B1G Record Predictions

[Pryght]

With the non-conference portion of our schedule over and having a taste of the B1G, what is your W/L Prediction (assuming all games are played)?

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)

@PSU
OSU (#13)
Minnesota
@Iowa
@Nebraska
Purdue (#3)
Michigan
PSU
@Maryland
Illinois
@Northwestern
@MSU (#10)
Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

Also, at this point of the season, has this IU team performed above, at, or below your preseason expectations?

This team has met my preseason expectations. I expected them to lose the Wisconsin and Syracuse games, but not in the manner they did so. IU has the pieces, we just need to put two halves together in order to win these upcoming Quad 1 games. Much like the Indianapolis Colts, if I was a member of an opposing fanbase, I would not want to play this team. If we can run some sets for our shooters, convince Xavier to only take open 3s when he is set (not dribbling into his shot) and drive/dish out to shooters, and limit our turnovers we will be dancing in March.

I predict 11-9.

 

[bailey777]

With the non-conference portion of our schedule over and having a taste of the B1G, what is your W/L Prediction (assuming all games are played)?

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)

@PSU
OSU (#13)
Minnesota
@Iowa
@Nebraska
Purdue (#3)
Michigan
PSU
@Maryland
Illinois
@Northwestern
@MSU (#10)
Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

Also, at this point of the season, has this IU team performed above, at, or below your preseason expectations?

This team has met my preseason expectations. I expected them to lose the Wisconsin and Syracuse games, but not in the manner they did so. IU has the pieces, we just need to put two halves together in order to win these upcoming Quad 1 games. Much like the Indianapolis Colts, if I was a member of an opposing fanbase, I would not want to play this team. If we can run some sets for our shooters, convince Xavier to only take open 3s when he is set (not dribbling into his shot) and drive/dish out to shooters, and limit our turnovers we will be dancing in March.

I predict 11-9.

10-10

 

[TomEric4756]

I’m thinking 13-7. With both unexpected wins and head scratching losses.
Defensive improvement exceeds expectations.
Recruiting the roster back from the portal and portal finds exceeded expectations.
Coaching staff and Motta hires exceeded expectation.
Recruiting upticks exceed realistic expectations and show Assembly Hall is a preferred destination, yet again.
IU needs to improve performance on ‘must score’ Possessions
FT% is just short of a dumpster fire. Still too many TOs.

 

[bailey777]

I’m thinking 13-7. With both unexpected wins and head scratching losses.
Defensive improvement exceeds expectations.
Recruiting the roster back from the portal and portal finds exceeded expectations.
Coaching staff and Motta hires exceeded expectation.
Recruiting upticks exceed realistic expectations and show Assembly Hall is a preferred destination, yet again.
IU needs to improve performance on ‘must score’ Possessions
FT% is just short of a dumpster fire. Still too many TOs.

I just do not see enough road wins to get to 13 wins. The way we wilted away in Madison makes me think roads wins will not be many.

 

[TomEric4756]

I just do not see enough road wins to get to 13 wins. The way we wilted away in Madison makes me think roads wins will not be many.

Defense travels well. The way we played in the first half at Kohl center tells me IU should get road win opportunities, as you point out IU can’t afford to let anyone back up.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

With the non-conference portion of our schedule over and having a taste of the B1G, what is your W/L Prediction (assuming all games are played)?

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)

@PSU
OSU (#13)
Minnesota
@Iowa
@Nebraska
Purdue (#3)
Michigan
PSU
@Maryland
Illinois
@Northwestern
@MSU (#10)
Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

Also, at this point of the season, has this IU team performed above, at, or below your preseason expectations?

This team has met my preseason expectations. I expected them to lose the Wisconsin and Syracuse games, but not in the manner they did so. IU has the pieces, we just need to put two halves together in order to win these upcoming Quad 1 games. Much like the Indianapolis Colts, if I was a member of an opposing fanbase, I would not want to play this team. If we can run some sets for our shooters, convince Xavier to only take open 3s when he is set (not dribbling into his shot) and drive/dish out to shooters, and limit our turnovers we will be dancing in March.

I predict 11-9.

If we can win @ PSU, I can see us starting 6-2 for 13-7… But we shall see. Too many coughs and sneezes for 2 days to allow a full B1G season.

 

[bailey777]

Defense travels well. The way we played in the first half at Kohl center tells me IU should get road win opportunities, as you point out IU can’t afford to let anyone back up.

We can only hope it would be nice to be in the tourney safely and get a good seed.

 

[steelyvan]

11-9 at a minimum. but i will gladly accept some gravy.

 

[bailey777]

If we can win @ PSU, I can see us starting 6-2 for 13-7… But we shall see. Too many coughs and sneezes for 2 days to allow a full B1G season.

6-2 would include wins vs Ohio State and and at Iowa? I would take 5-3 honestly with three home games coming up after that. We likely lost to Purdue but win the next two putting us at 7-4.

 

[Cavanagh]

I got 13-7, but I got us winning the next three.

Huge game Sunday.

 

[Cavanagh]

I just do not see enough road wins to get to 13 wins. The way we wilted away in Madison makes me think roads wins will not be many.

Opposite side of that is have you ever seen us beat the brakes off someone “go vols” for a half like that on the road?

