IU VS Michigan - Pre-Game Thread- 2/2 9PM EST ESPN

[Uspshoosier 45,680]

Yep, this sort of must win. Unless somebody thinks we can go into Breslin or Carver- Hawkeye and get a W.

why not, Nebraska went into Breslin and won and I actually think we match up well with Iowa. Seems like Fran and Iowa like to run and play fast the last couple years against iu. Just depends who's hot. Last year we were 3-6 on the road in the big and 6-3 at home. It's not like we beat anyone great in conference last year on the road. Just got to make sure we go 9-0 or 8-1 at home

[Gahoosierfan 272]

It all depends on which IU team shows up. Crean teams typically don't play two good games in a row. So the Minnesota game was the poor effort and they should be more fired up at Michigan. I like that the polls have no faith in IU. Maybe Michigan players will be reading the papers and underestimate IU.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

Yep, this sort of must win. Unless somebody thinks we can go into Breslin or Carver- Hawkeye and get a W.

Not meant to be flippant, but from here on out aren't they all 'sort of must wins' given that our resume of wins to date isn't that strong and we need some quality wins to get the highest seed possible in the Big Dance?  I really don't want to end up seeded 7th or lower.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Game day---fire up Hoosiers!

 

Beat the Wolves!

[Josh 12,640]

A 9:00 PM tip? On a work night? I see an afternoon nap in my future today.

This is a big time basketball game between two football schools. Go Hoosiers

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,276]

Let's go Hoosiers!

[Naturalhoosier 15,434]

Looks like I'm working from home tomorrow! Go Hoosiers!!!!!!!

[FortWayneHoosier 6,128]

I would love to leave Michigan with a W!

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Max is either gonna be REALLY good or REALLY bad tonight

[Brass Cannon 24,801]

Gonna miss the first half it looks like. Hopefully I get home and we have a big lead. 

[southsidehoosier 5,027]

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What a coincidence they chose Max

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

Max is either gonna be REALLY good or REALLY bad tonight

This is what I'm thinking.

[HoosierCoop 3,927]

This is what I'm thinking.

Please be really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

9 pm games are the best. I have my whack-a-wolverine shirt on under my work shirt and don't have to sneak out early to catch the tip. A nice, rational game time.

[southsidehoosier 5,027]

9 pm games are the best. I have my whack-a-wolverine shirt on under my work shirt and don't have to sneak out early to catch the tip. A nice, rational game time.

The girls will be in bed by 830 so I don't have to fight with bubble guppies or Sophia the first for tv time.

[coonhounds 8,939]

The girls will be in bed by 830 so I don't have to fight with bubble guppies or Sophia the first for tv time.

that's what I am talking about just hope mine are down by 9. I think we will play hard this afternoon maybe do sprints from house to the Barn for a couple hours lol

[Gahoosierfan 272]

 I hope the Michigan players are looking ahead to the Michigan State game Saturday.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,370]

I commented in the prediction thread that I was surprised how many people think we will win. I like the confidence but am not sure where it comes from. I honestly think this could be an 0-2 week. We have looked terrible the majority of the season sans about 4 games (Creighton, NW, Ohio State, Illinois, 1/4 of Notre Dame). The Nebraska road win was nice. I feel we go 1-1 this week, but 0-2 won't surprise me a bit, in fact I'm predicting it. I so hope we can win these 2 and prove we wrong.

[HoosierCoop 3,927]

IU                       Mich.

Yogi        >         Walton Jr.

Rob        <          Irvin

Troy        =         LeVert (coming off injury, if he plays)

Colin       =         Dawkins

Tom        >         Donnal

 

I think Bryant is the "X" factor again.  They are coming in hot on 3 point attempts.  We have to win on the blocks and hit our open three's.  Will be a very good matchup tonight.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,370]

IU Mich.
Yogi > Walton Jr.
Rob < Irvin
Troy = LeVert (coming off injury, if he plays)
Colin = Dawkins
Tom > Donnal

I think Bryant is the "X" factor again. They are coming in hot on 3 point attempts. We have to win on the blocks and hit our open three's. Will be a very good matchup tonight.

duncan Robinson doesn't miss. He is a tall version of what Ziesloft used to be before he thought he could hit running, turning 3 pointers from ANYWHERE on the court.