Northwestern pre-game 2/25 7pm

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,467]

I posted my thoughts in another thread accidentally. 

 

NW is on a 3 game winning streak.  Beating Iowa, Minnesota, and 20 pointing Penn State.  They lost many home games by 1-7 points against the better Big Ten teams.  This will be a contest, I fear.

 

Yogi needs to lock down Demps and not allow the open looks.  I think Rojo can handle McIntosh, or Blackmon even if motivated.  We need Hanner to shut down Olah.  I fear this matchup most as Olah is crafty.  Vic Law is decent, but TWill has that. 

 

Good chance for a road win!  Let's Get It!

[FKfootball 1,046]

I hope Hartman is ok.

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

Losing more national respect (no votes in AP poll this week)... Winning this game is a must... Doesn't matter where they are ranked in the BIG... A road win in a hostile (maybe) environment will go a long way with perception (a la potential seeding)

[FKfootball 1,046]

Must win situation.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,194]

I hate to say it, but i could really see us dropping this one by a few points.........lets hope not because after purdue handled us at home, MSU and Iowa are gonna be tough, i think this 3 game stretch is a lot more scary than most think

[swatford 1,235]

Losing more national respect (no votes in AP poll this week)... Winning this game is a must... Doesn't matter where they are ranked in the BIG... A road win in a hostile (maybe) environment will go a long way with perception (a la potential seeding)

If by hostile you mean hostile to NW, then yes, it will be. Hoosier faithful always show up at Northwestern.

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

If by hostile you mean hostile to NW, then yes, it will be. Hoosier faithful always show up at Northwestern.

Well yes... That's why the (maybe)... Just hoping the national audience (media/experts) can see it as a road game and not a home away from home game if you know what I mean...

[Alford Bailey 12,393]

Hanner on Olah. Hope 2 fouls in 2 minutes Hanner doesnt show up.

[Naturalhoosier 15,434]

I won't be there so no promises on an IU victory. ;)

[johnsoniu 6,481]

I won't be there so no promises on an IU victory. ;)

 

I got this one covered.

[JaybobHoosier 11,852]

IU has to play its game, and not let NW control the tempo. Keep it fast, and we will be okay. Play with the toughness the did against Rutgers and Minny we will be fine!

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,467]

Wow....

Mystery solved haha.

On, "The Journey" this week, Crean went up to Hammons after home loss and said "We'll see ya next year, we'll see you next year, I know you'll be back!" Hammons smiles and walks off.

2 mysteries solved. Crean and Hammons will be back. Haha.

[OliviaPope40 6,533]

Hopefully this is the Doug Collins we see.

[djsalway 4,161]

Was just thinking about the possible impact of not having Collin. Hurts the smaller lineup because it's possible we could see Troy at the 5 for stretches. Doubt that will happen too often since we have Hanner back, but it takes one more shooting threat off the floor. I'd rather him miss this game than the last two though, so I'm hoping he can get healthy soon.

[Alford Bailey 12,393]

Wow....

Mystery solved haha.

On, "The Journey" this week, Crean went up to Hammons after home loss and said "We'll see ya next year, we'll see you next year, I know you'll be back!" Hammons smiles and walks off.

2 mysteries solved. Crean and Hammons will be back. Haha.

 

Wow....

Mystery solved haha.

On, "The Journey" this week, Crean went up to Hammons after home loss and said "We'll see ya next year, we'll see you next year, I know you'll be back!" Hammons smiles and walks off.

2 mysteries solved. Crean and Hammons will be back. Haha.

Thanks for the heads up. I will be sure to miss that episode. Dont want to relive that one.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,467]

It was kind of funny, in a sense. He said it with the insinuation, Hammons-you won't get drafted so you will be back. I took it as trash talk sort of. Anyway, who the hell is going to defend Hammons and Haas next year? Careful what you ask for CTC.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

It was kind of funny, in a sense. He said it with the insinuation, Hammons-you won't get drafted so you will be back. I took it as trash talk sort of. Anyway, who the hell is going to defend Hammons and Haas next year? Careful what you ask for CTC.

Lol I get your point but do you want IU to get a commit right now? It'd be great but most guys aren't making any decisions during the middle of the season... Let it play out...

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,467]

right, ssq.  no, our best options for Center are TBryant or a grad transfer or a CC player.  I know, we need to wait, but currently we don't have an answer and Crean's recruiting is not leaving me optimistic as of late.  I'm hopeful still though.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,467]

@ChronicHoosier: #IUBB opens as 2.5-point favorites at NW. Pomeroy likes the Hoosiers by 1 with a 56% chance of victory.


It's gonna be a dog fight. Good thing they are cats!

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

right, ssq. no, our best options for Center are TBryant or a grad transfer or a CC player. I know, we need to wait, but currently we don't have an answer and Crean's recruiting is not leaving me optimistic as of late. I'm hopeful still though.

Has there been any recruiting news? I might've missed it. Just seems like everyone is in a holding pattern especially re: Thomas Bryant. It will not be a good look if IU doesn't sign a legitimate player or two at that position whether it's a '15/grad transfer. I hadn't though about that possibility; could be an attractive opening. Imo it might help Hanner as much as it would help the perimeter players.