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Just to emphasize how great this response is, LOL

So when I'm on the app does liking even do anything?

I'm just now seeing it for the first time. I like it. Always wanted a system like this where you could actually down vote.

Northwestern going for their first 4 game winning streak since 1967!

I didn't really follow his recruitment. Was just referring to his media quote about it.

Yep

  Both of those things can be done without winning Pick'ems though...

  Yes, I agree with that as well. Hopefully we wouldn't lose as the 5 seed against the 12/13. Better chance we'd lose our first game as the 4 against, presumably, the 5.

Matters in terms of perception for NCAA seeding.

I'll get on that.

Yeah i complain every time and I'm not ashamed. I'm just done with him calling our games.

  I'll take him over Vitale, for sure. Dakich and Bardo are about on the same level with me.   1. I cannot stand Bardo's voice (acts so much like a know it all). 2. He messes up his facts at least 10% of the time, which is way too often. 3. He went to Illinois. 4. As you said, he has called just about every game. The repetition of having to listen to him has made it all worse. 5. I really just don't like him.

I haven't read through every post in here, but I'd say the consensus is that Crean has his substitutions pre-planned, depending on match-up, time, etc. This can work both ways though. A lot of times we see a player going out when he's hot, but a player like Troy for instance can go from hot to cold within a matter of seconds. Certain players have a switching point where the confidence goes through the roof after a couple made shots, big plays, or defensive series. So in my opinion, it isn't a huge issue and he seems to know what he's doing. It drives me nuts, but the impact isn't necessarily as big as many think it is.   I'd also like to point out that a player being hot in college basketball doesn't mean that much, especially in comparison to the NBA. Because of the skill set, a college player's "hot streak" will only last so long and once they miss a shot, they can go cold because confidence plays a huge factor in the game of younger players. In the NBA, a player can stay hot through a couple missed shots and over a longer period of time because of the skill set they have.

  Oh man, maybe I'll have to skip this one too...

  You're kidding, right?

Anyone know who's calling this game?

Lets hope my dream from last night (about the game) doesn't become a reality...

Was just thinking about the possible impact of not having Collin. Hurts the smaller lineup because it's possible we could see Troy at the 5 for stretches. Doubt that will happen too often since we have Hanner back, but it takes one more shooting threat off the floor. I'd rather him miss this game than the last two though, so I'm hoping he can get healthy soon.

Come on everybody!

How would we ever stop Jahlil though? He would go for 40 and 25 easily. And then if we double team him, he'll kick it out to the shooters. I would hate that matchup from a defensive perspective. Of course Duke isn't the greatest defensive team ever, but I DO NOT want to face them. Ever.

IU-Duke is a win-win for you at least.

  They are 17-5. One of those losses in double OT and another to Carroll. The other three were just dropped games. Fort Wayne has had a solid year this year for quite a few teams.

  Ahh, didn't realize they would play that late in the tournament. Will be an awesome preview!

  You may be underestimating Southport.

IU - 76 NW - 64