 

[Cavanagh]

Opposite side of that is have you ever seen us beat the brakes off someone “go vols” for a half like that on the road?

And because everyone needs to get that reference and watch this video. You’re welcome.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

I see 12-8 with Rob, TG and Logan gaining traction with positive improvements.

 

[Hoosierific]

11-9, we may win a couple unexpected games and lose a couple as well. Still see IU as a borderline tournament team.

 

[Hoosierific]

11-9, we may win a couple unexpected games and lose a couple as well. Still see IU as a borderline tournament team.

I revise my previous prediction, I will go with 8-12. Sad

 

[bailey777]

10-10

I stand by my prediction and this may be best case. We just are not very good. Sad

 

[IUgradman]

Based on today’s performance: 1-19.

 

[birdforbogey]

Defense travels well. The way we played in the first half at Kohl center tells me IU should get road win opportunities, as you point out IU can’t afford to let anyone back up.

IU forgot to pack their defense going to happy valley. Is the defense still on Christmas break or the patsy schedule done and now to reality sets in?

 

[TomEric4756]

IU forgot to pack their defense going to happy valley. Is the defense still on Christmas break or the patsy schedule done and now to reality sets in?

Looks like D improved to go from -10 to -2 at 4:31.

But I agree going to -10 didn’t make fans happy.

 

[Hoosierific]

Looks like D improved to go from -10 to -2 at 4:31.

Oh yes IU should feel so good about themselves by trailing to a 5-5 PSU team with 4 min. to go. Bring on Gonzaga!

 

[birdforbogey]

Looks like D improved to go from -10 to -2 at 4:31.

But I agree going to -10 didn’t make fans happy.

Is this some type of moral victory?

 

[bsmitty08]

7-13..we Are bad fellas

 

[TomEric4756]

Is this some type of moral victory?

There are no Big 10 BB moral victories this year. This is a disappointing performance win or lose.

 

[Hoosierific]

Yup revise again 5-15 is more like it

 

[Hatchets7times]

I'll just go with ..
This isn't a tournament team..
Woodson..Probably isn't the answer either..

 

[IUgradman]

Shocking that an NBA retread isn’t succeeding.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

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7-13..we Are bad fellas

Careful.
They say that you’ll join me in the looney bin for that prediction.

 

[TomEric4756]

I thought 13-7 before …

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)
@PSU (L)
OSU (#13) (W)
Minnesota (W)
@Iowa (L)
@Nebraska (W)
Purdue (#3) (W)

5-3 now — 12 to go
6-6 or .500 is 11-9, disappointing
8-4 or .667 is 13-7, quite possible
9-3 or .750 is 14-6, likely requires an upset … or two (with a bad loss) … and continued team improvement

Lets keep winning the games we should win … and all the home games … all will be well

Michigan (L, opps)
PSU (W)
@Maryland (W)

7-4 now 1 game back … on track for 13-7 / 12 - 8

Illinois (L)
@Northwestern
@MSU (#10)
Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

 

[asindc]

This thread serves as a reminder to never watch a game with some fellow fans.

 

[5morebanners]

7-13..we Are bad fellas

lol. Really?

 

[TomEric4756]

…

I thought 13-7 before …

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)
@PSU (L)
OSU (#13) (W)
Minnesota (W)
@Iowa (L)
@Nebraska (W)
Purdue (#3) (W)

5-3 now — 12 to go
6-6 or .500 is 11-9, disappointing
8-4 or .667 is 13-7, quite possible
9-3 or .750 is 14-6, likely requires an upset … or two (with a bad loss) … and continued team improvement

Lets keep winning the games we should win … and all the home games … all will be well

Michigan (L, opps)
PSU (W)
@Maryland (W)

7-4 now 1 game back … on track for 13-7 / 12 - 8

Illinois (L)
@Northwestern (L, ouch)
@MSU (#10) (L)

A shocking 7-7? now. Lost some games that should have been won.
Atrocious FT shooting In losses.
Cold 3pt Shooting.
A few dumb fouls.

It looks like those thinking 11-9, 10-10, or even 9-11 (then) are in the catbird seat.
Crows seem to be avoiding my part of town.
I still think IU is playing with house money, considering what could have happened.

Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

 

[birdforbogey]

lol. Really?

what are you thinking?

 

[bailey777]

I thought 13-7 before …

Nebraska: 68-55 (W)
@Wisconsin: 64-49 (#24) (L)
@PSU (L)
OSU (#13) (W)
Minnesota (W)
@Iowa (L)
@Nebraska (W)
Purdue (#3) (W)

5-3 now — 12 to go
6-6 or .500 is 11-9, disappointing
8-4 or .667 is 13-7, quite possible
9-3 or .750 is 14-6, likely requires an upset … or two (with a bad loss) … and continued team improvement

Lets keep winning the games we should win … and all the home games … all will be well

Michigan (L, opps)
PSU (W)
@Maryland (W)

7-4 now 1 game back … on track for 13-7 / 12 - 8

Illinois (L)
@Northwestern
@MSU (#10)
Wisconsin (#24)
@OSU (#13)
Maryland
@Minnesota
Rutgers
@Purdue (#3)

I dont think we were ever going to be 13-7 but I thought 11-9 was possible. Now i think 10-10 my be best case.