Purdue Boilermakers 70, Minnesota 62

the NU loss was bad but they are playing well and it was on the road. Mich St and Pur took care of us with relative ease in the Barn.

But nobody really believed we were a top 2 team in the B10 anyway right? We are likely 3-5 in B10, a 6-8 seed in the tournament. Good enough but yet not good enough.

Good afternoon Gopher nation,

I just thought I would let you all know that after I watched Purdues football team get embarrassed by the Gophers at Rosade this fall. One thing came to my mind “JUST WAIT TILL BASKETBALL” me and a bunch of other Purdue fan were all yelling that at the end of the Purdue Minnesota game last fall. And well it looks like we were right, PURDUE GOT THEIR REVENGE ON MINNESOTA THROUGH BASKETBALL, KICKING THEIR ASS AT THE GOLDEN GOPHER’S BARN AND IT WAS SO SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED WATCHING THAT GAME SO MUCH, THE END OF IT REMINDED ME OF HOW BAD I WANTED TO SEE THE GOPHERS GET BEAT AFTER WATCHING THEM PLAY PURDUE IN FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT VICTORY BOILERS, KUDOS TO ROBBIE HUMMEL AND COACH PAINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So just face the facts here Gopher Nation
You didn’t get embarrassed last night, YOU GOT SMASHED BY A BETTER TEAM EVEN WITH PAID OFF REFEREES!!!!!!!!!!!

Though Pats R is correct about one thing (Gophers embarrassed us on the gridiron), I’m pretty sure that this person isn’t a Purdue fan or attended that football game because any Purdue fan would know how to spell Ross-Ade Stadium; please ignore this idiot. Judging from the 85 exclamation points used in only six sentences with more than half the post CAPITALIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! …this looks very much like the work of another Big Ten blogger not affiliated with Minnesota or Purdue.

Tough game last night – the Gophers weren’t on. Usually we get drilled in the Barn. I enjoyed Bob Knight’s color commentary though, he’s to the point without overstating it and he’s about the game – not him or his opinions; heck, he even makes Musberger better!

The Rodents are definitely going through a rough spot right now. But this isn’t football—a team can bounce back from a rough patch during the season and come back strong. Look at North Carolina. They lost two games in a row to open conference play when everyone thought they might go undefeated.

I know that we aren’t North Carolina (yet!), but my point is that it is a long season and there will be ups and downs. I don’t think we are as bad as we played the last two games, and hopefully we can get some confidence back with a trip to Bloomington (when is the last time anyone could say that?).

Sandwiched in between the games with Indiana, we have Illinois, @Michigan State, and @Ohio State. I would be happy with a 3-2 stretch there. This is definitely the toughest part of our season. I would much rather have the rough spot come now than at the end.

I do agree that we need to do more with the half court offense. As I said in the game thread, we don’t act with much purpose when we have the ball. When you watch Purdue, they are more decisive and deliberate with their actions. The offense has a rhythm to it that ours lacks right now. Hopefully Tubby rights the ship over the next few weeks.

Pats R – I was afraid/ashamed I was wrong about whether you were a Purdue fan or not; I stand corrected. I believe you when you say your father, uncles and cousins went to Purdue; I hope and pray that they display better sportsmanship than you do. My father was also a Purdue alum as am I, along with seven other brothers and sisters (yes, I come from quite a large family). While my Dad was always one to appreciate clever banter regarding school spirit, he couldn’t stand obnoxious ugliness… especially from Purdue people. I am so grateful that he instilled that in all of us.

I am a die-hard Purdue fan, but you are wrong – I have cared about Minnesota (and all the other Big Ten schools) long before you were on this planet; if there is no Minnesota or any other school, then there is no Big Ten Conference. If there is no conference, then there are no athletic contests to attend! Pretty simple, isn’t it? Some people never realize that these schools are academic institutions of higher learning; please try to see the big picture here and tone down your juveline rants. Good God you are embarrassing yourself, Purdue University and Purdue fans everywhere! You, as a Purdue fan, do represent Purdue by your actions, words and deeds. If you can’t do it properly maybe you should seek therapy.

Just to let you know, we hope that Purdue is the top “seed” in the Big Ten Tournament. Our Boilermaker Football team plays their home games in Ross-Ade Stadium. Bob Knight was doing “color commentary” and Brent Musberger was the “play-by-play analyst” for last night’s game. We may be a top twenty team, don’t know that we are so superior to the Gophers. Minnesota should win at Crisler Arena. Lastly, it’s the UNC “Tar Heels”.

Gopher fans, I am truly sorry and offer sincere apologies to all of you regarding the necessity of this tirade.

any average basketball team can play with ohio state and michigan. Both teams play pathetic half court zone defenses. Any legit college team can eventually break a zone defense. THIS IS NOT 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL!!!!! On top of that, Ohio state has been missing David Lighty all year, which absolutely hampers their ability to score the basketball. if the gophers can not at least split those road games then THEY SHOULD GO DANCING IN THE NIT.

I have a question for that purdue fan: does your team desire to possess an outside shooter. We have one for sale. Before I mention his name I must tell you that he has made many jaw-dropping shots in his life; He has broken hearts; and most of all, he is white. Therefore, upon the completion of this deal you would have another key white player behind Robbie and Kramer. This player for which I speak is named Blake Huffy Hoffarber. It would be a great fit. All we ask in return is for you to put him on the bench forever. Or, if the powers fit you well, you may cut him.

First of all, if huffy went to purdue he could hang out with Hummy and kramer. Presently, in terms of meaningful players on the team, huffy can only hang with Bushy. Of course we have CI, but in reality he doesn’t have a caucasian name and he plays a mere ten minutes a game. Its a match made in heaven! As for the next matter, stop picking on me. The purdue fan can not specify between the university of Michigan and Michigan State University. Also, he still thinks Ohio State is a very good team. Are you kidding me!? You must be shootin’ something up that nose of yours. I suppose you still think LSU is a good team, because they used to have Glen Davis and Tyrus Thomas. Here is a hint of advise MR. PURDUE FAN: don’t develop an opininion of a basketball team by looking into the past. I suppose that is wishful thinking on my part. You have already stated something like “It is always very hard to play in Ohio State.” Here is what you should say: “it is very hard to play in ohio state if your team is not as good as ohio state.” Furthemore: ohio state football is on a different map compared to their basketball program. Don’t ever compare football programs to basketball programs ever again. By your standards we should predict UNC to win the ACC next year in football. I’m done talking. To conclude—Go snort something.

Race has absolutely nothing to do with anything. Let’s stay on topic and talk about Minnesota’s offensive woes.

because they are young. also, i think minnesota fans should realize that the purdue game was like the second day back of spring semester. So, as young teams generally lose focus during tough stretches i think we should include going back to school a tough stretch. it’s not suprising we lost to the boilers. they are more experienced and plain better.