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Well, it’s a huge win. IU went on the road and beat a good team. We got positive contributions from virtually everyone on the team. I was obviously upset about the final 2 minutes…I was numb for the shot. It was a huge shot and I was indifferent. That said, let me say this, I’m disappointed in myself. The guys played their hind parts off tonight. I look back now, at what they had to overcome in this one, and I’m amazed a win was possible. They were up big and playing like champions at one point without two of their best players. OG goes down and we INCREASED THE LEAD. The foul situation? Really? Criminal. James Blackmon, when his team needed him the most, flew down court without hesitation and drained that sucker. He wanted that ball and he knew it would go. That’s a player. I’m proud of this team and the way they fought through everything that went wrong tonight. Yeah, the last 2 minutes sucked but, it doesn’t matter now. Losing OG for an extended period (should that happen) will be very bad in a number of areas. He’s a defender, he rebounds with passion, and those OG plays around the rim, ignite the team and crowd. A strength was depth, now not so much. Heck, I’m not a doctor or a soothsayer. Maybe it’s not as bad as what people think. Crean said the kid was crying in the locker room….so sad for him if it’s bad. I say ignore those final minutes and enjoy this win, because it was really well played under the circumstances. I’m ashamed of myself for not realizing that in the moment. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Jimmy Buckets!!!! Great player, great shot. So glad he hit that. Thing is, I can't believe what I just saw. How did it get to that? I'm just numb, even after a big shot like that. Worst 5 minutes of basketball I have ever watched. We won. I'll take it. But we still lost. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I have no words. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Big rebound Rojo! Great! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

If McRoberts could score....... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Davis back? Oh nice. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Next couple weeks are going to be rough. Bright side is Thomas is playing his best yet. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

You have got to be joking. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Freddie! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Wow. I rushed home to see this. Why can't this team start on time? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

How we looking? I missed the start, stuck in traffic. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I've been to 6 games here this year and as many last year. If it gets loud, it hasn't been when Ive been there. I joke with friends a lot that I can hear myself yelling on TV. Then it really happened. At a game vs. Minny last season, 2nd half in a 4 point game, I screamed "Get loud Badgers!". I heard it plain as day on DVR. It remains on there today. Our struggles against them I won't deny of course, but they are not unbeatable at home. TB would need to find it and find it in a big way. It can happen.

Why not? Two pretty evenly matched teams. Kohl center does not have near the crowd noise that the hall has. In fact, its pin-drop quiet. If IU takes care of the ball early and defends the perimeter...why not?

Very possible. Can't afford to give them a cushion at the start though.

Wisky benefiting from some home cooking. DB with 12 min remaining. UM playing well though up 8. Man we need them to hang on.

I think something may have happened that we didn't see. Green made a play that was borderline unsportsmanlike at best and TC's reaction was shockingly unexpected. I'd say down right, slack-jawed, surprise is what I was feeling....tell me that's not true for most of you. I think something happened with Green at the half and that play was the kicker. Could explain his minutes. As far as losing the team, I'd say no. I see them steadily improving in nearly all of the problem areas. I know many are calling for Bryant to sit but tonight I think you saw a coach trying to get his big gun to start firing right again. I know I'll take some heat and I'm sorry but this team is getting better and is a step away from being very good again. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I wouldn't say I see it as a turning point but, I'd say it's encouraging and something to build off of. We played well defensively, holding Rutgers to .77 ppp which is slightly below average for them in conference games. We won comfortably without the 3 falling, proving we have other options. We forced turnovers, another thing we had not been doing. Took care of the ball offensively. Simply, we won a game we were supposed to win...comfortably. That's the same thing we did last year. We won the games we were supposed to while the other contenders did not. It's a comfortable win in the B1G. I guess I'm not going to get caught up wondering if we should have won by 25 instead of 20. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

You mean 1? That 1 road game? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Indiana 88 Rutgers 73 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Yeah, ok man. Look I'm just taking up for one of my guys. Sure, there are other bad matchups for him but like I said Dodd is a no-win. Was that a refrigerator dolly I saw Dodd carrying around? He kept standing him up on it, strapping him down, and wheeling his ass out to about 20 feet. Easy peasy. I'd seen Tom get moved before but damn, Dodd should charge S&H. WORST POSSIBLE MATCHUP.

In his defense, Happ, unlike Tom, actually is an All-American. They are not on the same planet talent wise and I told you that before the season started. You guys see him 2 times yearly, I see him 30. He does it to everyone. Louisville has a whole team of guys just like Dodd. Tom is not making strong moves because he's not strong. He's getting muscled and now the B1G knows it. He should have entered the draft. I feel bad that he didn't.

Man, that one hurts. They had it. I've tried to stay as positive as I could. I don't think I've ever posted in the "fire" thread. This one really broke me. Carelessness. Up 2 out of a great defensive play, step out of bounds. Give up 3. Force a drive, don't get back. Dunk. Gave it away. First I'm forced to worry that we won't start on time and now we bone-head away a close one. Hate it for the guys because I know the expectations were astronomical but man, if you can't be better than that, knowing every game could break your season, I don't know if you really want it. Great game for James....sort of. Do you have goals guys? What the heck are they? I wonder. F-it. Good luck this weekend.

I think a guy like Dodd is his worst possible matchup.

Ten seconds too late.

Oh boy, here we go! Pick a good one Tommy.