What a start to the season - let's do a quick recap of the last 4 games.
Georgetown: This is a game that IU needed. Against a (now ranked) team on a neutral court in a 'championship-like' game provided a good early-season test. The game should have never gone into OT but the Hoosiers put their foot down in extra time and pulled away for a comfortable win.
Ball State: Trap Game? Um, NO. The Cardinals never had a chance in a game the Hoosier took control early, put their foot on the accelerator and didn't let up until the buzzer sounded.
North Carolina: The signature game on the 1st night of the B10/ACC challenge against the 14th ranked Tar-Heels. And after a back & forth 1st 15 minutes of the game - The Hoosiers took CONTROL. The 2nd half? Probably the best half of college basketball I have seen the Hoosier play in a long time. It was dominant. The way they played, so unselfishly, so smart, so crips & clean, there wasn't ANY team in the nation that could've matched up with IU that night - hopefully a good omen to come.
Coppin State: This game can be described best by my friend (a non IU fan) who I was playing with golf the next morning. HIM: "The Hoosiers won again last night." ME: "I know - they played like crap." HIM: "They won by 35!" ME: "I know, but they didn't play well. HIM: "Dude, they WON by 35." I guess my expecations have rose. Regardless, it's still nice to see them beat a team by 35 when they play 'crappy.'
Next big test: Butler. I think that will be more of like a pop quiz then a big test. But we'll see.
Until then Hoosier Fans - ENJOY the #1 ranked play of this year's squad. Too early to call them special but some of their play (especially against NC) was very special. I'm pumped. LET'S GO!
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About Me
- Aaron Boskovich
- Indiana. Oh Indiana. I grew up here – playing, studying, & watching basketball since I was first able to dribble a ball. Whether it was at a gym, on a playground, at a park, or on my neighbor’s gorilla goal I had time for this game. However, it was 1999 as a freshman in Bloomington, when I got to first experience basketball fever. The deafening roar of the crowd with every long 3-pointer made, the heart pounding adrenaline with every thunderous dunk, the ultimate euphoria with every victory, and the utter hopelessness with every defeat. These emotions had me addicted instantly. And because of it I will always respect everything that was & is IU Basketball. Tradition is not a word here it is a way. And it’s a long way up those stairs to the balcony of Assembly Hall. And it’s worth every step to come experience the glory of Indiana basketball. Oh Indiana. I’m all for you.
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Too early to call them special!! Are you nuts!!! Haha, I would love for them to win out for the year, btu this is a special team in that they are playing with passion and are having fun! To me this is what college basketball is all about! Of course i could also mention that in football the college with the highest sports graduation rate is also number one....it's a good year in the state of Indiana.....Dennis
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