Thoughts on a 68-65 win against the Boilermakers:
Big Shot Rob at it again. Purdue goes down, the nine-game losing streak with it. For a night, the demons have been exercised, and all is well with Indiana basketball. A cathartic win for Hoosier Nation, indeed.
Whew. Deep breaths, all.
We must start with Rob Phinisee. Yes, it has been a lackluster season in many respects for Indiana’s senior point guard from Lafayette. But Mike Woodson believed. The fan base has been desperate for the best version of Phinisee to show up more consistently, still quietly believing, too.