IUMBB vs Wisconsin - Game Thread - 1/3/17

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,112]

Well, which team shows up tonight?   What happens to the season if we should lose again tonight?  Will CTC's seat get hotter or colder?  These and other questions will be answered by 9:30 this evening.  IU (10-4) (0-1) vs. Wisky (12-2) (1-0) at 7:00 ET on ESPN.

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[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

I was feeling like this was the year we would beat them, then we lost to Nebraska at home and I absolutely knew we would win this game because no way we lose 2 in a row at home.... then we looked horrible in the loss to UofL and now I am more worried than I have ever been this season... a loss tonight deservedly knocks us out of the Top 25, and puts us in a big hole for the Big Ten slate....

[HoosierCoop 3,937]

I honestly think we come out hot tonight and give it to the Badgers.

I know we are conducive to their style of play, but dammit it's time for someone to play to our style of game.

This is a must win game for us.  Unfortunately it is the 2nd game of the big ten season. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,112]

10 minutes ago, HoosierCoop said:

This is a must win game for us.  Unfortunately it is the 2nd game of the big ten season. 

Starting out 0-2 with both losses on our home court would not bode well for the rest of the season as we know we will not be invincible on the road and there's potential for 1 or 2 additional home losses.

[hsrtxp 1,400]

I'm worried about this game. I just have a bad feeling about this season. Lack of leadership, carelessness, and seeming apathy I see from the team just seems ripe for a disastrous season. Have a feeling it continues tonight.

Hope I'm wrong but I just don't have any confidence or trust in them at this point.


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[Hoosier_roots 138]

I see another tight margin here in this one and the Sconnies go home with a loss. Nigel Hayes will never know what it's like to win in Assembly Hall. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,626]

I could see this being a game we control throughout and win by 8-10 points. We're due for one like that. 

If we lose, and lose by playing like we have the past two games, this season could start slipping away.. 

[Fulkme15 488]

Making the trip from Fort Wayne, I've been a big sunshine pumper on these boards for a few years now, but this is the first time I'm not overly excited about driving all the way to Bloomington.
I know we just started conference play but I think this game is going to play a huge part in our season. We lose this game and I could see this team struggling the rest of the season. I could also see us coming out and shooting lights out from 3 and hopefully getting our guys back on track for the rest of the season.
Go Hoosiers


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[hsrtxp 1,400]

Making the trip from Fort Wayne, I've been a big sunshine pumper on these boards for a few years now, but this is the first time I'm not overly excited about driving all the way to Bloomington.
I know we just started conference play but I think this game is going to play a huge part in our season. We lose this game and I could see this team struggling the rest of the season. I could also see us coming out and shooting lights out from 3 and hopefully getting our guys back on track for the rest of the season.
Go Hoosiers


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I'd love to see us win a game not with the three.


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[Fulkme15 488]

I'd love to see us win a game not with the three.


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At this point I don't care how we win a game... just get a damn win.


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[Trish 11,626]

I imagine we'll probably win this as we're due for a hot shooting night. Not sure we deserve to win with how we've been playing lately..

However, it's Wisconsin and they are the clear favorites to win it this year in the B1G. Could we lose 3 in a row? When's the last time we took 3 L's in a row?




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[maharkn 1,746]

I think IU winning will depend if TB can slow down Happ on the inside.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,539]

Happ and Hayes are capable of embarrassing us. But then again, so is Webster, Martin, Mason, Konchar, and Bryson Scott.

These are the types of games Crean wins. Fully expect us to pull this out.

My heart thought we'd get lucky and meet a Louisville team that couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. My mind told me they would impose their physical dominance.

Until Nebraska, I thought the Hall was nearly a throne of invincibility. Now I have to worry about all our games, except +300 RPI cupcakes.

Either way, I keep watching and rooting.


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[maharkn 1,746]

I think we need to start Davis and sit newkirk or jbj.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,539]

I'd like to see.

Rojo
JBJ
OG
Juwan
TB

DD +20 minutes
Cujo 5-10 minutes depending
Newkirk 5-10 minutes depending.

8 guy rotation.


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[Josh 12,649]

I'd like to see.

Rojo
JBJ
OG
Juwan
TB

DD +20 minutes
Cujo 5-10 minutes depending
Newkirk 5-10 minutes depending.

8 guy rotation.


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Replace Cujo with Green. I don't want to see Cujo at all anymore

FIRE HIM! This is embarrassing

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Cujo kind of depends on his injury status. Was he not in a boot vs L'ville?

[pappy1865 2,212]

Not sure how much of this one I'll get to see either.  Installation of officers at the Shrine in Terre Haute. I know we have TV's and beer, just not sure the times.  Hope they play better than they have the last 2.  I agree with what the team keeps saying in that they likely won't shoot that poor again, but, they could. Come out strong, with a purpose, and take it to them.  Maybe some half court se......Oh, who am I kidding?  Half court sets?  Shoot 3's!  Yippee!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,112]

16 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

Cujo kind of depends on his injury status. Was he not in a boot vs L'ville?

I thought it was Green.

[Stuhoo 81,461]

16 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

Cujo kind of depends on his injury status. Was he not in a boot vs L'ville?

 

DeVonte was with-boot, and supposedly he'll be back in action tonight.