Indiana vs Butler Game Thread 12/15

[Myrmidon76]

Anyone know of a link for a reair? I caught the game on the CBS stream service...no DVR available. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

NIce post-game article from Sportingnews.com focused on Rob, but a good read.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/rob-phinisee-hero-cardiac-hoosiers-crossroads-classic/1fnoa6rjcbsvy1rjp9wg57un3m

[LamarCheeks]

If the Toiletmaker fans still around were indeed chanting “IU sucks,” what better way to shut their damn pieholes than for the Lafayette kid to hit the winner right in front of them!!!

[Alford Bailey]

Finally got home from my first Crossroads.  A great afternoon of basketball for the state of Indiana. Still not a fan of Bankers Life. Its way too bland but it is what it is. Thought we looked like the more talented team that was pretty much just going through the motions (except Juwan) for a good part of the game. We were able to turn it on when it counted. Fitting for Rob to hit that shot as Butler was attacking him from the beginning of the game.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

One of the better post-game tweets:  Rob Phinisee is already more clutch than Paul George in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

One of the better post-game tweets:  Rob Phinisee is already more clutch than Paul George in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Lol just saw that 

[Brass Cannon]

Not to dampen the mood any but I really don’t look at Romeo and see a OAD 

[Alford Bailey]

2 hours ago, MoyeNeeded said:

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel completely exhausted after watching this team play? The highs and lows during those 40min feel as though my chest will implode at any second.

One of the more exhausting games ive watched. Didnt know if we were ever going to get over the hump.

[Crimson and Cream]

That was awesome. Luckily my dog was the only one home. It's a wonder my neighbors didn't call the police for a noise complaint. Went to Texas Roadhouse afterwards to celebrate and Hoosier nation was out in full force.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Not to dampen the mood any but I really don’t look at Romeo and see a OAD 

Honestly I agree but that’s not necessarily good for IU. Was top 10 projection to start the season and now slipping.

I think another year to work on his shot and dribbling would be good for him but with the nature of NBA drafting and their love for new shiny objects it hurts things a little.

Not really sure what’s best but him going in the lottery would be ideal.

I said he is probably 2 years away from helping an NBA team earlier this year and got crucified.


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[A.j. Nigh]

28 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Not to dampen the mood any but I really don’t look at Romeo and see a OAD 

Not sure how that dampens the mood.....I’d be thrilled if he was at IU for another year!

[southsidehoosier]

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Victor Oladipo has Rob Phinisee come over to him postgame to congratulate him. Cool moment for the IU freshman point guard. #iubb

[HoosierAloha]

The kid is 18/19 years old and in his 11th game of college ball, 7 of which were against high major teams. I don’t think he looks like a OAD for a few reasons; laidback demeanor and not demanding the ball. He’s still figuring things out with new teammates, in a new system, and a new environment. He’ll be fine and will have a successful career.


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[southsidehoosier]

[southsidehoosier]

 

 

It's not Don Fischer on the call but how bout something else

[ray]

2 hours ago, coonhounds said:

Even out to eat in small town decatur the buzz from the miraculous rob shot is alive

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Decatur...represent!

[Brass Cannon]

23 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

The kid is 18/19 years old and in his 11th game of college ball, 7 of which were against high major teams. I don’t think he looks like a OAD for a few reasons; laidback demeanor and not demanding the ball. He’s still figuring things out with new teammates, in a new system, and a new environment. He’ll be fine and will have a successful career.


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Agreed. Not knocking the kid but in a league where the centers are expected to hit 3s I think that NBA Gms have to be concerned by his shooting. 

[ray]

I assume they planned to get the ball in Romeo’s hands, but I’m so glad Romeo’s hand didn’t touch the ball (on the game-winning assist) or this one would have gone extra minutes. It was close.

[Ranger78]

54 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Honestly I agree but that’s not necessarily good for IU. Was top 10 projection to start the season and now slipping.

I think another year to work on his shot and dribbling would be good for him but with the nature of NBA drafting and their love for new shiny objects it hurts things a little.

Not really sure what’s best but him going in the lottery would be ideal.

I said he is probably 2 years away from helping an NBA team earlier this year and got crucified.


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[HoosierTrav]

5 hours ago, mdn82 said:

That’s a win that will propel you through a season.


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Thinking the same thing as the team was mobbing Phinissee. Could be a spark that lights a much larger fire. As frustrated as I’ve been with the “eye test” of this team offensively, it sure does feel good to finally be on the winning side of these nail biters. So used to expecting to lose these. This team is gonna be ready for March if they keep pulling these out. We have 5 wins over pomeroy top 50 teams already!!