THE BIG 10 THREAD

[Great Dayne]

Nebraska and Northwestern are by far the biggest disappointments in the BIG. Indiana and Maryland are the most improved teams. OSU and Wisconsin are underperforming based on their talent. Minnesota and Maryland are the dark horses.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

Nebraska and Northwestern are by far the biggest disappointments in the BIG. Indiana and Maryland are the most improved teams. OSU and Wisconsin are underperforming based on their talent. Minnesota and Maryland are the dark horses.

It's basically up to yall, us or PSU to do something and represent this conference now. Our QB probably makes that probability very low atm.

 

[kburjr]

Hornibrook didn't have a strong passing game. He undertrew multiple wide open bombs for tds, had a terrible int and held onto the ball too long. Taylor is a good at RB and the defense only seems to relinquish points after the offense turns the ball over and gives them a very short field.

I don't know if Hornibrook is waiting too long or is so concerned about turning the ball over that he doesn't squeeze tight windows.

 

[Great Dayne]

It's basically up to yall, us or PSU to do something and represent this conference now. Our QB probably makes that probability very low atm.

I just wish we would give the backup freshman qb a chance like we did with Hornibrook as a freshman last year. PSU has the best QB of the two teams but their defense is still questionable. Michigan still has a great defense but idk if I can trust the QB.

 

[BigAppleBadger]

It's basically up to yall, us or PSU to do something and represent this conference now. Our QB probably makes that probability very low atm.

Have you seen Wisconsin's QB?

Penn State looks like a playoff team so far. They've been in complete control wire to wire in both of their games.

 

[osubuckeye89]

Our offense has basically hit a wall since that national title run.

They can look great at times but they've been wildly inconsistent, especially against better opponents since then. The play calling is still frustrating at times.

JT Barrett has regressed every season. I'll give him some benefit of doubt in that the WRs don't help much by not being able to get open consistently. But his accuracy is pretty much garbage, he misses A LOT of open throws.

The GOOD news is we get 5 games against schlubs before Penn State to I guess try to figure things out. Maybe this loss lights a fire under their asses, we will see.

 

[7Samurai13]

My B1G Power Rankings after Week 2

1. Michigan (2-0)- Last Week: 3 - I feel that Michigan has looked the most impressive the first two weeks. Florida is still a ranked opponent and Cincinnati is still a quality opponent. They also did great in both games. Michigan had over 400 yards of total offense and Cincinnati had 200 yards

2. Penn State (2-0) - Last Week: 1 - Scoreboard reads the Nittany Lions dominated. Looking at the stats, the Panthers had 10 more 1st downs, 40 more total yards, 23 more passing yards, and 7 more rushing yards. But what counts is what it shows on the scoreboard.

3. Ohio State (1-1, 1-1) - Last Week: 2 - The Sooners looked really good against the Buckeyes, especially in the final quarter. Ohio State has the toughest opponent among B1G teams, but they looked bad against them. Ohio State did get over 350 yards.

4. Wisconsin (2-0)- Last Week: 4 - Jonathan Taylor rushed 223 rushing yards and three TDs and Chris James rushed 101 yards as the Badgers ran over FAU. Alex Hornibrook had a strong passing game with 201 passing yards. Wisconsin also had 20 more first downs than FAU.

5. Maryland (2-0) - Last Week: 5 - The Terps totally dominated Towson. They had, what seemed, the biggest upset in week 1 for the B1G and they dominated Towson. Kasim Hill threw 13/16 for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Five different running backs also reached the endzone on the ground.

6. Michigan State (2-0) - Last Week: 6 - Got to give WMU props on their OOC schedule. USC and MSU are big games, especially when they scheduled it. They did a fairly good job at not getting blown out. So, I think WMU will be a MAC team to watch. But look at the stats and you will see that the score is misleading. MSU stayed consistent throughout the game.

7. Indiana (1-1, 0-1) - Last Week: 11 - Last week, the Hoosiers showed they have talent, but just couldn't hang with the Buckeyes. This week, they dominated Virginia on the road. Given who they lost to, their dominance this week brings them up to #7.

8. Purdue (1-1)- Last Week: 9 - Purdue hung with Louisville until the end, but just fell short. This week, Blought passed 11/13 for 235 yards and 3 TDs, and Fuller rushed 142 yards with a touchdown.

9. Iowa (2-0) - Last Week: 7 - I have Indiana and Purdue above Iowa even though Iowa is 2-0. Those two looked good over teams much tougher than Wyoming and ISU and dominated this week vs weaker opponent. Iowa's offense looked good as they had over 450 yards. Their defense struggled which created an entertaining shootout that Iowa won in OT.

10. Minnesota (2-0) - Last Week: 12 - A week ago, Gophers did not look impressive against Buffalo. This week, they dominated Oregon State. Third down was not good for the Beavers as they converted 3 of 11 third downs, where Minnesota converted 9 of 13. Minnesota's QB passed 7/8 for 158. Three RBs had a TD and two had over 90 yards rushing.

