February 11th, 2022 at 8:34 AM ^
So we have both a net gain of 17 spots, and a NET gain of 17 spots.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:43 AM ^
This feels deeply off brand for you
February 11th, 2022 at 9:48 AM ^
I also plan to NET 4 small children today for "consumption." Is that better?
February 11th, 2022 at 10:26 AM ^
Consumption be done about this FauxMo character, devouring our children?
February 11th, 2022 at 10:30 AM ^
New on Netflix: The FauxMo Games
February 11th, 2022 at 10:31 AM ^
It’s ok…He just eats brats.
February 11th, 2022 at 5:35 PM ^
that pun was the wurst
February 11th, 2022 at 3:20 PM ^
Jerry Palm says we're in as of now.
"Michigan's 82-58 upset of Purdue on Thursday was huge for the Wolverines. Michigan wasn't a bubble team until it beat the Boilermakers but after picking up a win vs. a team that was poised to be a No. 1 seed in Friday's bracket projection the Wolverines are now the last team in the field of 68."
February 11th, 2022 at 8:37 AM ^
BOILER
BEATDOWN
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
February 11th, 2022 at 11:26 AM ^
LETS DO IT AGAIN ON SATURDAY!
BUCKEYE BEATDOWN!!
GO BLUE
February 11th, 2022 at 12:28 PM ^
For those who might not get that reference.
February 11th, 2022 at 8:40 AM ^
Win the home games (and pick up a road win, just in case)
February 11th, 2022 at 8:50 AM ^
OR.... I offer this alternative suggestion for your consideration:
Win all the home games.
Win all the road games.
Win the BTT.
Win another 6 games after that, whynot.
Be satisfied with the lamentation of the vanquished.
Then, eat subs! It'll be crazy!
February 11th, 2022 at 9:34 AM ^
Steak subs washed down with milk!
February 11th, 2022 at 9:42 AM ^
Or, another alternative suggestion...
Burn the boats and see what happens (I also like your plan).
February 11th, 2022 at 12:02 PM ^
This is about when ‘18 started on a run to Monday night.
February 11th, 2022 at 8:47 AM ^
Need to keep the good times rolling; still a good chance to dance if we can close strong and win at least one (ideally two) games in the B10 tourney.
February 11th, 2022 at 8:57 AM ^
And up to #24 in BPI, with every remaining game against Top 30 opponents. Keep knocking them down.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:04 AM ^
DI Men's Basketball Rankings - NCAA Men's Basketball NET Rankings | NCAA.com
(For those trying to find it, *cough*cough* OP)
Bracketology 2022: Odds To Make The NCAA Tournament (teamrankings.com)
4-4 the rest of the way gets us in?! I'd rather they go 5-3 or better.
February 11th, 2022 at 10:03 AM ^
This gives Michigan a 100% chance to make the tournament, which seems pretty cool, but does not pass the smell test.
February 11th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
Yeah that's why I was questioning it. I think they need to go 5-3 minimum.
February 11th, 2022 at 12:56 PM ^
Yeah, this is not what we would call statistically sound. Torvik gives Michigan a 70.5% chance which seems a little optimistic to me but I buy that they're now more likely to make it than not. Need to go 4-4 or better in regular season and likely one win in BTT.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:25 AM ^
Does anyone do less with more than Matt painter???
February 11th, 2022 at 9:28 AM ^
Um, are you familiar with a gentleman named Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway? He'd like a word with you...
February 11th, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
Penny hasnt had the years of suck to put in yet.. (thats..what..she..said?)..
Painter blows it year after year
February 11th, 2022 at 9:48 AM ^
People used to joke that Dean Smith was the only person who could hold Michael Jordan under 20pts per game. I'd venture a guess that Penny could manage to hold him to single digits (and get him drafted in the second round following an exit in the NIT).
February 11th, 2022 at 9:30 AM ^
One could make a very strong case for Tom Izzo.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:43 AM ^
Or Brad Underwood and his inability to win the B1G with Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn (and no, beating Michigan last year does not count as a B1G title as much as they try to make it so)
February 11th, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
i hate izzo and i agree generally, but at least he's won stuff and gone to a bunch of final fours. thanks for making me defend izzo. dick.
