Indiana State 80-BU 66

[jasonpeoria911]

Eastern probably could of beat us again but whatever, season is lost anyways.

Did Walt get hurt in the 1st half? I only caught a few minutes of it but don't believe I saw him at all the last 15 minutes of the game. Sure could of used his spark on offense at times.

Jason

[BUFAN]

Indiana State is much better than I could ever have imagined. That was a great run-and-gun up-tempo half that they played, wherever they were picked to finish I think they got picked too low. We definitely weren't ready to play them. Maybe we do better in the second half. Go Braves!

Greg Lansing is in his first year at ISU as head coach and will probably be hired away like so many other MVC coaches.

[SFP]

1st Valley game on the road with a young team! What did you guys expect? I went shopping/exchanging gifts with my GF while listening to Snell on my Droid. I thought I'd take care of 2 painful things at the same time. I expect our guys to play much better at home.

[Braves4Life]

Eastern probably could of beat us again but whatever, season is lost anyways.

Did Walt get hurt in the 1st half? I only caught a few minutes of it but don't believe I saw him at all the last 15 minutes of the game. Sure could of used his spark on offense at times.

Jason

Did you watch the end of the game? Walt was in and playing like his usual wild bronco self. He looked fine.

[AZ BU Fan]

Indiana State is much better than I could ever have imagined. That was a great run-and-gun up-tempo half that they played, wherever they were picked to finish I think they got picked too low.

Playing BU may have that affect on other Valley teams they play this year as well.

We will know BU is in for a long season if other Valley Teams start rescheduling their Homecomming games to BU...

[Braves4Life]

1st Valley game on the road with a young team! What did you guys expect? I went shopping/exchanging gifts with my GF while listening to Snell on my Droid. I thought I'd take care of 2 painful things at the same time. I expect our guys to play much better at home.

We outplayed them in the second half. I was glad to see our guys not give up and battle until the end. Hopefully, they learned a lesson that you'd better come ready to play from the opening tipoff. Otherwise, you'll get buried early like they did tonight.

[AZ BU Fan]

We outplayed them in the second half. I was glad to see our guys not give up and battle until the end. Hopefully, they learned a lesson that you'd better come ready to play from the opening tipoff. Otherwise, you'll get buried early like they did tonight.

That's all we can ask of this team this year. To play all out and to their potential...for 40 minutes...

Can not see how this team can ever imagine they are better than any other MVC team and can take anyone lightly or not come out on fire. Hate to say this, but this is on the coaching staff to instill....and.....what ever upperclass leadership is left on this team. WE, DD, AT, AW, know better....step it up boys....I'm also assuming SM and TB have not exactly disappeared either from their team mates......note to these players....let your team mates know you expect more from them....

[chitown fanatic]

We outplayed them in the second half. I was glad to see our guys not give up and battle until the end. Hopefully, they learned a lesson that you'd better come ready to play from the opening tipoff. Otherwise, you'll get buried early like they did tonight.

there it is! I was waiting for that post! The we "didnt quit" post. the top 5 teams will win at terrible haute this year. we're not even close. only drake, evansville, and SIU are possible at this point for BU to win at. And i stress POSSIBLE. Jake eastman was our leading rebounder. Jake eastman

[Braves4Life]

Hate to say this, but this is on the coaching staff to instill....and.....what ever upperclass leadership is left on this team. WE, DD, AT, AW, know better....step it up boys....I'm also assuming SM and TB have not exactly disappeared either from their team mates......note to these players....let your team mates know you expect more from them....

I couldn't agree with you more AZ BU Fan.

[BradleyBrave]

The culmination of 9 years and a Sweet 16 Bradley fans. All we needed were facilities! Excitement is at an all-time high!

At least Jim is the 'Best Dressed'...but we have more important things to worry about than what people are wearing!

[TheAsianSensation]

We shouldn't be giving up 80 points to anything, let alone to Indiana St.

[BU_EMT128]

The culmination of 9 years and a Sweet 16 Bradley fans. All we needed were facilities! Excitement is at an all-time high!

At least Jim is the 'Best Dressed'...but we have more important things to worry about than what people are wearing!

I cannot give this comment enough kudos.

[Bravesfan]

1st Valley game on the road with a young team! What did you guys expect? I went shopping/exchanging gifts with my GF while listening to Snell on my Droid. I thought I'd take care of 2 painful things at the same time. I expect our guys to play much better at home.

Well, BU showed some signs of life in the second half, so hopefully that bodes well for the future. We need to win at least two or three road games to have a chance at .500, but I don't know where they will come from. The good thing is there are enough mediocre teams in the Valley this year to still maybe steal a couple. But knowing this team, while we are just bad enough to lose to teams like Indiana St. on the road, we are also potentially just good enough to beat teams like Wichita St. at home. I'm not saying that will definitely happen, but the possibility is there. If we can hit that 9 or 10 win mark, I think many people will at least be encouraged about next year.

SFP, I finally moved into the 21st century and bought a new HP laptop! I actually watched some of the game on Channelsurfing.net tonight, though it looks like I picked the wrong night (and maybe wrong season) to do it! Anyway, it's finally good to half a computer that works since there are always other Valley games or games from other conferences to watch. Now at least I can see how good or bad our team looks instead of just listening to the game!

[ancona flash]

I cannot give this comment enough kudos.

Neither can I.

And after watching tonight, I don't think I've seen a BU team more offensively challenged. SM and TB would help, but it's counter productive to keep thinking about what we would be like with them.

My question is, are we really this thin talent wise, or is it just an issue of poor preparation, mental toughness, poor coaching, ect?

One thing I am sure of- 80 points to IN St...........unacceptable.

[Da Coach]

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