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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:01 PM
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Does Minnesota have ANY chance? I don't think they do... But it'd sure be nice for them to pull their heads out of their asses and make this race interesting. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:02 PM
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Dan Dakich just said, after noting Indiana hasn't won an outright Big Ten title since 1993 or a shared title since 2002, "They hang banners and they give rings for championships."
No mention of Sweet Sixteens...
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:04 PM
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They should have every bit of a chance that Illinois did a few weeks ago when they were 2-7 in conference circling the drain. Will have to limit the turnovers but they might play a little better at Indiana's faster pace.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:08 PM
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Early foul on Zeller. I'd feed Mbakwe over and over again to try and get Zeller's 2nd.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:09 PM
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The line is IU -4.5..so Vegas certainly is giving htem a decent chance.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:09 PM
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Line kept creeping in toward the Goophs heading into tip. Started Indiana -7 (I believe, at least that's what I had at 10 am) and was -5 10 minutes to tip. SO money was flowing in on Minny, but I took Indiana ML so I personally don't think Tubby can rise to the occasion. But who knows? Minny has the talent and both have overrated coaches so it could happen
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:10 PM
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go goofs
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:21 PM
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Do they make posters for a guy blocking a shot like a beast?
If so, Mbakwe just put Zeller on a poster.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:23 PM
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Why do so many teams insist on trying to run and gun with IU? Makes about as much sense as Saddam trying to fight a stand up war with the US the first time around in the Gulf.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:23 PM
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They're going to need Mbakwe to play 35 minutes tonight. He went out and Indiana scores 10 points and Minnesota doesn't come close on their 4 terrible shots.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:24 PM
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PEBadger wrote: Why do so many teams insist on trying to run and gun with IU? Makes about as much sense as Saddam trying to fight a stand up war with the US the first time around in the Gulf. I agree. That was MSU's downfall, especially in the 1st game they played. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:25 PM
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CloudsOfDust wrote: Dan Dakich just said, after noting Indiana hasn't won an outright Big Ten title since 1993 or a shared title since 2002, "They hang banners and they give rings for championships."
No mention of Sweet Sixteens... I wonder if they'll hang another sweet 16 banner and give out rings again this year if they get knocked out in the sweet 16? |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:26 PM
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Wiskyonsin wrote: Do they make posters for a guy blocking a shot like a beast?
If so, Mbakwe just put Zeller on a poster. he must have thought that zeller was is old lady and went after him hard. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:27 PM
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The MN starting 5 can play at indiana's pace, but their bench is average at best.
If they can stay close perhaps they can steal this late.
Trever M is playing possessed so far.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:28 PM
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Minnesota is absolutely clueless against a zone.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:30 PM
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Mbakwe bitch slaps Zeller's shot again.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:31 PM
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CloudsOfDust wrote: Minnesota is absolutely clueless against a zone. They are pretty much just clueless.
Hopefully the trash shots they throw up go in for this game.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:32 PM
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Indiana giving up transition layups off of made baskets. Zeller getting embarrassed.
Just need Hulls to quit making everything
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:33 PM
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A few sloppy moments here and there, but an entertaining game so far.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:34 PM
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I keep thinking there is no way that Minnesota can win, they are too poorly coached -- either that or some of them are uncoachable... then again Crean isn't really equipped to exploit that weakness...
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:36 PM
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panama74 wrote: Indiana giving up transition layups off of made baskets. Zeller getting embarrassed.
Just need Hulls to quit making everything Indeed, Zeller's draft stock has got to be taking a hit right now -- although I don't think anyone was mistaking him for a power player. Mbakwe will probably get a look in the NBA, but he is putting the hurt on Zeller physically right now. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:37 PM
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Wiskyonsin wrote: I keep thinking there is no way that Minnesota can win, they are too poorly coached -- either that or some of them are uncoachable... then again Crean isn't really equipped to exploit that weakness... He's made a few good decisions this game, actually. Popping in and out of zone is a good idea. Minnesota is AWFUL against the zone. And AWFUL is being too kind. He also took Zeller off Mbakwe early after Zeller's early foul, although that was probably kind of a no brainer. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:43 PM
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CloudsOfDust wrote:
Wiskyonsin wrote: I keep thinking there is no way that Minnesota can win, they are too poorly coached -- either that or some of them are uncoachable... then again Crean isn't really equipped to exploit that weakness... He's made a few good decisions this game, actually. Popping in and out of zone is a good idea. Minnesota is AWFUL against the zone. And AWFUL is being too kind.
He also took Zeller off Mbakwe early after Zeller's early foul, although that was probably kind of a no brainer. Yeah, it looks like he also adjusted and is sending more people to the glass. They were getting killed on boards - but that might be more due to Mbakwe beasting. |
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:07 PM
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Indiana is a good 3 point shooting team. You have to run them off the 3 point line and can't help off a guy like Hulls. Yet Minnesota continues to lose Hulls and he's killing them. I know guys get hot sometimes (think OSU's Diebler on senior day) but Wisconsin has shown you can take guys like Hulls away by playing good defense. Unfortunately Minnesota apparently has no idea how to do that so far.
Dr. Spaz. Bringing first level intensity to Columbus.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:15 PM
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clank
clank
clank
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:24 PM
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Why the hell is Crean playing Elston and Creek? What do they bring that the other 8 don't? Nothing.
On Wisconsin!
Last edited 2/26/2013 7:25 PM by JamaicanJake
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:25 PM
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The big goof is taking over
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:27 PM
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Guards are going to have to play better down the stretch for Minnesota. They're only down two with their three starting guards shooting 5-23. Their starters, outside Mbakwe, are 7-32.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:29 PM
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Eliason and Mbakwe are all that's keeping them in it (and Ahanmisi's two 3s).
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Posted: 2/26/2013 7:29 PM
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At my older age I am just conditioned that no Minnesota team, professional or amateur, in any sport, could EVER help one of my teams.
Sad, but true.
Character counts
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