What do you think?

[cubuffsdoug_rivals]

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  Revisiting this post, I think MSU and OSU are on their own tier at the top, Nebraska and NW are clearly at the bottom, then I put Illinois and Indiana above them, and I'm not sure there is much separating the other 8.
  
  If you look at UW's remaining slate, it breaks pretty cleanly into 3 chunks.
  
  Next 5
  Illinois
  @ PSU
  Maryland
  @ MSU
  Nebraska
  
  Winning 3 of these would be holding serve and keeps UW in line for a bid and shot at top 4 finish
  
  Middle 5 (hardest stretch)
  @ Purdue
  @ Iowa
  MSU
  @ Minny
  OSU
  
  Could go winless, need at least 1, 2+ would be really good.
  
  Final 7
  @ Nebraska
  Purdue
  Rutgers
  @ Michigan
  NW
  @ Indiana
  
  Our easiest stretch, which is a relative term, but a chance to win 5 or 6 of these and solidify a bid and a good conference record.

This was posted yesterday on Wisconsin's site, and what are your thoughts on how they perceive the B1G? I know after each game (win or lose), fans develop strong opinions of their team's ability to beat others. I'm confused as to why they think Wisconsin can win 5 or even 6 of the final 7 games against these B1G teams? I know they beat Ohio State but OSU was without a key player who could have made the difference. Also, winning on the road isn't impossible, but do they think teams are going to roll over and die?

 

[Rufaninga]

People often view their circumstances with best case scenario, but look at others more harshly.

We won't gain respect, until we are in NCAAs. Not being bottom basement team isn't enough to change perception to others that see RU 1 or 2 games per season. It will take RU consistently winning against B1G teams to Slowly change negative perception of 25+years of bad play.

 

[cubuffsdoug_rivals]

People often view their circumstances with best case scenario, but look at others more harshly.

We won't gain respect, until we are in NCAAs. Not being bottom basement team isn't enough to change perception to others that see RU 1 or 2 games per season. It will take RU consistently winning against B1G teams to Slowly change negative perception of 25+years of bad play.

Stop looking at this from a Rutgers perspective. The question is about Wisconsin and why they think they can dominate certain teams.

 

[Rufaninga]

Stop looking at this from a Rutgers perspective. The question is about Wisconsin and why they think they can dominate certain teams.

Fan logic

Final 6
@ Nebraska * bottom of league
NW. * bottom of league
Rutgers. Perceived bottom tier based on recent years in B1G

Purdue - Home game against not elite team - winnable


@ Michigan
@ Indiana

Win 1 of 2 on the road for 5 wins out of 6.

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

Stop looking at this from a Rutgers perspective. The question is about Wisconsin and why they think they can dominate certain teams.

They just beat Tennessee on the road by 20, crushed MAAC contender Rider by 25+ and went to Ohio State and won. They have every right to feel confident after "bad" losses to Richmond and New Mexico at Barclay's center.

 

[cubuffsdoug_rivals]

They just beat Tennessee on the road by 20, crushed MAAC contender Rider by 25+ and went to Ohio State and won. They have every right to feel confident after "bad" losses to Richmond and New Mexico at Barclay's center.

I see where you're coming from with that POV. Btw, Tennessee may not be as good as we thought. They seem to have taken a step back.

 

[bac2therac]

I think 5 of 6 is doable for them. They will be faves in 4 of them

 

[RUJMM78]

With the parity in the B1G most teams still have high expectations for post season bids. Winning at the end of season will certainly help Wisconsin while Rutgers has a tough schedule .

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

With the parity in the B1G most teams still have high expectations for post season bids. Winning at the end of season will certainly help Wisconsin while Rutgers has a tough schedule .

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