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Hoosiers 77 Cornshuckers 55 Note to Stuhoo (for some reason I didn't get a "quote" option to your reply to my post): I was afraid we were going to beat Wisconsin and I was going to have to wear that stupid toboggan hat every game for the rest of the year. At least it said IU on it, LOL.

I'd love it if turns out that way, but this is the first I've heard of this "rule." But I plead that Mallory (I think that was his name) didn't play for Maryland against us but did against The NotGoodgers, so I plead the addition of yet another factor. That said, I think we have a team with enough defense to make any game close, but I just have trouble picking us to win in a facility we haven't won in since the last millennium. However, you are free to use my deductions for your prediction.

Let's see, Maryland beat Wisconsin at the Kohl Center by 6, we beat Maryland at home by 8. I think we'd have a real shot if Franklin was playing, but he's doubtful til next week, or so I read. Therefore: Hoosiers 62 NotGoodgers 65

Indiana 78 Barbaraland 64

Hoosiers 70 Knit Any Kitties 60

We steal one with D Indiana 66 Ill Noise 62

Hoosiers 72 Sparty Bashers 60

Hoosiers 72 Butts 56

Hoosiers 92 Lyins 62

Hoosiers 79 Semi-somethngs 68

Can a team go from greatness to greatlessness and back over three days? I say a big "yes," but that doesn't mean we're going to do that. But I hope we will and I predict Hoosiers 75 Ollieford 67

It will be all I can do not to check the scoreboard while in physical therapy this afternoon. Knowing the DVR recorded the game, however, I hope I can refrain from knowing the outcome before I watch it.

interesting thought. If TJD does return, and Brunk opts for the extra year offered because of covid, we'd be stacked tightly with big men next year.

Before this season's practice began, I felt pretty sure that Galloway and Geronimo would be the last two guys at the end of the bench. Wow, what a pleasant surprise I've seen from those two. I've heard a lot of comparisons of Geronimo to Anonoby. I think Oladipo might be a better comparison. Although he shouldn't have taken that second three at that point in the shot clock. Galloway is contributing far more than I could have foreseen. It would not have surprised me to see him red-shirted (of course not now). Am a little surprised that Leal is the last guy off the bench now. But I think he has all the tools to be an outstanding Big Ten player.

Sorry I'm late to the party this year! Hoosiers 77 Shorthorns 67

With regard to a transfer, I'd just like to see us pick up someone capable of guarding Garza or other B1G big guys if Trayce, Race and Brunk are all on the bench with fouls or injuries. To me that's the only hole Justin's departure left us. Thompson's defense was really good down the stretch so I don't think we'll miss Smith on defense as much as some think. And I expect a breakout year from Franklin despite the fact that everyone's relegating him to less PT because of Lander. He showed he wasn't awestruck by playing in the best conference in college basketball. I believe now we'll see him start nailing his shots with regularity.

Hoosiers 71 Cornshuckers 49

11 seed means it takes 5 games in 5 days to win the tournament. I don't favor those odds, although of all the teams in the conference we might be the team most able to handle that with our depth. It's still daunting. I'd far rather have the 10 seed and skip the first night. On the plus side, a chance to add another win (even a Quad 3) against Nebraska or Northwestern can't hurt our NCAA tournament resume.

Sadly, unless Purdue loses at home, we play on Wednesday no matter what we do.

Hurryin' Hoosiers 64 Bad Germs 59

Hurryin' Hoosiers 70 Pyrite-coated Ratkin 61

Hurryin' Hoosiers 64 Biting Illini 60

Hoosiers 65 Boiled Fakers 59

Hurryin' Hoosiers 75 Knit Any Kitties 68

I just can't bear the idea of losing to Pitts Jr., even in their barn, so even though I'm 99% sure I'm wrong... Hoosiers 70 Gilded Rodents 68