11. Nebraska (1-1) - Last Week: 8 - If you look at the final score, you think Huskers had a pretty close game. If you watched the game, or turned it on at halftime, you know it was not. The Ducks had a 42-14 lead at the break. Nebraska came within a TD with under 3 minutes left. They lost this week, and last week OT slipped through Arkansas State's hands on one of the final plays, Nebraska has not looked that impressive.

12. Illinois (2-0) - Last Week: 14 - The Fighting Illini squeaked by Ball State last week and did not look good at all. This week, they looked really good against Western Kentucky. They entered the final quarter with a 17-3 lead.

13. Northwestern (1-1)- Last Week: 10 - Two weeks ago, I had the Wildcats in my Top 5 and thinking they are a darkhorse to win the West. Duke totally dominated them in Week 2 and they didn't look all that impressive vs Nevada. They still could win the West, but they need to play a lot better than they are playing.

14. Rutgers (0-2) - Last Week: 13 - The Scarlot Knights looked like it had some promise of improvement when they started strong against Washington. However, losing to EMU puts them last place.

WOOOO TOP HALF.

And he are 66% to last years total wins.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

My B1G Power Rankings after Week 2

1. Michigan (2-0)- Last Week: 3 - I feel that Michigan has looked the most impressive the first two weeks. Florida is still a ranked opponent and Cincinnati is still a quality opponent. They also did great in both games. Michigan had over 400 yards of total offense and Cincinnati had 200 yards

2. Penn State (2-0) - Last Week: 1 - Scoreboard reads the Nittany Lions dominated. Looking at the stats, the Panthers had 10 more 1st downs, 40 more total yards, 23 more passing yards, and 7 more rushing yards. But what counts is what it shows on the scoreboard.

3. Ohio State (1-1, 1-1) - Last Week: 2 - The Sooners looked really good against the Buckeyes, especially in the final quarter. Ohio State has the toughest opponent among B1G teams, but they looked bad against them. Ohio State did get over 350 yards.

4. Wisconsin (2-0)- Last Week: 4 - Jonathan Taylor rushed 223 rushing yards and three TDs and Chris James rushed 101 yards as the Badgers ran over FAU. Alex Hornibrook had a strong passing game with 201 passing yards. Wisconsin also had 20 more first downs than FAU.

5. Maryland (2-0) - Last Week: 5 - The Terps totally dominated Towson. They had, what seemed, the biggest upset in week 1 for the B1G and they dominated Towson. Kasim Hill threw 13/16 for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Five different running backs also reached the endzone on the ground.

6. Michigan State (2-0) - Last Week: 6 - Got to give WMU props on their OOC schedule. USC and MSU are big games, especially when they scheduled it. They did a fairly good job at not getting blown out. So, I think WMU will be a MAC team to watch. But look at the stats and you will see that the score is misleading. MSU stayed consistent throughout the game.

7. Indiana (1-1, 0-1) - Last Week: 11 - Last week, the Hoosiers showed they have talent, but just couldn't hang with the Buckeyes. This week, they dominated Virginia on the road. Given who they lost to, their dominance this week brings them up to #7.

8. Purdue (1-1)- Last Week: 9 - Purdue hung with Louisville until the end, but just fell short. This week, Blought passed 11/13 for 235 yards and 3 TDs, and Fuller rushed 142 yards with a touchdown.

9. Iowa (2-0) - Last Week: 7 - I have Indiana and Purdue above Iowa even though Iowa is 2-0. Those two looked good over teams much tougher than Wyoming and ISU and dominated this week vs weaker opponent. Iowa's offense looked good as they had over 450 yards. Their defense struggled which created an entertaining shootout that Iowa won in OT.

10. Minnesota (2-0) - Last Week: 12 - A week ago, Gophers did not look impressive against Buffalo. This week, they dominated Oregon State. Third down was not good for the Beavers as they converted 3 of 11 third downs, where Minnesota converted 9 of 13. Minnesota's QB passed 7/8 for 158. Three RBs had a TD and two had over 90 yards rushing.

11. Nebraska (1-1) - Last Week: 8 - If you look at the final score, you think Huskers had a pretty close game. If you watched the game, or turned it on at halftime, you know it was not. The Ducks had a 42-14 lead at the break. Nebraska came within a TD with under 3 minutes left. They lost this week, and last week OT slipped through Arkansas State's hands on one of the final plays, Nebraska has not looked that impressive.

12. Illinois (2-0) - Last Week: 14 - The Fighting Illini squeaked by Ball State last week and did not look good at all. This week, they looked really good against Western Kentucky. They entered the final quarter with a 17-3 lead.

13. Northwestern (1-1)- Last Week: 10 - Two weeks ago, I had the Wildcats in my Top 5 and thinking they are a darkhorse to win the West. Duke totally dominated them in Week 2 and they didn't look all that impressive vs Nevada. They still could win the West, but they need to play a lot better than they are playing.

