Steve19;1112063; said:
Whoa! I don't think any one would argue that Indiana has been the Big Ten's greatest team during the last ten years, so a comparison about how many players are in the NBA against them is a pretty weak shot.
I wasn't talking about alums of Wisconsin v. Indiana. I was talking about players from the state of Wisconsin v. the state of Indiana. I don't know if he meant Wisconsin college basketball or basketball in the state in general. I covered both bases. Did you know that if Arizona and Kentucky don't make the tournament this year (Arizona has no business) Wisconsin will have tied for the 4th longest streak in the NCAA's? That's a pretty good recent history I'd say.
Also, let's not forget (a) where you are and (b) that Wisconsin is only 4-4 against RPI top 50 teams.
Did you know that the lowest rated team Wisconsin has played in the top 50 is #33 Purdue, twice? The median team Wisconsin has played in the top 50 is 16th. So they've played the tougher teams in the top 50. If OSU elevates to top 50 status after their win today, Wisconsin's record would improve to 5-4 v. the top 50. So in theory, they're at least a little better than the 16th team in the country. And have played 5 of 9 on the road, so probably closer to top 10. 10-2 on the road this season, where the NCAA tournament will be played. Their performances project to success in the NCAA tournament......whether it comes to fruition? I don't know how that's an argument against Wisconsin.
So, if Ohio State beats MSU in the Big Ten tourney, they will have as many or more wins over top 50 RPI teams as Wisconsin and they will have played one of the 15 toughest schedules this year.
Actually you won't because you'll be in the top 50, and Wisconsin has beaten you. Having a tougher schedule means you've had more shots at the top 50. Obviously it's mostly about percentages. And in breaking down the schedule against the top 50, you've played weaker teams than Wisconsin.
This was a good win for the Buckeyes today. Comments about other teams should be taken to the appropriate thread.
I started by giving congratulations but conversations follow a natural course.
Your last comment was way out of line.
OK. But I wasn't the instigator. He was trying to refute my point by using Seth Davis as an authority. In actually him making a claim without any backing means no more than me making a claim. Unless he's basing his claim off insider information from the tournament committee. I actually made a minor argument, at least. And my response was to point out Seth Davis is just another guy, and just used a colorful way to do so. Some took offense.
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I take it with all of your knowledge that you will be meeting with the selection committee next Sunday. Throw out some teams, throw out some numbers and you know it all. Give me a break
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Ten years is recent history. I don't know what the point about Wisconsin basketball history had to do with my knowledge anyways. I made points about why Ohio State shouldn't make the tournament at this point, they can speak for themselves.
Obviously my intentions are always positive. I think I've earned the benefit of the doubt based on my
history. I'm not a troll.
I'm prepared to finish this conversation if there are no other points which need addressing.
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I needed a good laugh on spring forward morn.
Never leave a OH hanging that loong.....Shame on you BPers 
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