Wisconsin at Indiana Game Thread - ESPN - 9:00pm

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

I am a huge Race Thompson fan. The scouting report I read a few years ago about his post defense being his strength coming out of high school was spot on. He really bothered Happ last night and rebounded well. 
Just hope he can stay healthy so he can get some rhythm on offense.   

It almost looked like Happ was just throwing up shots in the first half expecting a foul to be called. Race played great position defense and didn’t back down from anyone. If he could develop some post moves similar to JMo he could be a beast as an upperclassman. I’ll take solid post defense, rebounding, energy, and attitude until his offense comes along.

I loved that he nailed his free throw after he missed the first.


Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

So happy we finally decide to let Romeo dribble the ball down the floor on the final play. All those handoffs were simply not working. Get the ball to a playmaker and let him go to work. Wisconsin made a mistake, Romeo did what great players do and took advantage.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

[Hoosier Guy 7,662]

2 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

I'm to the point I think people are just hearing what they want to with Dakich.

I usually don't mind him, he's praised the team when warranted and criticized when deserved (which has been a lot); he called Green's foul in 2 OT stupid because it was mind numbingly stupid.  He went too far last night at times but usually I don't think he's as bad as some make him out to be.

Exactly. He’s real. He doesn’t sugarcoat his words. Some people don’t like that

[Hoosier Guy 7,662]

Romeo should always have the ball at the end of the game. End of story

[iu-dl 1,520]

Final play from my seats last night.  Pretty incredible and good to feel Assembly rocking again.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

So happy we finally decide to let Romeo dribble the ball down the floor on the final play. All those handoffs were simply not working. Get the ball to a playmaker and let him go to work. Wisconsin made a mistake, Romeo did what great players do and took advantage.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Agreed on letting him take it after a bucket and control the entire possession. I haven’t loved our plays built for him after a time out. I’m so glad he finally just took it to his guy and went to the hoop instead of pulling up.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

Agreed on letting him take it after a bucket and control the entire possession. I haven’t loved our plays built for him after a time out. I’m so glad he finally just took it to his guy and went to the hoop instead of pulling up.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I can understand his hesitation in previous games. It showed last night when he got the handoff at the end of regulation and Iverson was allowed to hack down on his arms. The Big Ten loves them some “tough” defense (if you’re a known defensive team).


Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

[Brass Cannon 25,149]

5 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

I can understand his hesitation in previous games. It showed last night when he got the handoff at the end of regulation and Iverson was allowed to hack down on his arms. The Big Ten loves them some “tough” defense (if you’re a known defensive team).


Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

I’m all for letting defenses play but the big ten has to do something about this perception. 

[DChoosier 9,130]

11 hours ago, BGleas said:

If we have Phinisee and Race all year, IU is a lock tournament team. 

Not to mention a healthy Davis.  Earlier in the year some stated he did not fit into Archie’s system but I think his play (even though he is not fully in condition and/or battling injuries) shows how important he is, especially against BT opponents like PU/Wiscy/MSU/MD that tend to have big bodies.  I love how he battles underneath even though he can no longer jump off a phone book (in a future post I will explain what a phone book is for the benefit of our younger posters)

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

11 hours ago, Old Friend said:

I don't think Dakich is a saint at all.  I just don't disagree with him the way some do; and I didn't find him insufferable at all.  The way he sees things may not be what many want to hear and his style isn't as smooth as it could be; but I appreciate the way he does games and he knows his stuff.  He's not supposed to be John Laskowski.   If most are sick....why?   

I happen to know him, and I know he loves IU maybe more than anyone here.  He also knows WAY more than anyone here.  He's not one to sugar coat anything; and I don't want him to.   He's been right about effort.  Right about who needs the ball and that same kid not wanting to get on the floor or standing in a corner.   It's not what IU fans genuinely want to hear; but I don't have the problem with the guy many do.   Probably no surprise to a lot of people who will roll their eyes at my comments.

But....I said two years ago Green was awful.  This season, some said we "need" him.  I disagreed then, and there was an exchange.  I don't see that opinion anymore.

Thank you! It's freaking unbelievable that so many on here that are supposed to be so knowledgeable about the game want to continuously bash Dakich. He is absolutely correct in most that he says but some think that because he doesn't play a bias for IU, he has got this huge axe to grind towards the program. He loves Indiana and has his opinions about the program. He has earned his right and understands much more than most. Especially on this forum. "My School!" 

