Dave from Dayton

Thanks for starting this thread, 1976. I don't know about Leal starting. But, definitely think that Galloway should. Woodson likely won't start either of them unless he has to. But he should imho. Oh well. Gear on. And I'm ready for this. Good luck Hoosiers!

Just notified: Indiana at OSU changed from Saturday noon 2/19 to Monday 7 PM 2/21. There are four of us that are going. Too bad..daughter has birthday on 19th. Happened because Iowa at OSU is rescheduled for 19th.

Changing my prediction because Woody may start Trey. We have to have someone besides Xavier to initiate the offense. Plus, Trey is a better defender than Kopp and PS. And Trey will make his own opportunities, too. MSU doesn't have one or two players that carry the load. The whole starting 5 scores. They also are better than IU in assists and offensive rebounds. And should I mention shooting the 3 and free throws...MSU is better. Since IU's offense needs something. That something is Trey. I predict: Indiana 75 MSU 68 All depends on changing the starting 5 and inserting Trey. If Woody doesn't then draft craft beer or decent bourbon and sayonara NCAAT.

Teams that the whole is more than the sum of the parts impress me. Those that share the ball to make others look good. High assist rates and good team defense are certainly indicators. They seem to have very strong ball handlers. They have initiators that have great court vision and take advantage of situations and matchups. They do the extra work in screening, thinking, rebounding and blocking out. When the tide turns against them, they still try to do the right things. Good sportsmanship is also part of it. Both on court and off. They pursue an education. Shows, in part, that they are becoming adults and productive members of society...respecting others and themselves. One would hope that they win a few more than one would expect. But that does not always happen. Of course, a great coach is a requirement.

I do not want to say this: MSU 72 Indiana 67 Gym Izzo beats Woody.

I sure hope those 5 players wore protection.

Nathan Childress 6-6 forward Jr. #14...

got to figure out how to score...

Your team is on the floor...passed out.

Seems to me that the constant early whistles took the wind out of IU's fast break. IU got lucky by being up by 2 at the half. TJD never got into the flow of things because of Illinois' 300 lb Kofi. And Kofi was allowed to elbow and walk all night. With no fast break...and not dominant in the middle...guys just stood around... IU is really a one trick pony. And the pony came up lame. I was hoping that Kofi would get whistled for fouls. But, TJD got frustrated and was called for his. TJD and Race need to be able to roam around. If they don't...what is IU to do? Hit 3's? Yeah, right. Not blaming anyone. Cheering for ole IU! But we need excellent recruiting. Help is on the way. Right? Right? uh... yeah. I hope.

Well, you win some and you lose some. But, nothing is better than getting some!

70 to 67....and IU can't buy a three or a free throw... Flips coin: Heads! It's Indiana with a win on the road. Never in doubt. Well... Some, yes. When the opponent screens at the top of the key...why do our players nod at the guy with the ball as he drives toward the basket? And why does everyone stand around on offense in the 2nd half waiting for TJD to score? No mas!

With the way Cockburn throws his elbow and walks, IU missing shots and free throws, and TJD's fouls...we are fortunate that we are ahead.

Get ready to rumble!!!

Let's do this! Go IU! Double Kofi so that he cannot pass out. He will foul...early and often. Stop their guards. Game to IU!

Use The Force, Indiana Fans! Ill-annoy 67 Indiana 70

Great passing by Lander. Assists are the name of the game.

Why is the ball not going in to TJD? Is he just a decoy?

What is Stew doing for us? And TJD needs more touches!

Defense on the 3 needs to be at a high level. Transition offense is a money maker. Woody keeps working the refs. Would be nice if we got contributions from all the starters. Keep Lander off the court in close games, please.

Suit up Hoosiers! Game face is on! Mental to physical is like 4 to 1! Suiting up means banner up!

Secret weapon: IU learned how to win last game. Know your opponent. Extend our defense just past the 3 line. Mess with MD's guards. That is their major asset...their guards. And that playing with hair on fire sure seems like the thing to do. All. Freakin'. Game. That plus IU has a coach. MD doesn't. Actually, IU has a whole bunch of coaches.

I've got cold feet. IU has a tough time on the road. MD has 2 very good guards and Phin is out. We don't win, historically, at MD. No one really likes being anywhere inside the DC beltway. And Coach Woody won't wear a suit on the road. But IU is going to win this. IU uses all our secret weapons... We defend the three. Mess with their guards. Xavier has a great day. TJD gets enough touches and finishes every single shot. Race gets 12 rebounds and a double double. Kopp has game. Stew shows his stuff. Lander does come in for 4 minutes and never makes a mistake. And Coach Woody yells at the refs! Take it to the bank!

It's mostly about defending the three-point shot of MD's guards. And hitting free throws...and rebounding...and playing like we did in the 1st half... They know they can. Just do it. Go Hoosiers!

You get your choice of a kiss from HoosierAloha or AlohaHoosier. But you can't tell anyone what it was like.