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I think either someone in the Mullins camp told him to be quiet, or he wants to let the kid have his day. Barrel rick is clearly close to this recruitment, and I don't think the fact he's gone silent means our chances are diminishing. JMO.

Jaylin Lucas’ new team? 0-1 Jaylin Lucas’ former team? Undefeated

2 carries 13 yards; 1 reception 5 yards, 1 return 16 yards...whatever his FSU NIL package is...I am certain it is too much

He wasn't good. He's a kickoff specialist. That's it.

For a few hours, Florida St is the worst team in college football

This one certainly came out of the blue. https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2024/8/22/womens-basketball-valentyna-kadlecova-added-to-indiana-womens-basketball-roster?fbclid=IwY2xjawE0dghleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSA9b5hG6Dp1wVyBxIsASS1ig0fAMtwUJ0tmI36dpxM5FuZJzPT10qjDPw_aem_B_8qkg-wogau6f893ZvRTQ

Yes for sure. It was a great game and GTech is a pretty good team that won a bowl game last year and returned everyone from a very good o line

Watched some highlights and it was mostly defensive highlights. Is real aggressive in your face defender. Will need to work on her shot only shot 23% from three. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

I can see this. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

Our Hoosiers getting outplayed pretty badly. Seems like par for the course in these early season affairs lately. Not too impressed with our new guy #2. I think he’s played all half. Curious to see if we can control the ball better or get any offense going in the second half. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners

(1) For what it's worth, "International names to know for WNBA draft"--lists her name: https://wbasketballblog.com/2023/12/28/international-names-to-know-for-2024-wnba-draft/ FYI: Czech teammate Dominika Paurova had good 1st year at Oregon State, and is now at Kentucky. SO, maybe this girl has some real talent. (2) Fact is that for IU women in 24-25, there are a whole bunch of people who have the potential, but they need to take the next step--that certainly includes Lamendola, Bargesser (can she get a steady 3), Currie-Jelks, Meister. Any or all of them could break out and show "All-Big 10 form". Or not. Maybe you can add Valentyna to that group. (3) Look at what Garzon has accomplished. Did anyone really predict that when she came in as an international?

It's always fun watching recruiting and seeing the swings in fan reactions. It seems there is always 1 or 2 recruitments like this every year: 1) Recruit (usually from IN) that is coveted and IU starts to recruit him. Everyone feels good. 2) Poster goes on message boards and claims to have inside info. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Gives positive feedback on the recruitment. Everyone feels even better. 3) Later, poster claiming inside info says that it's pretty much a done deal, he's IU's to lose, he's given a silent verbal, or some variation of that. The board is ecstatic. 4) Time goes on without a commitment and he plans visits to other schools. Poster still posting he'll commit to IU messages. Board is happy but starting to feel a tiny bit antsy. 5) More time goes on without a commitment. Maybe he makes some visits. Inside info poster gives positive feedback but not quite as certain as before or goes silent. People start to really get antsy. 6) An article, crystal ball, or just comment from analyst that seems more favorable to another school than IU comes out. Anxiety is evident with some people saying he's gone other saying no way. 7) More time goes on without positive IU news, maybe something else positive for another school. The board blows up because all of a sudden IU is losing the recruit, has no chance, and people are ready to jump from a bridge since the sky is falling. Blame and excuses abound. 8) Happiness/sadness of the boards fluctuates as he continues to make visits without committing while articles, crystal balls guesses, analyst comments, and message board posts continue both in favor of IU and other schools. It seems we're at #6 with Mullins. Meanwhile, here's me the whole time knowing how up and down it'll be:

I did buy a reserved grass lot pass this year and have been told that I enter off of Indiana Ave and can use either Entry A or B. It's an extra pass so I probably won't be using it myself but needed to know for friends who will use it for a few games. Probably doesn't answer your question about other grass lots though. Check in with the Ticket Office - Morgan Finney answered my question. Just looked at the Gameday parking/traffic map and all 3 Entries C, D & E are entries into lots named "Park Avenue Grass Lot" so I have to believe that you can use any entry. Oh and, the pass out info comes from the best of sources so pack extra supplies for half time - I know that I will (but would not have if I hadn't gotten word last night).

Honestly is the way if you can pay; for the top tier programs. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

I'm starting to like the portal more and more. The drama that surrounds high school kids can be a bit much. The length of time and the amount of resources that go into the recruiting process is ridiculous. At least with the portal you are done in a couple of months.

This is good news. And as far as portal bigs (5s), they are always gonna be there because of the financial incentive. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app