THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-PURDUE PREDICTION THREAD

[bac2therac]

Purdue 77 RUTGERS 57

 

[LeapinLou]

Unfortunately, its these games where you think they have no chance where they end up playing great and lose a close game.

We need them to play great against Michigan and Illinois. This game likely won't matter.

 

[RU MAN]

In this we'll try to hang with them and play hard, but in the end they're too talented and athletic. And because we're playing them in their house, I don't see us competing. I hope I'm wrong. I also hope we don't get blown out.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

If Freeman doesn't show up we are in deep trouble.

Purdue 84
Rutgers 58

This game will give us flashbacks.

 

[higgins3]

Not that impressed by Haas.

Swanigan-Freeman will be an interesting matchup. I think it is possible you see Eugene in if it proves too much for Freeman. I think on offense though, Freeman is quicker.

Vince Edwards and Swanigan have an interesting role. Could be more Gettys/Swanigan, Edwards/ Freeman. Probably more of that.

Edwards/ Sanders- Sanders gets the nod.

Purdue 83 Rutgers 69.

 

[RUJMM78]

This might be the worse matchup of the season based on what happened last year and how the teams are performing now.

Purdue 80 Rutgers 59

 

[Spare130]

We get blown out in the next 2... Come home and close the regular season with 2 out of 3 wins at the RAC to finish with a very respectable 4-14 B1G season (compared to last seasons 1-17 with countless blowouts) and 15-16. Big progress by the staff in year 1.

 

[RU-ROCS]

Purdue 77 RUTGERS 57

This one has blowout written all over it. Don't like the match-ups at all - especially Swanigan.

Purdue 80- Ru 57

 

[ColonelRutgers]

Rutgers 61
Purdue 79

Hate this matchup.

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Purdue 82
Rutgers 60

 

[bac2therac]

Not that impressed by Haas.

Swanigan-Freeman will be an interesting matchup. I think it is possible you see Eugene in if it proves too much for Freeman. I think on offense though, Freeman is quicker.

Vince Edwards and Swanigan have an interesting role. Could be more Gettys/Swanigan, Edwards/ Freeman. Probably more of that.

Edwards/ Sanders- Sanders gets the nod.

Purdue 83 Rutgers 69.

if its Swanigan vs Freeman it will not be pretty or end well

 

[higgins3]

if its Swanigan vs Freeman it will not be pretty or end well

It will probably be Swanigan/Gettys. I say you front Swanigan. I messaged Coach Young about it. Fronting is rare, but probably the best bet when you have this kind of matchup.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

It will probably be Swanigan/Gettys. I say you front Swanigan. I messaged Coach Young about it. Fronting is rare, but probably the best bet when you have this kind of matchup.

If Gettys is guarding Swanigan he will be 20 feet from the basket.

 

[higgins3]

If Gettys is guarding Swanigan he will be 20 feet from the basket.

How?Swanigan doesn't use the post? I have only seen him play once.

 

[higgins3]

On a switch, sure. But from a traditional set up, I am sure Gettys will be in the post with him sometimes.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Caleb Swanigan is 27-56 from 3. That is 48%.

Given the Swanigan matchup i'd think we will see some zone. However....rebounding out of the zone?

One stat to consider. Swanigan is averaging 5 fouls per game over the past 3 games. 5-5-5.

Dribble penetration from Sanders could be the best way to stop Swanigan.

 

[RUONTHERISE]

Rutgers- 67
Purdue- 65

 

[rutger80]

Purdue 80
Rutgers 61

 

[PatrickRU92]

uh boy, this one might be rough

RU 87
Purdue 39

 

[shields]

Terrible matchup. Purdue 80- RU 60.

 

[Knightmoves]

It will probably be Swanigan/Gettys. I say you front Swanigan. I messaged Coach Young about it. Fronting is rare, but probably the best bet when you have this kind of matchup.

You messaged Coach Young a defensive strategy vs Purdue ?

Color me a bit shocked, but also impressed with you as an RU fan.

 

[BillyC80]

Head: 86-68 Purdue
Heart: 72-71 RU

 

[higgins3]

You messaged Coach Young a defensive strategy vs Purdue ?

Color me a bit shocked, but also impressed with you as an RU fan.

At the start of the year I emailed the coaching staff wishing them well on their endeavors here, and how the fan base was dying to get the RAC back to where it has been in the past.

He got back really quickly, along with Strength Coach Dave Vandyke. So that was cool. He offered me what they do in practice,etc.

Solid staff for sure. Nothing that hasn't already been said.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

i want to see Shaq play point guard and Nigel shoot foul shots underhanded. Higgins please send an email and make it happen.

 

[mikefla]

Freemans right hand was heavily bandaged last game ,,,,,,he only scored on slam dunks

Sanders keeps doing that same move driving to the right over and over again...its been getting blocked a lot...luckily he has been picking up fouls....not that he is hitting the FTs

By now the team is weary and "gets it"......"we are outmatched"
Purdue at home is NOT a happy thought
THEY KNOW we are limited
and dont expect much

Close at the half
blowout at the end

Purdue 77
Rutgers 52

 

[dollarbill]

Looks like the consensus is right there with the 19 point line. $$$$

 

[Knightmoves]

If we keep it within single digits I will consider it a moral victory for the team. Swanigan goes wild on our front court.

Purdue 78 - RU 52

 

[Rusty_Screw_88]

Me being at the game with my wife. I am a Hopeless Romantic.

I hope for the RU victory so I do not have to get crap from grad students and class. I think Purdue by 8. That said, if the bigs can stay out of foul trouble it could be a good game.

 

[zebnatto]

Purdue 80
Rutgers 61

I hope that if the team gets down big, the players don't quit--and/or Pike doesn't let them.

 

[Spare130]

I have only seen Purdue play once... Are they an uptempo type of team or do they play at more f a slow pace?

 

[bac2therac]

I have only seen Purdue play once... Are they an uptempo type of team or do they play at more f a slow pace?

pretty uptempo, they can score alot of points. Here are their home results in the Big 10

Iowa W 89-67
Minnesota L 91-82 OT
Wisconsin W 66-55
Illinois W 91-68
Northwestern W 80-59

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

69.6 possessions per game. 113th

67.6 is B1G average

Conference games only at 70.1 which is 2nd. Iowa 70.8

 

[fluoxetine]

Purdue 78, Rutgers 58

 

[Rutgers25]

Purdue 85
RU 57

 

[HeyHuey]

Need a defensive gem and 75% FT.....Purdue 67 RU 60.

 

[toby83]

what happened to Freeman? hand injury i saw? he's OK now?

 

[Maybin]

Rutgers 80 Purdue 79