I like Rutgers To Win Big Ten

[RutgersClassof2004]

Painter will mess it up somehow as always. That is all.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

I’ll go with the defending champs, especially since we don’t have to go the RAC, thank GOD!

 

[Scangg]

Bold take. My preseason pick was Illinois and I haven't watched enough to change from that. Have to catch a Purdue game

but that should be the team goal. Why not us? Why not this year? Dominate at the RAC and have an outlier season on the road. It's OK to dream big

 

[zappaa]

Winning the conference should be and is the goal.
But as someone I know who won a lot used to say.
“Them teams we’re playing against are good to”

 

[Mr_Twister]

Finishing above .500 in the Big Ten would bring lots of smiles around here.

 

[Perricone7]

Seems like the B10 is going to be a gauntlet this season. Selfishly, I was hoping a team like Maryland would take a step back with a new coach....Doesn't seem to be the case. As always, goal is to take care of business at home and steal a few on the road. I actually think the game tomorrow is huge. IMO, Ohio State does not have a good home atmosphere and the city tends to stay in football mode until post holidays. Think we can sneak a W.

 

[ScarletDave]

Wisconsin beats #13 Maryland at Madison and it wasn’t as close as the final score … it’s impossible to win on the road in the Big Ten

 

[ru66]

People jumping to conclusions is a disease around here.

 

[bitnez]

This group seems even tighter than last year. I love our effort and Caleb/Paul has really taken ownership. My concern is that we are one scorer short of being a top 3-4 team in league. I think Cam needs a reboot. He can’t create his own shot at the P5 level so he needs to readjust to playing off the ball in the short corners. If we rotate ball well he should get 3-5 3’s off each game. When he’s on he can score double digits.

 

[bitnez]

Wisconsin beats #13 Maryland at Madison and it wasn’t as close as the final score … it’s impossible to win on the road in the Big Ten

This.

 

[RUJMM78]

Wisconsin beats #13 Maryland at Madison and it wasn’t as close as the final score … it’s impossible to win on the road in the Big Ten

Its not impossible but road teams must hit 3 pointers and have go to scorers at crunch time.Its difficult because hostile home crowds impact the way the game is played.

 

[Kbee3]

I've got to see Simpson play like he did vs. Indiana for a little while longer before I can get THAT optimistic.

 

[MCKnight]

What are the odds for that? Can drive to Staten Island to bet It

 

[RutgersSouthFL]

Finishing above .500 in the Big Ten would bring lots of smiles around here.

That is a realistic goal, unlike the thread title. We are not winning the Big Ten a year after losing Harper & Baker.

 

[Scangg]

That is a realistic goal, unlike the thread title. We are not winning the Big Ten a year after losing Harper & Baker.

The goal isn't .500. Raise your expectations

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The goal isn't .500. Raise your expectations

I am signing for 11-9 right now. (along with a WF and SHU victory)

 

[Scangg]

I am signing for 11-9 right now. (along with a WF and SHU victory)

That doesn't make it the goal

 

[goru7]

I am signing for 11-9 right now. (along with a WF and SHU victory)

Well you are a reasonable fella , but I hope you agree you have not seen a better defensive team in the league than Rutgers and some are just awful. That means you think there are a lot of great offensive teams or more experienced teams than Rutgers to be satisfied with 11-9. Who are these “ better” offensive teams that cause you such concern ? Just curious.

 

[RUHouston]

Wisconsin beats #13 Maryland at Madison and it wasn’t as close as the final score … it’s impossible to win on the road in the Big Ten

I don't believe it's impossible. Difficult? Yes. We've done it - not as much as we'd like but we have won on the road. Winning CONSISTENTLY on the road is Rutgers' next goal....

 

[Rufaninga]

Pump the brakes peeps.

Let's win on the road consistently for 1/3-1/2 season.

 

[RuBird]

I would like Rutgers to win the B1G too. Now liking it and bELieving it are two different things

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Well you are a reasonable fella , but I hope you agree you have not seen a better defensive team in the league than Rutgers and some are just awful. That means you think there are a lot of great offensive teams or more experienced teams than Rutgers to be satisfied with 11-9. Who are these “ better” offensive teams that cause you such concern ? Just curious.

Indiana plays good D.

Right now, based on games played it is
1. RU
2. Illinois
3. Wisconsin
4. Indiana

Let’s see more games.

 

[dconifer0]

Seems like the B10 is going to be a gauntlet this season. Selfishly, I was hoping a team like Maryland would take a step back with a new coach....Doesn't seem to be the case. As always, goal is to take care of business at home and steal a few on the road. I actually think the game tomorrow is huge. IMO, Ohio State does not have a good home atmosphere and the city tends to stay in football mode until post holidays. Think we can sneak a W.

Maryland took a step back last year, when their coach quit on them in mid-season...

 

[bbb2021]

Seriously, there's 5 or 6 teams that could win it including both Rutgers and OSU. Purdue might be the slight favorite right now but wow, the B1G will be a total war

 

[RUTrack94]

Refs and B1G will make sure that won’t happen

 

[ScarletDave]

OSU will end up around 11-9 maybe 10-10. Indiana too. The Big Ten champion will have 5 conference losses

 

[RU-AGK]

Refs and B1G will make sure that won’t happen

Make no mistake, THIS is the answer.

 

[Scangg]

Imagine if this loss costs us the B1G championship? We can relive the anger all over again