New BIG record predictions

deanvogs

deanvogs

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So not that the non conference is basically over, and Iowa has 2 losses (which is exactly what I figured they'd lose), here are my updated BIG predictions. I'm not going to game by game them, but rather put them in categories:

Homes games: I think Iowa will lose 1 home game this year.

Easier Road games: Minny, Illinois, jNW, Penn St. I have them 3-1 on the road against easier competition.
Tough Road games: IU, Michigan, Mich. St., Wisconsin, Ohio St. I see them struggling on the road VS top competition, going 1-4

So overall I have them at 12-6 in the BIG. That would be 23-8 and probably be good for a #4-#6 seed depending on how they do in the BIG tournament.

What say you, am I crazy?
 
deanvogs said:
So not that the non conference is basically over, and Iowa has 2 losses (which is exactly what I figured they'd lose), here are my updated BIG predictions. I'm not going to game by game them, but rather put them in categories:

Homes games: I think Iowa will lose 1 home game this year.

Easier Road games: Minny, Illinois, jNW, Penn St. I have them 3-1 on the road against easier competition.
Tough Road games: IU, Michigan, Mich. St., Wisconsin, Ohio St. I see them struggling on the road VS top competition, going 1-4

So overall I have them at 12-6 in the BIG. That would be 23-8 and probably be good for a #4-#6 seed depending on how they do in the BIG tournament.

What say you, am I crazy?
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I won't pick them to win at MSU or OSU, but Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin are all winnable games on the road, IMO. I don't know if they'll pull it off, but 3-2 against the other top teams is doable, IMO. 2-3 is more realistic (with a loss at IU).
 
I'm going balls to the walls and picking 16-2 (losses at MSU and OSU and that's it) it's just a prediction and I don't care.
 
Pretty much nothing has changed for me from preseason (which looked alot like what dean said, to begin with). After a 1/3 of the season, I actually feel even better / less "homer" with my preseason prediction.

Non-conf: predicted 10-2; results 10-2.
I thought either 2 losses at Atlantis or 1 loss + Notre Dame. (I strongly considered ISU a loss but went with Notre Dame for 2 reasons: 3-point shooting and didn't want the aggravation for picking them to lose there.)

Conference: predicted 13-5; 3rd place.
As predicted back then, I think Hawks take care of business against those they should, both at home and on the road. While there might be some "too close for comfort" games against NwU or PSU, I think Hawk's depth prevails.

I think the top 4 or 5 of the B1G is as tough as last year but don't feel it is as deep. So, feeling less, "any given night" and more "chalky" against those teams.

The only guaranteed losses will be at MSU, at OSU and at Michigan.
-- MSU and OSU are the two best teams that will only get better. That and Iowa just can not get over the mental hurdle (Big10 officiating) at E. Lansing or Value City. As I expected, Michigan is not who many thought they would be but it's Crisler. Hawks will lose by 15+ there but thump them by 15+ in Carver.

That leaves two more L's -- 1 will come from either at Wisconsin (I see a chance in OT) or at Minny (after an emotional W over Wisky a few days earlier) and one will come from either MSU or OSU at home.

Go Hawks!
 
HawksMN said:
I want an O$U sweep for Christmas. Bad.
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The more I see of the Big Ten, the more I think Iowa and Wisconsin are the class of the league.

Sure Iowa has 2 losses but both games were close. People like to rag on Wisconsin but that team is really good and has played a schedule that deserves to place them in the Top 5 in the country.

MSU looks lost right now and outside of Marquette, OSU has played cupcakes.

Indiana, Purdue and Michigan all have issues.
 
I see a 9-9 team at best. They still blow way to many games at the end and see that trend continuing in the b1g
 
I see the Hawks go 11-7 in the B1G....they manage two OT wins w/free throws determining the outcome....they will find a way to close out games....after A-PB, the Hawks will get some rest, enjoy the holidays w/family & friends, regroup, and prepare for battle when the conference starts...jmo
 
Iowa is better than I thought going into the year and the top of the B1G isnt as good as I expected. Iowa will finish in the Top 3 of the conference.
 
12-6. Take care of business against Wisconsin both times. Lost @MSU, Mich, OSU, and Indiana. Drop another random road game and 1 home game.
 
TChawk said:
I see a 9-9 team at best. They still blow way to many games at the end and see that trend continuing in the b1g
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I try to ignore this type of post but I'm not in the mood today. If you think 9-9 is the best case scenario then you know less than nothing about college basketball. I would say the same thing if you were to predict ISU at .500 as the best they can do in their conference. Either of these predictions is beyond ridiculous.
 
Prediction - They sweep at home and lose at Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State and 1 more random game to someone on the road. That's 14-4.
 
WindsorHawk said:
I try to ignore this type of post but I'm not in the mood today. If you think 9-9 is the best case scenario then you know less than nothing about college basketball. I would say the same thing if you were to predict ISU at .500 as the best they can do in their conference. Either of these predictions is beyond ridiculous.
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Try to ignore it. TChawk is a fan no doubt, but he can't always see past anything negative. I'm pretty sure he predicted like 2 wins for football, with the absolute ceiling being 4 wins.
 
I'm worried about the first 9 games

This team could go 3-6 over those

bottom line: going to have win 2 of 3 at michigan, wisky, bloomington this year -- otherwise, NIT
 
PalmettoHawkFan said:
I'm worried about the first 9 games

This team could go 3-6 over those

bottom line: going to have win 2 of 3 at michigan, wisky, bloomington this year -- otherwise, NIT
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I don't agree. I think they can lose all of those on the road.....just have to beat them at home.
 
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