30Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted November 3 So far Indiana has had a lot of fun getting to 9-0, This week could be a reality check, and yes, I'm rooting for Washington. Opening Spreads Released for Every Big Ten Game in Week 11 WWW.SI.COM The opening spreads have been released for every Big Ten football game in Week 11. Indiana is a two touchdown favorite over... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 2 Share Posted November 4 I think Michigan takes down Indiana. I think they figure some things out against the Ducks. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted November 4 (edited) On 11/3/2024 at 6:39 PM, The Kamikaze Kid said: I think Michigan takes down Indiana. I think they figure some things out against the Ducks. I do too. Oregon was tOSU's first test after a 3 non-con cupcakes, Indiana hasn't played anybody in 9 games. In the other game, there are all the ingredients of an upset; Penn State just lost a big emotion game, UW just got a big B1G win, going East isn't as hard as going West, and at best, Penn State's offense is plodding and predictable. Edited November 4 by 30Duck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 4 Share Posted November 5 I think Indiana beats Michigan easily. Washington is about as good as Michigan and they beat Washington by the same score we beat Michigan this weekend. It is easier to go west than east for jet lag, BUT the game time can outweigh that generality. Playing a game east that starts at 12:30 pm PST is easier than headed west to play a game starting at 8-10pm EST. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 5 Share Posted November 5 On 11/4/2024 at 8:02 PM, Solar said: Playing a game east that starts at 12:30 pm PST is easier than headed west to play a game starting at 8-10pm EST. I LOVE this! I am going to be laughing my head off for a long time as I reflect upon how EVERYONE, including yours-truly thought we had a real issue joining this league. The disadvantage is with them! Especially if they play one of the "Fresno States" of the conference and have the late TV slot. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalBear95 No. 6 Share Posted November 5 I think the time zone disadvantage cuts both ways and this is especially pronounced for west coast teams going east for a 12:30 pm game. The body clock says 9:30 am and that’s not so easy. For any doubters out there, ask west coast NFL teams how they feel about the 1 pm est games. They don’t like them and there can be hits to performance which could make a difference in a high leverage game. If the B1G was in any way interested in being fair (and I think that standard goes out the window when money is also in the mix), teams going east would not have kickoffs past 4 or 5 and west coast teams earlier than 3:30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 7 Share Posted November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 7:02 AM, CalBear95 said: I think the time zone disadvantage cuts both ways and this is especially pronounced for west coast teams going east for a 12:30 pm game. The body clock says 9:30 am and that’s not so easy. However, in college football since players still need to be students, a lot of teams are up and practicing in the morning because students still need to go to class. It's not perfect and I am also sure that not every individual does great with that but that is something that a team can reasonably practice for. Whereas an east coast team is less likely to start a practice at 8pm. It all has an effect on the game for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 10:02 AM, CalBear95 said: I think the time zone disadvantage cuts both ways and this is especially pronounced for west coast teams going east for a 12:30 pm game. The body clock says 9:30 am and that’s not so easy. For any doubters out there, ask west coast NFL teams how they feel about the 1 pm est games. They don’t like them and there can be hits to performance which could make a difference in a high leverage game. If the B1G was in any way interested in being fair (and I think that standard goes out the window when money is also in the mix), teams going east would not have kickoffs past 4 or 5 and west coast teams earlier than 3:30. Good take and why the 6:30 PM local time start in Madison, Wisconsin stinks B1G time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 9 Share Posted November 5 On 11/3/2024 at 5:04 PM, 30Duck said: So far Indiana has had a lot of fun getting to 9-0, This week could be a reality check, and yes, I'm rooting for Washington. Opening Spreads Released for Every Big Ten Game in Week 11 WWW.SI.COM The opening spreads have been released for every Big Ten football game in Week 11. Indiana is a two touchdown favorite over... Good post, thank you. HOWEVER, Friends 30 + Kam, PLEASE STOP ROOTING FOR B1G PO CONTENDERS TO TAKE A LOSS. OBD is a Junior Partner and needs the post-season Money Ball dues. OBD needs PSU and Indy to keep on trucking and be rewarded with a Delightful Dozen Invitation so the B1G goes PO 4 for 12. One more than It Just Matters More. I'll bet a Nittany Lions Lid and a Hoosiers Lid against a UW Lid in a White Out and a Michigan Lid with the Wolverines playing a team with an offense with a pulse led by a top-drawer CFB QB in Kurtis Rourke. Michigan State at OREGON - Ducks 31 - Sparty 10. Indiana AT Michigan State - 1st Q. Sparty 10-0. Final - Hoosiers 47 - Sparty 10. USC at UWho - Another SC 4th Q choke was needed for the Fuskies to win in Seattle. Things are so bad for SC that Miller will gather Moss on the bench. I'll give you UWho +14 and +14 on Nobody Has It More Mediocre Than Us! Terminate the Terrapins! