IUBB @ Michigan - Saturday, 2/11/23 @ 6:00 on ESPN

[RaceToTheTop 24,959]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I’ll still blame Juwan, but it’s nice to know that we also were on fire defensively down the stretch. 

I would still blame him as well because there are easier ways to get the ball to Dickinson.....and there was zero chance that IU would try to switch on the PNR.

[Schreckbagger 620]

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[str8baller 5,060]

4 minutes ago, colonel06 said:

BTW, when are they going to try X, is their a mark on the calendar goal, etc.?

With how unlucky we’ve been with injuries I don’t blame them for being cautious. 

[IU - Kaulie 1,891]

3 minutes ago, colonel06 said:

BTW, when are they going to try X, is their a mark on the calendar, a goal, etc.?

We are pretty tight lipped on injuries.  I don’t think he’s close like as in Northwestern this week and maybe not next weekend but don’t think it will be long after that.

[HoosierX 1,523]

6 minutes ago, colonel06 said:

BTW, when are they going to try X, is their a mark on the calendar, a goal, etc.?

I’m guessing there’s not a date, more of a whenever the doctors clear him type of thing. Could certainly be wrong though.

[NashvilleHoosier 3,678]

10 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Rewatched the last play.  Looked like a PNR from Bufkin to Dickinson except TJD never bit and Dickinson's pick was week and Galloway never left Bufkin.

I don’t know. Just rewatched it 4 times and nothing about what Dickinson was doing made it look like he was expecting the ball. And extra shout out to Kopp. Absolutely glued to Howard the whole possession. 

[AKHoosier 6,743]

2 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

We are pretty tight lipped on injuries.  I don’t think he’s close like as in Northwestern this week and maybe not next weekend but don’t think it will be long after that.

Plus with how much we've been winning, you'd have to think that buys us some extra time to give him rest.

[str8baller 5,060]

Count me as impressed with our mental toughness. I don’t think I could’ve imagined ever writing those words in December. I think we’re tougher now than 10 games ago and probably even five games ago.  
 

Our M.O. has been to really bury ourselves when we play bad. Tonight we fought through  that. JHS going to the bench after a bad start and coming out on fire was impressive. 

[Josh 12,569]

23 minutes ago, Hoosier Roots said:

THATS A WIN BABY!

Unbelievable that our last dub at Michigan was in 2016 with that 25pt 1st half run game. Wtf was Archie doing for 4 years to make us suck that bad?? 

He just needs MORE TIME!

[MikeRoberts 6,921]

Crazy we won that one. Love that we can win some ugly ones too

[hoosierbgh 1,264]

1 minute ago, str8baller said:

Count me as impressed with our mental toughness. I don’t think I could’ve imagined ever writing those words in December. I think we’re tougher now than 10 games ago and probably even five games ago.  
 

Our M.O. has been to really bury ourselves when we play bad. Tonight we fought through  that. JHS going to the bench after a bad start and coming out on fire was impressive. 

I think TJD is a big part of that. Now that he's healthy, he's put the team on his back and the rest of the team seems to have a lot of confidence that he will keep them in every game. The renewed focus on defense is another big part, the team seems to be developing as much faith in their defense as they have in TJD. 

[realTomCrean 1,505]

58 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

It does look like he’s favoring his leg and is slowed, but to his credit he’s had some good weak side D plays, staying with his man from perimeter to blocks, and good effort.

 

I agree his effort was great. IU is beat up - thank God JHS can take a hit 

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Growth under Woodson. So many times in the past we lose this game. 

[realTomCrean 1,505]

53 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Shoutout Miller Kopp, man. What a defensive possession (and game) on a really tough cover. 

I could be wrong but I believe Howard only had 3pts in 2H

[Hovadipo 55,152]

1 minute ago, realTomCrean said:

I could be wrong but I believe Howard only had 3pts in 2H

Not sure about by half, but he had 12 in 33 minutes on 5/14 shooting. Pretty good work there. 

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Better enjoy JHS he gone

[Dave from Dayton 2,976]

Last 5 minutes Michigan did not score a field goal.  

In the first half, Michigan lead by 11 and Shifino scored 8 straight for IU.

IU is tough.

Tip of the hat to TJD, Shifino and the team.

Win on the road in the Big Ten against a good Michigan team.  

Not bad.

 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,113]

38 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

I give Geronimo some credit in that he was much better in the second half.  That first half though he was awful on defense.

I know I said it earlier but really disappointed Banks didn’t play.  CMW can’t talk tough about guys having to earn their minutes and when he gets the opportunity to play he earns playing time but then doesn’t play.  That really bothers me.  

 

I’m going to let JG slide, let him get healthier first

[realTomCrean 1,505]

37 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I am too. I didn't get that one. Still don't understand CJ sitting. Right now I'll take him over Tamar. 

I get pondering substitutions but Coach gets paid to put the best product he can on the floor to win a game. Tonight this is what coach thought it took from his team to win and judging the score he was correct 

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Probably not gonna catch Purdue but we have the opportunity to solidify a hold on second place in the next couple games