IOWA @ Minny still on despite their Covid Issues. Dawson Garcia (bone bruise) a game-time decision. Their Tues Feb 7th Game at Illinois was Postponed
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Hopefully they cancel Iowa’s too. Honestly there’s nothing to gain from playing them except conference seed.
On another note, are B1G teams the only ones still doing this? Seems pretty dumb at this point. They should be forfeits.
On another note, are B1G teams the only ones still doing this? Seems pretty dumb at this point. They should be forfeits.
You're right in that there's not much to gain other than tournament seedings. And what's to lose? Well, Minny is dangerously close to a Quad 4 game. Playing at the Barn is not easy, even when they suck.
Here's where our 8 remaining games fall. We have FOUR more Quad 1 opportunities at the moment.
Quad 1: Home (1-30), Neutral (1-50), Away (1-75)
Thu Feb 9 at #4 Purdue, 6 pm CT, ESPN2
Thu Feb 16 at # 41 Ohio State, 8 pm CT, ESPN2
Sun Feb 19 at # 52 N'western, 5:30 pm CT, BTN
Tue Feb 28 at #22 Indiana, 6 pm CT, ESPN or ESPN2
Quad 2: Home (31-75), Neutral (51-100), Away (76-135)
Wed Feb 22 at #77 Wisconsin, 8 pm CT, BTN
Sat Feb 25 vs # 45 Michigan State, 11 am CT, ESPN or ESPN2
Quad 3: Home (76-160), Neutral (101-200), Away (136-240)
Sun Feb 12 at #235 Minnesota, 12 pm CT, FS1
Sun Mar 5 vs # 96 Nebraska, 1 pm CT, BTN
Quad 4: Home (161-358), Neutral (201-358), Away (241-358)
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It is an absolutely epic testament to how bad Minnesota is that beating them AT THE BARN is likely going to be a Quad 4 win in like a week or ten days...
Are you surprised? I bet member institutions get a kickback for following the science.
No, I just bought tickets yesterday.
They have more than just Covid issues. Find five guys and play the damn game.
Lol. Iowa may surprise you for being a glorified ymca team.According to this graphic, we likely lose
According to this graphic, we likely lose
We got Wisconsin at the worst time. Before Wahl's injury, they were pretty good. We were without Kris and AU and Sandfort was still MIA.
Here we go again. Hopefully they have 7 able bodies to go on Sunday.
Minnesota-Illinois postponed due to COVID-19
Minnesota's game at Illinois that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers' program, and rescheduled for Feb. 20.www.espn.com
agreed. i would like to get the game in. and then we can switch gears to the Super Bowl
Article says 8 healthy scholarship guys last game vs Maryland. But I wonder if they take into account available players overall such as walk ons if determining if they meet minimum 7 guys.
You mean lost to MNAccording to this graphic, we likely lose
but Beat Purdue…?
It’s also,the logical assumption you would make by looking at the chart, although admittedly un-probable
*assuming this likely means that the Iowa/Minnesota game gets postponed as well*
Iowa is gonna need that game after the (very likely) L @ Purdue on Thursday night, to immediately right the ship again. As well as not screwing up the timing of the rest of their remaining schedule.
And don't really understand the mindset about "this is a good thing for Iowa". If the Hawks can't beat a BAD and very shorthanded Minnesota team, even on the road, they deserve whatever happens because of it; be it BTT and/or NCAAT seeding.
Iowa is gonna need that game after the (very likely) L @ Purdue on Thursday night, to immediately right the ship again. As well as not screwing up the timing of the rest of their remaining schedule.
And don't really understand the mindset about "this is a good thing for Iowa". If the Hawks can't beat a BAD and very shorthanded Minnesota team, even on the road, they deserve whatever happens because of it; be it BTT and/or NCAAT seeding.
If we beat Purdue that would make the chart really crazy
Agree. We need this game and need to take care of business vs a bad team.*assuming this likely means that the Iowa/Minnesota game gets postponed as well*
Iowa is gonna need that game after the (very likely) L @ Purdue on Thursday night, to immediately right the ship again. As well as not screwing up the timing of the rest of their remaining schedule.
And don't really understand the mindset about "this is a good thing for Iowa". If the Hawks can't beat a BAD and very shorthanded Minnesota team, even on the road, they deserve whatever happens because of it; be it BTT and/or NCAAT seeding.
pretty sure there's no testing at all unless someone is not feeling well. and then if that person tests positive, they start testing everyone
Minny was down to a skeleton crew vs Md.
In his postgame Ben Johnson referenced the huge minutes they were piling on guys that were not expected to play that much.
It does mirror NW as they too had injuries and were on a losing streak when covid hit.
