Purdue V Bucky ...

[MuggsyB]

Essegian looks like he's frustrated and bored to death watching the offensive flow cancers that are named Crowl and Wahl.  Even their names are boring.  I wouldn't be surprised if all of their guards transfer.  Everyone has a breaking point. 

[wisblue]

I've been focusing exclusively on the teams in the 2-5 seed range and comparing them to Marquette, but I think I might take a closer look at the teams around the last 4 in and first four out spots to see how they compare.

With Wisconsin, Penn State, and Michigan all in that neighborhood, the last day of B10 play on Sunday and the conference tournament could decide how those teams line up.

Michigan missed a golden opportunity yesterday when they scored the last 7 points of the game in the last 2 minutes to push Illinois into OT. Then they returned the favor by letting the Illini score the last 7 points of the OT to force a second OT, where a last second 3 that would have forced another OT let Illinois escape with the win.

Another quad 1 road win for Michigan might have lifted UM over the Badgers. They will get another chance to add to their resume at Indiana on Sunday, but it is looking like too little too late for the Blue. given the parity in the conference, they can't be counted out as a bid stealing conference tournament winner. They have beaten or lost close to just about everyone in the conference, so there's always a chance.

[cheebs09]

For anyone that watched, I thought Painter's strategy to foul up 3 was pretty poor. The first time was with 9 seconds left. That really extends the game and puts the pressure on for you to hit free throws.

UW had a look to win it at the end, but was more of a prayer. I kind of thought the sweet spot was between 2-5 seconds to foul. By doing it at 9, you are helping UW extend the game and bring losing into the equation.

[MuggsyB]

For anyone that watched, I thought Painter's strategy to foul up 3 was pretty poor. The first time was with 9 seconds left. That really extends the game and puts the pressure on for you to hit free throws.

UW had a look to win it at the end, but was more of a prayer. I kind of thought the sweet spot was between 2-5 seconds to foul. By doing it at 9, you are helping UW extend the game and bring losing into the equation.

Yes Cheebs and you're being too kind to Painter.  The "strategy" was abysmal.  Especially in light of where they fouled on the floor as well as the time left.  In both situations Wisconsin was nowhere near in a position to square up and get a good look at a three. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

For anyone that watched, I thought Painter's strategy to foul up 3 was pretty poor. The first time was with 9 seconds left. That really extends the game and puts the pressure on for you to hit free throws.

UW had a look to win it at the end, but was more of a prayer. I kind of thought the sweet spot was between 2-5 seconds to foul. By doing it at 9, you are helping UW extend the game and bring losing into the equation.

Had the same thought.  I know the strategy was to hope Wisconsin missed a FT, especially with three 1-and-1 opportunities, but Wisconsin made all of their FT and it was Purdue who missed.

Nearly cost Purdue, but it worked out for them.

[Uncle Rico]

If you want some hilarity, check out Evan Flood and Potrykus carrying water for Gard.  How many other programs have local media carry water for them like Wisconsin

I sort of want to see Gard fired for the 180 from Flood

[94Warrior]

I'm amused that many of the same people who are pointing out that beating Minnesota doesn't help Wisconsin move up (which is true but it's a lot easier to move near the back of the s curve) are also insisting that MU beating the likes of DePaul, Butler, and St John's is going to move them to a 2 seed (where it's a lot harder to move on the s curve).

I think if the tourney started today with no bid thieves, the Badgers would get in as the literal last team in.  A single bid thief and their bubble would be popped. There will be bid thieves. Badger fans need to start praying now!

This same thing happens every year.  All of these bracket projections prior to conf tournaments don't account for bid stealers.  If your team is 'Last 4 In' NOW, be prepared to be disappointed on Selection Sunday.

[Newsdreams]

If you want some hilarity, check out Evan Flood and Potrykus carrying water for Gard.  How many other programs have local media carry water for them like Wisconsin

I sort of want to see Gard fired for the 180 from Flood

They probably flush for him