The day after Michigan State coach Tom Izzo blasted the Big Ten Network, his Spartans go blasted by Wisconsin. Izzo was complaining that their fans can’t see all of their games while the Network negotiates with the cable companies. Lucky for Coach Izzo fewer people can see his team.

Wisconsin put a pasting on the Spartans with Brian Butch leading the way. Butch connected on four three pointers. He seems to have continued his shooting touch from the game winning three at Indiana a couple of games back. Butch, who started the season 3-32 from behind the line has heated up in Big Ten action. Credit Coach Bo Ryan and his constant work with his post players to develop their scoring abilities away from the basket.

What once was a four team race for the title has turned into a three team battle royale between Wisconsin, Purdue and Indiana.