Game Thread: Indiana @ Michigan State
by Alex Bozich in Game Threads | March 2nd, 2008
Opponent: Michigan State
Date: Sunday, March 2 | 2:04 p.m. EST
Arena: Breslin Center (14,759) – East Lansing, Michigan
Line: Michigan State by 5
All-time series: Indiana leads 64-42
Previous meeting: Indiana won 80-61 on February 16 in Bloomington
TV: CBS (Dick Enberg and Dan Bonner)
Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Todd Leary and Joe Smith)
Probable Starters:
- Indiana (24-4, 13-2 Big Ten): Armon Bassett, Eric Gordon, Jamarcus Ellis, Lance Stemler, D.J. White
- Michigan State (22-6, 10-5 Big Ten): Kalin Lucas, Drew Neitzel, Raymar Morgan, Goran Suton, Drew Naymick
Game notes (Adobe Acrobat required to view):
Gameday reading:
- IU to battle Spartans in fight for Big Ten title (Indiana Daily Student)
- Take a pick: ‘93 Hoosiers or current IU squad (Indianapolis Star)
- A tale of two Drews (Mlive.com)
- Spartans Insider (Mlive.com Michigan State blog)
- Spartans weblog (Michigan State fan blog)
As always, your predictions and analysis are welcome in the game thread.
(Photo credit: puckett10 via Flickr)
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March 2nd, 2008 at 6:41 am
I feel it today…Hoosiers by four in a tough environment…I know it's not “likely” but I'm feeling positive today!
Indiana 68
Michigan State 64
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:50 am
oh yeah dick enberg is going to banish us to hell, but we will win this game to tick him off. Go Hoosiers.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
76-75 hoosiers…Bassett scores 22…DJ goes for 18 and 12 boards…EJ scores 19 with triples…and Stemler bricks 12 more from downtown before hitting the game-winner at the buzzer. no no…before BANKING the game-winner at the buzzer.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
oops…left out 5 for the number of treys that EJ will drain to go with his 24 turnovers
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:11 am
i think you left out the stat line. 0-9 but 19-20 from the free throw line! i hope he can start hitting the jumpers.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:34 am
63-60 IU over MSU
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 am
Michigan State can't “win” this game. Only way they get the W is if IU “loses”. We are a way better team than they are. If we can have about an 85%-90% effort towards our best…we win. If we have one of our 3-4 best games of the year…we kill 'em. I feel like EJ is going to get off. When is the last time he has done so? If we stumble badly out of the gate…we could be in trouble. But, I think we will start well and build a lead the entire game to win by at least 8. Go Hoosiers!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:46 am
BTW, I think we match our average B10 points. What is it…like 73 pts.?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 am
Yikes…76.4…just checked. Man it's so good to see us so high and leading in B10 stats. Last time I remember was Covey and the boys.
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:20 am
If Armon and Jamarcus can play defense on Neitzel and Morgan we will win this game but if not it'll be a long afternoon…..we will need Jordan too come off bench and score about 15 points, EJ needs to play under control if and if he starts getting eratic DD needs to pull him out but if Armon does what he does and DJ controls the paint the game shouldnt even be a scare
IU 69 MSU 57
Basset-13
DJ-26
EJ-17
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 am
MSU is favored by 5? I am a bit surprised by this. I understand that winning on the road is a tough task. But IU won soundly in the first meeting and is playing decent away from Assembly Hall.
With that being said, I could see the Hoosiers stumbling. Especially with the Spartans wanting revenge and trying desperately to make the NCAA tourney. The struggles against Northwestern and Ohio State leave me thinking we are due for a loss.
I definitely hope I'm wrong. A Big Ten championship is still within reach.
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 am
There's a reason that MSU is still ranked…all the writers and pollsters think more highly of them than any other team this side of Duke. They're in the tournament, but mark my word…they are ONE AND DONE!
This Kalin Lucas is a star in the making at PG for MSU…he worries me a bit today
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 am
Ok guy I got the bets of the day. 1. Over/Under when Stemler gets his first foul and we get the” look” i'll say 3:30 minutes. 2. Will Thomas get his 2 pts before or after he gets his first foul.
