Game Thread: Indiana @ Minnesota

by Alex Bozich in Game Threads | January 17th, 2008

Megan Martz says winning at the Barn is no problem – and we agree.

Opponent: Minnesota

Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008 | 9:00 p.m. EST

Arena: Williams Arena (14,625) – Minneapolis, MN

Line: Indiana by 1.5

All-time series: Indiana leads 86-63

TV: ESPN (Dave O’Brien and Doris Burke)

Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Todd Leary and Joe Smith)

Probable Starters:

Indiana (14-1, 3-0 Big Ten): Armon Bassett, Eric Gordon, Jamarcus Ellis, Mike White, D.J. White
Minnesota (12-3, 2-1 Big Ten): Lawrence Westbrook, Lawrence McKenzie, Spencer Tollackson, Damian Johnson, Dan Coleman

Game Notes (Adobe Reader required to view):

Gameday reading:

Paging Jim Shikenjanski (Minnesota fan blog)
Gopher Nation (Minnesota fan blog)
Tubby a better Gopher than Wildcat (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Bassett’s confidence, game vital to Hoosiers (Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette)
IU takes on transformed Minnesota (The News-Sentinel)
Sampson to coach against good friend Tubby Smith (Indiana Daily Student)
Paths cross again for coach, player (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Gophers seek another signature victory over Indiana (Pioneer Press)

As always, your analysis is welcome in the game thread.

Tags: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Jmoney2584

flippin ay, sampson must have a 4-leaf clover in his wingtips….
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

You mean the best way to beat a press isn't to dribble with your head down as fast as you can?
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

You mean the best way to beat a press isn't to dribble with your head down as fast as you can?
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

You mean the best way to beat a press isn't to dribble with your head down as fast as you can?
Jmoney2584

We need EJ to get more involved…he goes through passive phases i feel

Nice DJ
Jmoney2584

We need EJ to get more involved…he goes through passive phases i feel

Nice DJ
Jmoney2584

We need EJ to get more involved…he goes through passive phases i feel

Nice DJ
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Mmm…slower up the court vs. the press=elevator shaft oop to DJ…
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Mmm…slower up the court vs. the press=elevator shaft oop to DJ…
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Mmm…slower up the court vs. the press=elevator shaft oop to DJ…
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Effing cheap foul. That looked dirty.
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Effing cheap foul. That looked dirty.
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Effing cheap foul. That looked dirty.
Hoosier_Hound

Good call, completely took out Ellis' legs.
Hoosier_Hound

Good call, completely took out Ellis' legs.
Hoosier_Hound

Good call, completely took out Ellis' legs.
Hoosier_Hound

Keep sending it down to DJ.
Hoosier_Hound

Keep sending it down to DJ.
Hoosier_Hound

Keep sending it down to DJ.
Jmoney2584

Doris Burke is the female Bill Walton of NCAA announcing
Jmoney2584

Doris Burke is the female Bill Walton of NCAA announcing
Jmoney2584

Doris Burke is the female Bill Walton of NCAA announcing
Jmoney2584

Gordon HAS to start moving with out the ball, i mean i know we are trying to get it down to DJ but EJ moving on the perimeter and taking backdoor cuts will move other people out of defensive position. He is just kind of waiting on the wings…Go Hoosiers
Jmoney2584

Gordon HAS to start moving with out the ball, i mean i know we are trying to get it down to DJ but EJ moving on the perimeter and taking backdoor cuts will move other people out of defensive position. He is just kind of waiting on the wings…Go Hoosiers
Jmoney2584

Gordon HAS to start moving with out the ball, i mean i know we are trying to get it down to DJ but EJ moving on the perimeter and taking backdoor cuts will move other people out of defensive position. He is just kind of waiting on the wings…Go Hoosiers
Mr_C

F*ck the cheap seats. No body gives a damn.
Mr_C

F*ck the cheap seats. No body gives a damn.
Mr_C

F*ck the cheap seats. No body gives a damn.
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Looks like someone told our boys that when they get a defensive stop, we don't have to play vs. the press…
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Looks like someone told our boys that when they get a defensive stop, we don't have to play vs. the press…
peaychris

when ej is on the floor crawford shouldnt be allowed to shoot!
peaychris

when ej is on the floor crawford shouldnt be allowed to shoot!
Jmoney2584

man deandre what are you doing on the bench…lifting weights? ball seem a little light? nice idea..bad pass
Jmoney2584

man deandre what are you doing on the bench…lifting weights? ball seem a little light? nice idea..bad pass
Jmoney2584

biggest homer reffing i have seen since the '96-'99 bulls
Jmoney2584

biggest homer reffing i have seen since the '96-'99 bulls
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

ESPN production meeting, 3 am this morning:

“We still don't have a compelling storyline for the IU-Minnesota game tonight.”

“Wait, I've got it! Isn't their arena really old? And I heard a lot of the fans can't see the court!”
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

ESPN production meeting, 3 am this morning:

“We still don't have a compelling storyline for the IU-Minnesota game tonight.”

“Wait, I've got it! Isn't their arena really old? And I heard a lot of the fans can't see the court!”
SanDiegoIUfan

Nobody is moving without the ball. Its just dribbling and 1 on 1 play, with 1 pass and a bad 3. We need to move without the ball!
SanDiegoIUfan

Nobody is moving without the ball. Its just dribbling and 1 on 1 play, with 1 pass and a bad 3. We need to move without the ball!
peaychris

what about maybe a halftime segment about how the coaches wifes' do eachothers hair??
peaychris

what about maybe a halftime segment about how the coaches wifes' do eachothers hair??
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Less dribble, more DJ. Need to get MW out of there, put Stemler in to stretch things out.
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Less dribble, more DJ. Need to get MW out of there, put Stemler in to stretch things out.
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

Beats the hell out of those Indiana University infomercials they used to show on WTTV.
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Beats the hell out of those Indiana University infomercials they used to show on WTTV.
Chairthrower

What is MW doing standing with back to the ball on the O end? Lets go DJ!!!!!
Chairthrower

What is MW doing standing with back to the ball on the O end? Lets go DJ!!!!!
http://cubshaikus.blogspot.com SocksShortsSwish

We had all timeout to draw up a play and that's what we did???
Chairthrower

We better change something quick!!!!!

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