OT: BT teams in March Madness. Who goes farthest?

by Zeke on Mar 14, 2011 4:54 AM CDT

To the delight of college basketball fans everywhere, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field has been announced.

There are a lot of Big Ten fans here on BCB and seven BT teams are included in this year's field.

So here's your chance. Which BT team will go farthest in "The Dance?"

Do you go with the easy pick of OSU? Or do you take a chance on a dark horse like PSU? Or do you go with a tournament-tested team like MSU?

Your call.

Poll

Which Big Ten team will go the farthest in this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?

Michigan State

4 votes

Ohio State

45 votes

Illinois

8 votes

Wisconsin

6 votes

Purdue

14 votes

Penn State

2 votes

Michigan

2 votes

81 votes | Poll has closed

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I vote for Iowa..

I like what I saw this year and with Dean Oliver, McCausland, Koch playing their best ball all year….GO HAWKS…oh I heard all of our computers are going to crash at the the end of the year…something about a date code?

by hansman1982 on Mar 14, 2011 6:45 AM CDT reply actions

BT my eye

ACC all the way…..GO HEELS

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Mar 14, 2011 8:08 AM CDT reply actions

Right conference...wrong team...Duke repeat.

"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous

by Easy Ed on Mar 14, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

As a Michigan fan, it pains me to have to vote Ohio State...

by Doshi on Mar 14, 2011 8:59 AM CDT reply actions

I would love to vote for IU

Alas, Kelvin SamScum ruined all that. Oh well, there is always next year! Gee, I sound like a Cubs fan. Go Bucks!!

I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.

by cub in louies nest on Mar 14, 2011 9:44 AM CDT reply actions

I picked my beloved Badgers to go all the way

I’ve done so in every March Madness office pool since I graduated in 2003. I’m an incredible homer, I know, but I follow college basketball infrequently outside of Big Ten games so I’m picking blindly anyway. Go Badgers!

by wallrock on Mar 14, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

I couldn't do it

I picked them to get bounced in the second round — I don’t think I’ve ever had them exiting that early. And from what I saw on Friday, they might not get that far.

I hope you win…

by Shanghai Badger on Mar 14, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Belmont is tough!

I’m From big ten country (northwestern illinois), but i live about two blocks from the Belmont Campus now and they are seriously legit…i think it however is a great draw for both teams…i’ve got belmont winning the game..

"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson

by epsilon on Mar 14, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Have a cousin who is a music major at Belmont

He’s just a freshman & not necessarily much of a sports fan, but I am excited for him anyway. Really hope they do well.

I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.

by cub in louies nest on Mar 14, 2011 7:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

The Boring Pick

Ohio State – the best team in the country

I don’t think Arkansas – Little Rock will win it, and I can’t believe it won the Sun Belt Tournament.

2011 - The 103rd time is the charm.

by memphiscub on Mar 14, 2011 10:37 AM CDT reply actions

I have the Buckeyes winning the whole thing

"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer

by BoVandy on Mar 14, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't believe Illinois made the dance.

I’m a HUGE Illini fan but they are not a good team this year.

They got in thanks to prestige, not performance

"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer

by BoVandy on Mar 14, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

How Far Will Vandy Go?

Of the four Tennessee teams in the tournament, I believe Vandy will win the most games.

2011 - The 103rd time is the charm.

by memphiscub on Mar 14, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions

I have Vandy losing to a very tough Richmond team in the first round.

So not far?

by bdlugz on Mar 14, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions

So do I. I actually have Richmond as my darkhorse. I think the Atlantic 10 doesn't get enough credit

they have several good teams

"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer

by BoVandy on Mar 14, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Some would say the same thing about MSU this season.

Reputation and ratings likely got us in. And the BT tourney win vs. PU. Otherwise, we’ve stunk it up this season.

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?

by Zeke on Mar 15, 2011 5:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I predict only Ohio State and Purdue are left after the first weekend

The middle of the Big 10 did not impress me at all this year. Michigan, Penn State, and Illinois, and Michigan State are all very flawed teams. I think Wisconsin will lose to Belmont in an upset.

by JSB on Mar 14, 2011 12:38 PM CDT reply actions