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

[weaverswonders6 388]

Intriguing match up...I can see us winning a close one, losing a close one, or getting blown out. Obviously I'm hoping for the first option, but won't be shocked by any of the 3

[weaverswonders6 388]

I know we better keep hands up and close on shooters or they'll light us up from 3. Forget the layup line Minn had...

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,075]

It says that you weren't the only person that picked Wisconsin to win last week.

never said I was. My quote said mostly IU picks. I don't care about being right or wrong. Just that we win. I'd love to be confident in my favorite sports team again. That's all.

[weaverswonders6 388]

never said I was. My quote said mostly IU picks. I don't care about being right or wrong. Just that we win. I'd love to be confident in my favorite sports team again. That's all.

It's been YEARS since I've been confident IU would win a game like tonight. Even in Zeller years I worried about Wisconsin,etc..

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,075]

I can tell it's really important to you to cultivate your "accurate harbinger of doom" moniker, so I'll just let you have it. I hope you keep finding the joy in our poor play though, it has to be at least as good for your heart health as honey-nut cheerios.

this is ridiculous. I find zero joy in losing or underperforming. I have no agenda. Just want the best for our team and University.

Been an odd year because our record doesn't match our product on the court. I hope for everyone's sake, including Crean, that we finish uncharacteristically strong.

I would just love to have confidence that we don't sink like the Titanic.

All I can rely on is past performance for confidence level and until we prove ourselves consistently, I won't be confident.

Wishful and always hopeful but rarely confident except in the Hall. I "feel" like we beat anyone at home.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,075]

It's been YEARS since I've been confident IU would win a game like tonight. Even in Zeller years I worried about Wisconsin,etc..

agree, it's because past performances have been poor on the road with few exceptions.

[Hoosiers219 178]

It's lofty, but their frontline is badddddd.

If TB goes 25 and 10, I'll be ecstatic. I have to think that we shake off our recent three point woes as well. However, I am concerned that even this will be insufficient to pull out a victory. Much like the recent X-Files offerings, I WANT TO BELIEVE! Go Hoosiers!

[weaverswonders6 388]

If TB goes 25 and 10, I'll be ecstatic. I have to think that we shake off our recent three point woes as well. However, I am concerned that even this will be insufficient to pull out a victory. Much like the recent X-Files offerings, I WANT TO BELIEVE! Go Hoosiers!

So so so glad they brought that back. Please renew for another 6 episodes.

I just don't have the confidence that we'll consistently feed the post. Even if TB is tearing it up,I see us moving away from him and jacking threes or Troy getting wild. Troy will be our x factor on a win vs loss imo

[coonhounds 10,529]

agree, it's because past performances have been poor on the road with few exceptions.

100 percent agree. I expect to lose but I pray we can pull it off.

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Most important factor on each end of the court

 

Offense - take care of the ball

Defense - defend the 3

 

Michigan can get blistering hot from outside and when that happens they can play with anyone in the country.  Our offense is solid unless we are turning it over and then we can let anyone in the country hang around.  We should pound it inside early and often which should free up our shooters and slashers.  TB is a willing passer out of the post and when they start to clog the lane I hope our shooters let it fly with confidence.  This is a huge opportunity to get back on track in the B1G. 

 

HOO HOO HOO..

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,075]

Side note- I also think the transition to the 30 second shot clock has been awesome for CBB. Many teams finding shots in 17-18 seconds. Much more watchable down the stretch.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Side note- I also think the transition to the 30 second shot clock has been awesome for CBB. Many teams finding shots in 17-18 seconds. Much more watchable down the stretch.

I am no fan. To each his own.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,075]

I am no fan. To each his own.

i can appreciate that. If the previous year's teams utilized actual offense for 35 seconds I may agree with you. What I found, was stall ball tactics with offense initiated with 15 seconds left on shot clock. This is not necessarily IU based either, all of CBB did this, well those that played stall ball.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,314]

Remember folks, we have some talented FROSH defensive guys. And ROJO can shut a guard down when he isn't battling an "illness". If we can keep out on the shooters, MICH is in trouble.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I think the shortened clock has caused a proliferation of dribble drive offense, much like IUs. Look at Oklahoma for another example. I watch about 15 mins of a month of the NBA for this very reason. I hate that college is moving in that direction.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,314]

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[HoosierAloha 30,102]

I think the shortened clock has caused a proliferation of dribble drive offense, much like IUs. Look at Oklahoma for another example. I watch about 15 mins of a month of the NBA for this very reason. I hate that college is moving in that direction.

 

If college drops to 24 I will start to worry.  30 seconds seems to be a happy medium from stall ball 35 seconds allows and the faster paced dribble drive of the NBA 24 seconds.  I agree with you that I don't follow pro ball like in years past.  I think it has to do with more than just the shot clock though.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

This is a big game!

 

Let's go Max --Let's go Hoosiers!

[weaverswonders6 388]

This is a big game!

Let's go Max --Let's go Hoosiers!

I want this win for max more than anyone

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

If college drops to 24 I will start to worry. 30 seconds seems to be a happy medium from stall ball 35 seconds allows and the faster paced dribble drive of the NBA 24 seconds. I agree with you that I don't follow pro ball like in years past. I think it has to do with more than just the shot clock though.

I am bright enough to know it will never happen. But, I could return to the .45 sec. Clock and be happy. It brings coaching and strategy to game play.