THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-USC PREDICTION THREAD

fatsam98

Heisman
Mar 23, 2005
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We always have to sweat things out...so with just one win needed to lock up BTT berth, I'll go

Rutgers 80
USC 87
 
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LeapinLou

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They have some impressive wins and not too many bad losses. They have road wins against Nebraska, and Illinois, though if I recall correctly, Illinois was shorthanded for that game. They also have a home win against MSU so these guys are pretty tough.

It will likely boil down to if Ace and Dylan can both give us their A game, or if one of them can give an A+ game.
 
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LeapinLou

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We always have to sweat things out...so with just one win needed to lock up BTT berth, I'll go

Rutgers 80
USC 87
You're not the first person I've heard say that. Are you sure that's correct that if we finish 7-13, we can't be in the bottom 3? Keep in mind we lose tie breakers to PSU and Iowa.
 

fatsam98

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You're not the first person I've heard say that. Are you sure that's correct that if we finish 7-13, we can't be in the bottom 3? Keep in mind we lose tie breakers to PSU and Iowa.
Sorry I meant to say "all but locks up".

I played around with it yesterday and it's pretty hard for us to miss out going 1-3 or better to end the year.

Would require Minny/Northwestern/Iowa/USC to all finish the season pretty strongly.
 
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RUJMM78

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Jul 25, 2001
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USC plays a up tempo offense taking many shots within 15 seconds. Defensive rebounding will be key because USC misses a lot of shots.My concern about this game is that Rutgers has played better on the road than at home in recent league games.
 
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Newbrunfus

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Jul 29, 2010
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I think we barely pull out a BIG Win 76-75. USC plays small with 3 guards a lot and we can match that well and hopefully not get killed on boards. As long as Lathan and Jeremiah stay out of foul trouble and Ace and Grant work the boards hard we can win this and send the home crowd happy. Let’s Go!
 

Simce91

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Dec 2, 2024
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If there was ever a night for Harper to show he's a complete PG, this is it.

Can't afford to have JWill dribble away 10 seconds + on possessions
 
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RUDivision

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Jan 6, 2023
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If there was ever a night for Harper to show he's a complete PG, this is it.

Can't afford to have JWill dribble away 10 seconds + on possessions
Or fall down , inbound a ball, Dercack driving blindly, JMike getting blown by, JMike getting his shot thrown in his face 5 times, martini guarding anyone, Acuff and Hayes actually running and not their ymca trout.

Avoid this and then will be fine .
 

Greene Rice FIG

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Dec 30, 2005
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learn to love it....it will potentially look ugly vs Michigan
This game shows why we are where we are. The type of offensive game needed to win a game at home against a weak B1G on the end of a road trip.

35 missed USC shots and they rebounded 18 of them. Dylan got 1 and Ace got 1