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QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 08:06 PM) Why is this RPI so different? http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/polls/rpi/index1 Probably because it's not updated as frequently as KenPom. That RPI link I gave you is about the best there is, as it uses the exact NCAA formula and is updated daily.

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 08:04 PM) No, I dont care because the past is done... Were not gonna win any titles in the past, but we could this year, and thats all Im worried about.. Okay, enough about that. You going to wager or not?

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 08:04 PM) How is KU #1 schedule??? How many times have they left Phog? Oh, and I knew it was a face. I didn't think you arbitrarily made up #62. That's the formula, which is explained on that site fairly in-depth. I don't totally understand it, but I think the RPI is a good tool because it does take into account the level of competition you've played, which is often a good determining factor of how a team will perform in the tournament. And yes, it does take into account where a game is played.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 08:01 PM) Man, 62nd schedule? They have beat 5 top 25 teams, including snapping a 38 game home win streak. Whatever. I just can't wait until next Tuesday. Just don't over look Minnesota. 62nd schedule is a fact, not an opinion. http://www.kenpom.com/rpi.php Perhaps the Chicago St, Delaware St. Florida A &M and Oakland games have a lot to do with that. I can't wait til Tuesday either, should be a great game. Try not to take things so personally, fellas.

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:56 PM) because I dont care about what happened in the past You don't care because they haven't done s*** in the past. That's fairly easy to determine.

Man, if you're giving me 16, I'll lay down a Big Ben, whadda ya say?

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:53 PM) I said the same thing when they talk s*** about IU. They say dont live in the past. Don't feel you have to justify yourself to them. I went to IU, I like the Hoosiers as well. Just always been a MSU fan since they've had Izzo due to my connections with the guy. There are several Illini fans on here, like Brian and Soxnbears, who are modest and can have intelligent conversation. I'll be the first to say that I think Illinois has the best team in the country right now, no doubt about it. On the other hand, there are other more annoying posters who feel they have to gloat about a team who has played a schedule ranked 62nd best in the land. Their RPI, which used to factor largely into seeding for the tournament, is behind two teams who have already lost three games. Can't wait to see how it all plays out in March, should be a great time.

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:52 PM) what did you have in mind If you wanna give me 16, I'll lay down whatever.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:45 PM) I haven't really chimed in on this whole topic. Even though i think this is one of the dumbest arguments ever. Wiscy played a great game and could have won that game. Missed open shots/free throws at the end of the game helped us illini fans not have to sweat it out in the closing minutes. I for one, think illinois has a really good chance of losing in the tournament to be perfectly honest. If their shots aren't falling from the outside and a team shoots better than Iowa did, we lose. Now just for fun. I-L-L Good post. Like I said, I think it'd be good for them to lose a game before the tournament. Otherwise, they'll be trying to do what no team has done since 1976, which well, seems to be a nearly impossible feat with the parody in college hoops. To me their toughest game left in regular season play is this Tuesday though.

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 01:08 PM) haha you can think im nuts I agree with your statement about the lack of faith, but as far as MSU goes I havent been too impressed with them.. and I have a friend thats a MSU fan and he keeps talking s*** and saying MSU by 16 so I have to counter that, and I believe thats what its gonna be.. Last year when they played and Illinois killed them I gave him so much s*** he had to block me mid game on AIM Until Illinois wins a NCAA title, goes to 3 straight final fours or wins 4 straight big 10 titles, I'd refrain from talking s*** to Michigan State fans. They've accomplished a helluva lot more than Illinois has recently my friend. They are some of the most knowledgable fans in the game and are willing to admit the Illini have a good team. I think Illinois obviously should win the game, I just wouldn't get too cocky yet. By the way, care to lay some action on that game and give me the 16 or were you just talk?

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 12:52 PM) Oh and Aboz.... Illini by 16 next Tuesday If you want some action on that and you're giving me 16, I'll lay down whatever you'd like.

Illinois looking good now, you all may get your wish. I'm definitely looking forward to Illinois @ Michigan St next Tuesday, should be a good one.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 10:44 PM) Man, this is nuts. I'm shaking and my heart is going nuts. PLEASE PULL THIS OUT! If Illinois is going to lose a regular season game, this might not be a bad one to lose. You never wanna go into the big dance undefeated, at least that's the way I see it. While you never would want to lose a game, this wouldn't be a bad loss considering the circumstances.

QUOTE(LauraJ14 @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 10:40 PM) Wisconsin had 2 fouls in the first half and Illinois had 9 so who had the advantage? Like I said, if that is the way you look at a game, then you are just looking for an excuse. Bottom line is that in college hoops, the home teams has an advantage for several reasons, not just how many fouls are called. Blaming the referees for anything to do with the outcome of the game is just a lame excuse, IMO. And hell, Illinois looks like they may win this one still.

Referee excuses are the worst in the book. Great teams win, regardless of the circumstances.

Made it to 9 games last year, living 5 hours away and I'll probably try to make it to 9 or so this coming season. I'd hope that qualifies as "doing my part" to "fill the place."

No real way to predict Iguchi's stats, although I will go on record by saying that his numbers will be lower than most of the numbers being thrown around in this thread. Just too difficult to compare Japan to the big leagues though, IMO. And if by chance he does fairly well in the HR department, they'll mostly (80% or more) come at home.

Only reason I'd go to Wrigley would be to take a piss on the ivy!

Wisconsin is just damn good at home. My boys (Michigan St) had them down 8 with 2 mins to go there and f***ing lost. Something about that home court takes them to victory.

Maggs is done and I'm glad we didn't resign him. Move on.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 09:04 PM) There are a few guys from the 40-man roster that could be designated for assignment to make room for Iguchi... Pedro Lopez Paulino Reynoso Matt Smith Sean Tracey I doubt anyone would claim these guys. I think the fact that you included Lopez or Tracey in this proves that you are a jabroni.

Y107, great class Cerb, was one of my favorites while at IU.

QUOTE(Beastly @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) In all seriousness, thanks for your praise, and your immaturity about me supposedly "ass kissing" to soxtalk.com is kind of childish, don't you think, Aboz? Not particularly, but thanks for your two cents.

The member numbers are incorrect anyhow, as mine is like 112 and I was one of the first 40 or so registered. I know somehow the numbers were screwed up when the site first opened, because I asked Jas about it. And you also need to figure in people who have registered multiple names and have never posted on them.

I found it interesting that you posted a lot of names and didn't include mine... In all seriousness, good post but lay off the ass kissing for a while, would ya?