Gopher Men

[Willy]

Yah, they did beat Michigan State and Wisconsin and might be better than us, that's why I think we need to kick Penn State's butt.

I did see that how our rpi is (I saw 48) and in the old formula it would be 33. With the new format, it gives better rpi's to mid majors. I don't think the new one is right and who knows which one they will go by. Indiana's rpi is in the 70's.

[GullGuide]

Well, with Indiana losing last night, even if the Goph's lose, which they shouldnt, they will probably still make the tourney.

[bigbucks]

I wouldn't agree with that comment. If we lose to Penn State, who's terrible, & then Indiana beats Northwestern, they'd still be ahead of us in the Big Ten standings. They already don't rate the Big Ten very high this year, so that's all they'd need to take Indiana & forget about us. I think as long as both teams win their last regular season game, we're both in. Too tough to choose one over the other.

Clemson beating Virginia Tech last night didn't hurt our chances either, they're probably out.

[GullGuide]

Well, I got that from Mark Rosen, Chad Hartman, Dan Barrerio....seems these guys know a lot more than either you or I.....

[bigbucks]

Sometimes, but they're homers like we are. They have to set it up so they can complain if it doesn't happen. They have to sell papers & get people to watch their news broadcasts.

I'm going more by what the national guys on ESPN are saying. I don't necessarily agree with the national media's thinking, but if they have us in we're more likely in than just if our local guys have us in.

Let's just hope we spank Penn State tonight & that part of this discussion becomes a mute point.

[GullGuide]

Well, we don't have to worry about it after last night.

How long has it been since a 20 win team from a major conference got snubbed?

[Stratosman]

I don't even think they need to win a game in the tournament to make the dance now.

[Willy]

Yah, should be good enough to sow up a bid. If we get snubbed say we happen to lose right away in the BTT, it will be the biggest snub of all time! 20-9 (10-6) should be a lock no problem.

[bigbucks]

We're in.

If Indiana beats Northwestern on Saturday or beats us next Friday, they're in too.

[Down to Earth]

ESPN has the Gophers as a 10 seed right now.

[bigbucks]

I think CBS Sportsline has them as a 9 or 10 as well. I think that's about right.

[Fall Morning Fanatic]

I love that the Gopher Men are kickin Indiana's ARSE as we speak. Gophers up by 12 with 10 minutes to go

[Fall Morning Fanatic]

Now up by 15 with 8 to go.

YEAH BABY

[GullGuide]

16 with 3!!

Who do they play next?

[Willy]

Kicked arse baby! Was great to whoop them after all the things that Mike Davis said earlier. We have Illinois tomorrow and I think if we play like we did today, we have a chance.

GO GOPHERS!!!

[riverrat56]

Im not sure on this but i think its happened to the gophers twice in the last 10 years, 2000 or 2001 was one year i think, im not sure though, i got this from an overheard discussion. Or maybe it was 10 wins in the Big 10 (11) that they didnt get in with?

[Quickstrike]

predicted to get a 9th seed as of this morning

[1lkstage]

8th seed in the NCAA BABY!!, Iowa state first round, tarheels 2nd round, Good luck to them!

[bigbucks]

I like our chances against Iowa St. If we get by them I don't think we have much chance of beating UNC, although not impossible, but if they play well it will be a fun game to watch anyway.

[Quickstrike]

if we play like we did the last couple games i think beating iowa state is likely and NC is a long shot but possible. i am just excited to see the gophs back in the tourny!

[Fishook]

UFF-DA - when are the Gophers playing NC?? GO CLONES!