JaybobHoosier

97 - 65 IU +32

Well, the Cards have signed a very good veteran player in Ellis.  I really like this signing because it provides the much needed protection for Kolten Wong.  Cards line-up is really looking good for next season.  We will miss Beltran, but our Rookies will be a year older.  With Wong, Bourjos, and Tavares, the team may actually run more.  That will be very nice.   Already can't wait for Spring!

So, I will be asking you two questions, and you can only answer it with one sentence (and please, no exaggerated long sentences lol).  You can explain why you gave your sentence, but the answer can be one quick sentence.  I know that may be confusing, so here is an example:   Question: Indiana will BEAT Michigan this season if, ........!   Answer: Indiana will beat Michigan this season if they can outrebound Michigan.  The underlined can be anything.    It may sound weird, but this is to get some good pre-game discussion going.  So, here we go:   Questions:    - IU will BEAT Notre Dame this Saturday if, ......!    - IU will LOSE to Notre Dame this Saturday if, .......!

Post your thoughts here.......

Here are the updating standings before the Notre Dame game:   Noah Vonleh - 2 Evan Gordon - 1     Heck, if Stan gets enough write-in votes, I will give it to him. 

Won't be popular, but who do you have? Will be a tough one for sure.

Well, even though it was an IU loss, it was a great game! Back and forth, but Norte Dame made the plays needed to get the victory. This game emphasized that hustle plays do win games, and Notre Dame definitely won the battle in that category. IU had a tough time adjusting to it, and there were too many times IU would be poised to take the lead, but ND seemed to make those plays   A lot of people were worried about Will Sheehey's offense, but he answered those questions tonight. After having horrible shooting performances lately, he went off for 22 points on 9-15 shooting. While his defense and ball handling wasn't there, his much needed offense was. While Sheehey found his touch, Evan Gordon came back down from his hot shooting. Gordon made his first two shots, but went 1-8 after that. He still scored 11pts, however there were a few missed open looks.   Evan Gordon's shooting was not the issue, it was IU's inability to get over the hump to take the lead. Perfect example was ND hitting the 3-pointer to end the first half. IU would come roaring back, but Notre Dame always had an answer. The "nail in the coffin" for me was when Coach put IU in the zone defense after playing good man-to-man. Once we did the zone, ND ended up draining a wide open three. Notre Dame went on a run, and IU had a difficult time getting back into the game.   I was surprised Hanner didn't get back into the game after he made good plays in the 1st. Felt he deserved some minutes with Noah and Luke not playing effective. Which brings a concern of post-defense. Sherman had his way with our young guys, and they did not adjust. All the IU bigs needed to do was make Sherman go right, but they didn't. That really hurt IU many times throughout the game.   Anyway, Rapid Reaction summary, this is what IU is. They are a very talented team, but they struggle against smart, physical teams. IU has trouble with teams that can bully them, and Notre Dame exposed that. IU will be fine, but will struggle a lot this season. I remember a lot of people complaining about the pre-season bracketology with IU getting a 9 seed. I remember texting Natural saying I think IU will finish a 7-9 seed in the NCAA Tourney. IU is a dangerous team, but just lacks a few things to get them close victories.   Don't get mad or upset, we knew this IU team can play like this. They fought hard, but just couldn't grind out the victory. IU is just fine!     Hope this is Mdn approved and worthy :)

For me, even though be had 5 turnovers, it was great to see Sheehey get back to scoring. He gets my vote.

Here is the problem. I felt many people had high expectations for this team. We have so much talent, but we lack key things. IU will be fine, but this team just has to grow. Most of these guys just haven't figured it out because of youth. Hollowell doesn't suck or needs to be gone. He hasn't found himself just yet, but will. He is a lot like Ross from OSU, he was a non-factor for a lot of last season until it just clicked. Now look at him! Vonleh is very good, but like the other young guys, there is so much for these guys to learn.   IU doesn't have shooters, not very good leaders, and lack experience. This team is athletic, long, and has an incredible upside. It will just take time.

Oh, TV Ted, couldn't tell if Yogi touched it, but could IU please get a call? Lol Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

FERRELL! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Get sheehey out of there. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

WHY COACH, WHY? That was awful Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Huge take by Stan. COME ON HOOSIERS! Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Sheehey being too lose with the ball. Can't have that at all right now. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

He's been dealing with a bad ankle. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Noah forcing it. Thank you Sheehey. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Ugh. Lol. Man, just need that one basket to go down to give them the lead. Need to get over that hump. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Gordon...... have to catch it first. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Exactly. He's not used to being bullied. He will learn. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

YES. Nice team ball there. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Good hustle by Stan. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Wonder why we haven't seen Perea? Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Luke, have to make that. Dang it. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Huge shot by Yogi! Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app