Looking For Good Answer: Does Illinois have a true shot  at an big ten championship and/or ncaa championship?
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I think they can make a run and win the Big Ten.  But none of the Big Ten is all that good.  I'd say the Sweet Sixteen at most in the tourney for them.
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Yep... from Dublin, Ohio\nSuburb of Columbus...\nGo Bucks!\n\nI think they will be Big Ten Champs in both Basketball and Football.\nFootball buckeyes will go to a bowl game if their new linebackers are any good.\nWith their new high schoolers, the basketball Buckeyes will win a weak big ten.
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They might be #2 behind the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES in the big ten conference. I see them making the tournament again, but I don't see them going deep in the big dance...
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At least the team you are rooting for did have not lost to:\n\nWinona State (D2)\nMarist\nSouthern Illinois\nMontana\n\nI am getting tired of rooting for a team that is just awful (Gophers).\n\nIt isn't like being a cubs fan because the cubs fans take the cubs seriously.  The ACC/Big 10 Challenge isn't that meaningful when looking at the big picture.
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Hate to be wishy washy, but it seems to me that they are on the bubble right now. Yes, they have some impressive wins lately. On the other hand, they have a chance to be eliminated early in the conference tournament, which would hurt them quite a bit. \n\nOverall, I think your Orangemen have a better chance than my Hoosiers! LOL
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Not unless the game is tight all the way through and Michigan barely ekes out a win. I can more easily see the reverse, especially since the game is at Ohio State. If Michigan loses, but plays the whole way through and is competitive through the whole game, there is a chance they will meet again.\n\nI think a lot is going to have to happen for Louisville to be in championship. Yes, they haven't lost a game, but their schedule could have been better. I mean, Middle Tennessee State isn't really a quality win. I'm not sure one of these Big East team can really play with the Big Ten right now. Louisville's defense doesn't look fantastic. They are a well coached team though and I won't put anything past them.
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Its good to lose before going into the ncaa tournament. That way you aren't too relaxed and cocky and get caught sleeping. Now they have the hunger and desire to win again so yes they should be in the top 5. No more pressure on Reddick to break records so watch out for Duke! I hate Duke by the way......Go Illinois!!!!!!!!!!
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I am a Buckeye fan But Michigan is a great time also. That's what make them playing a great game. I don't think they should have a rematch this year. Next year regular season they will have their chance.
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Dude....tough call!  It seems like the Big Ten is moving more and more to the West Coast Offense, but the foundation of the conference is running the ball.  Perhaps not as much as in the SEC, but the coaches in the Big Ten need to run to win.\n\nThat leaves us with a lot of good players to consider:\n\nMichigan's Michael Hart\nOhio State's Antonio Pittman\nMinnesota's Amir Pinnix\nNorthwestern's Tyrell Sutton\nMichigan State's Javon Ringer\nWisconsin's Hill/Walker/Foster combo\nPenn State's Tony Hunt\nIndiana's Josiah Sears\nIllinois's Pierre Thomas\nIowa's Albert Young\nand \nPurdue's Kory Sheets.\n\nMy money is on Tyrell Sutton as the best back in the Big Ten, but the spread offensive never hurts.  Sutton averaged 5.9 yards per carry last season, and he will get more touches with Basanez gone.  My only concern is that the offense could get too one-dimensional there if CJ Bacher can't keep up the good progress made by Basanez.\n\nWho will lead the conference in rushing yards next year?  That's gonna be Albert Young.  He is built like the ideal RB.  Strong and quick.  He and Drew Tate are the perfect one-two punch on the Hawkeye offense.\n\nThe most valuable back to their team?  Kory Sheets.  Purdue QB Curtis Painter loves to run the option, and that will only add to Sheets's production.\n\nMy Honorable Mentions are extended to Hart, Pittman, Ringer and Pinnix who will all have HUGE seasons next year.\n\nKeep your eyes on Jehuu Caulcrick for MSU, though...he's fantastic, too.\n\nMan, there's just to many good backs to choose....GREAT QUESTION!!!!
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Bulls, i want thm to get Brandon Roy, hes a 6'6 shooting guard and the Bulls need a big guard to guard against other teams big guards, plus i can't forget how he killed my beloved Fightin Illini in this years tournament, dude is a ROY candidate.
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i agree now if michagan and ohio state meet again and michigan\nwins,is it far to ohio state or would there be a split championship\nand yes it can happen
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I'm sorry but the Big 12 is just too tough for Nebraska. I'm a CU fan and i'll admit it's too tough for both our teams. The Big 12 South is going to dominate. As for Lucky, I doubt it but we'll have to see. Check out Hugh Charles from CU.
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There are lots of good teams remaining in the in the Illinois State 6A playoffs.  It's very difficult to project a winner.  The Ironmen have had an awesome season.
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OSU appears to be the best team in college this year by a wide margin.  If Michigan were to pull off an upset and there would be no rematch then Michigan could be vunerable to a loss in the championship game because they have not played as consistently a good game as OSU.  If OSU wins then I believe they only way they will lose is to shoot themselves in the foot by turnovers.\nCould a USC or Florida pull off an upset.  Sure but it would be an uphill battle.
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He's got experience, good recruiting ties, discipline, and the right attitude for a Division I program. He can undoubtedly do the job; the question you need to ask though is will the politics at that school allow him the latitude that he needs to be successful.\n\nMSU has got a good coach who will probably develop a good plan to help the Sparty's return to respectibility in the Big 10, as long as the Board and the Administration stay out of his way, which is asking a lot from East Lansing.
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All day is not playing according to Stoops, but really, Patrick is so good, that AD is not really missed. OU is the hottest team in the Big 12 right now. They seem to get better every game. Nebraska is not consistent,  although shows signs of  being better than they look. For a while they hung in there respectably with USC, but then subsequently stubbed their toes, and continued to do so throughout the season. NE showed such potential but just never got it going. I think this will be a gut check game. Whoever wants it the most will prevail. NE can win only if they can out-physical OU. I just don't see it.
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That would be great .  Lansford Watson and Benn in same year.  trouble is there are stories about him going to Illinois. \n    We will know early as this Thursday.  (From terrapin times)\n    Even he come to Maryland, who will be the QB ?   Finally Hollenbach plays like real QB then he will be gone after this season.  Jordan Steffy looked bad, and I never seen Cris turner play.