#22 Indiana v. Purdue - Pregame Thread - 2/20 at 2030 EST on ESPN

[JaybobHoosier 11,843]

Wohoo, almost Friday, which means it's almost Purdue crushing time! Told the wife we can't go on a date night Saturday because we are playing Purdue. She laughed and said she understands. I have the best wife ever!!!

[JaybobHoosier 11,843]

Just because this feels appropriate.... :)

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[HoosierAloha 30,068]

It's 7:11 pm HST and pu still sucks.  POTFB.

[VO5 8,272]

Who's all going to be there?

ill be in GA cheering my ass off

[Naturalhoosier 15,434]

That chick cheerleader has a big ol beer belly!

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

That chick cheerleader has a big ol beer belly!

If he had a ring in his nose, he'd look just like a Hereford.

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

[colonel06 1,917]

I'll have the Heebie-geebies all day Saturday don't even think I should not try taking the 'Ol plane up!
Which team will exemplify Carpe-diem? PU is just as motivated don't think they aren't. Wish I could go and leave my voice in AH like the Hoosiers need to leave their ALL on the floor!

[Scooter D 928]

These last 4 games are really going to show/prove what kind of team this really is.  If they can win at least 3 and one of those being Iowa than they might be capable of really competing in the BTT and NCAA.

 

But first things first...please put the beat down of those f****** from that crap town.

[OliviaPope40 6,517]

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,378]

My biggest fear is Hammons. Last year was BLOCK CITY courtesy of Hammons. We need to find a way of avoiding this. Blackmon was awful of having his layups blocked. That will help. Must hit shots and expand the lane. They are a terrible matchup for us. Crean will deserve lots of credit if he finds a way to exploit them offensively. Transition and speed is our biggest advantage, plus 3 point shooting.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

@janitorinthegym: No practice ?!?! Sometimes I am just amazed

This was from around 10:30 last night, so assuming no Friday practice. Crean has really changed his coaching style this year.

Continuing to wonder if we're seeing a new Crean...

[Brass Cannon 24,803]

For the best Yogi looked gassed. A fresh Yogi can feast on Purdues lack of guards.

[Scooter D 928]

@janitorinthegym: No practice ?!?! Sometimes I am just amazed

This was from around 10:30 last night, so assuming no Friday practice. Crean has really changed his coaching style this year.

Continuing to wonder if we're seeing a new Crean...

I wondered the same after the Michigan game, but then the next 4 felt like he reverted. 

[IUfanNcinci 279]

Maybe iam crazy but do we run a few plays for TB... Taking Hammons off the dribble I think he may be able to do that....or not? Opinions please

[IUfanNcinci 279]

I mean he went coast to coast this year and he has taken some people off the dribble around the free throw line area and drawn fouls that way

[Scooter D 928]

Maybe iam crazy but do we run a few plays for TB... Taking Hammons off the dribble I think he may be able to do that....or not? Opinions please

Definitely a good idea...need to get PU's bigs out of the lane, so IU can get to the rim.

 

The big thing will be keeping TB out of foul trouble.  He has not done particularly well against good bigs.  Max hitting a 3 or two will also help.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Definitely a good idea...need to get PU's bigs out of the lane, so IU can get to the rim.

The big thing will be keeping TB out of foul trouble. He has not done particularly well against good bigs. Max hitting a 3 or two will also help.

Nothing will move Hammons or Haas out of the lane, unless they fall going downcourt.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I think TB is about to have an awful game. Hammons is finally living up to his full potential, and I think he's going to own the post. Really need Troy and Yogi to show up big here if we want to force Hammons and Haas to move out of the post a bit. Purdue's guards don't stand a chance against our perimeter. 

[Stuhoo 80,846]

Max for three is a great option to counteract Hammons and Haas. Especially considering CTC loves to play inside out.

A GREAT option.