IPFW Post Game Thread

[Stuhoo 79,751]

5 seconds on the shot clock. Who do you want with the ball at the top of the key?

James Blackmon Jr., with OG on the wing.

[RaceToTheTop 24,959]

7 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Izzo has a NC and lost to 2 ranked teams. Big difference there 

He needed a home clock error to aid him in beating Florida Gulf Coast.  MSU has looked bad.

[pappy1865 2,191]

7 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Izzo has a NC and lost to 2 ranked teams. Big difference there 

Yes, he has a NC, but not this year.  They've looked bad.  Will they not make the dance? Fat chance.  They'll be ready, and in the hunt in the Big 10.  Wheels came off last night, but IU will be just fine.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,968]

Morning is just getting started and Mike and Mike are talking about Mastadons.

It's going to be a LONG day in Fort Wayne.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,968]

The "just fine" argument is bonkers to me.
Compared to what?
This year will still be "just fine" but it could have been fantastic.

Next year? "Just fine"? What does that even mean.? We won't lose to the IPFWs of the world? We might be middle of pack?




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[Stuhoo 79,751]

17 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The "just fine" argument is bonkers to me.
Compared to what?
This year will still be "just fine" but it could have been fantastic.

Next year? "Just fine"? What does that even mean.? We won't lose to the IPFWs of the world? We might be middle of pack?




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It means that even though we just underwent a root canal, we can still be enjoying a steak dinner again soon! ;)

 

[pappy1865 2,191]

What Stu said.  It's a loss.  A bad one, yes, but it's one.  As long as it doesn't snowball into a trainwreck of a season, I'm not worried.

[IUsince1980 315]

Did we seriously only score 5 miserable points in last 10 mins including OT????

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[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Still say this is Creans best team. Should be a wake up call. Cant just go through the motions. Learning experience for the freshmen. I predict by mid season we see more Green and Cujo and less Newkirk. Gotta have a guy who can create and penetrate on the floor.

[mdn82 25,510]

This isn't as bad as I expected. Proud of this board.


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[Bowhunter 2,693]

I didn't get to see the end of the game but it sounds like it was much like the first half that I did see. 

Could Cujo or Green run the point?

I'm not big on Newkirk either.

It also hurts not having a senior like Hartman in these situations.  No way we lose that game with his leadership if healthy.  

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

3 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

I didn't get to see the end of the game but it sounds like it was much like the first half that I did see. 

Could Cujo or Green run the point?

I'm not big on Newkirk either.

It also hurts not having a senior like Hartman in these situations.  No way we lose that game with his leadership if healthy.  

Crean is gonna bring the freshmen along slowly but yea I see more Green and Cujo. JBJ cant handle the ball very well when pressured.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,988]

4 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

This isn't as bad as I expected. Proud of this board.


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All depends on the next 2 games.  Does this team re-group and play a solid game against Miss. Valley St. and then does it carry that effort into the UNC game or do we endure another UNC ass whuppin'?  To me, what we see in these next 2 games will dictate how this season is going to go.

[Stuhoo 79,751]

12 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Still say this is Creans best team. Should be a wake up call. Cant just go through the motions. Learning experience for the freshmen. I predict by mid season we see more Green and Cujo and less Newkirk. Gotta have a guy who can create and penetrate on the floor.

 

Devonte Green is the real deal.

 

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

57 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The "just fine" argument is bonkers to me.
Compared to what?
This year will still be "just fine" but it could have been fantastic.

Next year? "Just fine"? What does that even mean.? We won't lose to the IPFWs of the world? We might be middle of pack?




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I thought we were good enough to not play well and win these games. Obviously not. Got some issues. Need to figure out our playmaker to get through droughts. Still very bullish on this team. Get the bonehead game out of the way early. I dont think this snowballs.

[JustWinWoody 3,364]

Bad loss ... but by the end of the season I don't think this will look AS bad.  IUFW is a solid team IMO.  No excuses, played uninspired, yada yada yada ... I agree.  

So does this loss feel as bad a the loss to Duke last year?  I seem to recall last year turning around.  

[coonhounds 8,787]

I want to move south till this crap storm of a embarrassment blows over. Imo we are still a fragile team and defense needs alot of work again.if we can't hit shots or get out and run we look lost. Hope crean can get them back on track 2 good games in a row will make me feel better

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[southsidehoosier 4,972]

I was happy crean accepted full responsibility in the post game presser rather than give the standard coach talk


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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

We'll see what the team learned come March. That's all the matters now!


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[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

I felt like the multiple 3 point lines really messed with our shooters, especially in the 1st half.... I know I have heard that Cook Hall has the NBA line as well though.... Just seemed like every 3 (and there were FAR too many of them early) was from beyond the NBA line and it looked as if the guys were coming up short at first then started pushing them too hard to make up for the difference....

We really need to handle the ball better, the turnovers from the last 2 games are way too high and in this game in particular were at very bad times, some of the shots etc could be considered turnovers...

Still driving to the lane with nowhere to go and no thought about what to do with the ball... Some players seem very selfish so far, wanting to get "theirs".

 

On the other hand a game that arguably our best (or 1 of our best) players barely played. On the road... Like somebody said we got punched in the mouth and didn't have the heart/strength to counter-punch....