Game Thread : Minnesota @ Indiana | 7:30EST on FS1

[cthomas]

6 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

If we can continue to show improvement for the remainder of the regular season; make a little noise in the B1G tournament and maybe, just maybe, get an NIT bid, it will surely do nothing but help Archie's recruiting efforts by having demonstrated what he can do with a program.  

If we can close this season out on a positive note, CAM will have a good narrative to take on the recruiting trail and sell. I like his no nonsense and straightforward demeanor. In a world of hype and hyperbole, I can see how that might resonate with recruits and their parents.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

2 hours ago, Woodson1980 said:

Is it just me or did little Ricky come off like a whiny little ***** in the post game presser.


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What did he say?

[GloryDays]

What did he say?

Just complaining about his players being injured and how could anyone expect them to compete.More tone than anything.
To his credit he did say Miller was a great coach.
Guess I just don't like the guy.I absolutely hate his dad.

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[ebridges24]

27 minutes ago, Woodson1980 said:

Just complaining about his players being injured and how could anyone expect them to compete.More tone than anything.
To his credit he did say Miller was a great coach.
Guess I just don't like the guy.I absolutely hate his dad.

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With you on the Pitino's, Rick is complete slime.

[ebridges24]

7 hours ago, pumpfake said:

Agree.  I said I wanted to see us return to playing hard defense and fundamental (ie smart) offense and that I expected a slow start and results to come sometime in the B10 season.  Ultimately, that's what has happened although I'll admit I was doubtful as recently as a couple of weeks ago.

Even when we aren't one of the top 3 teams in league play I want us to be seen as a team nobody wants to play come tourney time - IMO, that's a sign of superior coaching.  Right now we're definitely trending in that direction.

Finally, I have to comment about how much I love seeing games at AH.  We have the traditions and don't go for the latest fad like making the center court logo clownishly massive.

Nice, Pumpfake.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Josh Margolis‏ @MargolisNews 

Iowa's loss to Ohio State means Indiana can secure a 1st round bye in the Big Ten Tournament with a win over Illinois on Wednesday.

 

Let's do it Hoosiers!

[Brass Cannon]

Anybody know our kenpom odds for our next 4 games

[Uspshoosier]

Anybody know our kenpom odds for our next 4 games

If I had to guess I would say we will be favored in the Illinois game only. Kenpom favored Rutgers by 2 in our game against them


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Matt Glenesk - Indpls. Star:  Donny Marshall knocks IU's iconic candy-striped pants, Hoosier Nation lets him have it

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/02/10/donny-marshall-knocks-ius-iconic-candy-striped-pants-hoosier-nation-lets-him-have/326159002/

[HoosierHoops1]

58 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Matt Glenesk - Indpls. Star:  Donny Marshall knocks IU's iconic candy-striped pants, Hoosier Nation lets him have it

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/02/10/donny-marshall-knocks-ius-iconic-candy-striped-pants-hoosier-nation-lets-him-have/326159002/

scrUCONN

[HooHooHoo22]

scrUCONN

More like croUton because the competition is eating them up !


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[323SGrant]

Just saw a picture of Freddie Mac seated next to a young Indiana fan (girl) and he apparently made her day. Well done McSwain!

 

 

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[MemphisHoosier]

14 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Anybody know our kenpom odds for our next 4 games

vs. Illinois 70%  W: 74-68

@ Iowa 46%  L: 77-76

@ Nebraska 31%  L: 71-66

vs. Ohio St.  35%  L: 70-65

Expected 2-2 record in those games, landing us at 9-9 in conference (6th-7th place) & 16-14 Overall

[Brass Cannon]

35 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

vs. Illinois 70%  W: 74-68

@ Iowa 46%  L: 77-76

@ Nebraska 31%  L: 71-66

vs. Ohio St.  35%  L: 70-65

Expected 2-2 record in those games, landing us at 9-9 in conference (6th-7th place) & 16-14 Overall

Gladly take that. And thanks for info

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Nice article about what Green's move into a starter role has meant.

https://indiana.247sports.com/Article/Why-the-Indiana-offense-hums-under-Devonte-Greens-control-114981372

[VO5]

Here’s the Full Game for anyone who missed it 

[yogisballin]

Gladly take that. And thanks for info

I would be upset going 1-3 in our last 4. Expect 2-2 and be ecstatic with 3-1 but not impossible with our defense. Maybe I’m too optimistic?


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[reconmkd]

Wow, we are now up to 55th in defensive efficiency according to Ken Pom! Hard to believe that a couple months ago we were in the 200s.

[Brass Cannon]

9 hours ago, yogisballin said:

I would be upset going 1-3 in our last 4. Expect 2-2 and be ecstatic with 3-1 but not impossible with our defense. Maybe I’m too optimistic?


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I think that is totally fair. 

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Other than missing some layups/dunks, Freddie has been looking more like a basketball player. Good defensive positioning, taking a couple dribbles to the hoop when he needs to, working within the offense... I didn't think we would see that out of him.