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:38 am
didn't leave it out…i just don't think he'll go to the rack much today. but it will be more like 5-20 from downtown and 4-5 from the line
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:38 am
Yeah I don't see how but the pollsters love them. How could Duke be in top 25 after losing to Wake and MIami in one week? Pollsters and writers need to come off their teets once in awhile.
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:40 am
i've got 0:02 into the game on Stemler…i got a feeling about the tip-off today! Your Thomas bet is easy money…you need to make it something like this…what does he finish with more of….PFs, TOs, or Points???
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:04 am
If he would step up. Could you imagine how much tougher we would be. It would be unreal.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:16 am
Minnesota yesterday beat OSU by fourteen at home. IU beat both Northwestern and OSU by only three. We need to step it up today if we are going to beat MSU. The Spartans have lost to Iowa and Penn State with this game so important to them. Stemler, Thomas, Crawford, Gordan and Ellis needs to pick it up big time. DJ and Bassett will be fine. Does not surprise me that MSU is favored by 5. You would have to say they are the biggest disappointment of the Big Ten this year.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
This year's team has a lot of true athletes but is undisciplined and erratic. Given more maturity and experience they will be good but right now MSU may be too good at MSU. We have been squeaking out wins over poor teams but MSU is a good team.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 am
MSU is overrated this year, but our recent history in the Breslin Center is a cause for concern.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 am
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March 2nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
Figures we'll miss the start on TV. I hate CBS. Schedule some time between games for crying out loud!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
Breslin Arena? Really?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:12 am
When I'm down 16-7, I turn to Jamarcus Ellis to shoot a 3….right, nice decision.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
No movement on offense. Not getting back on defense. Awful start. I had a feeling we might get blown out. I hope I am wrong.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Team LOOKS TERRIBLE
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Nice transition defense. Could we please start setting picks for Gordon?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 am
They look like they could care less.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 am
Mike White is the answer.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
Good thing we're so fast in transition……….
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:24 am
The hoosier defense appears to be god awful this afternoon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:24 am
if we can force them to shoot from outside of 3 feet i think we can pull this one out…
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
DeAndre and Mike White are worthless….Where is Taber?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Lance Stemler SHOULD NEVER GET OFF THE BENCH
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Why does Thomas take a tribble?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Deandre needs to put the weight back on and try out for the football team because thats the only way he is going to have a positive impact on IU sports.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:28 am
You see Bassett look at Students after he made that 3
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:30 am
The problem is we are scoring how much your supposed to to in a half and they're trying to show off by scoring more than your supposed to.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:30 am
wow…what do you say to taht…missed layup, bad transition D, they hit a three and get an oop…couple good possessions for us over all…what the hell is goin on!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:30 am
This is disgusting. Bench the starters for the rest of the half.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
We will never go far in the tournament because we CAN'T play defense!!!! I would bench everyone but Basset
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
Nice sequence Crawford…let Neitzel get wide open, then go shoot an airball, then brick a dunk, then loaf back on defense…nice work…the old Crawford has returned…
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
is anyone contemplating turning the game off? I have never seen the Hoosiers look this terrible..
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 am
Until they learn how to play D.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Nobody is moving without the ball. Suppose that Dakich drew it up like this? Did he run out of dry-erase markers or something?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Terrible, terrible defense. Same thing all year long. Damn shame Nascar race on not on.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
Bench Gordon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Another great 3 point shot by EJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
and gordon's shooting woes continue…he's not very good right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
How about a good ole ass beating by MSU.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
EMBARRASSING…………..
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
What else is on TV…
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
Maybe this will wake them up that they NEED to play defense to win game. I haven't seen DEFENSE played from this team all year.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
i pity the gm that wastes a lottery pick on gordon…i hope he is working on his application for unemployment insurance right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
Bench everybody.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
Holy shit. Thats all I got.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am
WORST THING TO COME TO IU…. DAN DAKICH guy cant coach players miss SAMPSON … WE WERE LUCKY TO WIN THOSE TWO OTHER GAMES
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am
46-19 – Only 9 three pointers down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Dj is getting pwnd, EJ getting pwnd.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
There's a show about Alaska on the History Channel.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
MSU shooting 81% is beyond ridiculous.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
piss poor defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Ok it's Finkelmeijer time. BRING OUT FINK!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Good defense who stop that.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Oh yeah we deffinetely need sampson on the sideline to tell gordon “shoot it evertime you get it” that would help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:46 am
laziness, stupidity and selfishness…this is unreal
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:47 am
Twister is on Indy Channel 23.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:48 am
I would bench everyone for the rest of the game. Maybe some pine time would get through to some of those kids.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:53 am
Michigan State going for 60 points by half-time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about watching Waterboy?