NW came out after time off much healthier and promptly won 3 in a row. Covid saved their season.
Just funny how covid has hit teams mired in injury-riddled losing streaks.
Gophers season is beyond saving but hope they get a burst of energy with fresh legs vs Hawks.
In his postgame Ben Johnson referenced the huge minutes they were piling on guys that were not expected to play that much.
It does mirror NW as they too had injuries and were on a losing streak when covid hit.
NW came out after time off much healthier and promptly won 3 in a row. Covid saved their season.
Just funny how covid has hit teams mired in injury-riddled losing streaks.
Gophers season is beyond saving but hope they get a burst of energy with fresh legs vs Hawks.
Any chance to kick the gophers when they're down and put one in the W column must be exercised
I would definitely take the forefit.
A road big ten game that only amounts to a quad 4 win at best?
Whats the upside of rescheduling?
Think about it, a road quad 4 game that we'd likely have to play on a short turnaround.
Huge risk for absolutely no reward.
Our tournament resume might not be able to sustain a second q4 loss.
A road big ten game that only amounts to a quad 4 win at best?
Whats the upside of rescheduling?
Think about it, a road quad 4 game that we'd likely have to play on a short turnaround.
Huge risk for absolutely no reward.
Our tournament resume might not be able to sustain a second q4 loss.
Got some tickets a few weeks ago so I hope they play Sunday.
The schedule does work out where if they did postpone they could play Monday. Not sure that enough time with whatever protocols they follow these days. Otherwise if it isn’t Monday rescheduling will be a pain looking at their schedules.
Thankfully Stubhub does full refunds for covid cancellations.
The schedule does work out where if they did postpone they could play Monday. Not sure that enough time with whatever protocols they follow these days. Otherwise if it isn’t Monday rescheduling will be a pain looking at their schedules.
Thankfully Stubhub does full refunds for covid cancellations.
I was considering going. Cities just don't appeal to me anymore. Missed my 2nd football game in over 20 years there this year. Closer than Iowa City.
The one time I didn’t use Stubhub and went with Ticketmaster instead. They have an option for “ticket protection” or something and I wisely chose not to use it. So I’m likely SOL.
Last I knew, Covid was a five day quarantine for positive results and you were only supposed to quarantine if you were in contact with someone and showing symptoms. Like suggested above, I’m guessing this more injury related than a dreaded Covid problem. I’m just hoping with it being this late in the season, Minnesota being the home team, and already having to make up one game that they get this game in. I just don’t have a lot of faith right now.
We’ll probably head up regardless (5 hours) because the family likes to go to the mall. That’s what making going Goopher games so easy. The winning there doesn’t hurt either.
Plus the "we hate Iowa" chant while we beat them down is sweet sweet music.
Fingers crossed game is played. Will know I guess for sure tomorrow when team is scheduled to leave. Looking at schedules tough to find a good date unless MN plays back to back or 1 day in between games which they should be the ones to do so and accommodate iowas schedule if it happens.
they appear to have at least the bare minimum to play
Good news is that Minnesota is no stranger to playing severely shorthanded this season.
But that said, if Iowa finds a way to lose this game - if it is played on Sunday - they don't deserve much more than a 10-seed in the Big Dance; even if finish rest of regular season 5-1.
But that said, if Iowa finds a way to lose this game - if it is played on Sunday - they don't deserve much more than a 10-seed in the Big Dance; even if finish rest of regular season 5-1.
Why shocked, @LaQuintaHawkeye ?
Maryland is a very different team on the road (in a bad way) than at home, and they just won by 35 up at The Barn this past Saturday night.
Maryland is a very different team on the road (in a bad way) than at home, and they just won by 35 up at The Barn this past Saturday night.
Minny is really bad on both offense & defense. There's no way we should lose this game unless we do an Eastern Illinois & not show up.
KenPom Rankings:
Defense..Offense...Team
Rank........Rank........Rank
2.................124............17.....Rutgers
18.................52...........25....Illinois
20..................3.............5.....Purdue
25.................41...........24.....Maryland
26.................75...........42....Michigan State
28...............135...........64....Wisconsin
29................95...........50....Northwestern
42................18............21.....Indiana
60..............187..........104....Nebraska
72................42...........51.....Michigan
93................19...........39.....Ohio State
106.............23...........56.....Penn State
150.........281.........221....Minnesota
159..............5..........32....Iowa
We need to jump out to a big lead early in this game and get some big minutes from our bench. Bowen, Mulvey and Josh need a confidence builder as we head in to the stretch run.
Logically true if we have to reschedule. But I’d much rather play them on schedule. A long layoff this time of year can throw a team off.
