Discipline, discipline, discipline. My friends, who would have ever thought that Connecticut would go into Bloomington, Indiana and get a win. Remember, the Hoosiers came into Saturday's contest unblemished at home this season. Kelvin Sampson's club entered as the eighth-ranked team in America and the favorite in the Big Ten.

Coach Jim Calhoun suspended two key players for the contest -- starting guard Jerome Dyson and key reserve Doug Wiggins. Dyson was the team's second-leading scorer while Wiggins was a valuable contributor.

Calhoun sent a message loud and clear with that move ... and that is why he is a Hall of Famer. He knows how to motivate and inspire; do you think he kids were ready to perform? They gave that little extra and played a brilliant game in beating the Hoosiers, 68-63.

They did a terrific job against Eric Gordon on the perimeter and DJ White inside. The duo combined to shoot 10-of-29 from the floor, well below their usual standards. Sampson's team has been dynamite all year long, but they could not handle Connecticut.

The Huskies played with purpose and tremendous mental toughness, following the gameplan of the architect, their coach, Mr. Calhoun.

It is very simple ... Calhoun knows how to put a club together and he is a winner. He sent a message loud and clear, saying that Connecticut basketball will do the right things. They will be done with discipline and the athletes will be responsible and held accountable for their actions.

Trust me, Connecticut basketball will go on. It is bigger than Dyson and Wiggins. Those two got a message based on the performance of their teammates in Indiana.

Now the Huskies have to come back and face a major Big East challenge against Louisville Monday night. Not an easy turnaround, but Calhoun has something to build on after a great performance in Bloomington.

Dick Vitale coached the Pistons and the University of Detroit before broadcasting ESPN's first college basketball game in December 1979. Send him a question for possible use on ESPNEWS.