Indiana @ Wisconsin Pre-Game Thread; 19:00 EST; ESPN; 1/26/16

[biteoftheapple]

I like Dakich on game calls.

[FortWayneHoosier]

if we win this game i think we are for real

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

me too Ft. Wayne, me too.

 

I hope DD apologizes to AJ during the game.

[coonhounds]

We better stomp these guys.

[Brass Cannon]

We better stomp these guys.

I'll gladly take a 1 point win.

[pappy1865]

Stuck in Oklahoma this week, so I'll be at a BW3's or somewhere catching this one.  Hopefully IU starts strong, and stays that way.  As always, limit the turnovers, and keep your man in front of you, and they should walk away easily.

[bleedhoosier]

This is a game we need to take if we want to don the crown. Otherwise we may need Iowa to flop at some point. I could use another conference title in my life!

[Walking Boot of Doom]

This is such a big game nervous already

Thing is, this isn't a big game. If we're one of the top teams in the B1G, this should just be another game. Hoping to see us roll with a solid 10 point victory. I know the Kohl Center is tough to play in, but Wisconsin may not even be a tournament team. 

[coonhounds]

Thing is, this isn't a big game. If we're one of the top teams in the B1G, this should just be another game. Hoping to see us roll with a solid 10 point victory. I know the Kohl Center is tough to play in, but Wisconsin may not even be a tournament team.

I disagree. This is a road game and never easy for us. It is a must have to be a top contender so thus a big game. Same as Saturday when we beat the gophers back into the hole they crawl out of. All games are big now I feel

[The Ola Depot]

We haven't overlooked any conference teams yet so I'm hoping that trend will continue tomorrow.

[coonhounds]

Also we have not won in Madison in 17 years so yeah it is a big deal that we get it done this time

[Brass Cannon]

Thing is, this isn't a big game. If we're one of the top teams in the B1G, this should just be another game. Hoping to see us roll with a solid 10 point victory. I know the Kohl Center is tough to play in, but Wisconsin may not even be a tournament team. 

 

We haven't won there the entire time of my teenage years and if we lose tomorrow my entire twenties, this is a big game.  Wisconsin has been our krypnonite beating them twice in the same year would be a big deal. 

[Walking Boot of Doom]

I disagree. This is a road game and never easy for us. It is a must have to be a top contender so thus a big game. Same as Saturday when we beat the gophers back into the hole they crawl out of. All games are big now I feel

I agree with you. I was speaking somewhat theoretically. If we really are going to be a true contender for the B1G title, this can't be a big game for us. This should be business as usual.

As Brass pointed out, we SUCK on the road against Wisconsin historically, but if we are going to contend, history has no place in this teams' heads. This can't be a game that is looked at as any bigger than the rest or the games they've already won.

[coonhounds]

I agree with you. I was speaking somewhat theoretically. If we really are going to be a true contender for the B1G title, this can't be a big game for us. This should be business as usual.

As Brass pointed out, we SUCK on the road against Wisconsin historically, but if we are going to contend, history has no place in this teams' heads. This can't be a game that is looked at as any bigger than the rest or the games they've already won.

like I said there all equally big games if we want to contend. Now as a fan I want tomorrow nights game and the Purdue at home game for sure. But I am sure I will hate whatever team beats us anyhow lol

[HoosierAloha]

I'll take a Yogi drive and pull up J for the game winner, in similar fashion to Melo Trimble's, at Kahl's center tomorrow night.  A win tomorrow would be even more of a confidence boost, knowing the team can win on the road vs. middle of the pack B1G teams.  I also want to see us go on a 10+ game win streak against the Badgers.

[Trish]

Yep, tomorrow is the first legit test. A road win at a place we're not so fond of. 

 

If we blow them out, i can't even imagine this board. 

[chitown hoosier]

Yep, tomorrow is the first legit test. A road win at a place we're not so fond of.

If we blow them out, i can't even imagine this board.

Well I'm sure there will still be posts like the schedule and wait until @michigan before believing in this team. Of course that will be then continued onto Iowa and such.

[HoosierAloha]

Well I'm sure there will still be posts like the schedule and wait until @michigan before believing in this team. Of course that will be then continued onto Iowa and such.

 

If we blowout Wiscy @Wiscy that will be a statement win.  Not by beating Wiscy at the Kohl's Center but by blowing them out there.  They lost some games at home they shouldn't have; Western Illinois, Milwaukee, and Marquette.  However, they played better at home recently.   They lost on a well defended three by Melo and won against MSU.  Tomorrow will be a battle and a win will certainly mean something.

[cappymo14]

[quote name="MartintheMopMan" post="235573" timestamp="1453581586"]One down and onto the next. Let's keep this streak going and show we aren't afraid of the Kohl Center anymore.
 
I hate Wisconsin more than anyone and I want to embarrass them.
 

 Ummmm, I don't think so....I live and work in Madison, Wi. Trust me, I hate them wayyyy, way more.

[cappymo14]

So, my son has an interesting theory about the state of the Wisconsin program. It's so bizarre, there could be some truth to it....
After their win over MSU, he says "I think the Badgers are way better than people think". "Bo leaves after a handful of poorly played games, handing the team over to his assistant, claiming that he wanted Guard to get time as the interim head coach right?" "Well what if he had the team intentionally playing possum early on, so that Guard takes over, and all of a sudden, the Badgers go on a "miracle" run down the stretch, making Guard look like the hero who saved the season? "That then forces UW to sign Guard as the permanent head coach, which is what Bo wanted all along."

No fire there, but there is some smoke. I wouldn't put it past that old bastard. Either way, don't look past this team. They are better than anyone thinks.