B1G - who to root for tonight

[RUBlackout]

So no matter what we need OSU to lose now on Sunday if we want a shot at double bye. That means losing to Michigan.

Should we be rooting for Iowa tonight as they should lose to Illini on Sunday IMO.

 

[mikeyoc]

They have no point guard either.

Cassius Winston doesn't play there anymore

 

[RU848789]

Definitely rooting for Iowa, as that puts the nail in the coffin for UM to tie us and Iowa will then hopefully lose at Illinois and UM will beat OSU, since that game will likely be for UM's tournament life - and if those things all happen and we beat PSU, we're 4th and get the double bye and a 10-seed even with a loss in the first round. No problem.

 

[new jersey1_rivals661559]

So no matter what we need OSU to lose now on Sunday if we want a shot at double bye. That means losing to Michigan.

Should we be rooting for Iowa tonight as they should lose to Illini on Sunday IMO.

Agree. Root for Iowa tonight and for them to lose to IL on Sunday. MI will then be desperate on Sunday with the NCAA tourney on the line and hopefully will beat OSU.

 

[new jersey1_rivals661559]

Definitely rooting for Iowa, as that puts the nail in the coffin for UM to tie us and Iowa will then hopefully lose at Illinois and UM will beat OSU, since that game will likely be for UM's tournament life - and if those things all happen and we beat PSU, we're 4th and get the double bye and a 10-seed even with a loss in the first round. No problem.

Boy, we think alike on this subject and others lol.

 

[fatsam98]

Agree. Root for Iowa tonight and for them to lose to IL on Sunday. MI will then be desperate on Sunday with the NCAA tourney on the line and hopefully will beat OSU.

I'm rooting for Iowa tonight and to lose Sunday like you

But I almost don't care about Ohio State - Michigan. If OSU wins then we are 5 seed against NW/Minny with the next game against OSU... And bubble team Michigan gets another loss. Sounds pretty good.

Or Michigan wins and we get the double bye

 

[RUtrumpet92_rivals498139]

If we are thinking of the same out of bounds call, it was Illinois who got screwed.

You are right, my mistake.

 

[Scangg]

Iowa and MSU trending opposite directions

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

I’m starting to think so too. Has Izzo lost a step? They can’t stop a nosebleed.

They played as easy a conference schedule as possible in terms of who they played twice. OOC they played 3 tough games, were beaten handily in two and beat UConn close.

They have an experienced team and a stud 5* freshman who will be a first rounder. They just can’t play defense.

Actually, they played a damn tough OOC. In addition to the 3 “tough” games - @ Butler, Loyola (neutral), Oakland (20-12) neutral, Toledo (6 losses). UofL stinks but it was one of their easiest pre-season games.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Well at least Lehigh gets blow out win advances to Patriot league semis. Maybe we can move up a point in the NET?

 

[bac2therac]

Iowa is red hot but they aren't beating Illinois

This will crimp Michigans chance at locking in

 

[FrankZ_RU93]

I'm rooting for the double bye, so I want Iowa and Ohio State to lose.

I’m never divulging my rooting interests ever again

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Iowa game far from over

 

[rubigtimenow]

Oregon down 10 at the half at Washington. They lose tonight and they’re officially done unless they win conference tourney.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

I really like Malaki Branham in the Ohio St games I've watched this year.

Except when getting chased down by Caleb McConnell for a breakaway dunk...he is very good.

 

[knightfan7]

Oregon down 10 at the half at Washington. They lose tonight and they’re officially done unless they win conference tourney.

Washington wins 78-67.

 

[SBP]

Washington wins 78-67.

Jacob swims with the Ducks… the grass isn’t always “greener”.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Oregon down 10 at the half at Washington. They lose tonight and they’re officially done unless they win conference tourney.

Why is that? They are 5th in the PAC12, 12-8 in conference and 18-12 overall. I don't follow bracket stuff so I don't know what is going on.

 

[rubigtimenow]

Why is that? They are 5th in the PAC12, 12-8 in conference and 18-12 overall. I don't follow bracket staff so I don't know what once is going on.

Because bracket people tell me so.

 

[bac2therac]

They arent done...significantly hurt but a trip to Pac 12 finals will get them consideration

 

[shields]

Oregon lost to Arizona State twice choppin.

 

[rufeelinit]

I thought Iowa played a nice game on the road against a team that really needed a W. They answered every time Michigan made a run. While Illinois will be a different style game, after watching both of them play tonight, I would not discount the Hawks chances over the weekend. More surprised that OSU was able to beat Michigan State rather handily without Key and Young. Spartans do seem to be struggling.

 

[RUJMM78]

Iowa will be a very dangerous tournament teaam because they will score at least 75 points regardless where the games are played.They play a fast tempo offense which is similar to the type of offense seen in the Big 12, Big East and SEC.

 

[Salvi's Headband]

After mulling it over I'm OK with the results. MSU and UM now a full game in the rear view and tough games remain for OSU and Iowa. Double bye still very much possible but boy I think PSU will be tough on Sunday.

 

[wheezer]

Jacob swims with the Ducks… the grass isn’t always “greener”.

Yes, would like to clear Jacobs schedule so he has plenty of time to watch us in the NCAA tourney

 

[aplus29]

Iowa will be a very dangerous tournament teaam because they will score at least 75 points regardless where the games are played.They play a fast tempo offense which is similar to the type of offense seen in the Big 12, Big East and SEC.

Except if the game is played at the RAC

 

[RutgersDom]

Can someone post who we need to root for?

What's the tie breaker IF we are tied with Michigan only?

 

[Loyal_2RU]

Others have said record against top ranked team(s) which we win.

 

[fatsam98]

Right so if we are tied with only Michigan then you compare win % against the #1 B1G team, if it's the same for both teams then it's your win % against the #2 B1G team and so on is how I understand it