14. Rutgers (0-2) - Last Week: 13 - The Scarlot Knights looked like it had some promise of improvement when they started strong against Washington. However, losing to EMU puts them last place.

I'd probably put PSU number 1. Michigan has too many issues with QB play. PSU did have some defensive issues against Pitt but I feel like they will get that solved before Michigan does with the QB play.

 

[pabartl787]

I'd probably put PSU number 1. Michigan has too many issues with QB play. PSU did have some defensive issues against Pitt but I feel like they will get that solved before Michigan does with the QB play.

No real defensive issues here. Considering Pitt had the ball for 39 minutes and only managed 14 points says something. We forced 3 turnovers and 1 safety. This D is better than last season.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

PSU plays Michigan at home and then goes to Columbus for a night game. They are 2-10 all time at the Shoe. Most points they've ever scored was 20. The Bucks will be coming off a bye week.

I don't see PSU getting past either UM or OSU

 

[pabartl787]

PSU plays Michigan at home and then goes to Columbus for a night game. They are 2-10 all time at the Shoe. Most points they've ever scored was 20. The Bucks will be coming off a bye week.

I don't see PSU getting past either UM or OSU

All I know is your boy JT better get his shit together of he is for long games vs PSU and UM.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

All I know is your boy JT better get his shit together of he is for long games vs PSU and UM.

Oklahoma was tougher than both those teams. What worries me is Michigans defense and Saquon Barkley.

JT only needs to be average if we can get the power run game going.

 

[kburjr]

Oklahoma was tougher than both those teams. What worries me is Michigans defense and Saquon Barkley.

JT only needs to be average if we can get the power run game going.

Wisconsin modus operandi. Just putting up Ws.

 

[Skerpokes]

Nebraska and Northwestern are by far the biggest disappointments in the BIG.

I understand your point and wouldn't even try to argue you on this. However, we're 2 games in. And most people predicted Nebraska to only win 6 games this year. IMO to be a disappointment means you fell short of expectations. So one COULD argue that anything more than 6 wins this year for Nebraska is overachieving rather than disappointing.

Now, ask anybody in Nebraska and the team has been a big disappointment for nearly 20 years. But that's also due to high expectations put on this team since the 90's.

Just sayin

 

[Red_Alert]

I was actually more impressed by Purdue in a loss than I was by Marylands win. Boilers almost beat a team I know is a top 15-20 team by year's end. Maryland beat a team that could easily go 4-8.

Still feel the same about Louisville?

 

[rmilia1]

Still feel the same about Louisville?

I do . Louisville beat a solid UNC team and I think they end up with 9 or 10 wins. Purdue looked really solid on Friday against a decent Ohio team. The West is intriguing this year to me. Wisky is the favorite but the gap doesn't appear to be as big as I had thought and the gap between 2 and 7 in the division is pretty small. Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and Minnesota have all looked better than I thought they'd be and Nebraska showed me a lot in the second half at Oregon despite the loss. NW is really the only team who has looked far worse than I thought they'd be

 

[Red_Alert]

I do . Louisville beat a solid UNC team and I think they end up with 9 or 10 wins. Purdue looked really solid on Friday against a decent Ohio team. The West is intriguing this year to me. Wisky is the favorite but the gap doesn't appear to be as big as I had thought and the gap between 2 and 7 in the division is pretty small. Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and Minnesota have all looked better than I thought they'd be and Nebraska showed me a lot in the second half at Oregon despite the loss. NW is really the only team who has looked far worse than I thought they'd be

UNC is 'solid'?

They lost at home to Cal.
Cal struggled to put FCS Weber St away in Berkley. They trailed 17-20 at the end of the 3rd Q.

Louisville trailed UNC 27-28 at the end of the 3rd Q.

I think Lamar is a great player, but have doubts about his supporting cast.

 

[rmilia1]

UNC is 'solid'?

They lost at home to Cal.
Cal struggled to put FCS Weber St away in Berkley. They trailed 17-20 at the end of the 3rd Q.

Louisville trailed UNC 27-28 at the end of the 3rd Q.

I think Lamar is a great player, but have doubts about his supporting cast.

Yeah I think UNC wins 6 or 7 games . I'm sure Louisville was looking ahead as well with Clemson coming up. We will know more after this week for sure

 

[Red_Alert]

Ohio U @ Purdue.

A tale of 1 quarter - The 2nd quarter. Purdue 24 - 0.

A tale of 3 quarters - The 1st, 3rd, and 4th. Ohio 21-20.

 

[Red_Alert]

Yeah I think UNC wins 6 or 7 games . I'm sure Louisville was looking ahead as well with Clemson coming up. We will know more after this week for sure

Wish Lamar would have come to Nebraska. He leaned this way for a long time before opting for Louisville. If Clemson contains him I think it'll be a rout. Clemson's good enough up front for that.