[NU Sports] Big Ten hoops ...

[SjT (Stephen J. Truog)]

The glut of mediocre bowl games in front of half-empty stadiums didn't really appeal to me today, so I caught a few of the basketball games and highlights.

I know NU has been off to a strong start, but it also looks as if the Big Ten is much better than expected this year. Consider we have wins over ...

- Top 10 Notre Dame (Ohio State on a neutral court)
- Top 10 Louisville (Minnesota - neutral)
- Top 5 UCLA (Michigan - away)
- Top 5 Duke (Michigan - home)
- Top 5 Texas (MSU - away)

Plus, Wisky and Purdue -- the two league favorites -- are gonna be tough as well with the Boilers beating the Fighting Stephon Currys today.

So we better get all the wins we can now, because the Big Ten -- aside from Indiana (thanks Kelvin!) -- won't be as down as thought this year.

GO CATS!!!
-SjT

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STEPHEN J. TRUOG
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GO CATS!!!