Comments on: The Morning After: Wisconsin http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:51:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nick http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40686 Nick Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:56:04 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40686 I'm not sure but you should check stats from last night because I'm pretty sure that IU shot like 47 percent for the game and got to the basket repeatedly. Wisconsin had a great night shooting from behind the arc and we as IU fans have to take our hats off to them for that because a good team does what's needed to win big games, but defense wasn't it last night. I'm not sure but you should check stats from last night because I'm pretty sure that IU shot like 47 percent for the game and got to the basket repeatedly. Wisconsin had a great night shooting from behind the arc and we as IU fans have to take our hats off to them for that because a good team does what's needed to win big games, but defense wasn't it last night.

]]> By: mkeBrian http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40685 mkeBrian Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:21:32 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40685 Why Wisconsin won (Brian Butch did not win that game...DEFENSE did!) :<br>..and the proof is here: According to Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency rankings, the Badgers are first in the country. They’re surrendering just 54.1 points per game and holding opponents to a 37 percent mark from the field.<br><br>Cheesehead Indiy <a href="http://PackerBackers.com" rel="nofollow">PackerBackers.com</a> appreciate disciplined players like Brian Butch and Joe Krabbenhoft who play defense the way Bobby Knight taught ...so neat being a Badger fan in Hoosier land. Why Wisconsin won (Brian Butch did not win that game…DEFENSE did!) :
..and the proof is here: According to Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency rankings, the Badgers are first in the country. They’re surrendering just 54.1 points per game and holding opponents to a 37 percent mark from the field.

Cheesehead Indiy PackerBackers.com appreciate disciplined players like Brian Butch and Joe Krabbenhoft who play defense the way Bobby Knight taught …so neat being a Badger fan in Hoosier land.

]]> By: Nick http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40684 Nick Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:59:16 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40684 I, as well as the rest of you, have been a life long IU fan. A fan from a family of fans as well as a graduate. I hate to say this, because at the moment I would love to hate of KS as much as the next guy, but we as IU fans should try to focus on DJ White, Eric Gordon, and the rest of the Hoosiers and provide as much positive talk as possible. They are going to see this stuff on Sports Center every night and you know that at least some of them have to read your blog (because it's excellent) so I think you guys should focus on the incredible season they're having and if this situation screws that over then we can break out the hang Coach Sampson dolls and wish him a fiery grave!!! I, as well as the rest of you, have been a life long IU fan. A fan from a family of fans as well as a graduate. I hate to say this, because at the moment I would love to hate of KS as much as the next guy, but we as IU fans should try to focus on DJ White, Eric Gordon, and the rest of the Hoosiers and provide as much positive talk as possible. They are going to see this stuff on Sports Center every night and you know that at least some of them have to read your blog (because it's excellent) so I think you guys should focus on the incredible season they're having and if this situation screws that over then we can break out the hang Coach Sampson dolls and wish him a fiery grave!!!

]]> By: JamesHardy http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40676 JamesHardy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:51:28 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40676 I was more impressed with how CLASSY Bo Ryan gave a compliment to EACH and EVERY IU player after the game. Perhaps the Big 10 should dub that footage and ship it to Champagne for "DICK" Weber (no not the bowler!) to watch so he knows how to act after a game. After watching Bo Ryan's teams for the past several years, I doubt there was anything negative about his team's celebration. Just my opinion though. I was more impressed with how CLASSY Bo Ryan gave a compliment to EACH and EVERY IU player after the game. Perhaps the Big 10 should dub that footage and ship it to Champagne for “DICK” Weber (no not the bowler!) to watch so he knows how to act after a game. After watching Bo Ryan's teams for the past several years, I doubt there was anything negative about his team's celebration. Just my opinion though.

]]> By: jaime gongora http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40682 jaime gongora Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:13:09 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40682 you can't blame the kid. every time he's renewed faith in us, we completely screw him over. If he does leave, i will wish him the best. you can't blame the kid. every time he's renewed faith in us, we completely screw him over. If he does leave, i will wish him the best.

