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

[Hoosierfan2017 22,034]

I'm disappointed we didn't get to see Crean's trademark last second 3/4 court inbound pass. That's about all this game was missing. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,726]

I've been an avid IU fan for 50 years, going back to Lou Watson.  I can't do this anymore...

Just told my wife I won't watch the games through this stretch. It's too painful. Heck, I watched EVERY game through Creans first 3 years.

I am honestly planning on taking a hiatus. Just checking scores for a while.


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[Whoozhers 3,724]

I don't know of any other "good" team that from the start of the game is so outplayed in 2 minutes they get down by 12 points. That leaves a mark right outta the gate. That's the only thing I'll agree with Crean on ... The Hoosiers didn't start on time. Wisconsin did. They were ready to PLAY. Crean didn't have us ready to play. Time to move on from TC.


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[AKHoosier 7,064]

Man, I usually defend Crean but some of those decisions tonight....

We spent 80% of each possession just passing the ball around the perimeter.  Thomas Bryant's taller than anyone on the floor but he can't do anything in the paint.

And why in the world is McRoberts getting all this playing time?  God bless the kid but there's a reason he was at Vermont.

[hsrtxp 1,400]

I agree Stu. They are hustling. Just playing really dumb basketball. I am again in the position where I feel bad for the players. He needs to give them the tools to be successful.



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I get what you are guys are saying, but some of this is on the players as well. It's not like this is the first basketball they have ever played. They struggle to play basic defense. The turnovers? Come on now. Not all of this is on CTC.

I get it's the same basic premise and mistakes with CTC every year, but it's still a combo. Players have some role in this.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,726]

How many possessions tonight ended in a 35 foot heave at the end of the shot clock?


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[Alford Bailey 12,417]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

How many possessions tonight ended in a 35 foot heave at the end of the shot clock?


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The Morgan at point that ended with a heave from three. Wtf? Turnover.

[323SGrant 1,176]

I wonder if Tucker's Crystal Ball will begin to move away from IU?

[JSHoosier 20,520]

19 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I have come to the same conclusion, but for a different reason.

They ARE playing hard, but haven't been coached to know what the heck they are doing.

Sigh.

Agreed.  They fight, but it's kind of just swinging wildly hoping to land a few haymakers.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,726]

I wonder if Tucker's Crystal Ball will begin to move away from IU?

No offense intended at all, but I don't even care in the slightest anymore. Not a good enough player to make up for Creans Shortcomings.

Need Zeller's and Oladipos and Yogis.


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[Hoosierfan2017 22,034]

McSwain with more minutes than Cujo tonight. McRoberts with 13 minutes. 10 man rotation for Crean tonight. Smh. 

[Trish 11,731]

Will you do it for less than 3 million a year? 

I'll do it for 65K a year, paid time off, parking, and unlimited adidas clothing.




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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,831]

Post-game quote. Maybe he needs to start consulting a ouija board or county fair fortune teller.

Crean says they need better starting energy: "I have to keep figuring out what our lineup is. It's back to the drawing board on that."

[maharkn 1,792]

I'll do it for 65K a year, paid time off, parking, and unlimited adidas clothing.




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I'll Brad Stevens it and do it for free

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[ziggyiu 605]

48 minutes ago, IUfan_Charlie said:

I know that De'ron has been great tonight. But it's just stupid to throw it down to him when you know they are gonna swarm him in the paint. 

It's a good idea to throw it to him. He just needs coached to identify where the swarm is coming from and pass the ball to the open teammate. His decision-making was rushed and he isn't great off the dribble. 

Oh, a coach, a coach. My kingdom for a coach. 

[Alford Bailey 12,417]

I don't even know what to say at this point. Its rinse repeat. Absolutely exhausting as a fan. Whisky wasn't great but schooled us. 0-2 in conference at home. Have you looked at the back half of this schedule? May be headed for .500 in league.

[323SGrant 1,176]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

No offense intended at all, but I don't even care in the slightest anymore. Not a good enough player to make up for Creans Shortcomings.

Need Zeller's and Oladipos and Yogis.


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Ha! None taken. I guess CTC has put many IU fans in a bad mood.

[JSHoosier 20,520]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

No offense intended at all, but I don't even care in the slightest anymore. Not a good enough player to make up for Creans Shortcomings.

Need Zeller's and Oladipos and Yogis.


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Need a junior Oladipo.

[Trish 11,731]

Honestly, our offense looked more alive than past games. Defense looked terrible. Subs were terrible.

We would've won if we had a better coach, no doubt about it.


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[coonhounds 9,333]

What has happened to Thomas bryant? He has changed in a bad way. Last year I took him as having passion and complained a bit to much. Now he wines about everything and acts hurt 24 7. I was at ipfw game and it was pathetic watching him lay on the court and complain

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