[DChoosier 9,130]

2 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Not the same article, but this one's free and talks about his concussion/aftermath too. 

https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2019/02/thompson-finally-all-the-way-back/

I’d like to read a compilation of all the posts blaming Glass and Kevin Wilson for Race being held out.  It’s just another reminder not to use anonymous internet doctors :)

[Hoosierfan2017 22,573]

2 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

I’d like to read a compilation of all the posts blaming Glass and Kevin Wilson for Race being held out.  It’s just another reminder not to use anonymous internet doctors :)

I don't think anyone was blaming them for Race. People were just confused because we weren't getting any information about him. The frustrations were surrounding Phinisee being kept out.

[Feathery 4,005]

2 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

I'm to the point I think people are just hearing what they want to with Dakich.

I usually don't mind him, he's praised the team when warranted and criticized when deserved (which has been a lot); he called Green's foul in 2 OT stupid because it was mind numbingly stupid.  He went too far last night at times but usually I don't think he's as bad as some make him out to be.

This

[JustWinWoody 3,391]

30 minutes ago, IU-DL said:

Final play from my seats last night.  Pretty incredible and good to feel Assembly rocking again.

IMG_5605.mov

I bet this highlight would really be great from good seats!  Sheesh!  Nice!

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

Thank you! It's freaking unbelievable that so many on here that are supposed to be so knowledgeable about the game want to continuously bash Dakich. He is absolutely correct in most that he says but some think that because he doesn't play a bias for IU, he has got this huge axe to grind towards the program. He loves Indiana and has his opinions about the program. He has earned his right and understands much more than most. Especially on this forum. "My School!" 

I don’t want him to be bias towards IU. When he’s commentating I want to hear about the game and plays. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the game and breaking down plays. He was over the top about IU getting all the calls in the “hall of calls.” How was it that Happ was allowed to discard a player on a rebound and get the outback. Dan said something about grown man move. On the other end everything was textbook and IU should have had more fouls.

Another point the Big Ten needs to adrenaline is charges. You’re supposed to be set when the offensive player leaves his feet. I’ve seen this called wrong in so many Big Ten games. Another is a defender riding his man into a set player. That’s a blocking foul most places in the country but is a charge in the Big Ten.

I’m sure Dan wants IU to succeed. Dan also knows that if he’s over the top he’ll get more listeners and upset fans following his show the next day. It’s a business after all and Dan is good at that.


Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

[323SGrant 1,176]

Final play from my seats last night.  Pretty incredible and good to feel Assembly rocking again.

That’s sweet!


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[LamarCheeks 20,308]

I just re-checked the box score from last night. 

Two things stood out (at least to me):

1. Both teams combined to go 30 for 52 from the FT line. Yikes! That's absolutely embarrassing -- and brutal. 

2. Rob played 43 minutes and had 0 turnovers. I like that!

[Hoosierfan2017 22,573]

29 minutes ago, MoyeNeeded said:

Thank you! It's freaking unbelievable that so many on here that are supposed to be so knowledgeable about the game want to continuously bash Dakich. He is absolutely correct in most that he says but some think that because he doesn't play a bias for IU, he has got this huge axe to grind towards the program. He loves Indiana and has his opinions about the program. He has earned his right and understands much more than most. Especially on this forum. "My School!" 

He doesn't just "not have a bias for IU", he's incredibly biased against IU when he calls our games. He can say whatever he wants on his radio show. He's supposed to be a professional when he calls games and he was anything but that last night. All the other people who do our games manage to not be biased in IU's favor while also not trashing us any chance they get. 

[LamarCheeks 20,308]

I'm from the same neck of the woods as Dakich and watched him and former Toiletmaker Jim Bullock play for Andrean High, so I used to be somewhat of a fan. ... Typically, he doesn't annoy me that much while calling IU games because for the most part, I think he provides good insight -- even when he's criticizing our players and Archie. ... But I did think his commenting last night on the officiating last night was -- kinda weird. It seemed every time we got a foul called on us, it was a great call. And every time Wisconsin was whistled for a foul, it was because the game was in "The Hall of Calls." ... I've watched just about every IU game he has called this season, and I think they way he called last night's game was, as I said, ... a bit bizarre, especially with regard to the refs.  ... The free throws were 27 for us 25 for them (relatively even), but we had 24 fouls to their 17, so I'm not sure there was reason for anybody to cry about a disparity.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,237]

1 hour ago, IU-DL said:

Final play from my seats last night.  Pretty incredible and good to feel Assembly rocking again.

IMG_5605.mov

Great seats and thanks for the video.  I have now watch it 15 times today.