tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021578752366551149.post7763137748126296151..comments2023-10-07T07:50:36.380-05:00Comments on Welsh-Ryan Ramblings: A Northwestern Basketball Blog: Wildcats Prepare to Battle Injuries, Boilermakers in Big Ten OpenerRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16817772081769599211noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021578752366551149.post-10495993696030632152010-12-29T20:46:12.260-06:002010-12-29T20:46:12.260-06:00If Shurna is anywhere close to 100% (which I think...If Shurna is anywhere close to 100% (which I think he will be) by Friday, this is probably our best chance for a win in the opening three games (although at Illinois is a possibility too). And we need to win one, after blowing our only real chance for a solid win during the non-conference. <br /><br />Call me crazy, but I really like our chances IF Shurna is able to play (and play well). We always play well against the Boilermakers. The one thing that bothers me is that it is a road game (unfortunately we don't get them at home this year, which is annoying), but you know what? We beat them two years ago at Mackey, so why not this year? Cats 70, Purdue 68. <br /><br />Note: I am an eternal pessimist when it comes to NU basketball. I just have a really good feeling about this one. I fully expect us to drop at least one game to Iowa and one to Penn State, but I think we'll win this one.Greg Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367592228032874654noreply@blogger.com