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:53 am
I think the players should write defense on their shoes….in rememberance of what Indiana teams use to play
This sucks …………EJ 25ft or 1ft………..
Dj Man up get over KS and play dammit
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 am
maybe dak should suit up and go out there to play defense
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
DAN JUS WROTE HIS STORY AT IU ENJOY YOUR FIRST AND LAST TIME IN THE BRESLIN CENTER AS IU'S HEAD COACH
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 am
Compare this team now with the 93 Hoosier team – No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a way to choke today Hoosiers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 am
At this point I say hire Kellen Sampson tomorrow so these guys can get inspired and play …..geez. They got a pass for the northwestern game but this is ridiculous………..
I agree bench ALL of them.
Once again in every other post I post ……….I am going to say……..Brandon McGhee is pissed right now and dont be surprised if he walks…..put him in at this poing what could he hurt?
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Thank god it's half time. Nascar race is on fox 59 at 4:00.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
If anyone ever says again DD should be our head coach soomeone please bitchslap them.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I totally agree. Start playing McGhee and some other guys. Bench DJ, Gordon, and Crawford.
Put some people out there that want to play defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
This is the only way IU will stop MSU from scoring is at halftime…….
Dak thanks for playing, I am sure you could try and stay on as an assistant. I am not sure why he hasn't ripped into these guys during this game…..hell I even saw mike davis do it……
So lets talk about coaches…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Go Gordon!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:03 pm
its not over yet, if we can shut them out this half we have a chance
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:04 pm
McGhee, Ahfield, Finklemeijer – Tim Garl etc.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
After halftime starters…
G. B-FInk
G. Adam Ahfeld
F. Brandon “on my way to Depaul” McGhee
F. Mike “is it too late to red shirt” White
C. Kyle Tabar
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
If you watching the same game we just seen – that's a big stretch.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:07 pm
its not our players fault that MSU is shooting 84% so how about all of you just stop giving are players crap MSU decided that they would put magnets inside the ball and on the rim so they would shoot good IU will get that rim and ball next half so we will se what happens and there is no way that someof these offensive fouls are really happening against us
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Any team can shoot 84% from the field with this type of terrible defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
It is our players fault. No transition defense. Open shots for Neitzel. Weak ass 2-3 zone. Weak man to man defense. No movement on offense. Turnover after turnover. But DD needs to get in their face and light a fire under their ass.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm
By the way it is “giving OUR players crap” Not “giving ARE players crap”
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm
What defense?
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
sorry, I am a teacher. Couldn't help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:15 pm
It's all going to hell!! we can't hit shots, we can't play defense and we can't spell.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Anyone watching the 2nd half? How about 77.8% FG FOR MSU!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
yOUR RIGHT – WHAT DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
thats fyne peple mispel werds al tha tyme
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Pat Knight beat # 5 Texas> we're getting blown out by 30 by the 15th ranked team and we're 12th
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I think I just saw us run an offensive play and it worked. Im nut sure but I think so
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:27 pm
That''s funny man – I don't care what you say – That's funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:33 pm
What out MSU D. Thomas is in the game.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
this is just sad
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
4 points of D. Thomas.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
i cant believe it deandre did something good but didnt get back on defense because his legs were hitting his stomach while he was running
i think those 4 points might be a career high
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
How's the golf swing?
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
That's pretty funny!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
This is so depressing. Way to go Hoosiers. I WAS looking forward to this game. Not now.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Why is Dakich so passive with these guys……you are down by 80 and you try an alley oop to EJ that DJ cleans up….NICE…….
