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We've got a full slate of Big Ten Valentine's Day basketball today, leading off with an unusual 12:45 pm ET tip between UCLA and Michigan. Mick Cronin v Musty Day!
Come watch a game with us at Off Tackle Republic. Beers are in the garage fridge.
#cbb
Come watch a game with us at Off Tackle Republic. Beers are in the garage fridge.
#cbb
Big Ten Basketball: February 14 - Love Hurts
Treat your love to some Northwestern basketball
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February 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We've got a full slate of Big Ten Valentine's Day basketball today, leading off with an unusual 12:45 pm ET tip between UCLA and Michigan. Mick Cronin v Musty Day!
Come watch a game with us at Off Tackle Republic. Beers are in the garage fridge.
#cbb
Come watch a game with us at Off Tackle Republic. Beers are in the garage fridge.
#cbb
With apologies to @kenpom.com for using 25 years of his numbers to make something kind of dumb.
We're a month out from #cbb March Madness. Which teams are mathematically in with a shot to win the whole thing?
It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
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It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
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The Peach Basket: One Month From Madness
Lazy basketball math continues apace
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February 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
With apologies to @kenpom.com for using 25 years of his numbers to make something kind of dumb.
We're a month out from #cbb March Madness. Which teams are mathematically in with a shot to win the whole thing?
It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
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It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
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The Peach Basket: One Month From Madness
Lazy basketball math continues apace
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February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We're a month out from #cbb March Madness. Which teams are mathematically in with a shot to win the whole thing?
It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
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It's time for the Peach Basket metric.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-peach-ba...
Illinois 47, Northwestern 19 at half. Wagler banked in a half-court buzzer-beater to end the first 20.
Hooooo boy.
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Hooooo boy.
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Big Ten Basketball, February 4: Sparty v Goldy, a Land of Lincoln Battle, and Iowa Goes Sleepless in Seattle
West Coast Rolls; Hawkeyes v. Huskies Tonight
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February 5, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Illinois 47, Northwestern 19 at half. Wagler banked in a half-court buzzer-beater to end the first 20.
Hooooo boy.
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Hooooo boy.
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Well, that was a hell of a thing. On to the indoor HAT game with Illinois and Northwestern!
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#cbb
Come watch it with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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#cbb
Big Ten Basketball, February 4: Sparty v Goldy, a Land of Lincoln Battle, and Iowa Goes Sleepless in Seattle
West Coast Rolls; Hawkeyes v. Huskies Tonight
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February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Well, that was a hell of a thing. On to the indoor HAT game with Illinois and Northwestern!
Come watch it with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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#cbb
Come watch it with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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#cbb
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Apparently MSU wants to make this game a bit more sporting?
February 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Apparently MSU wants to make this game a bit more sporting?
Since @btn.com doesn't post here on the The Official Sports App, I guess it's up to us. We've got a BTN triple-header tonight starting at 7:00 ET! Get your recaps from last night's LA double-header and previews for tonight's games at the link.
#cbb
#cbb
Big Ten Basketball February 4 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
West Coast Rolls; Hawkeyes v. Huskies Tonight
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February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Hey, we've got Big Ten games tonight that start before 9:30 ET! Check in on the results from last night's west coast doubleheader and get a preview of today's schedule here.
#cbb
#cbb
Big Ten Basketball February 4 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
West Coast Rolls; Hawkeyes v. Huskies Tonight
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Hey, we've got Big Ten games tonight that start before 9:30 ET! Check in on the results from last night's west coast doubleheader and get a preview of today's schedule here.
#cbb
#cbb
Which team is going to win the NCAA title this April? Your diligent OTR writers drafted the contenders and made their case for each. First up, round 1!
#cbb
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National Champion Contenders - OTR Writers Draft, Round 1
March is a month away! Madness looms! Let's argue about some contenders!
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February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Which team is going to win the NCAA title this April? Your diligent OTR writers drafted the contenders and made their case for each. First up, round 1!
#cbb
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#cbb
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Every year, 365 men's basketball teams have a chance to win the NCAA title. And every year, BoilerUp89 breaks down the math, does some high-level calculus, and tracks every conference race to winnow down the field to that one, final shining moment.
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#cbb
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#cbb
365 to 1: 2026 Season Primer
A Countdown of remaining NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Programs that Can Still Win a National Title
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February 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Every year, 365 men's basketball teams have a chance to win the NCAA title. And every year, BoilerUp89 breaks down the math, does some high-level calculus, and tracks every conference race to winnow down the field to that one, final shining moment.
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#cbb
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#cbb
Battle of the Mitten is live in 15! Come watch the Michigan-Michigan State game with us.
Beers are ordinarily in the beer fridge. But we left them outside and they froze and exploded. Please grab a sixer on your way over. 🍻
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Beers are ordinarily in the beer fridge. But we left them outside and they froze and exploded. Please grab a sixer on your way over. 🍻
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Battle of the Mitten: Big Ten Basketball January 30 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
One Game to Rule Them All
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January 31, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Battle of the Mitten is live in 15! Come watch the Michigan-Michigan State game with us.
