Bradley 79 IUPUI 70

[LittleBrave]

IUPUI should win their next game and help their RPI - they play North Texas who just got beat by some non-DI named Cameron...
But - the only DI they did beat is Lamar - who have been shellacked badly in all three games they have played for Pat Knight...

Wouldn't want to be in the locker room with Knight after their shellackings!

[LittleBrave]

It was refreshing to see the intensity most from Jake - his senior leadership means so much, along with WE and DSE. I've mentioned before: As the seniors go, so goes our team.
And I couldn't be much happier with how they've played to this point. And while they've had stretched in games where they are in a bit of a funk, they all have done the intangibles to help us win.

[BeBrave]

There was so much intensity - especially after a big play defensively or inbetween plays - guys clapping, hitting each other on the head, and even some competitive barking.

I'm actually o.k. with TP celebrating after every make. What I would have a problem with is the trash talk after a make. I enjoy seeing Pickett getting excited after a make - gets me a little more excited too as a fan. The guy plays his heart out - and because of that, his heart jumps out into his limbs.
If that's what keeps him going, then more power to him.

I completely agree. He gets fired up and in turn gets his teammates and the crowd fired up. He hustles on every play and gets upset when he makes a mistake. He is tough and the kid WANTS TO WIN, every play.

This is a guy that we have been missing the last few years and have badly needed.

[AZ BU Fan]

It was refreshing to see the intensity most from Jake - his senior leadership means so much, along with WE and DSE. I've mentioned before: As the seniors go, so goes our team.
And I couldn't be much happier with how they've played to this point. And while they've had stretched in games where they are in a bit of a funk, they all have done the intangibles to help us win.

Great to hear of someone on the BU roster assuming a leadership position, holding players accountable. With all the new faces, JE stepping into this role is great, he will be assuming a 'JJ Tuaui' role....letting his game/hustle/energy/teamwork do his talking.

[amckillip]

Great to hear of someone on the BU roster assuming a leadership position, holding players accountable. With all the new faces, JE stepping into this role is great, he will be assuming a 'JJ Tuaui' role....letting his game/hustle/energy/teamwork do his talking.

Statistically I think JE could have a much bigger season than Tuaui. Now JJ's stats were only the beginning of what he brought to the table, but JE could be inline for a very nice year IMO. He earning the esteemed honor of being my resident favorite player (which is pretty much equivalent to MVC POY )

[tornado]

It was refreshing to see the intensity most from Jake - his senior leadership means so much....

I also love watching him play and the hustle and effort he has...

[Gary the Gargoyle]

It's very early, but thus far, Jake has far exceeded my expectations.

[SFP]

J.J.'s O was much more natural and smoother. I'm just saying. Honestly I love these types of players. Its all about the team and hustling.

[tornado]

uh oh - there goes any pretense that IUPUI is a very good team...

On the heels of losing to North Texas by 14 - They just lost to 0-4 Lamar who haven't come within 15 points of beating anyone -
and whose four losses have been by a total of 79 points..........

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201211201090

[shaunguth]

uh oh - there goes any pretense that IUPUI is a very good team...

Who in the world said "IUPUI is a very good team"?

I did hear Geno say they are a good team and should probably win 16 games this year. However, RealTimeRPI has them projected to finish 11-17. That website also predicted they would lose by 8 to Lamar.

[tornado]

go see what the response was when bufan 9 said IUPUI was a cupcake

....oh, and there's a thread or two on another message board where you'll have to mop up the drool to follow it....