3Ballin Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 4 hours ago, BGleas said: One other thing about Race. I don’t wanted to carried away, as the kid hasn’t even made a basket yet, but his hustle, defense, positioning, etc. has been great. But to me one of the best plays he made all night, and the sign of a high basketball IQ players vs. a low one, was the play where Langford threw him the ball around midcourt up 1 in 2OT. Instead of holding it to get fouled, which I believe Smith would have done (I’m projecting there, but he’s clearly not a high IQ guy) he quickly got rid of it to Phinisee who was then able to find Davis for the and 1. Though very simple, it was a smart, smart play, and the type of play certain guys on this team don’t understand. Lol, he didnt want anything to do with the ball there!!! And im not laughing at Race, that was a VERY smart play, but you could see the thought bubble over his head..."OH HELL NO! I dont want that thing!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Indykev said: yes it was a bad 5 mins...you would hope as a coach your bench could match theirs and hold a 13 point lead. Romeo played 45 mins and Rob went out hurt i believe at that time. But yes I agree all 3 shouldnt be out. It was a bad 5 minutes, but as a coach, I think the mindset would be "you don't have to make spectacular plays, just don't make boneheaded plays!" And what happens? Green takes an ill-advised step back 3, and Smith takes an ill-advised 3 (which in my book is any 3 he takes). And the defense, which had been carrying us all game, lets down. Kudos to Race, Rob, De'ron, and of course, Romeo. They, collectively, we're the difference. Between the shear length of the game, the way too many monitor breaks, and Dakich's normal oscillating between being informative and nauseating, I'm sure my mood this morning would be much darker if we had let another one slip away... But we didn't, so take that, Bucky! Go Hoosiers! We can still get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, IUFLA said: It was a bad 5 minutes, but as a coach, I think the mindset would be "you don't have to make spectacular plays, just don't make boneheaded plays!" And what happens? Green takes an ill-advised step back 3, and Smith takes an ill-advised 3 (which in my book is any 3 he takes). And the defense, which had been carrying us all game, lets down. Kudos to Race, Rob, De'ron, and of course, Romeo. They, collectively, we're the difference. Between the shear length of the game, the way too many monitor breaks, and Dakich's normal oscillating between being informative and nauseating, I'm sure my mood this morning would be much darker if we had let another one slip away... But we didn't, so take that, Bucky! Go Hoosiers! We can still get there! With as many minutes as some of our better players had to play, the frequent monitor breaks were probably helpful. Nice to get a win, saw some things we can build on for next year. Really think that Thompson could develop into that rugged interior guy that we have been missing. There were things to complain about too, but when wins have been so hard to come by, I would rather accentuate the positive right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Race did exactly what we needed out of him...play solid D and rebound. Im not sure where the NCAA stands on head gear in basketball...but if we can get him some, lets do it because while his stat sheet might not show it, but like McBob last year, he will be a difference make for us....potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 45 minutes for Romeo and given the way he blew by Wiscy on last play seemed like he was still fresh. Kudos to him. Kudos also to team for having 4 guys in double figures, Morgan with 15 boards/Race Thompson with 7. Honestly only 13 turnovers for a double OT game isn't bad at all. Didn't like the foul differential one bit but it's Wisconsin.....apparently they've never fouled before. Regarding the pregame thread on injuries/excuses. Seems very clear to me when Davis was in he helped us win. When Race was in he helped us win. Injuries impact games against good teams. Last night was a perfect example of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: So you agree Race's injury was a factor. Thank you. All injuries are a PART not sure anyone has questioned it. Congrats you are right!!!! Here is a cookie🍪🍪 or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxnJxn Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Regarding the pregame thread on injuries/excuses. Seems very clear to me when Davis was in he helped us win. When Race was in he helped us win. Injuries impact games against good teams. Last night was a perfect example of that. Agreed. I think the problem happening in that other thread is a disconnect in the discussion. I don't think anyone who are pointing to injuries as a factor are saying they are the only factor, or even the main factor, but they aren't just an excuse, as they are being dismissed away by some others. As BGleas noted, Race's basketball IQ is already on display, and it's already light years ahead of Devonte or Justin, and Race hasn't even logged a full game of minutes yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 milehiiu game ball goes to Bruiser Flint. And all of you know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 29 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: