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As I mentioned before, things can change, but the way my source talked about Xavier, Michigan, and Kentucky, I am very surprised to see so much Xavier talk. Apparently the Michigan and Kentucky statements were right on, as they did not make his final 5. I am concerned any time I see Michigan St and UConn involved though. Did I mention I was within 94' of Scruggs when I got this info? It was just the one very candid conversation, but I still think we are in the driver's seat with Scruggs and hope it reels in Wilkes as well.

A source very close to Paul has told me he was not impressed with his visit to Xavier this past weekend and is visiting Michigan and Kentucky soon, but does not like either school. Granted things can change during a visit, but it sounds pretty good for us. He even used examples of why he did not like Kentucky. I can't give those examples here because I don't want to out my source.

If they have it again this year, you should go to the Knox Indy Pro Am.  It features an IU / Purdue Alumni game.  I have met several former players including Jordan Hulls there and it is a very fan friendly environment.  Jordan signed my shirt complete with a bible verse which I love because I'm atheist. lol  

1. Shoot the next IUBB championship from the floor.  (I'm a photographer for Indiana Sports Report.) 2. Meet Coach Knight and get his auto on my 1976 Champions basketball. 3. Finish my 1976 Champions basketball.  (still need Jim Crews, Jim Wisman, Bob Bender, Scott Eells, Rich Valavicius, Coach Knight, and assistant coaches Harold Andreas, Bob Donewald, and Bob Weltlich)  If anyone can help me with this, that would be great. ;) 4. Secure a lifetime photographer spot for IUBB. 5. Get my sports apparel line going. (I have designed some awesome IU stuff.)

  Don't you all think it will just be worse?  It's not like 37 will be any wider through Martinsville and they are just adding a ton more traffic.  They were supposed to limit lane restrictions during game days for the football season, but I never saw them change a thing.  It's just bad and I only see it getting marginally better when it opens fully.   65S is an absolute mess too.   The only route that you won't sit in traffic is the 70 to 231 to 46 route and it's still 2 hours.  You're just not sitting the whole time.

  I should have worded it a bit differently.  Wasn't really meaning to compare the players, but their progress at the same point to show how great OG has been in just his freshman year.

He has really impressed me with how fast he is learning and developing.  At first everyone was noticing him for his defense, but recently, with more PT, his shot has shown up and it is very impressive.  He's now .613 FG% and a mind blowing .778 3P%!  While he plays fast, he doesn't play in a hurry.  I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think he is better now than Oladipo was at the same point.  It's still early, but WOW!  Not to mention he came in built like a linebacker and is working with what I think is a tremendous strength and conditioning coach.  Very high ceiling for him.  Excited to see more.

Certainly a stark contrast from Hollowell.

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/the-rawle-alkins-blog-uncs-mj-comparisons-new-earring-psat-and-more-rawle-alkins-word-of-god Note that he's waiting until the spring to see what players and coaches are there. While he would never say that's about any one team, that describes IU perfectly. I think since IU was in on his recruitment early along with many other factors, that we have been and continue to be his first choice. Can't wait to see him make his official visit. The way he talked about wanting to say he could go anywhere, (he mentioned this last year), was just him feeding his ego. "I could have gone to Kansas, UK, UNC, IU, anywhere." type of thing. We were in very early and I think that matters. It certainly did with De'Ron Davis.

IU  97   EIU  61

Can someone please tell me why my post was deleted?  It was about Hoosier Hysteria, so I'm not sure why there was an issue with it.

Please let me know what you think.  Article and 100+ photos.  http://indysportsreport.com/2015/10/hoosier-hysteria-basketball-back/

Anyone else see that Alkins got snubbed for Big Blue Sadness? http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/2015/10/19/five-star-recruit-to-visit-unc-didnt-make-it-to-uk/

http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=9512

I was totally impressed and entertained today. This team has progressed every week it seems. I really thought we were going to win until the ball hit the turf in the end zone with 00 on the clock. It was the best game I've seen since we beat Michigan in Assembly Hall two years ago. My only complaint was the WTF fake punt up 10 on our own 10? with 8? yards to go. That was just beyond stupid. They had to know Oaks runs like he's in quicksand. That gave OSU a momentum boost we didn't need to give them. This team is fun to watch though. Can't wait to get back to Btown for Rutgers. Go Hoosiers!

I am seeing posts from people of facebook and cryptic posts on Twitter that Yogi may be hurt or in trouble.  Does anyone have anything on this?

  Are you asking me if Yogi broke up with his girlfriend or if I broke up with mine? lol  I have no idea about Yogi and I'm single.

I get that the original post didn't have any evidence, but I did post the link to the twitter post once requested and I couldn't post Yogi's tweet because, as mentioned, it was deleted. The other post was in my facebook group and I quoted it.  As usual, everyone wants to start shit with people they don't recognize as regulars on here even though I have been around for years and follow IU sports probably closer than a majority of people on here or elsewhere.  I really don't get why people who are supposed to be "on the same team" treat others like crap.   Razzing I get (and enjoy), but some of you take stuff way to far.

I've been here for years and I'm not going anywhere.  People need to grow up.

  Did I or did I just ask a question?

  Don't be an asshole.  I thought that's what it likely was, but wanted to make sure.

    Yes, that was it.  That's why I thought there could possibly be something to it.  I do agree that is was most likely people misintrepreting posts about Yogi Berra and reading into Yogi's tweets.  You just never know anymore.  Just look into it and hope for the best.

Yogi also posted a day or two ago about "making smarter decisions" or something along those lines, but now I can't find it.

https://twitter.com/notShooby/status/646577143191736321   The other is a post from the Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Fans facebook group.   "Has anyone heard anything about our man yogi?! Some of my friends posted statuses implying he was hurt or in trouble........I'm REALLY hoping they are just trolling me (major purwho fans) and that nothing really happened to yogi!! Can anyone help fill me in?? Thanks in advance!"   Sounds like both may be misinterpreting posts, but I don't know why they would be trolling her about Yogi Berra's death.  

No, people. Jesus, I'm not that fucking dense.