Big 10 Standings Prediction Thread

[bac2therac]

This is a tough one. Like throwing darts at a wall.

I think its easier to envision some certain teams at the top and at the bottom but there are always a few curve balls every year. Protecting home court and being able to pick off a few wins on the road...whoever is the most proficient at that will win the league.

It would be a shame if Oregon/UCLA win the outright Big 10 title in their first season but that is what I think is going to happen. Lean toward UCLA here. Oregon started hot but lets see if the grind of the conference wears them down a bit and brings them back down to earth. Illinois looks the part of a team that will challenge for the conference title. Willard has done a very good job with a very talented Maryland team but how tested are they. Do not write off Purdue but this is not the same program from the last few years with quite a few chinks in their armor. Michigan State is off to a very good start for a change and will be tough. Wisconsin was hot early but coming down to earth and they already dropped a home game. Michigan looks like the biggest surprise of the year but they are for real.

1. UCLA
2. Illinois
3. Michigan
4. Maryland
5. Michigan State
6. Oregon
7. Purdue
8. Wisconsin
9. Ohio State
10. Iowa
11. Rutgers
12. Nebraska
13. Penn State
14. Northwestern
15. Indiana
16. USC
17. Washington
18. Minnesota

its likely that the many positions will be tied or seperated by just a game. Insanely bulky unwieldly...tough to get used to not only the Big 10 being large but the additional schools now in the Big 12, SEC, and ACC

 

[bac2therac]

Any thoughts..im already thinking of revising this and dropping Rutgers to Washington spot and moving everyone up 1

 

[RUSJ73]

RU to #15

 

[needmorecowbell]

Any thoughts..im already thinking of revising this and dropping Rutgers to Washington spot and moving everyone up 1

After 1 game and missing their best player? I would say they should have been 12-13 before the Indiana game and no change after losing without Dylan.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Any thoughts..im already thinking of revising this and dropping Rutgers to Washington spot and moving everyone up 1

Having watched Washington last night, I’ve seen every team play at least once and I totally agree with you. Minnesota is the only team that I think we are better than right now.

 

[needmorecowbell]

As of today…
1. UCLA
2. Illinois
3. Michigan
4. Michigan State
5. Purdue
6. Maryland
7. Oregon
8. Wisconsin
9. Ohio State
10. Iowa
11. Penn State
12. Indiana
13. Rutgers
14. Nebraska
15. Northwestern
16. USC
17. Washington
18. Minnesota

 

[RUJMM78]

Any thoughts..im already thinking of revising this and dropping Rutgers to Washington spot and moving everyone up 1

Wisconsin scored 116 points against Iowa with prolific 3 point shooting.

 

[darkcheck]

Having watched Washington last night, I’ve seen every team play at least once and I totally agree with you. Minnesota is the only team that I think we are better than right now.

I bless the rains down in Africa

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

As of today…
1. UCLA
2. Illinois
3. Michigan
4. Michigan State
5. Purdue
6. Maryland
7. Oregon
8. Wisconsin
9. Ohio State
10. Iowa
11. Penn State
12. Indiana
13. Rutgers
14. Nebraska
15. Northwestern
16. USC
17. Washington
18. Minnesota

Illini might be better than UCLA and have the easier schedule. I’m biased, but…

 

[bac2therac]

These scores are insane

109-77

116-85

 

[PiscatawayMike]

These scores are insane

109-77

116-85

Illinois beating top 10 Oregon on the road by 32 ranks among the most impressive unexpected beatdowns I've ever witnessed.

I'd love to know the last time a top 10 team lost at home by 32 or more points to a lower-ranked/unranked club.

 

[needmorecowbell]

Illini might be better than UCLA and have the easier schedule. I’m biased, but…

You are probably right. They dismantled Oregon and have a ton of talent. I have UCLA and Illinois as the best two teams by far.

 

[RAC93]

Illinois has to be the pick right now to win the conference. Rutgers is going to be around the 15 spot (+ or -), likely will come down to the wire whether they will make the conference tourney.

 

[bac2therac]

The Maryland at Oregon game is huge for both but if the Ducks go 0-3 at home red flags are going to go up everywhere...true they got slammed getting UCLA, Illinois, Maryland for their first 3 home games and things ease from there but they have yet to leave the west coast for a league game.

interesting to see if the Washington performance was an aberration or will they play Illinois tough as well.

Nebraska big opportunity today and we shall see how UCLA plays leaving the west coast.

 

[bac2therac]

Michigan State..do not sleep on them...key road win at Ohio State last night

 

[RUJMM78]

Michigan State..do not sleep on them...key road win at Ohio State last night

They always have been one of the best league road teams .Great coaching and guards that can score at crunch time.

 

[Mr Magoo]

The Maryland at Oregon game is huge for both but if the Ducks go 0-3 at home red flags are going to go up everywhere...true they got slammed getting UCLA, Illinois, Maryland for their first 3 home games and things ease from there but they have yet to leave the west coast for a league game.

interesting to see if the Washington performance was an aberration or will they play Illinois tough as well.

Nebraska big opportunity today and we shall see how UCLA plays leaving the west coast.

I love the big man, Osobor, that the Washington coach brought with him from Utah State. I read that he cost $2 million.

 

[bac2therac]

I love the big man, Osobor, that the Washington coach brought with him from Utah State. I read that he cost $2 million.

and also they have a bigtime freshman

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Illinois beating top 10 Oregon on the road by 32 ranks among the most impressive unexpected beatdowns I've ever witnessed.

I'd love to know the last time a top 10 team lost at home by 32 or more points to a lower-ranked/unranked club.

Answer is literally never, it’s a record. 😱

 

[T2Kplus20]

Any thoughts..im already thinking of revising this and dropping Rutgers to Washington spot and moving everyone up 1

As of now, this is the worst RU b-ball season in my 40+ years of fandom. Such a waste of remarkable talent. Only RU can screw up having 2 of the 3 top NBA draft picks. Good grief.