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At this point, the argument makes more sense that we should rest some of our guys; however, the argument was made days ago before the tournament began. BEFORE anyone forsaw IL making it this far. Situations always can change. However, I would not have wanted to just sit our guys if we were playing either IU or Purdue. Not much momentum can probably be gathered through a win today.....our boys know they are good and can play. They also know they are a better team than IL. However, if we were playing a team of higher caliber, I would still be for us playing our starters and playing our best.
        
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03-17-2008, 10:17 AM
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We fell to a three seed somehow, but we got paired with Gtown, which I wanted anyway. We also got the one seed that we probably match up the best against, so I think we have a decent shot at a deep run in the tourney. The second round match up scares me just as much as a matchup with Kansas or Gtown. If it would be us v Clemson that would be tough too. All in all though I don't think we have any excuses not to make it to 8 this year.
I am 100% glad we played the way we did. We are as resiliant as any team in the country, and if you watched the selection show you seen how proud the team was of the Big Ten Title. We are rolling
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere." Last edited by Heavystarch : 03-17-2008 at 11:11 AM.
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03-17-2008, 03:53 PM
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I wouldn't be too scared by USC. Washington State beat the Trojans by a combined 40 points in 2 games. We are often compared by both national media and fans to the Wisconsin teams captained by his father Dick. Dick is obviously a major influence on Tony. Bo has influenced Tony directly as well, having assisted him in his first two seasons at Wisconsin. Also, they have a perimeter player tabbed as arguably the best defender in their conference, who's from Wisconsin (Weaver). We have a perimeter player who is tabbed as arguably the best defender in his conference, who's from Wisconsin (Flowers). Weaver was matched up on USC's best player, OJ Mayo, and Flowers will receive the same assignment. Their experience doesn't compare to Wisconsin. Bring em on.
Kansas State is a one man show, spearheaded by Michael Beasley. Landry should at least contain him from going ballistic. If so, we're in great shape. That's another extremely inexperienced team too. Bring them on too. If the Badgers can't be either of those teams, we aren't going anywhere anyways. I like our matchup with Georgetown too. They are very similar when you combine offense and defensive efficiency stats. We both have a lot of size. Ours can pull theirs out of the paint, though. That game would remind me of our matchup last year with Pitt and Aaron Gray. Kansas is the only team I don't have confidence in beating.
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03-23-2008, 04:04 AM
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That's two good games down. Let's hope the Badgers can keep it going in Detroit against Davidson/Georgetown.
As far as next year goes, which of the incoming guards do you guys see getting more minutes? I'm thinking that Wilson will see more time than Taylor. Both Pop and JBo can handle the point, and I don't think Bo would use a freshman point guard to run the offense very often anyway. Wilson has a size advantage over Taylor as well. I'm not basing this on anything about Wilson and Jordan Taylor themselves, it's more that I think it could play out a lot like last year with Kam Taylor (why are there so many Taylors?) and Flowers getting most of the minutes and JBo getting the rest. And Hughes was used sparingly, of course. In the end it may not be a whole lot of minutes either way, as Pop and JBo won't spend much time on the bench and both Krabbs and Jarmusz will probably see time at the 2 spot as well, though not very much. Although Bo has shown a penchant for using three-guard lineups this year. Last edited by komacki : 03-23-2008 at 04:05 AM. Reason: grammar
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I would say that Robert Wilson would get more time, because from what ive heard he seems to have a high b-ball IQ(Bo loves that) and he seems like a great athlete which no offense we could use.
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03-24-2008, 10:33 AM
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I think Komacki was also dead on with Bo not trotting out frosh pgs too often. Taylor is definitely physically ready though, he is built like a truck
I think Markolf redshirts, and the rest see varying minutes. Hard to say though really, I also thought Keaton would see the most time of all this year's freshman, and I was way off with that 
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere."
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03-24-2008, 04:09 PM
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If not Taylor, then who will handle if either Hughes or JBo get injured or in foul trouble. Jordan Taylor will make some impact next year out of necessity. His role will probably lie somewhere between Hughes' and Harris' their freshman years as far as significance goes. I can't see Jarmusz or Krabbenhoft handling the ball even in a supplimentary role. Another wing isn't vital with Krabbe, Jarmusz, and Landry as the other options. Plus, as Heavy pointed out, Jordan Taylor is a well defined young man. Wilson is the opposite; physically immature. He'll need another year of development in the weight room and cafeteria to be Big 11 ready.
While we're talking about next year, the most important X-factor will be the development of Krabbenhoft's outside shot at this level. He's just wretched on the perimeter now because of a lack of confidence and textbook form. Everybody on our team being able to score from anywhere on our court would allow us to make us a bit better team offensively next year. We won't be as stout defensively losing some resistance in the forms of Flowers and Stiemsma. Jarmusz needs to show confidence in his jumper as well. He proved he can make it in high school and at 6'5, shouldn't have much deterrence especially if he plays shooting guard. But I'm still captivated with this season's squad. Ken Pomeroy, only the most respected statistics guru in college basketball, picked the Badgers as his team to win the tournament. We are capable of beating anybody. The road just got a little bit easier when Davidson ousted G'town. There are a lot of similarities between us and Georgetown. However, in spite of what racial stereotypes might say, Wisconsin is a bit better athletically. Georgetown's guards especially are lead foots in comparison to Wisconsin. Flowers matches up with the dangerous Curry more than Rivers or Wallace. Hughes can stop ball penetration from their big time assist man, and get plenty of his own. Plus, we have the size advantage as well. Stiemsma, and Bo's willingness to utilize his skills, will always be a key to how far we go in the tournament while he's here.
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Another thing that I like about this matchup is that they seem ultra thin up front. We have shown time and time again that we can get our opponents bigs in foul trouble, and if Lovedale gets sat down, I think its game over. IMO, I think Davidson will have to go something like 14/30 from three to stay in it. If Flowers can hold Curry to 30 or below, I just can't see them pulling the upset.
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Wow what a horrible game Wisconsin should be ashamed as should Bo for having absolutley no depth at guard I love J-Bo but he is not a point guard by any stretch.I think this shows how important Hughes is to us with his ability to penetrate and actualy not turn the ball over when the press is apllied I think this assures that Jordan Taylor gets sometime next year at back-up. Im just speechless this team did not show up at all constantly getting beat to loose balls. BTW Stephen Curry is just amazing lol I have nothing else to say
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How dumb can the media possibly be?
Rivals.com College Basketball - First look at Rivals.com's 2008-09 Top 25 Rivals doesn't have us amongst its top 25 for next year, and it doesn't even have us amongst "those considered". We should take the Memphis stance next year saying everyone is doubting us.
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere."
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Sportsline, ESPN, and FOXSports have the Badgers at 23, 24, and 25.
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