Where the hell is McCallum or anybody….yell at these guys…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
i think i just saw deandre running to the concession stand and grab a hotdog during that commercial break
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Great job EJ and Jordan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
In the three games played since Sampson left “for the best interest of the program” this team has played at about half speed. We're looking at exiting in the first round of the NCAA tournament unless Dakich can stir things up. He needs to turn the starters into reserves for the Minnesota and Penn State games for one thing.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
go ohio state
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Let's hope IU gets another chance to play the Spartan's in the Big Ten Conference tournament at Conseco
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Not sure if you guys noticed but I don't have KS written on my shoes and I will be glad when I can write Dan Dakich on my shoes….neither of them let me play…
sincerely Brandon McGhee
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I don't know if this is rude, but do you think our kids even care that they got their asses handed to them? It just feels that way to me. I was so glad that they changed to a different game, it was just too painfull to watch.
jaime
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Jgongora…..lets see…you are playing for a big ten title and you get beat by 30..mmmm….I don't think they do….you can bet Purdue or Wisconsin won't bet beat this way
March 2nd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I feel it today…Hoosiers by four in a tough environment…I know it's not “likely” but I'm feeling positive today!
Indiana 68
Michigan State 64
March 2nd, 2008 at 2:50 pm
oh yeah dick enberg is going to banish us to hell, but we will win this game to tick him off. Go Hoosiers.
March 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
76-75 hoosiers…Bassett scores 22…DJ goes for 18 and 12 boards…EJ scores 19 with triples…and Stemler bricks 12 more from downtown before hitting the game-winner at the buzzer. no no…before BANKING the game-winner at the buzzer.
March 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
oops…left out 5 for the number of treys that EJ will drain to go with his 24 turnovers
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:11 pm
i think you left out the stat line. 0-9 but 19-20 from the free throw line! i hope he can start hitting the jumpers.
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
63-60 IU over MSU
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Michigan State can't “win” this game. Only way they get the W is if IU “loses”. We are a way better team than they are. If we can have about an 85%-90% effort towards our best…we win. If we have one of our 3-4 best games of the year…we kill 'em. I feel like EJ is going to get off. When is the last time he has done so? If we stumble badly out of the gate…we could be in trouble. But, I think we will start well and build a lead the entire game to win by at least 8. Go Hoosiers!
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
BTW, I think we match our average B10 points. What is it…like 73 pts.?
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Yikes…76.4…just checked. Man it's so good to see us so high and leading in B10 stats. Last time I remember was Covey and the boys.
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
If Armon and Jamarcus can play defense on Neitzel and Morgan we will win this game but if not it'll be a long afternoon…..we will need Jordan too come off bench and score about 15 points, EJ needs to play under control if and if he starts getting eratic DD needs to pull him out but if Armon does what he does and DJ controls the paint the game shouldnt even be a scare
IU 69 MSU 57
Basset-13
DJ-26
EJ-17
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:26 pm
MSU is favored by 5? I am a bit surprised by this. I understand that winning on the road is a tough task. But IU won soundly in the first meeting and is playing decent away from Assembly Hall.
With that being said, I could see the Hoosiers stumbling. Especially with the Spartans wanting revenge and trying desperately to make the NCAA tourney. The struggles against Northwestern and Ohio State leave me thinking we are due for a loss.
I definitely hope I'm wrong. A Big Ten championship is still within reach.
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm
There's a reason that MSU is still ranked…all the writers and pollsters think more highly of them than any other team this side of Duke. They're in the tournament, but mark my word…they are ONE AND DONE!
This Kalin Lucas is a star in the making at PG for MSU…he worries me a bit today
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Ok guy I got the bets of the day. 1. Over/Under when Stemler gets his first foul and we get the” look” i'll say 3:30 minutes. 2. Will Thomas get his 2 pts before or after he gets his first foul.
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
didn't leave it out…i just don't think he'll go to the rack much today. but it will be more like 5-20 from downtown and 4-5 from the line
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Yeah I don't see how but the pollsters love them. How could Duke be in top 25 after losing to Wake and MIami in one week? Pollsters and writers need to come off their teets once in awhile.