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 9:31 AM, Jon Joseph said: PLEASE STOP ROOTING FOR B1G PO CONTENDERS TO TAKE A LOSS. I get it. and I guess PSU is mediocre at best, but they're our mediocre now, and maybe Indy is so good it doesn't matter who they're playing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 11 Share Posted November 5 A Saturday Tradition Take on Week 11 in the B1G. B1G storylines for Week 11: Indiana chasing 10th win, program history SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Indiana is seeking its first 10-win season in program history. That's 1 of the biggest B1G storylines in Week 11. FRIDAY NIGHT IOWA at UCLA - 5 PM Fox - Iowa is favored to have more fans in the Rose Bowl than the Bruins. Turn the Terrapins Into Turtle SOUP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sousa No. 12 Share Posted November 5 Are the Ducks bowl eligible yet? I remember when back when that was big news! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 13 Share Posted November 5 Bowl eligible! After we win against Maryland next week we'll be playoff eligible. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted November 6 Rece Davis: "I like Will Howard as a young man, and I think he's a good quarterback," Davis said. "But if it comes down to who's gonna make a play—Will Howard or Cam Ward, Will Howard or Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard or even Quinn Ewers... I'm not sure I'd take him over any of those guys to make that play." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 15 Share Posted November 6 On 11/5/2024 at 4:02 PM, 30Duck said: Rece Davis: "I like Will Howard as a young man, and I think he's a good quarterback," Davis said. "But if it comes down to who's gonna make a play—Will Howard or Cam Ward, Will Howard or Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard or even Quinn Ewers... I'm not sure I'd take him over any of those guys to make that play." We all saw what Will Howard did to OBD. So don't pay attention to Davis. Will Howard's only weakness is he's inaccurate on Fade Routes. He's missed four TDs on those so far. But he'll kill you on everything else. Now that they know their OL is fine, Howard is going to carve up playoff teams. Cam Ward on the other hand, has the same problem he had in Pullman - an unreliable defense. He'll start facing real defenses in the playoffs, so he's cooked. Ewers is only as good as his OL and WRs. The SEC exposed them, and the Longhorn defense. Which leaves us and Georgia. Ever since last year's SEC Title game, one flaw has come up with Georgia. They're not as flawless, and they tend to self destruct more often in big games. Some of that is motivation, some of it less depth. But they aren't invincible anymore. As far as OBD, we've got a third quarter issue that may be more by design. But the other issue is full concentration. I haven't seen a complete game out of OBD yet. Which is good and bad. The problem -an issue all the contenders have- is there is no room for error when it comes to facing the best of the best. Execution 95% of the time is my concern, because it is going to take that kind of focus to win it all. We match up well with them all. Will we execute on second and two ( offense or defense) is my concern. Every Series. We did that to Michigan several times, which woke a lot of pundits up. Can OBD do that to Ohio State again. To Georgia, Texas , Penn State ( yep, them too) or even Miami? That is the $100 Quadrillion question. Will OBD 'earn' gazillions for the fans? Lol We have the best chance ever to win a title. But OBD have to be damn near perfect for at least four games late in the season. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted November 6 On 11/6/2024 at 12:22 PM, Mike West said: Cam Ward on the other hand, has the same problem he had in Pullman - an unreliable defense. He'll start facing real defenses in the playoffs, so he's cooked. What is it with QB's from down south named Cam? I just don't like 'em. I get that this version is putting up great stats, But I can't, and actually don't want to, get over that without being saved by the video booth, all of his heroics would still have the Canes sitting at 6-3 at best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted November 6 A Saturday Tradition Take on Week 11 in the B1G. B1G storylines for Week 11: Indiana chasing 10th win, program history SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Indiana is seeking its first 10-win season in program history. That's 1 of the biggest B1G storylines in Week 11. FRIDAY NIGHT IOWA at UCLA - 5 PM Fox - Iowa is favored to have more fans in the Rose Bowl than the Bruins. Turn the Terrapins Into Turtle SOUP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
