feeling fat and happy about our NCAA chances if we had won those two and DePaul, no matter how close the games were. 11-2 with losses to two teams that should be ranked (Illinois will get back there)... gotta stay very hungry now!

 

[goru7]

After playing the pre-season gauntlet top 3, seriously, who would have predicted we would be 2-1?

Something happened playing those crappy teams , Maine and CCSU , that we found that worked. Great ball movement , extra pass , setting up better shots. We had 21 and 25 assists in those 2 games. Now tonight 20 assists on 27 baskets. The quick ball movement has created great wide open three point shots in rhythm , which is the key. A bunch of inside out 3’s tonight . Geo being aggressive hunting his shot is something we have been waiting for since his freshman year. We won’t be seeing the threads about running no offense as those posters will continue to disappear as this team gets better and better all year. We have not been 2-1 in 7 years but the great early start bodes real well for us. The RAC wasn’t even loud tonight because of the masks but it didn’t matter which is another important improvement for the team as it didn’t need the crowd to ratchet up the noise as they played well from the tip. Feeling really good about this team.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

After playing the pre-season gauntlet top 3, seriously, who would have predicted we would be 2-1?

And Purdue is 1-2 after losing to Wisconsin last night. Who’d’a thunk it?

 

[Scangg]

Something happened playing those crappy teams , Maine and CCSU , that we found that worked. Great ball movement , extra pass , setting up better shots. We had 21 and 25 assists in those 2 games. Now tonight 20 assists on 27 baskets. The quick ball movement has created great wide open three point shots in rhythm , which is the key. A bunch of inside out 3’s tonight . Geo being aggressive hunting his shot is something we have been waiting for since his freshman year. We won’t be seeing the threads about running no offense as those posters will continue to disappear as this team gets better and better all year. We have not been 2-1 in 7 years but the great early start bodes real well for us. The RAC wasn’t even loud tonight because of the masks but it didn’t matter which is another important improvement for the team as it didn’t need the crowd to ratchet up the noise as they played well from the tip. Feeling really good about this team.

The big change is no more Paul dribbling for 14 seconds up top while everyone stands around. So much more ball movement and off ball players moving

 

[Scarlet Blind_rivals]

With a more than legit chance to be 5-1 going into the home game against Iowa, if we can duplicate this effort against Nebraska 0-3, @ PSU 1-2, and @ Md 0-2.

 

[goru7]

The big change is no more Paul dribbling for 14 seconds up top while everyone stands around. So much more ball movement and off ball players moving

Yeah very true as our early problem , but there is now something to playing the crappy teams that gets guys playing inconsistently to correct things and get better. It happened to Jacob against that Division 2 team ( maybe Caldwell College) I think it was and he played more under control without being a turnover machine. Now you have to say somehow playing ****** Maine and CCSU has given our guys more confidence , they are passing better , shooting better and taking better shots. The assist totals, 21/25 and 20 in the last 3 games are off the charts.

 

[goru7]

With a more than legit chance to be 5-1 going into the home game against Iowa, if we can duplicate this effort against Nebraska 0-3, @ PSU 1-2, and @ Md 0-2.

Only problem with this thinking is that all 3 of those teams are capable of winning. I was out of the country over the weekend but heard Nebraska was up 5 on Ohio State with 25 seconds left and blew the game. It is crazy times and I cannot believe I am going to say this but Nebraska will give us a harder time than Michigan. As I watched the game tonight as we took 17 point leads in each half , that thought kept popping into my head.

 

[Scarlet83]

Yeah very true as our early problem , but there is now something to playing the crappy teams that gets guys playing inconsistently to correct things and get better. It happened to Jacob against that Division 2 team ( maybe Caldwell College) I think it was and he played more under control without being a turnover machine. Now you have to say somehow playing ****** Maine and CCSU has given our guys more confidence , they are passing better , shooting better and taking better shots. The assist totals, 21/25 and 20 in the last 3 games are off the charts.

Yes, it was the game against Caldwell College, the last OOC game of the 2019-20 season where Jacob turned his game around.

 

[willisneverrana43]

So we have Nebraska next at home. Then we have 5 of 7 on the road, and that’s where we’ll find out whether this team has a shot to get back into the NCAA picture.