Beers are ordinarily in the beer fridge. But we left them outside and they froze and exploded. Please grab a sixer on your way over. 🍻
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Beers are ordinarily in the beer fridge. But we left them outside and they froze and exploded. Please grab a sixer on your way over. 🍻
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#5 Nebraska at #3 Michigan! #12 Purdue travels to Bloomington! And what the what is going on with Michigan State at the RAC?
We're watching the games at the Republic. Grab a beer from the garage fridge and join us.
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We're watching the games at the Republic. Grab a beer from the garage fridge and join us.
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Big Ten Basketball January 27 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
Buckeyes win a cold one; Good Verses Evil Tonight
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January 28, 2026 at 12:17 AM
#5 Nebraska at #3 Michigan! #12 Purdue travels to Bloomington! And what the what is going on with Michigan State at the RAC?
We're watching the games at the Republic. Grab a beer from the garage fridge and join us.
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We're watching the games at the Republic. Grab a beer from the garage fridge and join us.
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The first round of the volleyball championship tourney starts in 3 hours! We've got a fantastic preview from @keasinho.bsky.social on all of the B1G teams in the bracket.
Including, you know, the undefeated 30-0 juggernaut that is Nebraska vball.
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Including, you know, the undefeated 30-0 juggernaut that is Nebraska vball.
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NCAA Volleyball Tournament starts today: A mini-preview of all nine Big Ten teams in the dance
Oh yeah, we’re talking vball!
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December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The first round of the volleyball championship tourney starts in 3 hours! We've got a fantastic preview from @keasinho.bsky.social on all of the B1G teams in the bracket.
Including, you know, the undefeated 30-0 juggernaut that is Nebraska vball.
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Including, you know, the undefeated 30-0 juggernaut that is Nebraska vball.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/ncaa-volleyb...
With a nod to our immensely skilled graphic designer BigRedTwice:
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
With a nod to our immensely skilled graphic designer BigRedTwice:
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It's a question as old as time. Which college mascots would you cook for Thanksgiving dinner and how would you prepare them?
Just saying: Bevo would be damn tasty.
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Just saying: Bevo would be damn tasty.
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An All-College Mascot Thanksgiving Dinner and How I'd Prepare Them
Oh yes, I'm running this back from last year. Apologies in advance.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It's a question as old as time. Which college mascots would you cook for Thanksgiving dinner and how would you prepare them?
Just saying: Bevo would be damn tasty.
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Just saying: Bevo would be damn tasty.
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DAYTIME BASKETBALL!!
And let's be honest with each other. You're not really working. We're all just counting down to Thursday.
Pop on a game and come watch with us.
(We apologize for the Musselman photo. Those responsible have been sacked.)
#cbb
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And let's be honest with each other. You're not really working. We're all just counting down to Thursday.
Pop on a game and come watch with us.
(We apologize for the Musselman photo. Those responsible have been sacked.)
#cbb
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Big Ten Basketball November 24 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
The Detective survives; Daytime Basketball Today!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
DAYTIME BASKETBALL!!
And let's be honest with each other. You're not really working. We're all just counting down to Thursday.
Pop on a game and come watch with us.
(We apologize for the Musselman photo. Those responsible have been sacked.)
#cbb
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And let's be honest with each other. You're not really working. We're all just counting down to Thursday.
Pop on a game and come watch with us.
(We apologize for the Musselman photo. Those responsible have been sacked.)
#cbb
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From @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, an open letter to the University of Illinois president:
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
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"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
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A Message to University of Illinois President Tim Killeen
"Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team, just as a treat?"
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November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
From @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, an open letter to the University of Illinois president:
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
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"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
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Hey! Do you like Big Ten football and shooting the shit online?
Come hang out with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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Come hang out with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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Wolverines and Wildcats Invade the Friendly Confines
And Wisconsin and Indiana play football in a football stadium. Novel idea!
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November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey! Do you like Big Ten football and shooting the shit online?
Come hang out with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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Come hang out with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
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The Original Purdue Harbor, 1947: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Abandon all hope, ye who enter Purdue Harbor.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
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We've been quietly running previews of every goddang Big Ten team. Unfortunately, I've been shit at posting them here. Get it together, Sherman!
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We've been quietly running previews of every goddang Big Ten team. Unfortunately, I've been shit at posting them here. Get it together, Sherman!
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
Come watch some B1G basketball with us! Beers are in the cooler out back.
#cbb
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#cbb
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Big Ten Basketball: November 4 Recaps, Previews, and Open Thread
Some rough looking teams last night. Purdue, Iowa, and Oregon debut tonight.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Come watch some B1G basketball with us! Beers are in the cooler out back.
#cbb
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#cbb
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We've got another team preview! This time it's the Michigan State Spartans and Izzo's 30th (!!) season.
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#cbb
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#cbb
B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Michigan State Spartans
I'm 70, I can wear whatever I want.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We've got another team preview! This time it's the Michigan State Spartans and Izzo's 30th (!!) season.
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#cbb
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#cbb