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A 10-year old from Jasper wrote this to Rob

Rob's dad is part of a Facebook group and said he'd make sure Rob sees this. Hell of a steal from Purdouche's backyard!

Like clockwork............ Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners

Just curious. Who are you a fan of? She is getting the most talent than anyone ever has here. Just don't understand the negativity you always have against IU.

btw, with Texas Tech losing we're down to 8 left till the streak extends to 43 years.

Heard the deal includes quarterly trips for his entire team and free agents to Amsterdam for an “unwinding” session. Katina Powell was not hired as an advisor for the trips though. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners

Wish we didn’t play like scaredy cats against Duke. Never got off the bus. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Duke and Texas Tech in a dead heat late first half. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Trendon with a huge game in a win vs IMG Academy. 38 points on 9-19, 19-23 ft and 12 reb. IMG has Bacot and Josh Green Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Indiana: 92 "I'm Going to Jackson"-ville St: 70 Edited to reflect deletion of "St"

Whether we agree with today's concussion protocol or not we should all be for player safety. I pray rob is ok for his health. Wish all our guys could stay healthy Sent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app

How bad is the Pac-12 It's six days before Christmas, and the Pac-12 has more sub-200 KenPom losses (4) than top 50 KenPom wins (3). Jeff Eisenberg Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

That letter from Nicholas is so awesome

Just my gut feeling I dont believe Robs injury to be near as severe as the hit Race took. Time will tell.

Yeah, I think she is doing well. We’ve been bad for a long time. Results and recruiting have been on an upswing. Let’s see this thing out. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Its Panathinaikos, this is their logo Boston Celtics II: Slick Rick Speaks Greek

The difference between pro and college athletes in handling concussions is a university being responsible for the health and safety of someone's kid. You wanna know the fastest way to get your butt handed to you via lawsuit? Screw up with someone's kid, particularly their health. Doesn't matter that these guys are over 18. They're in school. They're young with their whole lives in front of them, regardless if they're headed the pro route afterward. And for the "concussions aren't that dangerous" crowd: We're really just now noticing the distant effects of them, only because we have more access to former athletes as they are. Look at guys who've repeatedly taken a lot of contact above the shoulders and see how you feel about their actual age vs how they look, act, and (subjectively) feel. Have a good chunk of them seemed to develop a mismatch there? In my observations...yes. Note I did not use the term "majority" or any of its synonymous brethren. But what I am saying is that as we're more exposed to former contact athletes in their golden years, it's going to be evident they took a lot of shots to the attic. It's ok to err on the side of caution with young athletes. Actually, it's right. Tell me this guy doesn't have a concussion in the most severe sense: Yes, this is a more extreme example. But he's 41. And he didn't just take a punch and end up comatose the next minute. He was awake. Walking. He took a lot of hits, not to mention how total many over the course of his career. Multiple concussions? You bet. Again, an extreme example. But who wants to put a player at risk for even a fraction of this outcome? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Allen just became the Stars all-time leading scorer with 1674 and counting. Atta girl! BNL struggling against Mount Notre Dame (OH) late in the 4th.

We don’t ban everything with risk. But it is important that people actually understand the risk.

I question some of the “science” There, I said it.... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

For the players own protectionthis is not going overboard. Concussions can be dangerous.

Nicholas, I believe I can safely say that we ALL are glad Rob didn't go to Purdue. Including Rob.

Alright, I've been reading the comments and the stat lines but hadn't previously seen him in a game. Blackford posts entire games on Youtube so I decided to binge watch a few and do an analysis through the eyes of a former point guard. My final conclusion: We want this kid. Period. My observations are below. 1. The stats you're seeing? He's doing it against two and sometimes three defenders. 2. The shot, vision, and ball handling skills are as good as advertised. I was also impressed with the way he navigates the court. This is the first thing I look at when I evaluate a PG because it tends to be an area of weakness for young players. I was big on Phinisee because he was excellent in this regard as a senior, and Brown is well ahead of schedule. He's still a little impatient but that will come. I really wish he'd transfer to a team with some talent because he isn't getting to show off his entire skill set. 2. He has no problem embracing his role as the leader, even as a sophomore. He is noticeably vocal throughout the game and communicates well with teammates. To put that into perspective, our previous coach had to make huge flash cards to remind his 22 year olds to talk to each other. He does force shots, but he really doesn't have much choice. His teammates look lost. 3. When I read the comments about athleticism and lack of defense, I expected to see a player that was physically incapable. This is not the case. He has ample foot speed to play the position, consistently beats his defender off the dribble, and doesn't struggle getting where he wants. The only times I saw his opponent control his movement, they needed two players to do it. He does, however, need to put on some muscle. He doesn't handle contact well. 4. I think the criticism of his defense is exaggerated. When Blackford plays man, Brown moves well and keeps the ball in front of him. The Hulls comparisons are way off with regards to defense because Hulls simply didn't have the foot speed to stay in front of most PGs. Brown has the foot speed. He does occasionally slack off in man, but only when the ball is on the opposite side of the court. This gives the appearance that he's out of place but he's capable of closing the distance if the ball is thrown cross-court. He does look bad in zone but it's difficult to look good when your teammates are out of position and don't switch properly. Brown was routinely stuck defending both wings and the top of the key. The main area of concern I had with his defense is something that's easily fixed. He gets overzealous and has a habit of jumping passing lanes. It's great when he gets the steal; not so much when he doesn't. FWIW, I occasionally go on record here and/or GBI with projections that I know most people will laugh at. My last three: Phinisee will make the B1G All-Freshman team (Preseason projection), Anunoby would be drafted (Projection made during his senior year in high school), and Oladipo would be drafted (Also projected when he was a senior in high school). I would like to go on record as saying Brown will be the starting PG for the next IU team to win a NC.

Not college basketball related but mad ants are on ESPN g league. What a terrible atmosphere lol. Didn't realize Grayson Allen the mad tripper was on the team. Not sure I spelled his name right and dont care cause I hate anything duke related Sent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app Nevermind he is on salt lake but go's this is terrible lol. My apologies

Linebacker T.D. Roof and running back Craig Nelson have both left the program, while offensive lineman DaVondre Love has decided to stay at IU after initially seeking a transfer.