The Gap

Half the Big Ten season left and no top twentyfive games left, at least I believe that was reported. Of course we still have Wisconsin at home and the Cheeseheads are rated in the high teens. If Tucker is healthy they could give us a problem. He is hard to guard. But otherwise we have their number.

Iowa dropped out of the ratings before Pierce had his troubles with the Law. One wonders if things were going badly for the entire Hawkeye team emotionally. We'll never know. Alford is a still a young coach. I'm guessing he is gone after this year.

On the theory that the Illini get up for the big games, playing the middle of the pack could be more of a risk. But Bracey Wright got hurt last night --- not sure how badly. It's hard to believe Indiana could upset us, but that's the type of game where it might happen.