Comments on: Hoosiers climb to No. 8 in coaches poll http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:10:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-40882 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:26:34 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-40882 I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:<br><br>1. Contenders - IU, MSU, Wisconsin<br>2. Tournament/bubble teams - Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)<br>3. Bottom feeders - Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois<br><br>The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise. I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:

1. Contenders – IU, MSU, Wisconsin
2. Tournament/bubble teams – Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)
3. Bottom feeders – Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois

The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-40883 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:33:18 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-40883 But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides. But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-19012 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:26:34 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-19012 I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:<br><br>1. Contenders - IU, MSU, Wisconsin<br>2. Tournament/bubble teams - Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)<br>3. Bottom feeders - Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois<br><br>The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise. I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:

1. Contenders – IU, MSU, Wisconsin
2. Tournament/bubble teams – Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)
3. Bottom feeders – Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois

The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-32622 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:26:34 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-32622 I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:<br><br>1. Contenders - IU, MSU, Wisconsin<br>2. Tournament/bubble teams - Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)<br>3. Bottom feeders - Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois<br><br>The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise. I think the Big Ten has settled into three distinct tiers:

1. Contenders – IU, MSU, Wisconsin
2. Tournament/bubble teams – Ohio State, Purdue, Minnesota (although with two home losses this is a little tougher)
3. Bottom feeders – Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Northwestern, Illinois

The Big 10 is down for two reasons. First, the bottom of the conference is awful. Second, the 4th and 5th place teams, who should be gunning for top-half NCAA seeds are young teams that are prone to ups and downs. Considering the growing pains and maturation process, I think we're headed for yet another season where the Big 10 is down for the whole year until tourney time, when the top teams will go on runs and Purdue and OSU will surprise.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-19023 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:33:18 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-19023 But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides. But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-32632 tacojohn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:33:18 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-32632 But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides. But at the same time, mid-majors still get the bonus if they knock off BCS teams. If Butler was to beat IU, it would not be looked at like #7 vs. #14. It would be big mighty IU vs. little tiny Butler. That's what's wrong with the system. Mid-majors get the bonus on both sides.

]]> By: ray http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-19025 ray Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:57:44 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-19025 they shouldnt be ranked any lower because however closely they are winning, they are still winning. they shouldnt be any higher until they knock off connecticut and wisconsin (on the road)...then they better rise for sure! the next two weeks are huge for iu to prove themselves deserving of a top ten rank and a legitimate contender for big ten and national titles. they shouldnt be ranked any lower because however closely they are winning, they are still winning. they shouldnt be any higher until they knock off connecticut and wisconsin (on the road)…then they better rise for sure! the next two weeks are huge for iu to prove themselves deserving of a top ten rank and a legitimate contender for big ten and national titles.

]]> By: ray http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-32634 ray Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:57:44 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-32634 they shouldnt be ranked any lower because however closely they are winning, they are still winning. they shouldnt be any higher until they knock off connecticut and wisconsin (on the road)...then they better rise for sure! the next two weeks are huge for iu to prove themselves deserving of a top ten rank and a legitimate contender for big ten and national titles. they shouldnt be ranked any lower because however closely they are winning, they are still winning. they shouldnt be any higher until they knock off connecticut and wisconsin (on the road)…then they better rise for sure! the next two weeks are huge for iu to prove themselves deserving of a top ten rank and a legitimate contender for big ten and national titles.

]]> By: HoosierSmitty http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-19020 HoosierSmitty Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:42:14 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-19020 I'm surprised that Butler didn't drop further. Just goes to show that mid-major programs are getting a lot more respect in this day and age. A few years ago and a two loss mid major program at this time of the year is maybe in the Top 20, but probably not any higher. I'm surprised that Butler didn't drop further. Just goes to show that mid-major programs are getting a lot more respect in this day and age. A few years ago and a two loss mid major program at this time of the year is maybe in the Top 20, but probably not any higher.

]]> By: HoosierSmitty http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-32630 HoosierSmitty Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:42:14 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/01/21/hoosiers-climb-to-no-8-in-coaches-poll/#comment-32630 I'm surprised that Butler didn't drop further. Just goes to show that mid-major programs are getting a lot more respect in this day and age. A few years ago and a two loss mid major program at this time of the year is maybe in the Top 20, but probably not any higher. I'm surprised that Butler didn't drop further. Just goes to show that mid-major programs are getting a lot more respect in this day and age. A few years ago and a two loss mid major program at this time of the year is maybe in the Top 20, but probably not any higher.

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