More on the Purdue game...

After a long layoff, I figured now is a good time to make my much anticipated return to blogging. Thanks to Zach for holding down the blog lately. I made the scenic trip to West Lafayette for the game on Monday night and I thought I'd mention a few more things about the game. First off, from observing the game, it was really apparent how much the Hoosiers wanted that win. Coach Jack was extremely animated on the sidelines all game long. After a big Jamie Braun three-pointer in the second half she even went out on the court to greet Braun after a timeout was called. After the game, Purdue coach (and former IU coach) Sharon Versyp had some nice things to say about a couple Hoosier players. After Whitney Thomas burned the Boilers for 18 rebounds Versyp called Thomas "the best offensive rebounder in the Big Ten." She also had this to say about Jamie Braun... "She's a great player. She came out against Ohio State and had 25 points. As soon as you relax on her she is going to find a three and hit one from three to seven feet behind the line...She's a difference-maker. She's the key to that whole team"