Blow Out Victories

by BoilermakerAustin on Jan 19, 2012 12:33 PM EST

I was surprised to see us in second place. I have to admit the robbie hummel comment is kind of funny.

No. 3: 102 points; Western Carolina 141, Toccoa Falls 39

Jan. 17, 2012: Western Carolina outrebounded Toccoa Falls 58-16. It also managed a slight turnover edge, giving the ball over fives times to the Eagles' 27 turnovers. Here are two minutes of highlights from the Catamounts' victory. (May not be safe for work if your employer bans the viewing of snuff films.)

No. 2: 106 points; Purdue 112, Indiana State 6

Jan. 10, 1911: Purdue played the Sycamores six times before 1911 and had gone 6-0, winning by an average score of 49-12 but really laid it on Indiana State in this matchup. The Boilermakers must have had a very talented team that year. Wait ... 101 years ago? Yep. That was probably Robbie Hummel's freshman season.

No. 1: 117 points; Long Island 179, Medgar Evers 62

Nov. 26, 1997: LIU used nonstop defensive pressure to destroy its Division III Brooklyn neighbor for the biggest margin of victory in D-I history. The Blackbirds had 39 steals and forced 60 turnovers -- or one turnover every 40 seconds. Yikes. LIU coach Ray Haskins expressed regret over the margin of victory several days later: "It wasn't by design, and what made it difficult was our style of play. I'm not proud of this, because to me, it's like a prize fighter beating up his little brother." Medgar Evers was very fortunate that LIU didn't have a boxing team. Getting knocked out hurts more than getting dunked on.

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Yeah, and Donnie Hale was at the game too and that's why he committed to Purdue

But due to scholarship and other unforeseen issues he still hasn’t played a regular game. Don’t worry, as we told those fans back in ’11, he will suit up next year for sure!!

by charlespig on Jan 19, 2012 1:23 PM EST reply actions

I laughed

I don’t believe there really is a Donny Hale. Has anyone actually seen him?

I hope the kid finally gets to play, and makes us proud for 4 years.
I also hope we don’t have to wait another 4 years for that to happen.

by Boilers2Indy on Jan 19, 2012 4:12 PM EST up reply actions

Saw him in the exhibition games...

sorry to say I wasn’t impressed. That said, he’ll be 2 years ahead of other incoming frosh.

by jffiv on Jan 19, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions

I haven't watched the exhibition

But wasn’t he the leading rebounder in one of the games? Not that it means much with the starters not playing much, still I thought he can’t be playing too shabby to get all the rebs?

by charlespig on Jan 19, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

Cliff Notes report from my eyes:

Good hops, good hands. Grabbed and secured rebounds well.

Midrange jumper might need work.

Not big enough to be a banger, more of a stretch 4 type.

Didn’t get much of a look at his handle.

"Hey Jay, what time is it?"
"9:30"
"AND IU STILL SUCKS!"

by Boiler Bandsman on Jan 19, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

That video

The Toccoa Falls players look like they can’t even bench their own body weight…

by PurdueEnginerd on Jan 19, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions

Man, LIU

I remember how they had that fast paced style of play—we played them, and it was high scoring.

I still wonder what happened to their coach. He had them playing exciting ball.

http://statsheet.com/mcb/teams/purdue/schedule?season=1997-1998 has the game—didn’t realize we were so high scoring that season. Brad & Chad’s senior year.

Also, loved the article but my math side thinks, wouldn’t ratio be a more accurate indicator of a blowout than spread? For instance, losing 120-100 stinks, but 60-40 feels a lot worse. Maybe there’s some optimal combination.

by Beavis Beefcake on Jan 19, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions