Game Thread: 2/10 IU @ NW 5:30 pm BTN

[Uspshoosier]

Can’t stress enough how big this win was moving forward.  First it gets you a guaranteed  split this week for road games so going to Ohio st should be less stressful and playing with house money.  IU will have to beat a top 5 team on the road to get its first 3 game win streak of the season.   This is another top 100 road win.  While fans see a win against a terrible team the committee will see a top 100 road Q2 win.  6 of IU’s 11 wins are away from home.   That will stand out. 

my guess is they will move up in the NET with a road win. I will guess 4 spots 

[IUc2016]

I think they might have dropped to Quad three.  I think last I looked, IU had a quad 3 loss, which I assume was Northwestern.
Although I think there are different definitions based on whether the team is at home or away....so it might have been a quad three loss at home but quad two win on the road.

It will be quad 2. They’re a quad 3 loss since we played them at home. Different tiers for home vs away.


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[Uspshoosier]

3 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

I think they might have dropped to Quad three.  I think last I looked, IU had a quad 3 loss, which I assume was Northwestern.

Although I think there are different definitions based on whether the team is at home or away....so it might have been a quad three loss at home but quad two win on the road.

Quad 2 win 

[Stuhoo]

14 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Good. He's finally doing something with his career for once. 

Good lord that’s a crap post.

Enjoy the victory, brother man

[cappymo14]

Yeah, at best it will be a roller coaster without sustained long term consistency.  It does seem like we do finally have a group of players who are at least on the same page in terms of rooting for each other to do well and not sulking about minutes or touches.  I certainly don't miss the DeVontes/Justin Smiths/De'rons.

Yes, I really do like all our guys. It’s the first time since mid-way through the Crean era that I haven’t secretly hoped player A, or Player B, would transfer/graduate. They certainly don’t quit, which was a problem for the guys you listed. I’d say that I’m a realist. I don’t necessarily think the current roster will win any titles in the future, but I do think it’s a fantastic foundation from which to work from. It’s a solid core.


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[KzooHoosier82]

3 minutes ago, cappymo14 said:

Yes, I really do like all our guys. It’s the first time since mid-way through the Crean era that I haven’t secretly hoped player A, or Player B, would transfer/graduate. They certainly don’t quit, which was a problem for the guys you listed. I’d say that I’m a realist. I don’t necessarily think the current roster will win any titles in the future, but I do think it’s a fantastic foundation from which to work from. It’s a solid core.


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There’s a couple I wouldn’t mind moving on but there’s no reason to name names or even blame them for that matter. It’s Archie’s job to put a winning team on the floor with recruiting and player development. It’s not like we’re wasting talent on the bench right now. 

[Stuhoo]

When our team is good, but not THAT good, being able to overcome adversity is critical.

If I had to list the one thing we are elite at, it is the ability to grind when things aren’t going well.

 

[Crazy about IU]

I predicted they would go 10- 10 in the Big. They will probably not play 20 games but a 500 record in the Big is about right for this team. The point guard is so important in this game look at Michigan State this year. There has to be something physically wrong with Rob he was better the first year and half before he got hurt. Not to put it on one player but if he plays to expectations we probably are in top three of the Big. 

[Hovadipo]

16 minutes ago, Schreckbagger said:

FT's started out 4-13
Ended 27-38 71%

So we ended up making 23 of our last 25 FT's.


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This can’t be overstated. We hit some huge shots, but won the game from the free throw line!

[LIHoosier]

28 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Can’t stress enough how big this win was moving forward.  First it gets you a guaranteed  split this week for road games so going to Ohio st should be less stressful and playing with house money.  

I hope they don't have that mindset cuz this team doesn't have the ability to lift their foot off the gas and still be competitive. 

[LamarCheeks]

I'm just glad that game was moved to 5:30 p.m. 

I cannot imagine having to watch that nonsense till nearly midnight.  

[TheWatShot]

We moved down a spot in Kenpom after winning this game. 

[RaceToTheTop]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

This can’t be overstated. We hit some huge shots, but won the game from the free throw line!

And we got there....a lot.  

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

That game was getting me so worked up, my wife came into the room to tell me stop cussing and yelling at the TV.
I'm so tired of seeing this every game, but I honestly don't think he will be fired this year. I hope I'm wrong. They did not deserve to win this game.

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[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

With a miracle win over Ohio State, Indiana would be 12-8(7-6) with a possibility of being ranked in the Top 25 for once. Problem is that it'll take an absolute miracle. 

[Brass Cannon]

7 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

We moved down a spot in Kenpom after winning this game. 

Well when a terrible team takes you to double OT it’s not a good sign. Honestly I told my wife before the game that if we came out prepared I would do dishes for a year.  One of the safest bets ever 

[LamarCheeks]

Al and Armaan were 18-20 from the line. 

The rest of the lads? 9-18. 

 

 

[HoosierAloha]

How in the **** did we win that game?!

I was in an interview and watching out of the corner of my eye. Really hope to be able to watch the ending of that game.

From the box score, Al and Armaan carried us. How did Race and Trayce not dominate that front line?


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[Southside]

Just now, LamarCheeks said:

Al and Armaan were 18-20 from the line. 

The rest of the lads? 9-18. 

 

 

and they were 7/13 from 3.... 

they carried us.

TJD came on in the second half a bit though. 

IMO, it was one of 3 "can't lose" we had left on our schedule. The other 2, MSU and MN.

[KzooHoosier82]

10 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

We moved down a spot in Kenpom after winning this game. 

Kenpom and his BS system can go pound sand. I’m sure we would have dropped 10 spots with a 1pt loss.