Michael Ivins-US PRESSWIRE
Two of the Big Ten's more successful coaches led off Big Ten Media Day Thursday with thoughts on the league and their team's.
Here were the highlights from Bo Ryan and Matt Painter from Thursday's Big Ten Media Day:
Ryan: ""We could beat better teams this year, but I'm not sure if our record will show it". Thinks the B1G is very strong this season
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RYAN: Gasser (pg) is longer, great defensively, may not blow by you, but has great length and height.
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RYAN: Our Freshman are ready to compete, they know our state, they've been to our camps, "way ahead of the curve"
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Also, Bo Ryan used the word Moxie. In a sentence and everything.
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RYAN: I don't have to say anything to motivate us about our perceived standing in the Big Ten. We welcome that challenge. Great for RPI
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Painter: "We're in a bit of a different position, with losing 4 guys that started. Very inexperienced, but I do like our talent level"
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) October 25, 2012
Painter: "I think the timing of our Italy trip was great, great to get in those practices and spend time together as a group"
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Painter doesn't seem to buy the idea of this "not being his year". "It's always your year".
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) October 25, 2012
Painter thought the Big Ten was the best league in the country last year
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Painter thinks the teams near the bottom of the B1G rankings can really push to the top, says that bottom depth is what makes the B1G great
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Painter saysCody Zeller is the best player in the nation.
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Painter says he sells a Purdue Education to recruits, says he's graduated all his player. Also sells player development to recruits.
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) October 25, 2012
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