IUBB vs. Ohio St. Post Game Thread

[TheStillman 991]

Blackmon going out as soon as he heated up. Then Troy around the same time. Our lead went from 10ish to 3 with them on the bench AFTER they were both feeling it on the floor. Somewhere in the range of 10-6 minutes left. Crucial time to have your HOT/best guys out.

They had to sit at some point. Had Blackmon even sat in 2nd half to that point?

[TheStillman 991]

and pulling Holt out when he was hot leaving Hartman alone to defend the post

Hartman was kind of a really good post defender today as well.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I am ready to start Holt but keep giving Hanner big minutes too---we need them both if we are going to make noise in the tourney!

[TheStillman 991]

I just don't see how those subs that are such marginal moments in a 40 minute game makes people feel down about the win.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Yea can we imagine Hartman as a senior?? SOLID..amazing how important he is to this team.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Hartman probably deserves a start too----but I just love the energy he brings off the bench----he's our 6th man spark plug to me!

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Sheehey a poor man's Hartman?? :)

[Alford Bailey 12,417]

I've pretty much given up on Hanner learning "the game" but for goodness sake can someone teach him HOW to foul?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,722]

I just don't see how those subs that are such marginal moments in a 40 minute game makes people feel down about the win.

it wasn't only that. BUT we played tough. I am good with it all. I am very happy to get the W.

I think it was more of HOW we coughed up the last 10 point lead that soured most.

[KingPG21 6,587]

Z, Holt, and Hartman were huge

[Alford Bailey 12,417]

How many blocks did Hartman have?

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

Yogi acted hungover for most of the game.
Collin Hartman does Collin Hartman things.
Troy is a monster. When he plays like this we're dangerous.
I don't know how, it definitely didn't seem like it but JBJ somehow lead in points.
I don't know why Hanner was in at the end and even had a chance to foul out.
Emmitt played great. Needs to start.
Good win even though not our best game.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I just don't see how those subs that are such marginal moments in a 40 minute game makes people feel down about the win.

 

That's because you haven't been here long enough yet.

 

You are right---keep your optimism.

 

Some posters on here like to pick at the edges and are never happy----I agree that taking Blackmon out was strange because he was hot----but did he ask for a breather?  Did Crean give him one then to have him ready for the stretch run? We don't know all the facts but pretend we do.

 

We just beat another ranked team who preseason was thought to be the second best team in the Big Ten.

 

I am sure happy about that!
 

[JaybobHoosier 11,939]

and pulling Holt out when he was hot leaving Hartman alone to defend the post

I believe Holt is still playing through an injury. Don't know this for certain, but I thought I heard that.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Best news----was seeing a team that played with energy and passion and intensity after the M$U debacle!

 

Congrats Hoosiers and Coach Crean and staff---job well done!

[Alford Bailey 12,417]

I believe Holt is still playing through an injury. Don't know this for certain, but I thought I heard that.

Agree. If he is 100% we see more of him no doubt.

[TheStillman 991]

it wasn't only that. BUT we played tough. I am good with it all. I am very happy to get the W.

I think it was more of HOW we coughed up the last 10 point lead that soured most.

I understand the criticism and obviously would love if this IU team could step on someone's throat like that at the end of a game but we're just not there yet. I don't see that as a bad thing because I think last year we would've just blown the lead completely and lost. This team has shown more composure (besides MSU game) than last and we can build off that.

The way I see it basketball is a game of runs and both IU and OSU are teams that thrive off that aspect of the game. Getting a lead from 10 to 20 is a lot tougher against a team like OSU than getting it from 2 to 10. This team hasn't learned to get it to 20 but they will. So many players are progressing and growing. A loss like MSU was going to happen with this group but a win like this and against Nebraska shows that the MSU loss was the exception and not the norm.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,722]

Stan shot FTs left handed today???? Is he back to shooting left handed only now?

[Andrew_114 105]

Did everyone see DD talking to TV Teddy when they were reviewing the down-and-back call on JBJ? Is it just me, or was that really weird. TV ran across the court to listen to what DD had to say about the call.

I believe it was only to tell DD what the call was so he could relay to the TV audience. Right after it DD told us what the call and reasoning was

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,722]

That's because you haven't been here long enough yet.

You are right---keep your optimism.

Some posters on here like to pick at the edges and are never happy----I agree that taking Blackmon out was strange because he was hot----but did he ask for a breather? Did Crean give him one then to have him ready for the stretch run? We don't know all the facts but pretend we do.

We just beat another ranked team who preseason was thought to be the second best team in the Big Ten.

I am sure happy about that!

I talk about the positive and negative things about our program. All good coaches see the negatives even in the wins and the positives in the losses. I feel I do just that.