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:40 pm
i've got 0:02 into the game on Stemler…i got a feeling about the tip-off today! Your Thomas bet is easy money…you need to make it something like this…what does he finish with more of….PFs, TOs, or Points???
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:04 pm
If he would step up. Could you imagine how much tougher we would be. It would be unreal.
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Minnesota yesterday beat OSU by fourteen at home. IU beat both Northwestern and OSU by only three. We need to step it up today if we are going to beat MSU. The Spartans have lost to Iowa and Penn State with this game so important to them. Stemler, Thomas, Crawford, Gordan and Ellis needs to pick it up big time. DJ and Bassett will be fine. Does not surprise me that MSU is favored by 5. You would have to say they are the biggest disappointment of the Big Ten this year.
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
This year's team has a lot of true athletes but is undisciplined and erratic. Given more maturity and experience they will be good but right now MSU may be too good at MSU. We have been squeaking out wins over poor teams but MSU is a good team.
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
MSU is overrated this year, but our recent history in the Breslin Center is a cause for concern.
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
MSU is overrated this year, but our recent history in the Breslin Center is a cause for concern.
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
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March 2nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
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March 2nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Figures we'll miss the start on TV. I hate CBS. Schedule some time between games for crying out loud!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Figures we'll miss the start on TV. I hate CBS. Schedule some time between games for crying out loud!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Breslin Arena? Really?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Breslin Arena? Really?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
When I'm down 16-7, I turn to Jamarcus Ellis to shoot a 3….right, nice decision.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
When I'm down 16-7, I turn to Jamarcus Ellis to shoot a 3….right, nice decision.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
No movement on offense. Not getting back on defense. Awful start. I had a feeling we might get blown out. I hope I am wrong.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
No movement on offense. Not getting back on defense. Awful start. I had a feeling we might get blown out. I hope I am wrong.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Team LOOKS TERRIBLE
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Team LOOKS TERRIBLE
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Nice transition defense. Could we please start setting picks for Gordon?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Nice transition defense. Could we please start setting picks for Gordon?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
They look like they could care less.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
They look like they could care less.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Mike White is the answer.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Mike White is the answer.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Good thing we're so fast in transition……….
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Good thing we're so fast in transition……….
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
The hoosier defense appears to be god awful this afternoon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
The hoosier defense appears to be god awful this afternoon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
if we can force them to shoot from outside of 3 feet i think we can pull this one out…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
if we can force them to shoot from outside of 3 feet i think we can pull this one out…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
DeAndre and Mike White are worthless….Where is Taber?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
DeAndre and Mike White are worthless….Where is Taber?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Lance Stemler SHOULD NEVER GET OFF THE BENCH
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Lance Stemler SHOULD NEVER GET OFF THE BENCH
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Why does Thomas take a tribble?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Why does Thomas take a tribble?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Deandre needs to put the weight back on and try out for the football team because thats the only way he is going to have a positive impact on IU sports.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Deandre needs to put the weight back on and try out for the football team because thats the only way he is going to have a positive impact on IU sports.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:28 pm
You see Bassett look at Students after he made that 3
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:28 pm
You see Bassett look at Students after he made that 3
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
The problem is we are scoring how much your supposed to to in a half and they're trying to show off by scoring more than your supposed to.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
The problem is we are scoring how much your supposed to to in a half and they're trying to show off by scoring more than your supposed to.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
wow…what do you say to taht…missed layup, bad transition D, they hit a three and get an oop…couple good possessions for us over all…what the hell is goin on!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
wow…what do you say to taht…missed layup, bad transition D, they hit a three and get an oop…couple good possessions for us over all…what the hell is goin on!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
This is disgusting. Bench the starters for the rest of the half.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
This is disgusting. Bench the starters for the rest of the half.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
We will never go far in the tournament because we CAN'T play defense!!!! I would bench everyone but Basset
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
We will never go far in the tournament because we CAN'T play defense!!!! I would bench everyone but Basset
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Nice sequence Crawford…let Neitzel get wide open, then go shoot an airball, then brick a dunk, then loaf back on defense…nice work…the old Crawford has returned…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Nice sequence Crawford…let Neitzel get wide open, then go shoot an airball, then brick a dunk, then loaf back on defense…nice work…the old Crawford has returned…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
is anyone contemplating turning the game off? I have never seen the Hoosiers look this terrible..
