Billingsley99 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, jv1972iu said: Hey...Happy Birthday! Mine is Friday, 2/28. A fairly big one...#70. 😁 Early birthday wishes to you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Penn State is a top 10 win. I don't take it lightly...nor do I think the selection committee would if we hold serve against them. It's a big win if we pull it out honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, BGleas said: Also, Hunter was sick and didn't play and according to Archie, Brunk had the flu or something but played through it. Not trying to make excuses, but we should have a healthier more ready unit on Sunday. Isn't it nice going into a game not to hear about how Rob is ailing, Hunter is sick, etc. etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It's going to be a good game, I'm thinking like the MD game BUT with a better and different ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: It's going to be a good game, I'm thinking like the MD game BUT with a better and different ending. We seem to play down to our competition when at home for some reason. Given that PSU is top 15 we should win I think. It’s the mediocre teams we seem to struggle with at AH. I know we lost to MD but only by a point and we had that in the bag. MD could win the national title potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfan93 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 This will be a tough one. We have to show up and play a full 40 minutes. Scoring droughts and defensive lapses will kill us. PSU is a good, tough minded team. I like how they play. Let’s hope the team that played with effort and toughness last night shows up at the Hall on Sunday. That team can play with anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, dbmhoosier said: Yeah maybe. Reminds me of my days at IU. Funny stuff there dbm. Though I have got to say she looks too old to me, to be a student. However, on the other hand, I would not kick her out of..... oh you know how it ends. And don't call be a dirty old man. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownmd Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Also, Race Thompson was out for that first game as well after getting injured in the MSU game. I would say that Race and Jerome are 2 of the most improved players between then and now, and am more optimistic about our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, jv1972iu said: Hey...Happy Birthday! Mine is Friday, 2/28. A fairly big one...#70. 😁 Ya young pup. Gonna have 4 years on you this coming August. By the way. I love these pre-game threads. Never know which direction they are going to take.... in addition to talking about the upcoming game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Will be interesting to see who starts. I know Archie hasn't changed the lineup much, but he did show at Minny that he's willing to change at some point (adjusting the hedging, playing Race extended minutes, etc.), and I think this game calls for a change. Lamar Stevens plays the 4-spot, if you have to label it, though he's all over the court, but you can't put TJD, Brunk or De'Ron Davis on him, which means you can't really play any of those guys together for too many minutes. We know Smith can guard Stevens, and while I'm not sure Race has the lateral quickness to defend Stevens he certainly has the toughness and strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownmd Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 I actually think Race is an excellent defender with decent lateral quickness. On a similar note, was anyone else impressed with Franklin's on and off ball defense last night? He didn't do much from a stat sheet perspective, but was playing excellent defense I believe on Carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, BGleas said: Will be interesting to see who starts. I know Archie hasn't changed the lineup much, but he did show at Minny that he's willing to change at some point (adjusting the hedging, playing Race extended minutes, etc.), and I think this game calls for a change. Lamar Stevens plays the 4-spot, if you have to label it, though he's all over the court, but you can't put TJD, Brunk or De'Ron Davis on him, which means you can't really play any of those guys together for too many minutes. We know Smith can guard Stevens, and while I'm not sure Race has the lateral quickness to defend Stevens he certainly has the toughness and strength. I was a little disappointed that Coach Miller did not start De'Ron, considering the game that De'Ron had previously. However, it took no time for coach to pull the plug on Joey (who I also like) to insert De'Ron for Joey. In the end, I am not as wrapped up in who starts, as much as who performs once they hit the court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, BGleas said: Will be interesting to see who starts. I know Archie hasn't changed the lineup much, but he did show at Minny that he's willing to change at some point (adjusting the hedging, playing Race extended minutes, etc.), and I think this game calls for a change. Lamar Stevens plays the 4-spot, if you have to label it, though he's all over the court, but you can't put TJD, Brunk or De'Ron Davis on him, which means you can't really play any of those guys together for too many minutes. We know Smith can guard Stevens, and while I'm not sure Race has the lateral quickness to defend Stevens he certainly has the toughness and strength. The last PSU game Brunk got the fewest minutes of those who played. I love Brunk because the guy works hard and has cool hair, but there's some matchups that he just don't work with him...PSU (w/ Lamar Stevens) seems to be one of those. I agree that it will be interesting to see who starts. I REALLY think RACE needs to be in right away to help set the tempo. But given CAM's history with line-ups I'd be pleasantly shocked to see a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, dbmhoosier said: Yeah maybe. Reminds me of my days at IU. hey. you're kinda hot and clearly like to party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, btownmd said: I actually think Race is an excellent defender with decent lateral quickness. On a similar note, was anyone else impressed with Franklin's on and off ball defense last night? He didn't do much from a stat sheet perspective, but was playing excellent defense I believe on Carr. I was really glad Franklin got some minutes. He is really good defender and brings a lot of toughness at the guard spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 The last PSU game we looked terrible, but were in it longer than we should have. At home, with the players that were out/not 100% I think this one should be a nice home win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 5 championships said: I was really glad Franklin got some minutes. He is really good defender and brings a lot of toughness at the guard spot Franklin also looks like he knows how to feed the post as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 i have said before that i like Brunk, but match-ups definitely some times dictate him not playing a ton of minutes. with Race coming on and Deron playing better, i just like the idea of playing TJD as much as possible and rotating those other 3 and keeping them fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUguy Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 After last night's win, I am encouraged. Will be much more so if they can play well and beat Penn State (can't believe I even have to say such a thing!) on Sunday. The last time, PSU turned us over what seemed like a thousand times. Their game is defense, with enough offense thrown in to win more than they lose. IU must hold onto the ball. Unlike the last time, they must not let PS take TJD out of the game, and they must be able to hit a few outside shots also. On defense, just keep Stevens within 20 points and guard the hell out of the 3 point line. Finally, and I also don't know why this should ever have to be said, practice and then hit free throws. This team gets to the line a lot but then gives away far too many points there. Some, like TJD, Rob, and Smith, seem to have actually regressed at the line. Only Green and Race were able to actually hit two of two last night or make the first of a one and one. This has to improve! Let's see what happens on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 "You rank 'em....we'll spank 'em" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 IU 84 Penn St 54 Total beat down coming on Sunday. Similar to IU/Illinois when Self brought his over ranked top 10 Illinois team to Assembly on January 26th, 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Seeking6 said: IU 84 Penn St 54 Total beat down coming on Sunday. Similar to IU/Illinois when Self brought his over ranked top 10 Illinois team to Assembly on January 26th, 2002. I doubt this team can hit 19 3's like that team did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangerHoosier Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Huge game. So optimistic we can get this at home carrying some momentum into the Purdue game. Just gotta get another ranked win and NET and such will improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It will be interesting to see how they handle TJD. I expect to see them bring a guard down a little quicker than Minnesota did to try and contain him. That is why our guard play will be big IMO. We need to have one of those starts where the guards make them pay for leaving them and we need Trayce to have the presence of mind (and confidence) to get a ball back out to teammates early. If we knock down some early shots, it should give him more room to move down low. I would be interested to see a starting lineup of Rob, Green, Hunter, Race, and TJD to see if we could get an early run going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf50 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It was a refreshing win on the road last night! I really hope the team can bring everything they have and beat PSU on our home court on Sunday!! That would be a really good win for this team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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