Dave from Dayton

Take the under. And IU.

Bruce Pearl's Pro Bationers 70 Hoosiers defend the 3 and go inside 75 "Revised from another post. I cannot stand predicting against my beloved Hoosiers. No way. No how. By the way, why was Bruce fired from TN? And why was Bruce suspended for 2 games in '21 and Auburn on probation for 4 years? Never mind. We know.

If you gotta pick 79 Indiana 75 It would take really good shooting, good defense, low turnovers and low fouls on Reneau and Ware to beat Auburn. Auburn shot well from the 3 in their first 5 games. Not so well on the most recent 2 games. Teams scouted Auburn and defended the 3. Auburn lost on the road 3 days ago to Appalachian State by shooting poorly. Hmmm... IU keeps getting better. But this would take a jump like Ware, Oladipo and Moye together. It could happen...I just changed my prediction in a subsequent post.

I learned from all of the debates that I don't watch...answer the question that you want...not the one that is asked. And a Final Four of just Big Ten universities would be a riot. I'd pay a dollar for that.

I'd rather have Indiana win it all, again and again.

Well, I was. Someone stole it. Police are combing the area.

This flawed IU team never gave up. Players down the bench are all starting to get it. More rebounding by others than Ware helps. Defense is better, too. A tip of the ole toupee to Coach Woodson for calling a couple of timely timeouts. Did you see the way that IU was covering the 3-point shot? Cupps makes me laugh. Only because he is steady and a freshman on the road in the Big Ten conference games. He does seem to get the ball into the flow of the offense more quickly than X. Nice. Sure, there were turnovers and missed assignments; but, overall there is marked improvement in communication and knowing what to do and when. Reneau needs to not foul. Ware needs to not foul in the first half. Ware needs to know what to do if and when he is doubled or cannot get open for a pass. Standing around on offense is a killer. Hit some free throws down the stretch and IU is a tough team to beat. But we shall see. Once they ran a couple of plays for individuals, things clicked again. Everyone scored. Everyone contributed.

Let's take this game! Get it to Ware.

Michigan seemed to change IU's flow with their best defensive play of the game. This:

IU is in it at the half. Ware only has 2 fouls. He will be back in. IU will go on an unanswered 10 point run after the half.

Galloway, where are you?

Indiana defense seems to be forcing Michigan shooters way out beyond the 3. Sparks doesn't defend inside like Ware...heh.

Good luck Hoosiers!

I am watching Wisconsin. Do you want to see my Wisconsin Engineering diploma? I really could not go to Purdoo. I am not that interested in sheep. I was one of a few that every basketball game in the early 80's up there...was attending Wisconsin while cheering for Indiana.

I heard that that would not happen. Different streams, evidently.

Is Xavier in or out tonight? I haven't read anything in a few days about his injury.

Absolutely no fun choosing any team over IU. May be throwing away my chance (slim) of being near the top of this challenge... Indiana 74 IU calls a timeout near end of game. J Howard loses it. Mish Mash Wolf R weenies 72

Spin right and shoot left or use the muscle memory or psychotic shot doctor or socks, shorts, 1 2 3 swish or ...

The Derps looked lost early. From the tipoff to the halftime, IU rolled. Maryland committed the first five turnovers. That first half was a hoot! My oh my! Glad to see Galloway in charge of the offense! Cleaned up inside, for sure!

My picks were ok. Just the teams didn't score enough.

Uh oh. Well, I am NOT changing my prediction. In fact, I may increase the spread in IU's favor.

X and Reneau are game time decisions. I heard yesterday that Reneau was good to go. Have not heard anything about X. Except the injury report. My game time decision is bourbon, ribs and beer vs ribs and beer. Where is that server? Is BTN on this screen? Good!

Just saw that on another website and changed mine as you posted. lol

Xavier Johnson and Malik Reneau both are listed as questionable just now in the injury report.

Where we are right now, we will find the holes and plug them, having great confidence, and with support of the fans and the administration we shall endeavor to persevere leaving no stone unturned while installing and implementing a new winning culture, one game, one play, one practice at a time, focused on the big picture, and otherwise amalgamating all for one and one for all. I'm glad that Coach Cignetti did not sound like the above. Straight talking is good.