College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

[Lukusw]

Ouch. #10 Indiana loses to Rutgers, a team that had lost both its major conference games before today (Temple & Miami).

AND Indiana only scored 48pts....

Also just realized that #1 Houston's schedule has been featherbed soft. Toughest win was against *checks notes* Kent State.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I wonder if Allen Iverson would attract top talent to Georgetown if they hired him (prob never ever happen)

Not so sure hiring a guy who had a famous quote about hating practice is a good option for HC.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Ouch. #10 Indiana loses to Rutgers, a team that had lost both its major conference games before today (Temple & Miami).

AND Indiana only scored 48pts....

Also just realized that #1 Houston's schedule has been featherbed soft. Toughest win was against *checks notes* Kent State.

They (Houston) have a tough matchup tonight with Saint Mary’s. I'm looking forward to that.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Not so sure hiring a guy who had a famous quote about hating practice is a good option for HC.

I know of one 5 star that hates practice....

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

Watching this Michigan Kentucky game and I swear that Michigan's color on the game graphics looks like it's Tennessee orange.

 

[VolArmy74]

The one time I want Michigan to win a basketball game, they blow it.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

UNC down 10 at the half to VT.

 

[Volfan1000]

Big Ten and ACC switch conference challenges with the ACC taking on the SEC and the Big Ten taking on the Big 12............. lol.

 

[TrapVol]

One of the announcers at the end of the UNC/VT game said about the Tarheels, "I know they've lost 4 in a row, but they've showed why they were voted the pre-season #1 in the country". What kind of crazy logic is that?

I'll be curious to see if the voters still keep them in the Top 25 in the next poll.

 

[Willy14]

One of the announcers at the end of the UNC/VT game said about the Tarheels, "I know they've lost 4 in a row, but they've showed why they were voted the pre-season #1 in the country". What kind of crazy logic is that?

I'll be curious to see if the voters still keep them in the Top 25 in the next poll.

Would be absolutely insane to keep a 5-4 team in the top 25 at this point.

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

#7 Creighton goes down at home vs Nebraska 63 - 53.

Louisville is now 0 - 8 after getting blown out at home by 27 against Miami.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

 

[Kas232323]

No Arizona?

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Maryland game has just gotten bigger and bigger.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Purdue looks like best team in the country right now easily.

 

[cardvolfan]

Purdue looks like best team in the country right now easily.

I wouldn’t necessarily agree with that, as that game against FSU was tight and FSU is 1-7. I do think they are very good, though.

 

[Vol49er]

I wouldn’t necessarily agree with that, as that game against FSU was tight and FSU is 1-7. I do think they are very good, though.

Counter point would be, who is the alternative though?

 

[cardvolfan]

Counter point would be, who is the alternative though?

I don’t know. Just don’t agree that they are “easily” the best team in the country. Houston and Texas could lay claim, as would Connecticut. Or, it just might be Purdue. I just don’t see them being easily the best team. Up for debate, I’m sure.

 

[Vol49er]

I don’t know. Just don’t agree that they are “easily” the best team in the country. Houston and Texas could lay claim, as would Connecticut. Or, it just might be Purdue. I just don’t see them being easily the best team. Up for debate, I’m sure.

That’s fair. I missed the word easily in the first post so my response makes less sense, my fault

 

[cardvolfan]

That’s fair. I missed the word easily in the first post so my response makes less sense, my fault

No worries, friend.

 

[cncchris33]

I don’t know. Just don’t agree that they are “easily” the best team in the country. Houston and Texas could lay claim, as would Connecticut. Or, it just might be Purdue. I just don’t see them being easily the best team. Up for debate, I’m sure.

Yeah, this year, more than any, seems to have no one who is easily the best. They all look like world-beaters at times, and they all look susceptible at times.

 

[cardvolfan]

Yeah, this year, more than any, seems to have no one who is easily the best. They all look like world-beaters at times, and they all look susceptible at times.

Yes, I think the first four weeks are the tip of the iceberg. It’s going to be a wild ride this year, which makes it even more fun.

 

[VolArmy74]

Gonzaga has basically two more shots to lose a game before going on their conference romp. It's tough when they basically have a 1 or 2 seed locked down every year because they always enter the NCAAT having won 20 of their last 21 games and are 28-5 or better. Still, it's hard to cheer for Alabama for any reason.

 

[Vol49er]

FWIW I’d have Texas at #1 if I were a voter, but I agree with the general consensus that the best team will seemingly change throughout the year (Houston may hold onto the #1 ranking for a while if they get by Alabama and Virginia, though. I think at least one will get them though)

 

[SJAVol32]

Gonzaga has basically two more shots to lose a game before going on their conference romp. It's tough when they basically have a 1 or 2 seed locked down every year because they always enter the NCAAT having won 20 of their last 21 games and are 28-5 or better. Still, it's hard to cheer for Alabama for any reason.

St. Mary’s is gonna be a tough out for Zaga.