Tuesday Night College Basketball, But Really A "Go Gophers"...Thread
What's everyones take? Do the Gophers stand a chance or is Indiana in cruise control to win and pretty much take the Conference title by themselves?
I think the Gophers need a lot of things to go right in order for them to win; a lot of things that I don't think will happen. I half think they may be set-up better than Illinois was to beat a team like Indiana, and Illinois of course pulled it off. So, never say never.
Get 'em Goldy..
February 26th, 2013 at 7:34 PM ^
If you ask Tubby Smith's son to shave that shit off his head.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:51 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 7:38 PM ^
Minnesota is just "that" team that can literally beat any team in the country...or lost to half the teams in the country. So talented, if you get their best effort, you'll probably lose.
I really think that win on the road will be huge for Michigan down the road.
I'm not saying they're world beaters, but they're dangerous. And because they're going to lose to teams they shouldn't it makes it even worse. Losing to IU is one thing, they're the best team in the country. Losing to Minnesota really isn't that bad, but because they're going to lose 2-3 games they shouldn't it's going to look worse than it is.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:39 PM ^
please, please let your play be "Golden" tonight!
Also, Gophers, stop with the matador defense
February 26th, 2013 at 7:40 PM ^
Minnesota is just "that" team that can literally beat any team in the country...or lost to half the teams in the country. So talented, if you get their best effort, you'll probably lose.
I really think that win on the road will be huge for Michigan down the road.
I'm not saying they're world beaters, but they're dangerous. And because they're going to lose to teams they shouldn't it makes it even worse. Losing to IU is one thing, they're the best team in the country. Losing to Minnesota really isn't that bad, but because they're going to lose 2-3 games they shouldn't it's going to look worse than it is.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:41 PM ^
Who's more deserving of the NCAA Tournament right now? Illinois or Minnesota?
February 26th, 2013 at 7:48 PM ^
I think they're both in as of today . . . but Illinois's recent body of work is much better.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:03 PM ^
They each have wins over each other on the other team's home court.
Minnesota has legit wins over Sparty, Memphis and Wisconsin.
Illinois has legit wins over Butler, Gonzaga, Indiana and OSU.
Illinois is in. I think Minnesota is in with a win tonight seeing their last 3 games are against the bottom dweller teams.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
Illinois is most deserving, but Minnesota is the better team.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:45 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 7:51 PM ^
Minnesota's not blowing IU out. If they win, it'll be Illinois 2.0
You hit it on the head...just keep it close and hope to have the ball at the end with a chance to win the game.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:45 PM ^
It's relieving to watch Dakich troll another fan base for once.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:49 PM ^
god Hulls cannot miss. That's what Stauskas needs to be
February 26th, 2013 at 7:50 PM ^
I have never been watching when he plays well. Looks quite out of it tonight.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
When out-physical'd he isn't great. Mbakwe is a tough to compete against down low, ergo he's struggled..sort of rightfully so.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:50 PM ^
Is he trolling Minnesota or Indiana? Did he put one of those graphics up that ranks Minnesota over Indiana in the conference? That'd be cute. Real cute.
February 26th, 2013 at 7:56 PM ^
Not watching, but I'd venture to guess that he is not trolling the school he played / coached for..
February 26th, 2013 at 7:52 PM ^
"PG, go do something."
3 ball!
February 26th, 2013 at 8:00 PM ^
That's our play!
February 26th, 2013 at 7:56 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 7:57 PM ^
If anyone is intrigued, here are the shooting percentages for the Gophers and Hoosiers at halftime...
| FG% | 3FG% | FT% | Eff. FG% | |
| MINNESOTA | 40.0% | 14.3% | 83.3% | 41.7% |
| INDIANA | 39.3% | 41.7% | 87.5% | 47.1% |
February 26th, 2013 at 7:57 PM ^
I realize they're going all out to stop Zeller, but there isn't any excuse for giving up 14 points to Jordan Hulls in one half.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:08 PM ^
Eh, he's been left open a couple times. Bad thing to do with him on the court. But he's also created a couple shots himself. Not much can do with that. The guy's got such a deadly stroke that he's going to get himself some points.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:11 PM ^
gophs not hitting their 3s at ALL
February 26th, 2013 at 8:13 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
They'd be winning this game.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:14 PM ^
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February 26th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^
Damn they just keep jacking 'ep up
February 26th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^
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February 26th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
She looks like a Lebanese girl I knew in high school.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:17 PM ^
don't want to think about this, but this is what we could end up looking like if the three ball isn't on.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^
We're not Minnesota. We've actually won several games this year when the 3 ball wasn't falling.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
WHY is MN continuing this outside shooting futility. It looks like the +matchup for them is inside game.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
Jesus minn keeps getting open 3s but can't hit a thing.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
Hipster Dan Dakich always tries to humble brag about how he knew every HS basketball player in the state of Indiana before they blew up.
"Cody Zeller was the same way back in High School, not willing to take over a game."
"I remember watching Glenn Robinson as a Sophomore in High School..."
Cool bro. Grab a PBR. Nobody cares.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:23 PM ^
He and Jimmy Dykes truly think they're the two smartest people in the world. I wish they'd join Cowherd on a ship and fly away forever.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:27 PM ^
watching Dakich in HS and he was always talking but never really said anything.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
...will end the year as 1 seeds. Take it to the bank.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
Indiana is very fortunate with Minnesota missing all these open 3's.
No team has missed this many open 3's against us in all of our games combined.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 8:20 PM ^
More Dakitch (or however you spell it) trolling. #IUslurp
February 26th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^
Now is the time for MANBALL! Attack the paint Gophers!
February 26th, 2013 at 8:23 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 8:24 PM ^
Can't watch the game anymore. The snow has messed up my satellite signal.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:25 PM ^
February 26th, 2013 at 8:24 PM ^
...or this game is going to get out of hand.
They have to get it back under 5.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:32 PM ^
Ask and you shall receive.