All injuries are a PART not sure anyone has questioned it. Congrats you are right!!!! Here is a cookie🍪🍪 or 2 Tell tale sign of someone that a post hits home with when they respond like this and weren’t even named in the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Proud of those guys. Big time win. Way to finish. On to the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, milehiiu said: milehiiu game ball goes to Bruiser Flint. And all of you know why. The refs clearly did not want to look at that replay. They seemed to truly believe that Bruiser was seeing something that was not there. I honestly wonder if they finally relented just as a way to make him sit down. I think they were truly surprised by what they saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Tell tale sign of someone that a post hits home with when they respond like this and weren’t even named in the post. I really dont care but you first in line to try and say I told you so. I just not afraid to speak my mind. Injuries legitimate hurt us yes. Still an excuse yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Great win and great fight last night. I'm just afraid it's all too little too late for this season. Hopefully we finish strong so we can all have some positives to focus on over the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Cbp4IU said: That Green foul watching it over again was bad I think Devonta should go to Hollywood,he would be great at playing Wesley Snipes in white man cant jump 2,he clearly has the game for that type of play...with the flashy but usually unsuccessful passing,me first attitude...look good and lose...he would be a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxnJxn Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Parakeet Jones said: Great win and great fight last night. I'm just afraid it's all too little too late for this season. Hopefully we finish strong so we can all have some positives to focus on over the off season. It may not be too late. Win out and we get to 17 wins, with a number of high profile ones in there, and that would include 2 over MSU, which is still a top 10 team. I'd say we'd have to win at least 2 games in the BTT to have a shot, but the way we're playing defensively, that's not entirely out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, AxnJxn said: It may not be too late. Win out and we get to 17 wins, with a number of high profile ones in there, and that would include 2 over MSU, which is still a top 10 team. I'd say we'd have to win at least 2 games in the BTT to have a shot, but the way we're playing defensively, that's not entirely out of the question. There are a lot of so called experts saying we have enough quality wins and a weak bubble field gives a glimmer of hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, AxnJxn said: It may not be too late. Win out and we get to 17 wins, with a number of high profile ones in there, and that would include 2 over MSU, which is still a top 10 team. I'd say we'd have to win at least 2 games in the BTT to have a shot, but the way we're playing defensively, that's not entirely out of the question. Probably. I'm trying to manage my expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxnJxn Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Just now, Parakeet Jones said: Probably. I'm trying to manage my expectations. I hear ya. I could totally see us winning the next 2 and then getting blown out at Illinois or something ridiculous like that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Saw this on twitter last night. There are now 13 teams with at least 6 Quadrant 1 wins and no Quadrant 3 or Quadrant 4 losses: 12 of them (UVA, Duke, UK, KU, MSU, UNC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Marquette, MD, Miss St. and Kansas St.) are VERY comfortably in the field. And then there's Indiana.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I really dont care but “But I’m gonna take the time to post anyway” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosiertildeath Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Top of the World ma ! Race , seven huge rebounds ! My choice for player of the game is Race Thompson .! Muck pee yew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, 5fouls said: Only 13 turnovers in a double overtime game is pretty good. Wisky only had 8. We had 6 halfway through the first half. Team must have heard me complaining about them, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: “But I’m gonna take the time to post anyway” Wouldn't be a message board if we didnt post, correct? The I dont care was in reference to the hitting close to home, or not being named. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, AxnJxn said: I hear ya. I could totally see us winning the next 2 and then getting blown out at Illinois or something ridiculous like that, too. I do think winning out plus two in the BTT gets us in. I just have a hard time believing we do that. I will sure be cheering like heck that we do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Not to be overlooked is our free throw defense. We played ok, had enough dumb plays to let them hang around and in the end, makes a few more free throws and they would have come out with the W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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