Big 10 Basketball 2009-2010

[Steve19]

If I were a coach I would forbid showboat dunks.

 

[LitlBuck]

If I were a coach I would forbid showboat dunks.

I'm sorry I am to lazy to look it up but I know, and I'm sure you remember, that dunks were forbidden for a while is the NCAA. I can remember that John Wooten was never a big fan of dunking the ball and he had some guys who could really throw it down or should I say drop it down:)

 

[OHSportsFan]

83-80 Illini 1:57, Bulldogs ball.

Also, since this is the Big10 thread, props to Purdue for handling #6 West Virginia yesterday. They looked gooood.

We forgot to mention Purdue's dismantling of #6 West Virginia yesterday 77-62. But I know you all had a pretty important day yesterday too :)

Geez, what do you want? A parade? :p

 

[buckeyesin07]

When Turner suited up last night, there must have been a collective groan from the rest of the Big Ten teams. UM and UW sure did catch a break with being on our schedule while Turner was out.

 

[LitlBuck]

When Turner suited up last night, there must have been a collective groan from the rest of the Big Ten teams. UM and UW sure did catch a break with being on our schedule while Turner was out.

TSUN maybe. Not so sure about UW but we do get them at home in about two weeks so we shall see. We really need to improve and a lot of areas especially rebounding and getting some points from Dallas and David.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Michigan (2-1 Big 10) won at PoSU (0-3) 64-55.

Back to the Championship game now.

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Michigan (2-1 Big 10) won at PoSU (0-3) 64-55.

Back to the Championship game now.

WTF? They were down by 16 points with about 12 minutes left! Fuckin' PSU.

 

[Bernini]

Wisconsin star forward Jon Leuer will be sidelined for an extended period due to his broken wrist requiring surgery.

BadgerBlitz.com - Leuer injures wrist, no timetable set for return

Got to think this ends our title hopes. A couple literally tough breaks for the top teams in the conference this season, losing Turner and now Leuer. Both teams will have to earn their accolades in the NCAA tourney. On the bright side, hopefully this gives both squads/players perspective to kill it once they're fully healthy during the most important time of the season.

 

[OHSportsFan]

He broke his wrist on that play?

Wow. He was favoring it quite a bit, but still did alright to help the Badgers get the big win at home.

Are we going to get a Big10 Power Rankings going this season? I believe cbf40 ran the last couple ones.

 

[Bernini]

He broke his wrist on that play?

I don't know which one you're referring to. There were two different plays where it appeared his wrist was harmed. A couple minutes in where landed hard and used his hands to brace the fall (I've broken the same wrist on a much lesser drop), which subsequently he emerged from the bench with tape around his wrist. Also, with 2 minutes to play, JaJuan Johnson raked the same wrist, and then it slammed against the bottom corner of the backboard. I think that could have aggravated it from a sprain to a break, possibly.

Wow. He was favoring it quite a bit, but still did alright to help the Badgers get the big win at home.

I don't agree. He was 2-15 during the game, and the Badgers scored 15 less points during the possessions he used then they have averaged on the season. They overcame a huge hit to their typical offensive efficiency. I don't expect that to be the norm though, as there is typically a honeymoon period in sports in the event of a key player's absence.

 

[OHSportsFan]

I don't know which one you're referring to. There were two different plays where it appeared his wrist was harmed. A couple minutes in where landed hard and used his hands to brace the fall (I've broken the same wrist on a much lesser drop), which subsequently he emerged from the bench with tape around his wrist. Also, with 2 minutes to play, JaJuan Johnson raked the same wrist, and then it slammed against the bottom corner of the backboard. I think that could have aggravated it from a sprain to a break, possibly.

I was thinking the original fall he took after going in for the rebound.

Also, I could not believe the refs missed that JJ "block"/foul. Even JuJuan seemed to say something to Leuer after the play with a little smile. Got away with one for sure.

I don't agree. He was 2-15 during the game, and the Badgers scored 15 less points during the possessions he used then they have averaged on the season. They overcame a huge hit to their typical offensive efficiency. I don't expect that to be the norm though, as there is typically a honeymoon period in sports in the event of a key player's absence.

Hmm, I realized he was having a bad day scoring, but didn't realize it was that bad. 10 boards was still pretty nice, right? :p

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

I don't know which one you're referring to. There were two different plays where it appeared his wrist was harmed. A couple minutes in where landed hard and used his hands to brace the fall (I've broken the same wrist on a much lesser drop), which subsequently he emerged from the bench with tape around his wrist. Also, with 2 minutes to play, JaJuan Johnson raked the same wrist, and then it slammed against the bottom corner of the backboard. I think that could have aggravated it from a sprain to a break, possibly.



I don't agree. He was 2-15 during the game, and the Badgers scored 15 less points during the possessions he used then they have averaged on the season. They overcame a huge hit to their typical offensive efficiency. I don't expect that to be the norm though, as there is typically a honeymoon period in sports in the event of a key player's absence.

Purdue beat themselves! :p

 

[buckeyesin07]

Purdue beat themselves! :p

Actually, there may be some truth to that--Purdue shot only 54.2% (13 for 24) from the free throw stripe in a very tight game. Not to mention Hummel going 3 for 13 from the field.

 

[Bernini]

Actually, there may be some truth to that--Purdue shot only 54.2% (13 for 24) from the free throw stripe in a very tight game. Not to mention Hummel going 3 for 13 from the field.

If they shoot their season average from the free throw line, Purdue makes 18 free throws instead of 13, and Wisconsin still wins by 2.

What does a player shooting 3 for 13 without any excuse, against defense, have to do with beating yourself. It's just like you to hypocritically ignore a player from Wisconsin shooting even less efficiently, while part of it had nothing to do with the opponent, but rather an injury.

If you're going to keep baiting me with these ever-present biased takes against Wisconsin, I'm going to respond. LMAO @ you telling me to grow up.

 

[LitlBuck]

Wisconsin star forward Jon Leuer will be sidelined for an extended period due to his broken wrist requiring surgery.

With our recent episode with Turner's back do you have any idea what length of time they might be talking about? I know that we certainly will not miss him next weekend.