THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-PURDUE PREDICTION THREAD
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If Freeman doesn't show up we are in deep trouble.
Purdue 84
Rutgers 58
This game will give us flashbacks.
Purdue 84
Rutgers 58
This game will give us flashbacks.
Not that impressed by Haas.
Swanigan-Freeman will be an interesting matchup. I think it is possible you see Eugene in if it proves too much for Freeman. I think on offense though, Freeman is quicker.
Vince Edwards and Swanigan have an interesting role. Could be more Gettys/Swanigan, Edwards/ Freeman. Probably more of that.
Edwards/ Sanders- Sanders gets the nod.
Purdue 83 Rutgers 69.
Swanigan-Freeman will be an interesting matchup. I think it is possible you see Eugene in if it proves too much for Freeman. I think on offense though, Freeman is quicker.
Vince Edwards and Swanigan have an interesting role. Could be more Gettys/Swanigan, Edwards/ Freeman. Probably more of that.
Edwards/ Sanders- Sanders gets the nod.
Purdue 83 Rutgers 69.
We get blown out in the next 2... Come home and close the regular season with 2 out of 3 wins at the RAC to finish with a very respectable 4-14 B1G season (compared to last seasons 1-17 with countless blowouts) and 15-16. Big progress by the staff in year 1.
This one has blowout written all over it. Don't like the match-ups at all - especially Swanigan.
Purdue 80- Ru 57
It will probably be Swanigan/Gettys. I say you front Swanigan. I messaged Coach Young about it. Fronting is rare, but probably the best bet when you have this kind of matchup.
Caleb Swanigan is 27-56 from 3. That is 48%.
Given the Swanigan matchup i'd think we will see some zone. However....rebounding out of the zone?
One stat to consider. Swanigan is averaging 5 fouls per game over the past 3 games. 5-5-5.
Dribble penetration from Sanders could be the best way to stop Swanigan.
Given the Swanigan matchup i'd think we will see some zone. However....rebounding out of the zone?
One stat to consider. Swanigan is averaging 5 fouls per game over the past 3 games. 5-5-5.
Dribble penetration from Sanders could be the best way to stop Swanigan.
You messaged Coach Young a defensive strategy vs Purdue ?
Color me a bit shocked, but also impressed with you as an RU fan.
At the start of the year I emailed the coaching staff wishing them well on their endeavors here, and how the fan base was dying to get the RAC back to where it has been in the past.
He got back really quickly, along with Strength Coach Dave Vandyke. So that was cool. He offered me what they do in practice,etc.
Solid staff for sure. Nothing that hasn't already been said.
Freemans right hand was heavily bandaged last game ,,,,,,he only scored on slam dunks
Sanders keeps doing that same move driving to the right over and over again...its been getting blocked a lot...luckily he has been picking up fouls....not that he is hitting the FTs
By now the team is weary and "gets it"......"we are outmatched"
Purdue at home is NOT a happy thought
THEY KNOW we are limited
and dont expect much
Close at the half
blowout at the end
Purdue 77
Rutgers 52
Sanders keeps doing that same move driving to the right over and over again...its been getting blocked a lot...luckily he has been picking up fouls....not that he is hitting the FTs
By now the team is weary and "gets it"......"we are outmatched"
Purdue at home is NOT a happy thought
THEY KNOW we are limited
and dont expect much
Close at the half
blowout at the end
Purdue 77
Rutgers 52
If we keep it within single digits I will consider it a moral victory for the team. Swanigan goes wild on our front court.
Purdue 78 - RU 52
Purdue 78 - RU 52
Me being at the game with my wife. I am a Hopeless Romantic.
I hope for the RU victory so I do not have to get crap from grad students and class. I think Purdue by 8. That said, if the bigs can stay out of foul trouble it could be a good game.
I hope for the RU victory so I do not have to get crap from grad students and class. I think Purdue by 8. That said, if the bigs can stay out of foul trouble it could be a good game.
I have only seen Purdue play once... Are they an uptempo type of team or do they play at more f a slow pace?
pretty uptempo, they can score alot of points. Here are their home results in the Big 10
Iowa W 89-67
Minnesota L 91-82 OT
Wisconsin W 66-55
Illinois W 91-68
Northwestern W 80-59
69.6 possessions per game. 113th
67.6 is B1G average
Conference games only at 70.1 which is 2nd. Iowa 70.8
67.6 is B1G average
Conference games only at 70.1 which is 2nd. Iowa 70.8