Drroogh Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Saw this article on MSU's fatal flaw and thought, might as well start talkin about the game. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/no-4-michigan-state-still-struggling-with-turnovers-loses-for-second-time-in-7-days/ My first thought was no way and then I considered the Rutgers game, and it's like well maybeeeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Yes that's an interesting article, and, well, kinda sounds like some recent IU teams.... I would really, really prefer that MSU had beaten UM prior to our going there, Izzo will have that team locked in, focused, and probably pissed off. I think it could get ugly. However, do very much like the defensive focus, and approach to taking care of the ball our guys have shown over the past 3. So maybe our guys make it a game by aggressive D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Obviously not expecting a win, as probably no one who is sane is, I do think we have a chance. I think we will need to hit a bunch of 3's(something we haven't done yet, but I think are capable of) and limit the TO's. Again, not expecting a W... But I'm certainly more hopeful then 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: I would really, really prefer that MSU had beaten UM prior to our going there, Izzo will have that team locked in, focused, and probably pissed off. Actually, I would have thought Izzo would have had them locked for Rutgers after the OSU debacle. They really have had three bad games in a row, maybe now their confidence is shaky. If we can come out with the same defensive effort as last night who knows what will happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 52 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Actually, I would have thought Izzo would have had them locked for Rutgers after the OSU debacle. They really have had three bad games in a row, maybe now their confidence is shaky. If we can come out with the same defensive effort as last night who knows what will happen? Here's to hoping! True that MSU has not been playing well -- I have a hard time thinking that will continue, but hey, I'll take it if it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 We can play loose as nothing is expected of us. Tight D might disrupt this relatively inexperienced MSU team. Fully expecting to lose, but also think we will win one game we are not supposed to. Might as well be Fri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 This one is in the bag boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Getting this started early. Lot's to talk about. IU on a mini roll. MSU, not so much. What to expect ? What to expect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 If the team comes out flat and looks uninterested, see Wisconsin, it could get real FUGLY in a hurry. You know the crowd will be loud and boisterous. I will DVR the game and look for a final score to see if it was worth watching. At my age, I don't need anything that will get the ol' ticker going crazy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagamore Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I also intend to DVR the game and watch later, but lack of self control results in watching the game live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 MSU on the road will be a much stiffer contest for our vastly improved defense than NW. MSU is more athletic and just a better offense. We will have to be near perfect in all phases of the game just to have a chance to win. Their defense is equally good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: Getting this started early. Lot's to talk about. IU on a mini roll. MSU, not so much. What to expect ? What to expect ? Mile, I was getting ready to play Rodney Dangerfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 15 hours ago, dbmhoosier said: This one is in the bag boys. Should put this picture on team's locker room and get the guys fired up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierKix Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm worried about rebounding and just the post in general without Davis because MSU has some serious height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, HoosierKix said: I'm worried about rebounding and just the post in general without Davis because MSU has some serious height Very true . We're not such a good defensive rebounding team while MSU is an elite offensive rebounding team just as Duke was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm more worried about their talent than their height. Jackson is 6'11' but is their 3rd leading rebounder after Ward (6'8") and Bridges (6'7"). Shilling is 6'9". They have a lot of 6'7' - 6'9" guys that will make it tough to go with a 3 guard lineup. Generally, we might be giving up an inch or 2 to their guys with the exception of Jackson. I think defense, execution and avoiding foul trouble will be they keys for IU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 ^^ i asked Tonya Harding to go take out some knee caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy06 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 1:40 PM, Hoosierhoopster said: Yes that's an interesting article, and, well, kinda sounds like some recent IU teams.... I would really, really prefer that MSU had beaten UM prior to our going there, Izzo will have that team locked in, focused, and probably pissed off. I think it could get ugly. However, do very much like the defensive focus, and approach to taking care of the ball our guys have shown over the past 3. So maybe our guys make it a game by aggressive D. I thought they would have been ready to destroy someone after the O$U blow out, but it took OT to beat Rutger at home. I just hope they don't get it figured out until after Friday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckraker Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: ^^ i asked Tonya Harding to go take out some knee caps Your email message accidentally got sent to Eliana Bobbitt, instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: ^^ i asked Tonya Harding to go take out some knee caps So, that's why a masked man with the same build as Jeff Gillooly took a golf club to my leg. I knew you didn't like me, but sheesh! Good to know. I can share this info with the police. Anyway, it's a good thing he shanked it. Just a bruise. You may need a good attorney. Do you know one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Muckraker said: Your email message accidentally got sent to Eliana Bobbitt, instead.... Whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierFaithful Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 IU offense might look ugly at points in this one. MSU defense has the potential to lock us down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, HoosierFaithful said: IU offense might look ugly at points in this one. MSU defense has the potential to lock us down. If Juwan picks up two early fouls like he did against Northwestern, we are doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Staying out of foul trouble is the biggest factor. I feel like Michigan St is that team that we all know is really good but their confidence is shaken. Hopefully we aren't on the receiving end of the inevitable wake up call. This might be a game where I watch it on the treadmill. Could go ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 gotta keep my pessimistic attitude going... i really can't believe we have a chance at MSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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