Take away the empty arenas season, and we still have a team that struggles mightily on the road.

 

[bethlehemfan]

So we have Nebraska next at home. Then we have 5 of 7 on the road, and that’s where we’ll find out whether this team has a shot to get back into the NCAA picture.

Take away the empty arenas season, and we still have a team that struggles mightily on the road.

Yep. Need to win a few on the road. We’ll see.

 

[RAC’emUp]

So we have Nebraska next at home. Then we have 5 of 7 on the road, and that’s where we’ll find out whether this team has a shot to get back into the NCAA picture.

Take away the empty arenas season, and we still have a team that struggles mightily on the road.

This is a veteran team now. I expect us to be improved on the road.

 

[willisneverrana43]

Maybe, but we’re 0-4 on the road so far this year.

 

[RUJMM78]

So we have Nebraska next at home. Then we have 5 of 7 on the road, and that’s where we’ll find out whether this team has a shot to get back into the NCAA picture.

Take away the empty arenas season, and we still have a team that struggles mightily on the road.

Right now Rutgers probably will be the underdog in every road game.Baker and Harper must have high double figure games for Rutgers to win games on the road.

 

[Scarlet Blind_rivals]

Only problem with this thinking is that all 3 of those teams are capable of winning. I was out of the country over the weekend but heard Nebraska was up 5 on Ohio State with 25 seconds left and blew the game. It is crazy times and I cannot believe I am going to say this but Nebraska will give us a harder time than Michigan. As I watched the game tonight as we took 17 point leads in each half , that thought kept popping into my head.

I said if we can duplicate this effort, we have a legit chance at 5-1, right or wrong? Nebraska is 0-3 because OSU vs Nebraska was home, but they lost because of poor defense. Nebraska lost to Michigan 67-102 at home because of poor defense, They lost @ Indiana because they couldn't score against good defense, 55-68. They allow 77.1 pts a game, 333rd out 358, Nebraska is 1-20 on the road since 2019-20. What do we do better than most in the B1G is play good defense. I'll take this team today over @ PSU today, even after beating Indiana 61-58 at home, or @ Maryland today, even after a competitive loss @ Iowa 75-80 Iowa plays poor defense. We maintain our effort, we have a good chance to win the next three.

 

[goru7]

So we have Nebraska next at home. Then we have 5 of 7 on the road, and that’s where we’ll find out whether this team has a shot to get back into the NCAA picture.

Take away the empty arenas season, and we still have a team that struggles mightily on the road.

Very true. But other than the no show at Illinois , we played well at DePaul and at UMASS with 7-9 point leads against DePaul in both halves and 15 point leads against UMASS in both halves. We didn’t play well at all against Seton Hall and were only down 6 with 5-6 minutes left. Hoping this team is better on the road and there are some signs they will be.

 

[RUJMM78]

With a more than legit chance to be 5-1 going into the home game against Iowa, if we can duplicate this effort against Nebraska 0-3, @ PSU 1-2, and @ Md 0-2.

The next three games are winnanble games but two are on the road where Rutgers has been woeful.

 

[goru7]

I said if we can duplicate this effort, we have a legit chance at 5-1, right or wrong? Nebraska is 0-3 because OSU vs Nebraska was home, but they lost because of poor defense. Nebraska lost to Michigan 67-102 at home because of poor defense, They lost @ Indiana because they couldn't score against good defense, 55-68. They allow 77.1 pts a game, 333rd out 358, Nebraska is 1-20 on the road since 2019-20. What do we do better than most in the B1G is play good defense. I'll take this team today over @ PSU today, even after beating Indiana 61-58 at home, or @ Maryland today, even after a competitive loss @ Iowa 75-80 Iowa plays poor defense. We maintain our effort, we have a good chance to win the next three.

Do not disagree with any of the potential wins , just saying things are a little upside down this year and I think we have a harder time beating a desperate 0-3 Nebraska team that will either be 0-4 or 1-3 than beating Michigan where we had 17 point leads in both halves. We need to duplicate effort , rebounding and passing and hopefully the good shooting continues.