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[quote name="MartintheMopMan" post="235573" timestamp="1453581586"]One down and onto the next. Let's keep this streak going and show we aren't afraid of the Kohl Center anymore.   I hate Wisconsin more than anyone and I want to embarrass them.    Ummmm, I don't think so....I live and work in Madison, Wi. Trust me, I hate them wayyyy, way more.

Man, that would be huge. We steal one from any of those 3 and keep topping the others and I'd say it's a real good possibility.

You know, I said this in the game thread and I'm going to say it again.....One very popular criticism of this team, even among our own fans, is that it is impossible to get over excited about the team because we have only played teams considered to be the bottom - half of the conference. I say you're absolutely correct. We beat them all. We were supposed to win those games and we did just that. All of them. Can MSU say that? Can Purdue say that? Can Maryland? Can Wisky? No they cannot. All those teams lost to someone considered to be bottom-half. The formula for success in this league has always been, win the games you are supposed to and steal a couple from the teams your not and you are right there for the title. How is it possible, people are not bonkers over this start? We are doing exactly what we should be.

Anyone know the Maryland-NW score? Heard UM was down.

Z is sooo much better when he's set. Not the same guy on the move.

They can't miss.

Really playing at a high level right now.

Excellent half. Shooting the lights out and that putback slam from TB that was waived off was sick! J. WIL on the halftime show said he's not buying in on IU until they play somebody. This is somehow a popular criticism of this team. I say, yes we played the bottom half of the league and beat them all. We are supposed to win those games, so we did. Did MSU? Did Wisky? Did Purdue? Nope, all those teams lost to someone they shouldn't have. Great job this season IU!!!

I like OG as a surprise. Coming from limited minutes in the pre-season, he has proven himself to the coaching staff, and the fans, with relentless rebounding, shooting and defense. I wonder if in fact, he didn't sneak up and surprise the coaching staff as well. Nice job by the staff of recognizing the desire and raw talent in this kid. I wonder though, do we see it if JBJ stays healthy? Another surprise for me has been the consistent solid play of Max B. I never worry about the guy. Solid down low, shooter, solid D. Max won't lead the team in scoring but, I think he can be a leader. No doubt. Nick Z.... Nick is one of the best spot up shooters in the game. And that's just the thing. I saw NZ bury open 3's for 2 years. Thought he may never miss. Now, it looks as though he has been given the green light and is now pulling up quickly and often while on the move/off screens. He's forcing. I don't think that's his game. He's a deadly set shooter. I agree with having him shoot out of it, but not that way, not when he has to catch and Jack while on the move. If he's fading back or side at all, it's not going down. I don't have many player disappointments. I was never big on JBJ from the beginning. I guess I just don't see where the NBA hype comes from. Do I think we are a better team without him? Not really much, I think the focus on offense has just changed from outside to inside with TB being the stud we thought he'd be. I don't see us better or worse. We lost 15ppg, or did we? The inside game has absorbed that in my opinion. Defense has been better because it's team oriented now and the kids are starting to understand help side better. Troy, Good Troy...Bad Troy. I hate that. Troy can score. Most would agree the OSU game was good Troy because he scored without turning it over. I saw him get bailed out, totally wild, by a lucky foul call several times. Got lucky those were not 5 turnovers. I know what I'm getting with him. Love him. I think he needs touches from inside 17ft. Max. Do what you do. Not meant to handle from further out.

I agree, I think he will be very important in the near future. Hope he works it out because he can be a sparkplug for them on slow days. Announcers today said his release looked funny on more than one occasion. I think it's a head thing.

My goodness, what a game! Look at what this team can do when they play D and value the ball. If we have our typical turnover #'s, we are looking at a score closer to 75-70 if not closer. Very pleased with all the guys today.

Get back the intensity.

Don't get a chance to say this often so......Don't make any halftime adjustments. Just hammer!

What an excellent half of basketball. Fast, athletic, and under control. Very proud of this team on how they handled the early season criticism, defensive woes, and the loss of one of their leaders. I think these guys are really starting to get it. They are tough, tough, kids and they are beginning to believe in themselves.

The guys are really playing as a team. Never mind the score. We are playing team defense, team offense. Look at the result. I love it.

This is the best we have played in years.

Troy just faked the entire defense, me, the camera, and the announcers. Oh then drilled a 3.

I love the effort. Don't slow down. Great start!

Amazing!!!

Rojo is back.

Wow! Couldn't ask for a better start. Keep up that pressure guys. OSU looks shell shocked!

It's go time fella's! Home game. Home crowd. No excuses today. Just win.

Ha, watching Vikqueen-Seahawks now. Looks absolutely miserable.

Yeah, so I'm forced to watch the game at BW3 just off the UW campus. This Chucky fan, who wouldn't know a basketball if I hit him in the face with one, lean's over and say's, "Double bonus? Is that right? But there is 7 minutes left in the first half?" I couldn't do anything. I sat there, slack jawed, and stared like an idiot. No comeback, No gunplay. Sad.

Thanks so much for pulling that out. It means so much to me when we play Chucky. I understand that you guys don't think so but you're wrong, Chucky IS a good team...don't think so? Our offense, the whole nation talks about, just was held below 60 and very nearly lost if Collin gets any closer. I never thought IU would hold Joe's barber college/Gormet taco stand under 60 much less a B1G team. Well done.