Comments on: Notebook: IU claims first Big Ten Tournament win since 2006

By: Cole Phillips Allen

Cole Phillips Allen — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:58:00 +0000

You are right, we are in the running for a 3 seed… more so now that Georgetown and Marquette both lost yesterday. Joe Lunardi had them both as 3 seeds prior to the losses and this leaves just enough space for the Hoosiers to make the jump. They just have to beat Wisconsin. You all are also right about playing at our pace and attacking the basket. This team has to get penetration into the lane, score in the paint, and put pressure on the Wisky defense. If we do that, it will only open up kick out opportunities for our shooters. We also need Sheehey to step up in Verdell’s absence, more so than the others. Everyone will have to step up, but Will especially needs to play great the rest of the way. GO HOOSIERS.

By: Will The Thrill

Will The Thrill — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:40:00 +0000

In reply to DannerPerea. He's doing it again this year, and has a very unique style of play, especially compared to other B10 teams.

By: Snoop_Sanders

Snoop_Sanders — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Crashing the Dance (Seems like the most data-driven bracketology site) currently has the Hoosiers as a comfortable 3 seed. Maybe in Louisville or Columbus pod. Would be huge!

By: DannerPerea

DannerPerea — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:47:00 +0000

This is totally off topic, but we Hoosiers wont have to endure Bruce Whiner anymore as the Caoch of illannoy. That’s the good news. The bad news is Shaka Smart from VCU is probably gonna take his place. I don’t follow VCU ball, but he seemed to get a lot out of his players last year.

By: HoosierDawg

HoosierDawg — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0000

In reply to Bleeding Crimson. You're referring to Jim Burr who has been hating on the Hoosiers since the 1980's. The guy belongs in a rest home, not on the major college basketball scene.

By: WhatsUpKnight

WhatsUpKnight — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:22:00 +0000

In reply to Bleeding Crimson. going to be sweet, sweet revenge today!!! they're not going to have the benefit of home cookin' this time around, and i can guarantee you vj3 is going to deliver the granddaddy of all pregame speeches. win it for vj, boys! win it for vj!!!!!

By: Bleeding Crimson

Bleeding Crimson — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Talking about 8 on 5 last meeting…the zebra’s weren’t that bad yesterday. If we pull Hightower again he might have it in his heart for us on this one. He used to love IU years ago and then seemed to turn. But as of late not bad…the one I can’t stand is the old grey hair box head shape zebra, too old to be running with 18 yr olds and he doesn’t like IU…at least his calls don’t.

By: Geoff_85

Geoff_85 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:20:00 +0000

I would definitely like to see the Hoosiers team that has Victor Oladipo driving the lane and dunking, getting fouled, or dishing. Attack, attack, attack. I think you try to force the pace in the first half against this badgers team. You can’t make them hurry on offense (they are excruciating to watch 90% of the time with their extremely slow pace), but you can hound them and force turnovers and get out in transition. It’ll be fun to see the chess match between Bo Cryin’ and Coach Crean. In that first game, the Hoosiers darn near beat the badgers at their own game, but any team is hard to beat when it’s 8 on 5 in their favor. Also, it sure seems like Jordan Hulls is improving on defense, but I think you put Oladipo or maybe even Watford on Taylor. The badgers can beat the Hoosiers on a neutral court, but you sure have to feel good about IU’s chances in this one. HOO! HOO! HOO! HOOSIERS!

By: mrjonessodaandme

mrjonessodaandme — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:51:00 +0000

If we let them dictate play, they are better.
If we dictate play, we are much better.

If we at least play our game to start the game and push a lead, I think we can win no matter where it goes from there.

By: NervousWreck

NervousWreck — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:45:00 +0000

Feeling very nervous/anxious about this game tomorrow. I know IU was a different team when they played in Madison, but I remember that game pretty well. Verdell played his ass off that game and carried this team when no one else could score. IU’s defense was also stellar.

With what happened to Verdell, which literally made me sick for him, someone needs to step up vocally (Hulls). In addition, what worked best against Wisconsin was Jones attacking the basket, so Victor needs to get redonkulous (like we all know he can) in this one.

Watford needs to continue to dominate and take Evans out of his game too. Zeller will be out for revenge in this one after playing not so well in Madison.

Do that, and play that incredible defense we know they can play, and this should be a W. A win is a win, but it’d be nice to just blow them out of the freakin’ water…..Don’t stop now boys!