Don't despair, Shoegate will become distant memory. Steve Alford will get Hawkeyes back in Big Dance. Four of first five Big 10 games are on the road. Crispins will fire 'em up at will. Don't bet against it.
Gophers are eligible for the postseason.
It won't matter. Carmody's offense won't be exciting, but will be effective. Tuesday, Nov. 7 The Big Ten is evolving. It is not the best conference this year, as it has been the past two years. There are a lot of new coaches in the Big Ten this year.