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
is anyone contemplating turning the game off? I have never seen the Hoosiers look this terrible..
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Until they learn how to play D.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Until they learn how to play D.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Nobody is moving without the ball. Suppose that Dakich drew it up like this? Did he run out of dry-erase markers or something?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Nobody is moving without the ball. Suppose that Dakich drew it up like this? Did he run out of dry-erase markers or something?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Terrible, terrible defense. Same thing all year long. Damn shame Nascar race on not on.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Terrible, terrible defense. Same thing all year long. Damn shame Nascar race on not on.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I am.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I am.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Bench Gordon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Bench Gordon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Another great 3 point shot by EJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Another great 3 point shot by EJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
and gordon's shooting woes continue…he's not very good right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
and gordon's shooting woes continue…he's not very good right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
How about a good ole ass beating by MSU.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
How about a good ole ass beating by MSU.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
EMBARRASSING…………..
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
EMBARRASSING…………..
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
What else is on TV…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
What else is on TV…
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Maybe this will wake them up that they NEED to play defense to win game. I haven't seen DEFENSE played from this team all year.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Maybe this will wake them up that they NEED to play defense to win game. I haven't seen DEFENSE played from this team all year.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
i pity the gm that wastes a lottery pick on gordon…i hope he is working on his application for unemployment insurance right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
i pity the gm that wastes a lottery pick on gordon…i hope he is working on his application for unemployment insurance right now
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Bench everybody.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Bench everybody.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Holy shit. Thats all I got.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Holy shit. Thats all I got.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
WORST THING TO COME TO IU…. DAN DAKICH guy cant coach players miss SAMPSON … WE WERE LUCKY TO WIN THOSE TWO OTHER GAMES
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
WORST THING TO COME TO IU…. DAN DAKICH guy cant coach players miss SAMPSON … WE WERE LUCKY TO WIN THOSE TWO OTHER GAMES
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
46-19 – Only 9 three pointers down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
46-19 – Only 9 three pointers down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Dj is getting pwnd, EJ getting pwnd.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Dj is getting pwnd, EJ getting pwnd.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
There's a show about Alaska on the History Channel.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
There's a show about Alaska on the History Channel.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
MSU shooting 81% is beyond ridiculous.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
MSU shooting 81% is beyond ridiculous.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
piss poor defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
piss poor defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Ok it's Finkelmeijer time. BRING OUT FINK!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Ok it's Finkelmeijer time. BRING OUT FINK!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Good defense who stop that.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Good defense who stop that.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Oh yeah we deffinetely need sampson on the sideline to tell gordon “shoot it evertime you get it” that would help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Oh yeah we deffinetely need sampson on the sideline to tell gordon “shoot it evertime you get it” that would help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
laziness, stupidity and selfishness…this is unreal
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
laziness, stupidity and selfishness…this is unreal
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Twister is on Indy Channel 23.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Twister is on Indy Channel 23.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I would bench everyone for the rest of the game. Maybe some pine time would get through to some of those kids.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I would bench everyone for the rest of the game. Maybe some pine time would get through to some of those kids.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Michigan State going for 60 points by half-time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about watching Waterboy?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Michigan State going for 60 points by half-time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about watching Waterboy?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I think the players should write defense on their shoes….in rememberance of what Indiana teams use to play
This sucks …………EJ 25ft or 1ft………..
Dj Man up get over KS and play dammit
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I think the players should write defense on their shoes….in rememberance of what Indiana teams use to play
This sucks …………EJ 25ft or 1ft………..
Dj Man up get over KS and play dammit
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
maybe dak should suit up and go out there to play defense
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
maybe dak should suit up and go out there to play defense
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
DAN JUS WROTE HIS STORY AT IU ENJOY YOUR FIRST AND LAST TIME IN THE BRESLIN CENTER AS IU'S HEAD COACH
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
DAN JUS WROTE HIS STORY AT IU ENJOY YOUR FIRST AND LAST TIME IN THE BRESLIN CENTER AS IU'S HEAD COACH
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Compare this team now with the 93 Hoosier team – No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a way to choke today Hoosiers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Compare this team now with the 93 Hoosier team – No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a way to choke today Hoosiers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
At this point I say hire Kellen Sampson tomorrow so these guys can get inspired and play …..geez. They got a pass for the northwestern game but this is ridiculous………..
