At least they fought this time

[Alan Smithee]

But I don't think this will be the year. Too fragile down the stretch.

 

[SmellyCat]

They fought, I agree, but I don't agree with the rest. This is still the year. I won't give up.

 

[julescat]

Losers lament. But you are right.
Think this team will win Wednesday or Sunday? We all know they can but will they??

 

[benoitdenizetl]

Really heartbreaking loss. The curse doesn't give up without a fight.

 

[Alan Smithee]

We will long remember that shot to end the first half - and our missed free throws, bad final possessions. And the defensive breakdown on Indiana's last possession.

 

[benoitdenizetl]

We will long remember that shot to end the first half - and our missed free throws, bad final possessions. And the defensive breakdown on Indiana's last possession.

And the long, ridiculous bounce on that terrible free throw.

 

[JournCat]

This team is bleeding. We wasted another miracle game from Mac tonight. Who knows how many he has left.

 

[Medill '03]

This team is bleeding. We wasted another miracle game from Mac tonight. Who knows how many he has left.

I would have taken less miracle and more team basketball for the last three minutes.

 

[D_C_B]

I would have taken less miracle and more team basketball for the last three minutes.

Agree. I don't understand why Collins does this at the end of games. We were so much better than those guys during regular basketball. Why did we stop playing basketball and start playing Dean Smith keep-away? Do he and Fitz go to the same sports psychologist?

 

[Catreporter]

In fairness to Chris, I see lots of other teams doing this and with very mixed results.

 

[D_C_B]

They don't wait until 10 second left and then run 1 on 5 - unless that one is a one on one stud. They runs play that takes advantage of the defense's dire situation.

 

[Walker Fan]

Yes, this one hurts but the teams on the bubble are very weak. Syracuse is 16-12 and supposedly one of the last teams in with an RPI in the 60s and the no. 10 team in the ACC. Meaning the last bubble teams have 11-12 losses and are all in power conferences. This story is long from over and NU still will have a great opportunity in Wednesday night. Try to regroup and get it done.

 

[D_C_B]

And the long, ridiculous bounce on that terrible free throw.

Exactly. This game was proof of Murphy's Law.

 

[cometclear]

Sorry, boys, but this team doesn't deserve to be in the Tournament. Two losses to Illinois plus these performances down the stretch are too much to overcome. IU is not a good team and NU couldn't put them away.

 

[willycat]

Sorry, boys, but this team doesn't deserve to be in the Tournament. Two losses to Illinois plus these performances down the stretch are too much to overcome. IU is not a good team and NU couldn't put them away.

Wrong if they beat Michigan or Purdue or win a game in the BTT they are "dancing".

 

[cometclear]

Wrong if they beat Michigan or Purdue or win a game in the BTT they are "dancing".

Keep telling yourself that. After all, this forum and ESPN talking heads are rarely wrong about such prognostications.

 

[willycat]

Keep telling yourself that. After all, this forum and ESPN talking heads are rarely wrong about such prognostications.

Well, guess what Ii what stated happens the Wildcats are in the Tournament. Have a terrible night!

 

[SmellyCat]

Sorry, boys, but this team doesn't deserve to be in the Tournament. Two losses to Illinois plus these performances down the stretch are too much to overcome. IU is not a good team and NU couldn't put them away.