Indiana's Season Is O-VAH

First of all, I'm crazy about Indiana Hoosier basketball. Raised in Hoosier Nation. Went to I.U. Was a student in 1987 when Keith Smart hit "the shot" to win the national championship over Syracuse.

Tonight, Indiana lost to Ohio State 57-44. I watched some of the first half on ESPN before heading to Barnes & Noble for some Daddy/Daughter time. I'm glad I did. Indiana did not hit double figures until about the 7:00 mark of the first half. It was a miracle they ended up with 22 points for the half.

Let's recap that stat: Nine points in 13 minutes. Nine. NINE!!

I.U. is now 11-11 for the season, and 6-5 in the Big Ten. They are also 1-7 on the road. Here's the rest of their schedule with my predictions:

• at Michigan (L)
• Purdue (W)
• Michigan State (L)
• at Wisconsin (L)
• Northwestern (W)

Doing the math, that would put I.U. at 13-14 for the year and 8-8 in the Big Ten. A second straight losing season. The only post-season tournament Indiana is getting invited to is the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Only by winning that could I.U. make the post season.

I'll gripe and bitch another day about this team. I love these kids, though. Tons of talent. I'm hoping they win out. Go Hoosiers! Please! I'm dying here!