By PAUL GOTHAM It may be hard to imagine Bo Ryan "feeling all the bumpers," but make no mistake his Wisconsin Badgers can make "the digit counters fall." The University of Wisconsin head coach is known for his dour sideline disposition which suggests curmudgeon, but his players on-the-court abilities and off-the-court antics speak something different. When Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Bo Ryan and the irony of perception
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CBB Splinters | 1/11/11
By Paul Casey Gotham Death, taxes and ... ...low scoring games in the Big Ten. Ah, the beauty of it all. It should come as no surprise that the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan State Spartans played a game in the fifties tonight. What with the Badgers making eight passes on every possession, and the Spartans like a topical ointment in the Badgers' jock straps, one could … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 1/11/11
Michigan State-Wisconsin: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's a Big Ten showdown as Tom Izzo brings his No. 5 Michigan State Spartans (19-3, 9-0) to Madison for a tilt with Bo Ryan's No. 16 Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-3). Plot: Michigan State could gain a four-game edge on Wisconsin in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers are currently tied for second with Purdue, Ohio State, and Illinois. Sub-plot: … [Read more...] about Michigan State-Wisconsin: Tale Of The Tape
CBB Splinters | December 8, 2009
By Paul Gotham Taking care of the ball Wisconsin's 73-69 victory over Duke might have surprised some, but it should not have. Bo Ryan's club values possession of the ball. Against the Blue Devils, Wisconsin turned the ball over just four times. No small task considering Duke averaged 8.4 steals per game a year ago. This is an early trend for the Badgers. Wisconsin turned … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | December 8, 2009