OSU doesn't have the easiest road but it'd be a tougher road for the skunk-weasels given their recent struggles but in March nothings out of the question.
Ohio State has the toughest coach in the country in Thad Matta. I know, I know. Maybe Izzo deserves that title. Maybe Groce. Bob Huggins? Yeah, maybe him. But only one guy gets the top billing for toughness, and I'm going with Matta. Combine him with Aaron Craft, throw in a scoring savant like Deshaun Thomas, and the Buckeyes aren't losing again until next season.
Imagine that. Ohio State vs. Michigan in the national title game. Getting to that game would be such a thrill. Losing it, to that team?
Devastation.
I really like giving Matta toughest coach since Bo Ryan's the best coach in the B1G according to the coaches. <cough> BS <cough>
http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/gregg-doyel/21899793/point-guards-...
I can't see Michigan anywhere close to the final four, at this point. Are they capable? Sure, but not playing like they have the last month. They don't have a killer instinct, they don't take advantage of teams when they should to build leads, they are soft, and if things are going well, they get down on themselves. They are the epitome of a young, talented team, that needs better leadership.
Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS!
~Bo Schembechler
I wonder that means for them next year when they will more than likely be without Burke, Hardaway Jr., and possibly Robinson III.
That would be crazy.
21 year retribution for losing to scUM in the '92 Elite Eight....avenge Jim Jackson!
"Success - it's what you do with what you got" - Woody Hayes
Call me crazy, but I feel like there's a small chance that there could be an all B1G Final Four
I'm with you on this.
I was surprised at how many people had MSU in the Final 4 lasntight. Helps that they play close to home the whole tourney. ( Auburn Hills, Indy)
Nothing like dancing on the field in 02...
They also matchup very well with Duke in their mini-bracket. They are actually built very similarly.
Okay, I actually like (personally) the chances of an all B1G Final Four, even though the cynical bastard in me says "no way in hell that will ever happen."
That said, here's what stats guru Nate Silver has to say about each B1G team's chances of making the Final Four: