Stock Up, Stock Down - BIG TEN

This week did much to settle the murky bubble picture as several teams did much to shape their chances. Here is a quick rundown of where everyone stands as of Monday, March 2nd.

Big Ten:

Wisconsin - Things are looking good for Bucky after yesterday's home win over Michigan. I think Wisconsin is IN, solidly #4 in the Big Ten.

Ohio State - Still up in the air, but they close with Iowa and Northwestern. Do what they are supposed to do, and the Buckeyes should be safe. They have a bevy of wins over the Top 100 and Top 50 to fall back on.

Michigan - The did the Paula Abdul this week (no, not the "act like a crazy bitch on national tv" thing - the "one step forward, two steps back). Don't act like you don't remember MC Skat Kat.... Anyhow, their win over Purdue helped their cause immensly, but yesterday's loss to Wisconsin put them right back where they started. I still think Michigan gets the nod over Minnesota and Penn State at this juncture.

Minnesota - Where did things go wrong? Minnesota looked like a lock most of the season, but has hit a big time Big Ten rut. The good news Gopher fan(s)? You control your own destiny, finishing with Wisconsin and Michigan. Win both and it's a lock. Drop both and Tubby and crew will be kNITing.

Penn State - Other sites have them IN ahead of Michigan, I just don't see it. The Lions have had an impressive Big Ten run, and are plenty worthy of a bid, but when 34 resumes get laid on the table in two weeks PSU lacks the big wins to rise to the top of the pile. They finish the season with Illinois and Iowa. Better win 'em both and keep the momentum running into the conference tourney.

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