RPI still holding firm. ...

[SelectionSunday]

but it would behoove the Gophers to win one of their next two to remain on solid NCAA footing. I like the Gophers' remaining schedule because we have anywhere from 3-5 more opportunities for top-50ish type wins, 4 of which will be played at The Barn.

Sky is not falling yet, despite the ugly L last night. Gophers (as of this morning) still have the 4th-best RPI in the Big Ten, a conference that has 7 teams in the top 50. To this point the Gophers are 1-4 vs. the top teams in the Big Ten. That needs to improve down the stretch, with or without Al. I'm still targeting Al for a Feb. 22 return vs. Michigan State.

RPI Through Games Played Feb. 2
4. Ohio State
11. Purdue
21. Wisconsin
26. Gophers
35. Illinois
44. Michigan State
47. Penn State

 

[zipsofakron]

Has there been any indication that Nolen can make it back by Feb. 22?

 

[CollegeBBallFan]

SS, I hope you are right about Al. I think even if he sees only limited action it would raise the spirits of the Gophers. Maybe every other 4 minutes would offer relief to Blake.

 

[olsondo]

Al returning?

Feb 22nd return date? Is that your heart talking, or has that date been reported by some reliable inside source?