Indiana @ Nebraska - Post-game thread - 1/2

[coonhounds 8,697]

Lol max had 13 deflections oh wait no he didn't lol. When he said that I was trying to think of his deflections in my head until crean corrected it . He cracks me up

[HoosierAloha 30,018]

That is way too many. 11 in two games... TW is terrible. He will be a senior here next year, still turning it over. Rant over sorry.

Ps. That's why I haven't been posting this year.

 

Well he cleaned it up from his 7 turnover 11 points off turnovers against Rutgers...  Moving in the right direction?

[mdn82 25,467]

Lol max had 13 deflections oh wait no he didn't lol. When he said that I was trying to think of his deflections in my head until crean corrected it . He cracks me up

Seen that. I thought OG was really good defensively tonight

[ou812dude 3,326]

Always great to get a Big10 win. Disappointed in Troy and JBJ,

 

yeah JBJ, and that bum knee... dude really needs to step up his step! 

[Hovadipo 53,275]

It's got to be what, 1.25 hours? Less? I'm not sure the route they have to take for the wind right there. Less on the way back I'm sure.

You can get from Bloomington to STL in about that time in a crappy single-prop. I bet that's a nice flight in a jet regardless of wind.

[BGleas 7,880]

Just finished the game, a few quick thoughts.

- Most enjoyable game to watch to this point for me
- I love this freshmen class
- Bryant is a beast, and OG and Morgan just make plays that winners make, and all 3 are very good passers
- I don't think it's a coincidence that I enjoy watching IU more when JBJ is on the bench

While I hope he's healthy, I don't wish injury on anyone, but I would love to see this team develop with JBJ on the bench (due to performance, not injury). I'm a bit perplexed that RoJo and Troy have struggled in these two games, but if we would get them going, and begin to run the team through Bryant and Yogi, with a solid group of role guys in RoJo, Troy, Hartman, OG, Max, Z and Juwan, I think we could have something.

I still think we're behind MSU, Maryland, Iowa and Purdue though.

[ashmgee 193]

Well he cleaned it up from his 7 turnover 11 points off turnovers against Rutgers... Moving in the right direction?

I assume this is sarcasm, but I'll address it any way. Troy gets 7 turnovers in 27ish minutes. Tonight he has 4.

That is terrible for a kid that thinks he is a pro.

I wish he was a pro. I wouldn't have to watch him dribble into traffic with no clue what the end result will be and turn it over next year.

But again that is really on crean for even allowing these kids to play so sloppy with no leash.

[BGleas 7,880]

^^ it's amazing that he hasn't developed any semblance of a mid-range game.

[yogisballin 2,291]

I was happy to see that we only had 5 TO's in the 2nd half. And was able to force 9. Other than the FT's, enjoyed watching the 2nd half. Good to see OG get some more run. Really think Morgan needs more as well. Love his bball IQ

[ashmgee 193]

OG was awesome and was last game as well. That is a positive. Bryant was very good tonight as well. I hope he continues to avoid fouls. That will be a key for this team. Rojo has had two poor games. I expect him to bounce back, but am more interested in him having a good game away at this point. Yogi played passive in the first half, but had a nice second.

[ashmgee 193]

It was an important win on the road for a team that may be improving. I stress may be...GO Hoosiers!

[Stuhoo 76,522]

Why was the defense so much better?

 

Three freshmen. The most important of which only played six minutes against Rutgers.

 

Huge kudos to TB and the coaching staff for dramatic defensive improvement by the big fella since the start of the season.

[BGleas 7,880]

I'd add no JBJ. He's is absolutely awful on defense, and his mistakes defensively impact not just him, but his teammates too.

Why was the defense so much better?
 
Three freshmen. The most important of which only played six minutes against Rutgers.
 
Huge kudos to TB and the coaching staff for dramatic defensive improvement by the big fella since the start of the season.

[Lt. John McClaine 541]

Troy ONLY had 4 turnovers.  Nebrasketball had 9 points off those 4 TW turnovers.

It's to the point where Crean has to forbid him from dribbling the ball in any full court situation. He needs to find a guard and give up the rock. He's regressed from last year in my opinion with his turnovers, which is truly amazing.

[Stuhoo 76,522]

I'd add no JBJ. He's is absolutely awful on defense, and his mistakes defensively impact not just him, but his teammates too.
 

 

With about five minutes to go in the game my son told me it was great to watch an IU game when I wasn't complaining about JBJ's defense throughout. lol

[Bowhunter 2,674]

Not a great game but I will take it. Last time I enjoyed a game of ours was Creighton as well. RJ and Troy wtf? Colin needs to tighten up his defense but I like his toughness. TB is really good, just need more rebounding . More OG for sure but I like him first off the bench. We all know Troy is going to start.

[seanmm1971 1,437]

Just got done watching the game on DVR, great defense on shields, the obligatory yogi turnover on the baseline, great game for TB,where is troy? Not really missing JBJ, free throws!

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

It's to the point where Crean has to forbid him from dribbling the ball in any full court situation. He needs to find a guard and give up the rock. He's regressed from last year in my opinion with his turnovers, which is truly amazing.

But he never will, because letting anyone take the ball up is part of the Crean Offense's strategy to speed up play and catch defenses off guard. Troy would be better if he could stop that and they could run actual offensive plays instead, but it's just not part of the offense.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

But he never will, because letting anyone take the ball up is part of the Crean Offense's strategy to speed up play and catch defenses off guard. Troy would be better if he could stop that and they could run actual offensive plays instead, but it's just not part of the offense.

We need to start having Bryant bring the ball up!

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

We need to start having Bryant bring the ball up!

that'll throw the defense off guard!! Let's run yogi & zeis on the blocks. Troy and TB switching at the point & Priller on the wing. Yeah?