Need some comfort before the big game?

Do any of you out there need some comforting before Wisconsin rumbles into town Wednesday night? You know, that Badger squad that currently sits atop the Big Ten with a perfect 7-0 record, 21-1 overall mark and is ranked No. 2 in the country?\nWell, this is me, here for you.\nConsider this: \nIU has not lost at home this year. In fact, the Hoosiers are currently in the midst of their longest home winning streak in quite some time. With their victory against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, IU has now rattled off 13 straight wins at home, dating back to last season. Not since IU went on a 56-game run inside Assembly Hall from February 1991 to January 1995 has a winning streak reached this long. I wouldn't say 13 games is anything to clap your hands and say "yeah" about, but, hey, it's something ... right?\nHere's another number to get you in the mood. And by mood I mean, well, I don't really know what I mean by that. Anyway, the Hoosiers are a perfect 14-0 this season in games where they score 70 or more points. IU has scored more than 70 points in 10 of its 11 home games this season. Are you starting to feel good about this one yet?\nWell, how about this: The Badgers are only averaging a touch better than 61 points a game on the road in the Big Ten this season. Also, if you haven't noticed, the Hoosiers have been straight up clowning Big Ten teams at home. IU's average margin of victory in home Big Ten games is nearly 18 points a game.\nNeed some more comforting? IU is 1-0 against teams sporting celebrity look-alikes on their rosters. You see, Western Illinois has this player Troy Okeson. If Bill Walton and Dirk Nowitzki somehow had a baby, he would be their son. IU beat Western Illinois back in December. If you've ever watched a Wisconsin game in the last couple years, you'll surely notice Badger guard Kammron Taylor is comedian Chris Rock. It's an uncanny resemblance. It's also a resemblance brought up ad nauseam by any commentator ever calling a Badger game. So, here's me falling prey to that. Sorry.\nWith all these numbers in their favor, there is no way the Hoosiers can lose Wednesday night. Well, OK, yes there is. But hey, don't you feel better about the game already? \nOne last note: You can make a difference. Yes you, IU student! You see, there's one of these "white outs" proposed as a Facebook event for Wednesday night's game. As of late Sunday afternoon, 526 guests are confirmed for it. Now, this is by no means an official "white out." Perhaps the athletics department will make an official announcement about one if the movement gains enough steam today or Tuesday.\nBut remember kids, IU was 0-2 in games where Assembly Hall was clad in white tees last season.\nSo, perhaps a "red out" would be a better idea?