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TXHoosierDaddy

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  1. 1 hour ago, TheWatShot said:

    We're pushing two years now since our last appearance. Won't be easy ever getting ranked again, because we play such ugly basketball and no longer get reputation votes. 

    Last team we had that was worth a damn and played consistent was Yogi's last year.  AM now has a full roster of his own players and we are just as inconsistent as when he first got here. Hunter and Phinny have shown such little improvement since joining. AM has failed to recruit sharp shooters. His teams lack the ability to shoot FT and his recruiting seems to be solely reliant on hitting on an Indiana kid or two...when that fails there seems to be no real options. Its fair to wonder if 9-10 i the conference is around our peak with a ranking between 30-40. That's a bubble team which is what we look like. 


  2. 10 hours ago, HoosierDYT said:

    Also curious. What are current prices for YoutubeTv?


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    They jacked up rates to $75 I think. They've had a few price spikes which is kind of ridiculous considering they were around $50 when I first joined and have added a few channels although nothing that justifies the increases. Also, I think they got rid of Fox Sports regional so I may switch in the spring when hockey/baseball is back on. For now, it really isn't a loss. 

    The good is the sports stations. You get pretty much eerything outside of fox sports regional. That includes MLB network, NFL network and you have the ability to add Redzone for $10 a month which is pretty sweet if you're a big NFL fan. 


  3. 1 hour ago, JaybobHoosier said:

    Really excited for this game. I’m a little worried about Maryland going crazy today, but I feel our defense wins out. We really need our offense to sustain drives and get the run game working to keep our defense fresh.

    Have a good feeling about today, but it will be a close contest.


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    I don't think Maryland has played for 3 weeks so I wouldn't be surprised if they are rusty. At least that is the hope. Maryland is much improved with Tua's little brother at the helm.

    Would love nothing more to see our run game have some success. Only thing that has constantly been lacking this year. We take care of business at home and Fryfogle goes for 9 catches for 155 yards and a TD! Dude is balling out. 


  4. 8 hours ago, MikeRoberts said:


    2nd in points, 2nd in rebounds and best defender on a tourney team isn’t struggling




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    Much better going north/south on the break. He was limited when we went into our half court set. His only real move was driving down the lane and kind of laying up a shot from a few feet out. Never found the mid-range jumper throughout his career here. Really didn't have great handles to speak of and primarily went to his right for everything. Really liked him as a 4 but if he wants to play the 3 probably best to go elsewhere. Really liked his defense and motor but it was questioned at times. As some mentioned, I was surprised he actually came back last year. Would have liked to still have him but the numbers don't tell the true story on the loss here (or lack thereof imo)


  5. 14 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

    My guess is we see Phinisee and Lander both starting. With one of them on the court at all times. 
     

    Archie likes to have two ball handlers on the court at the same time.  When Healthy Phinisee has looked very good. If he’s not healthy could see him on the bench for Al or Armaan 

    I would say very good in flashes. I thought he was horribly inconsistent last year. We had to rely on him heavily because of not having another PG. There is more competition this year and guys pushing for minutes. Margins are smaller. I think any number of the guards mentioned are at risk of being planted on the bench more if they don't take a step forward. 


  6. Been watching some documentaries. Free Solo on Hulu was incredible. Have some other really good recommendations on docs if anyone is interested. 

    Crazy stupid love is a pretty good rom com with the family that I just saw on Hulu as well. 

    Oh and watched Parasite. Don't know if it deserved movie of the year but it was good. Also, on Hulu. 

     

     

     


  7. On 4/17/2020 at 8:10 AM, pumpfake said:

    Perea was beyond a flop for the program.  Not just a player that never really contributed jack-squat, but the cause of multiple issues. 

    He and Peter J. really soured me on the idea of recruiting "project" players, or even raw, foreign born ones.

    I've never been more excited about a player based on high school highlights and then been so disappointed. Not only contributed hardly anything but seemed like a poison pill as you mentioned. That class in general was so hyped...and none came even close to it outside of Yogi who exceeded it and much more. 


  8. On 4/14/2020 at 8:42 PM, HoosierFan1994 said:

    I think the reason Damezi isn't transferring is because nobody really wants him. I'm being honest, I'm not sure he would've even started for the Evansville Aces this last year. I was off on him too. I thought he would be a decent role player. 

