Badgers lack basketball tradition, but not skill - ESPN.com
A few of the finer comments in the article:
Given the long-term stature of Indiana and Wisconsin, this is like Lance Armstrong going all euphoric after outpedaling a neighborhood kid on a big wheel. Not only do the Hoosiers have all the history and tradition the Badgers lack, but they have absolutely owned the head-to-head matchup for more than half a century. Since 1950, Indiana leads the series 79-19, including a 31-game winning streak from 1980 to '96.
"You just can't imagine the irony of us watching Indiana fans storm the court after beating Wisconsin," said Badgers senior associate athletic director Vince Sweeney, who goes back to the 1950s with Badgers basketball. But this isn't just about Indiana. Sweeney doesn't think anyone has stormed the court after beating Wisconsin. Ever. "I can't ever recall that happening," he said.
Kudos for what Bo Ryan has done at Wisconsin, but Indiana Basketball is back... no one should beat us in the Hall. The Hall should be full and rocking 10 minutes prior to the start. But then again I guess it doesn't matter if you show up until half time, when it's all about storming the court.
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The recent storming of the field from Minnesota after they beat Iowa last weekend gas brought this issue up at Big Ten schools as well. Some media are saying it’s poor form by the Gophers to rush the field while others are saying it’s an important rivalry win for a rebuilding program. There’s been a good debate at TC Huddle. I found your article searching for more opinions on the issue.
Thought you might want to check it out. It’s enjoyable if nothing else: http://www.tchuddle.com/2011/10/the-importance-of-the-iowa-win/
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