]]> By: HoosierSmitty http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40681 HoosierSmitty Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:06:53 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40681 Unfortunately, kids of his caliber rarely come to a place like Indiana because of the tradition anymore. Kids with oodles of talent didn't grow up dreaming of playing for IU, they grew up dreaming of making it to the NBA. They want someone who is going to help them get there.<br><br>Chances are that we lose Ebanks because he's going to turn to a program that will get him to the next level. Whoever our next coach is...be it a heavily sanctioned Sampson, an unproven young coach, or a traditional "IU guy," it's unlikely they'll be in position to woo him to stay.<br><br>It will also be interesting to see what happens with someone like Armon, who only came to IU for Davis, then was wooed to stay by Sampson to not transfer. <br><br>I wish we could focus solely on the on court season, but unfortunately that's not really possible while Sampson is still running the team. <br><br>If it's this tough on us as fans, think about how horrible it is for the players... Unfortunately, kids of his caliber rarely come to a place like Indiana because of the tradition anymore. Kids with oodles of talent didn't grow up dreaming of playing for IU, they grew up dreaming of making it to the NBA. They want someone who is going to help them get there.

Chances are that we lose Ebanks because he's going to turn to a program that will get him to the next level. Whoever our next coach is…be it a heavily sanctioned Sampson, an unproven young coach, or a traditional “IU guy,” it's unlikely they'll be in position to woo him to stay.

It will also be interesting to see what happens with someone like Armon, who only came to IU for Davis, then was wooed to stay by Sampson to not transfer.

I wish we could focus solely on the on court season, but unfortunately that's not really possible while Sampson is still running the team.

If it's this tough on us as fans, think about how horrible it is for the players…

]]> By: Jeff http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40678 Jeff Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:02:28 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40678 IU won in 1940 and 1953 but not 1946. I think the 80 team was fabulous. They just ran out of gas. Woodson's mid season back surgery hurt. We were still coming back but got beat by Joe Barry Carroll and Purdue in the regional final. IU won in 1940 and 1953 but not 1946. I think the 80 team was fabulous. They just ran out of gas. Woodson's mid season back surgery hurt. We were still coming back but got beat by Joe Barry Carroll and Purdue in the regional final.

]]> By: jaime gongora http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40683 jaime gongora Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:02:11 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40683 Once a hoosier, always a hoosier. I will always root for my fellow hoosiers, during the good and bad. I'm not going to lie, its going to be a difficult valentines day with my girl because hell I'm pissed off at coach sampson, and all i'm going to do is complain about it ( not really, she has a good left hook). At least when we eventually become a powerhouse ,it will be that much sweeter. Once a hoosier, always a hoosier. I will always root for my fellow hoosiers, during the good and bad. I'm not going to lie, its going to be a difficult valentines day with my girl because hell I'm pissed off at coach sampson, and all i'm going to do is complain about it ( not really, she has a good left hook). At least when we eventually become a powerhouse ,it will be that much sweeter.

]]> By: kelin http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40680 kelin Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:57:24 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40680 Here is some more good news that we all need.....<br><br><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/kevin_armstrong/02/14/indiana.recruit/1.html" rel="nofollow">http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/k...</a><br><br>Devin, at least give the new coach a chance to woo you...do it for the fans.... Here is some more good news that we all need…..

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/k...

Devin, at least give the new coach a chance to woo you…do it for the fans….

]]> By: Abs http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40679 Abs Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:49:54 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/02/14/the-morning-after-wisconsin-2/#comment-40679 Maybe I remember incorrectly, but I really thought Wisconsin's D did a good job limiting DJ's touches in the second half. In the kenpom parlance, DJ used 23% of the team's possessions in the first half (and still put up an absurd 205.8 O rating), about normal for him, but only 17% in the second half. Granted, his paltry 70.1 O rating in the second half shows that he was inefficient with the ones he did use. Still, his first half was off the charts. Maybe I remember incorrectly, but I really thought Wisconsin's D did a good job limiting DJ's touches in the second half. In the kenpom parlance, DJ used 23% of the team's possessions in the first half (and still put up an absurd 205.8 O rating), about normal for him, but only 17% in the second half. Granted, his paltry 70.1 O rating in the second half shows that he was inefficient with the ones he did use. Still, his first half was off the charts.

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