I agree bench ALL of them.
Once again in every other post I post ……….I am going to say……..Brandon McGhee is pissed right now and dont be surprised if he walks…..put him in at this poing what could he hurt?
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
At this point I say hire Kellen Sampson tomorrow so these guys can get inspired and play …..geez. They got a pass for the northwestern game but this is ridiculous………..
I agree bench ALL of them.
Once again in every other post I post ……….I am going to say……..Brandon McGhee is pissed right now and dont be surprised if he walks…..put him in at this poing what could he hurt?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Thank god it's half time. Nascar race is on fox 59 at 4:00.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Thank god it's half time. Nascar race is on fox 59 at 4:00.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
If anyone ever says again DD should be our head coach soomeone please bitchslap them.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
If anyone ever says again DD should be our head coach soomeone please bitchslap them.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
I totally agree. Start playing McGhee and some other guys. Bench DJ, Gordon, and Crawford.
Put some people out there that want to play defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
I totally agree. Start playing McGhee and some other guys. Bench DJ, Gordon, and Crawford.
Put some people out there that want to play defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
This is the only way IU will stop MSU from scoring is at halftime…….
Dak thanks for playing, I am sure you could try and stay on as an assistant. I am not sure why he hasn't ripped into these guys during this game…..hell I even saw mike davis do it……
So lets talk about coaches…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
This is the only way IU will stop MSU from scoring is at halftime…….
Dak thanks for playing, I am sure you could try and stay on as an assistant. I am not sure why he hasn't ripped into these guys during this game…..hell I even saw mike davis do it……
So lets talk about coaches…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Go Gordon!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Go Gordon!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm
its not over yet, if we can shut them out this half we have a chance
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm
its not over yet, if we can shut them out this half we have a chance
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
McGhee, Ahfield, Finklemeijer – Tim Garl etc.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
McGhee, Ahfield, Finklemeijer – Tim Garl etc.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
After halftime starters…
G. B-FInk
G. Adam Ahfeld
F. Brandon “on my way to Depaul” McGhee
F. Mike “is it too late to red shirt” White
C. Kyle Tabar
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
After halftime starters…
G. B-FInk
G. Adam Ahfeld
F. Brandon “on my way to Depaul” McGhee
F. Mike “is it too late to red shirt” White
C. Kyle Tabar
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:06 pm
If you watching the same game we just seen – that's a big stretch.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:06 pm
If you watching the same game we just seen – that's a big stretch.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 pm
its not our players fault that MSU is shooting 84% so how about all of you just stop giving are players crap MSU decided that they would put magnets inside the ball and on the rim so they would shoot good IU will get that rim and ball next half so we will se what happens and there is no way that someof these offensive fouls are really happening against us
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 pm
its not our players fault that MSU is shooting 84% so how about all of you just stop giving are players crap MSU decided that they would put magnets inside the ball and on the rim so they would shoot good IU will get that rim and ball next half so we will se what happens and there is no way that someof these offensive fouls are really happening against us
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Any team can shoot 84% from the field with this type of terrible defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Any team can shoot 84% from the field with this type of terrible defense.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
It is our players fault. No transition defense. Open shots for Neitzel. Weak ass 2-3 zone. Weak man to man defense. No movement on offense. Turnover after turnover. But DD needs to get in their face and light a fire under their ass.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
It is our players fault. No transition defense. Open shots for Neitzel. Weak ass 2-3 zone. Weak man to man defense. No movement on offense. Turnover after turnover. But DD needs to get in their face and light a fire under their ass.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
By the way it is “giving OUR players crap” Not “giving ARE players crap”
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
By the way it is “giving OUR players crap” Not “giving ARE players crap”
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
What defense?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
What defense?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
sorry, I am a teacher. Couldn't help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
sorry, I am a teacher. Couldn't help.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
It's all going to hell!! we can't hit shots, we can't play defense and we can't spell.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
It's all going to hell!! we can't hit shots, we can't play defense and we can't spell.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Anyone watching the 2nd half? How about 77.8% FG FOR MSU!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Anyone watching the 2nd half? How about 77.8% FG FOR MSU!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:18 pm