    I can't say you're wrong. He's looked completely lost against any sort of good competition for the most part in his time at IU. Some improvement from Freshman to Sophmore year at least provides some optimism but I wonder if he is the type of player that would do better in a MAC type conference. He's got to improve his handles and confidence offensively if he's going to get off the bench next year. 


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    On 4/14/2020 at 11:53 AM, IUc2016 said:


    Should be a great time for IU to break the losing streak to them and ultimately move ahead of them in the BIG pecking order.


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    Losing Todd definitely hurts but they still have the #1 rated class in the BIG coming in and a transfer PG that can play immediately. Livers decision looms large. I'm more interested to know what kind of coach Howard actually is. I feel like it was tough to make that determination this year with the solid core and veteran leadership that Beilein left. That could be the ultimate factor. 


  10. I know things are fluid but with Mineland committing to Lville are we still interested/tracking any other grad transfers? Thought for sure Damezi would transfer and we would fill the spot with a grad transfer and likely someone who can shoot the rock. Do I think our shooting will be better next year, yes. But it still won't be a strength imo. 


  11. 9 hours ago, jk34 said:

    Boeheim has a bigger rap sheet than some guys behind bars! Winning at all costs is the norm in our society. 

    And he's been nothing more than mediocre over the last 4-5 years. But that title and the fact that he is basically the mayor there makes him untouchable. 


  12. Yet to see a really good offense with Archie. Points are hard to come by. At some point this has to change if we are going to stop being a .500 BIG team and win a few more on the road. Year 4 he has to show improvement here. I don't care where the scoring comes from who else he brings in but its got to get better. 


  13. 4 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

    Indiana has reached out to Landers Nolley of Virginia Tech. So has 60 other schools.


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    First transfer I have publicly seen us in on. I hope there are more. We absolutely need a grad transfer shooter this upcoming season.  


  14. 9 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

    I don't agree.  The passing game improved, that includes pass blocking.  The run game decreased, that includes run blocking.  All that might have been by design though because they were playing with a new OC.  They won 8 games without the 2018 running game.  Both players will be missed but like I've been saying for awhile now, the core of the team is still intact.  In my opinion, the biggest loss this off-season so far has been losing the S&C duo to Bama.  

    I think James is a big loss. Maybe not this year if Scott stays healthy but next year. He looked to have everything you want in a RB and now we are left with absolutely nothing behind Scott as insurance. Deboer was going to leave regardless so I can't fault that but a large part of those 8 wins had to do with our offense taking a huge step forward. No excuse for the new OC to not build on that momentum as that was Allen's most important hire/decision this offseason. 


  15. 1 hour ago, Aaron said:

    Now I think some questions need to be asked. Up until now the losses were at positions we had plenty of depth and were not likely to play much baring injuries.

    Running back outside of Scott we have no one left and James was going to be a huge contributor next season. Someone needs to question Tom Allen why all these players would want to leave after such a great season if they supposedly love him so much? Something stinks here.   

    It's Indiana football. Most other D1 football schools care enough to have some accountability here. However, Allen is going to ride this 8-4 season for probably a few years without anyone saying a word. And basketball season allows this to go under the radar to many. We've managed to now lose a top OL, a damn good backup QB, two key RB's, and at least four coaches I think? 

    I don't ever think I have seen a max exodus for a team coming off their best season in years with the HC still around and a talented QB coming back....


  16. Respect the opinion of those that wouldn't want him unless its because of his age. Coach K is 73, Roy is 69....Beilein has at least 4 or 5 good years left in him and we just need someone to get the program on the right track. It shouldn't be a blocker that they are expected to be with IU for X number of years. This program just needs momentum and a winning attitude. 


  17. 22 hours ago, Chad Richardson said:

    I like TJD/HUNTER/RACE/PHIN/FRANK

    if we are up against a team that can shoot

    they might be able to get back from the hedge

     

    This should be more like a 2021 lineup....Three of these guys just aren't high major starters yet.....Also, Brunk probably needs to start. Outside of TJD, he is one of the few that consistently bring it game in and game out. I like Race but haven't seen him put it together for more than a few games....he gets going and then gets hurt. 

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