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Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:25 pm
by 01grad
Bear wrote:Robbie Aces wrote:What is with the attendance? How is our attendance down against this new conference??? I know the "rivalries" haven't been established, but I would think the higher quality competition would easily make up for that....
Because students will only take so many losses before staying inside their heated residence hall sounds like the better option. Winning culture and winning percentage are two different things to be sure, but two different things that go hand-in-hand. It's not the answer a lot of people like, but I think if we're honest its the right one.
Having made many trips from Mertz Hall to Gentile while a student (many at 1:00am because of a fire alarm), the whole 60 seconds outside (less if you run) is no excuse. Or all of 3 or 4 minutes from the South end residence halls. I was thinking of driving up for Saturday's game. Maybe I'll have my own section.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:31 pm
by Bear
Aside--every time I get excited about a Thomas and-1 I have to remind myself he doesn't make free throws.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:32 pm
by goramblers2011
We pulled within one so many times...and then choke when we have a chance to take the lead. So pathetic.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:33 pm
by Socrates
Robbie Aces wrote:What is with the attendance? How is our attendance down against this new conference??? I know the "rivalries" haven't been established, but I would think the higher quality competition would easily make up for that....
Higher quality competition maybe. What exactly is the difference between this Indiana State team and last year's Detroit team? We didn't just join the ACC and Larry Bird isn't suiting up. There's nothing that sexy about Indiana State.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:40 pm
by LU Rambler12
01grad wrote:Bear wrote:Robbie Aces wrote:What is with the attendance? How is our attendance down against this new conference??? I know the "rivalries" haven't been established, but I would think the higher quality competition would easily make up for that....
Maybe I'll have my own section.
I'm sharing my section with 4 other people. The attendance is pathetic but I'm enjoying the game. Ramblers are playing hard. Sloppy...but hard.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:43 pm
by Bear
The fact remains that zone is for cowards, but I gotta say our D is looking better this half. We've (mostly) cut down on their open 3 shots and we're generating some steals. Take us home, Milton.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:05 pm
by Bear
A long 2 from Crismann is exactly the type of high-efficiency shot I wanna see with 30 seconds left.[/sarcasm]
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:08 pm
by Rambler63
Bear wrote:A long 2 from Crismann is exactly the type of high-efficiency shot I wanna see with 30 seconds left.[/sarcasm]
Truly craptacular. Did you see how mad Doyle was that he took that shot?
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:18 pm
by 01grad
Another game finished like a team full of freshman and sophomores. Normally that would be an excuse, but with as many minutes as they've played, they shouldn't be playing like freshmen and sophomores anymore.
Re: Conference Game 7: Indiana State
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:18 pm
by brot4britu
We lose
Why !! Boards and freebies--Osborne is all we have down low--Christian MUST grow four inches by Saturday--He is so good but too darn small.
Best team on the floor--ISU
Best player on the floor--DOYLE
We are now at the frustrating time--We dd all but win !!
Gosh I hope we do not pack it in .. Just keep plugging away.
Real bottom line--We win if we hit our freebies--ISU was fortunate this night.