Point/Counterpoint
Big Ten Geeks: Is Indiana No. 1?
Big Ten Geeks: Is Indiana No. 1?
In today's Point/Counterpoint, we tackle a question that has already gotten some play in basketball circles across the nation – has Indiana really gone from an 11-7 Big Ten team to the best squad in the nation? Point: Yes. And by ?yes,? I don?t mean that Indiana is ranked by some assortment of polls as […]
Is Beilein still a great offensive coach?
Is Beilein still a great offensive coach?
It's already been proclaimed that the preseason expectations for Michigan is this year's Rorschach test. You can find out where we stand by reading our Big Ten chapter in this year's College Basketball Prospectus. You can also read about things like "beware negative covariance come March" and about the Six Degrees of Big 12 Coaches. […]
Can Wisconsin survive without Jordan Taylor?
Can Wisconsin survive without Jordan Taylor?
For today's point/counterpoint, we're debating how Wisconsin can move on without Jordan Taylor. Point: Yes, and thrive. It goes without saying that Jordan Taylor was not only one of the best players in the country over the past couple of seasons, but he might well be the best Badger of all time. To put it […]
Will Iowa dance this year?
Will Iowa dance this year?
Our point/counterpoint series takes on a special significance today, as we take on the question that Americans are debating over-whether Iowa will make the jump to the NCAA Tournament this season. Point: Yes. It was a hire made without much fanfare, but in retrospect, it was an absolute coup when Iowa hired Fran McCaffrey to […]
Big Ten Geeks: Is there life after Green?
Big Ten Geeks: Is there life after Green?
We?re going to try something new this year. Instead of just previewing every team like we usually do, we?ll give the people what they really want-ammunition to win arguments. So for every team, we?ll have both sides of the debate covered. Today, we'll look at what we can expect from Michigan State after it loses […]
Is it 2010 all over again for Minnesota?
Is it 2010 all over again for Minnesota?
We're going to try something new this year. Instead just previewing every team like we usually do, we'll give the people what they really want-ammunition to win arguments. So for every team, we'll have both sides of the debate covered. First up, Minnesota. Point: Yes. One underappreciated use for the Internet is its ability to […]
