Big Day for Two Big Conferences

The Big Ten had an outstanding day yesterday from a watchability standpoint. Out of the five games yesterday, four of them were quite outstanding, and all were shocking. Purdue, my favorite to win the Big Ten, lost to Minnesota in overtime, Maryland lost to Nebraska, which gave the Cornhuskers a 2-0 start to conference play, Iowa barely escaped Michigan in overtime, and Illinois got by Ohio State at home. 

The Big Ten is probably the least top heavy version we've seen in quite some time. There is really no dominant team in the conference, which should make for an interesting season.

While Big Ten play certainly stole the show on Sunday, one particular Big East game also proved to be a doozy. This would be Marquette at Seton Hall. Behind Angel Delgado's 18 points and Khadeen Carrigton's 5-point possession, the Pirates managed to squeak by Marquette at home 69-66. Unlike the Big Ten, the Big East is extremely top heavy with Villanova and Creighton leading the way. But the teams in the middle (Seton Hall, Marquette, Butler) can compete with any team in the conference, which gives the Big East ("BEast" for short) a great look.