yOUR RIGHT – WHAT DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:18 pm
yOUR RIGHT – WHAT DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
thats fyne peple mispel werds al tha tyme
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
thats fyne peple mispel werds al tha tyme
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Pat Knight beat # 5 Texas> we're getting blown out by 30 by the 15th ranked team and we're 12th
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Pat Knight beat # 5 Texas> we're getting blown out by 30 by the 15th ranked team and we're 12th
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I think I just saw us run an offensive play and it worked. Im nut sure but I think so
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I think I just saw us run an offensive play and it worked. Im nut sure but I think so
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
That''s funny man – I don't care what you say – That's funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
That''s funny man – I don't care what you say – That's funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
What out MSU D. Thomas is in the game.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
What out MSU D. Thomas is in the game.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:34 pm
this is just sad
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:34 pm
this is just sad
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
4 points of D. Thomas.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
4 points of D. Thomas.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
i cant believe it deandre did something good but didnt get back on defense because his legs were hitting his stomach while he was running
i think those 4 points might be a career high
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
i cant believe it deandre did something good but didnt get back on defense because his legs were hitting his stomach while he was running
i think those 4 points might be a career high
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
How's the golf swing?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
How's the golf swing?
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
That's pretty funny!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
That's pretty funny!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This is so depressing. Way to go Hoosiers. I WAS looking forward to this game. Not now.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This is so depressing. Way to go Hoosiers. I WAS looking forward to this game. Not now.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Why is Dakich so passive with these guys……you are down by 80 and you try an alley oop to EJ that DJ cleans up….NICE…….
Where the hell is McCallum or anybody….yell at these guys…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Why is Dakich so passive with these guys……you are down by 80 and you try an alley oop to EJ that DJ cleans up….NICE…….
Where the hell is McCallum or anybody….yell at these guys…..
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
i think i just saw deandre running to the concession stand and grab a hotdog during that commercial break
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
i think i just saw deandre running to the concession stand and grab a hotdog during that commercial break
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Great job EJ and Jordan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Great job EJ and Jordan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
In the three games played since Sampson left “for the best interest of the program” this team has played at about half speed. We're looking at exiting in the first round of the NCAA tournament unless Dakich can stir things up. He needs to turn the starters into reserves for the Minnesota and Penn State games for one thing.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
In the three games played since Sampson left “for the best interest of the program” this team has played at about half speed. We're looking at exiting in the first round of the NCAA tournament unless Dakich can stir things up. He needs to turn the starters into reserves for the Minnesota and Penn State games for one thing.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
go ohio state
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
go ohio state
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Let's hope IU gets another chance to play the Spartan's in the Big Ten Conference tournament at Conseco
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Let's hope IU gets another chance to play the Spartan's in the Big Ten Conference tournament at Conseco
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Not sure if you guys noticed but I don't have KS written on my shoes and I will be glad when I can write Dan Dakich on my shoes….neither of them let me play…
sincerely Brandon McGhee
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Not sure if you guys noticed but I don't have KS written on my shoes and I will be glad when I can write Dan Dakich on my shoes….neither of them let me play…
sincerely Brandon McGhee
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I don't know if this is rude, but do you think our kids even care that they got their asses handed to them? It just feels that way to me. I was so glad that they changed to a different game, it was just too painfull to watch.
jaime
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I don't know if this is rude, but do you think our kids even care that they got their asses handed to them? It just feels that way to me. I was so glad that they changed to a different game, it was just too painfull to watch.
jaime
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Jgongora…..lets see…you are playing for a big ten title and you get beat by 30..mmmm….I don't think they do….you can bet Purdue or Wisconsin won't bet beat this way
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Jgongora…..lets see…you are playing for a big ten title and you get beat by 30..mmmm….I don't think they do….you can bet Purdue or Wisconsin won't bet beat this way