Big 10 Tennis

[Will Wilson]

The Big 10 Conference draw has been posted. Here is the link:

http://www.gophersports.com//pdf8/760615.pdf[/IMG]

Illinois is really paying the price for dropping down the standings as they have a pretty tough opener against Michigan and then OSU.

The Golden Gophers of Minnesota have a great chance to avenge their loss to Indiana in the semis. They will need to be ready to play, however as Wisconsin is dangerous, especially at home. Either way, Minnesota or Indiana has a great chance to grab second place which is what everyone is playing for at this point.

[jaggy]

Im a Hoosier so I root for them but I cannot say enough how they have exceeded my wildest expectations this year, I had them as an outside shot at making the NCAA's. Even if it falls apart now I am satisfied with their season. Without Goransson who left the team I dont see them finishing 2nd.

[Will Wilson]

Originally Posted by jaggy

Im a Hoosier so I root for them but I cannot say enough how they have exceeded my wildest expectations this year, I had them as an outside shot at making the NCAA's. Even if it falls apart now I am satisfied with their season. Without Goransson who left the team I dont see them finishing 2nd.

What happened to Goransson?

All credit to Indiana, they were great all year and improved dramatically. With that news and Gallego back in the lineup for Minnesota, that should tip the scales to The Golden Gophers, who are now ranked 19th. They just need to be ready for Wisconsin.

Michigan against Illinois will be very interesting.

[Will Wilson]

Any Badger fans out there that can provide info on whether there is live stats or streaming available of the matches?

[Fedace]

Originally Posted by Will Wilson

Any Badger fans out there that can provide info on whether there is live stats or streaming available of the matches?

I don't think gophers have enough money to put in any live video cams...

[jhick]

Originally Posted by Fedace

I don't think gophers have enough money to put in any live video cams...

Do you have some inside information on the University of Minnesota's budget?

[ClarkC]

Originally Posted by Fedace

I don't think gophers have enough money to put in any live video cams...

Minnesota certainly doesn't have the money to install video cams at the University of Wisconsin, where the Big 10 tournament is being held, although I am sure that the Wisconsin Badgers would think that this would be a nice gesture.

[ClarkC]

Michigan State vs. Northwestern is about done with the doubles point.

[jhick]

Originally Posted by ClarkC

Minnesota certainly doesn't have the money to install video cams at the University of Wisconsin, where the Big 10 tournament is being held, although I am sure that the Wisconsin Badgers would think that this would be a nice gesture.

Good Point

[Will Wilson]

Originally Posted by ClarkC

Minnesota certainly doesn't have the money to install video cams at the University of Wisconsin, where the Big 10 tournament is being held, although I am sure that the Wisconsin Badgers would think that this would be a nice gesture.

Thanks for being more on the ball than Fedace. Minnesota has live stats and video streaming.

And thanks for finding the live stats feed.

[ClarkC]

Originally Posted by Will Wilson

Thanks for being more on the ball than Fedace.

Wow, talk about 'damning with faint praise.'

[jaggy]

The women have a video stream going on http://www.mgoblue.com/livestats/m-tennis/indoor.html

[jaggy]

Originally Posted by Will Wilson

What happened to Goransson?

All credit to Indiana, they were great all year and improved dramatically. With that news and Gallego back in the lineup for Minnesota, that should tip the scales to The Golden Gophers, who are now ranked 19th. They just need to be ready for Wisconsin.

Michigan against Illinois will be very interesting.

Goransson decided it wasnt for him, didnt travel last weekend and have to assume he is not at WI.

[DCaicedo]

how does PSU look? Are they in it?

[jhick]

Originally Posted by DCaicedo

how does PSU look? Are they in it?

Looks like they lost 4-1. Gophers play the Badgers tomorrow afternoon.

[Bogie]

Originally Posted by Fedace

I don't think gophers have enough money to put in any live video cams...

U of Minnesota has 2.22 billion dollar endowment and tennis is actually a pretty big sport there with a great attendance record.....you and thinking is as dangerous a combination as it gets

[DCaicedo]

Originally Posted by Bogie

U of Minnesota has 2.22 billion dollar endowment and tennis is actually a pretty big sport there with a great attendance record.....you and thinking is as dangerous a combination as it gets

If the Baseline Tennis Facility at the U of Minn is reflective of the endowment, then I could definitely see interest in the sport.

Got to play there last summer during a conference, and it's a beautiful facility.

Hoping they go depp in the tourney..

[coloskier]

Are they playing the tournament indoors at Nielsen or outdoors? There are 12 indoor courts and only 6 outdoor, last time I was there. Maybe they are using both.

[Lynx41]

it's been overcast and drizzling in Madison today, when I was there earlier they were using 8 of the indoor courts and the others were for practice

[TommieF]

Kind of off topic but how will Nebraska tennis fit in next season? Do they have a program that can challenge the big 10 schools?