February 11th, 2022 at 10:14 AM ^
"Yea, I take responsibility for that but really it is all my players' fault"
~tom izzo
February 11th, 2022 at 9:40 AM ^
Mark Turgeon says, "Hold my beer."
February 11th, 2022 at 9:46 AM ^
maybe briefly. he hasnt had the consistent talent that purdue has had, to flame out repeatedly.
February 11th, 2022 at 11:27 AM ^
Painter probably outperforms the talent he recruits. At least, from a team rankings standpoint, his classes aren't great, but he tends to always finish higher.
Recruiting class / Season End Ranking
2015: 37 - 62 (RPI)
2016: 108 - 17 (RPI)
2017: 34 - 18 (RPI)
2018: 49 - 9 (RPI)
2019: 58 - 11
2020: 36 - 32
2021: 40 - Currently 9th
February 11th, 2022 at 12:17 PM ^
One minor quibble. Since Purdue doesn't utilize one-n-done/instant talent, the recruiting rankings are likely lagging by a year or 2.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:55 AM ^
James Franklin. Different sport, but if you give him enough time, he'll always screw it up.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:59 AM ^
now that is a great comparison. though for different reasons. i dont see painter failing schematically necessarily... or through major blunders, like timeouts/timekeeping.. for some reason he doesnt get enough from his players to rise up and win in march
February 11th, 2022 at 10:20 AM ^
Purdue's recruiting is middling at best so I would argue he does a whole lot with average pieces. Yes, he lands the occasional stud recruit but most of Purdue's players are nobodies. Painter then crafts these nobodies into teams that produce very impressive regular seasons. Yes, they fall short in the tournament, but said tournament is almost always won by teams with future NBA players on them.
February 11th, 2022 at 12:42 PM ^
k, if you want to nuance it, thats fair. Maybe he does a good job devleoping players. BUT...
The fact is, he's had multiple top 10 teams and the fizzle every year. He has size, shooting, and depth this year, plus a lottery-pick type talent. What's the excuse if he fades this year - that they werent 5 stars? Players develop. Coaches have to develop them and coach them to wins.
He seems to have solid reg seasons, as you said, but they fail outside. Kinda like jimbo actually! Shit. Matt painter is the jimbo of basketball
(ducks)
February 11th, 2022 at 11:35 AM ^
Yes. That's a very poor take.
February 11th, 2022 at 1:04 PM ^
While the comments are correct that there are some guys who do less with more, he does have a lot of underachieving teams - this one being one for sure.
He has never made a final four. That's pretty amazing. With some really talented teams. The Robbie Hummel, E'twan Moore, Jujuan Johnson group, the Carson Edwards, Vincent Edwards, Isaac Haas group, etc.
If he doesn't get to the final four this year, and I don't think he will given how bad their defense is, he'll have failed to get there with at least three different groups that were really talented.
February 11th, 2022 at 3:57 PM ^
Actually, it's the opposite. He does more with less. He doesn't get a bunch of top 50 recruits. He had some top 100 recruits but they're recruiting towards the bottom of the B1G yet produced consistently good team year after year. Jaden Ivey went from mid 80s recruit to top 5 pick. He knows how to identify and develop talents.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:32 AM ^
Caleb is getting more comfortable on O. Feed Hunter and Diabate on the block!!! We need more cowbell!!
February 11th, 2022 at 9:36 AM ^
The offense looked pretty good running through Hunter from the top of the key. No matter where he is on the floor, he's a master at hitting the open guy for an easy bucket.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:45 AM ^
he's still slow on D, but i noticed after the crowd, the energy, making a few shots, his EFFORT on D was much better. he was chasing through screens etc...
February 11th, 2022 at 10:26 AM ^
Think it depends on games. He has had other good games, than lost in others. Psu was pretty ugly for him. Important he gains confidence early in a game. Sort of like last year, when you saw Browns first 3 you go in, you knew he was on that game.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:39 AM ^
I'm just glad Martelli is back coaching the team. I don't know what possessed them to let Juwan run things this long.
February 11th, 2022 at 9:47 AM ^
You forgot the /s (I hope)
February 11th, 2022 at 11:20 AM ^
Oh yeah. I wanted to see how many folks joined the board after last season. Those folks would probably neg me halfway to Bolivia.
February 11th, 2022 at 10:09 AM ^
Gotta beat OSU but if they do then they'll be looking solid for the tourney and possibly clear the play-in game.