JaybobHoosier

So.... what is everyone up to today? I'm going to try and talk the wife into going fishing instead of shopping (unless it involves Cabela's or Bass Pro). I doubt I win but you never know :) Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

I agree with CCG completely! Its Tiny's fault. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

IU is on a roll. 0 to 14. I knew I was too kind in my prediction for the game. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Thanks. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Doubt it PJ, its important not to make the defense any better during the season. Come on now, you know that ;) Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Yeah, fumble. It was the IU's defenses fault. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

What happened to Coleman? Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Fine, you can walk to the Airport next time! Meanie! :) Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Well, my excitement for the game just went down by quite a bit haha. Still early, but that was just two bad plays in a row. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

First, I want to say welcome to the first edition of post game articles I will be a part of. I will be doing about every other game. You will see various stats, graphs, and other numbers to put the game into analytical perspective. Secondly, HOLY HANNER PEREA! That is easily one of the best dunks I've seen during a game in quite some time. The difficulty of that dunk was incredible. Well done Hanner, well done! Now, onto the game. This IU team were the heavy favorites, but I think most Hoosier fans were interested in how IU would respond after their lackluster performance against a veteran LIU-Brooklyn team. The team answered any concerns about this game quickly within the first few minutes. They attacked the basket and glass with a purpose all game. That is what they have to do every game to be successful. Besides attacking the basket and rebounding, IU will also lean on Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, Will Sheehey, and Noah Vonleh. So far this season, these three have accounted for: 130 of 278 points, for a 46.7% of IU's total scoring. Even though most people will remember some of the highlight dunks in this game, but "Yogi" Ferrell had one heck of a game. He led the way with 26pts, 6asts, and 3rebs. This game exemplified how much Yogi has improved on the court, and as a leader of this team. I also can't take away from Noah Vonleh's third straight double-double with 13pts and 10rebs. He is going to be huge for us this season as a Freshman, and I can't wait to see his growth over the course of the season. One huge improvement from this season to last is blocked shots. Against Samford, IU had a total of 10 blocks, which is impressive, and 25 on the season. To put that in perspective, IU totaled only 130 last season. IU could reach that by the 17th game this season if they average the same amount of blocks in the 1st three games. The defense has been impressive so far this season, and will get a lot better once the Freshman get more adjusted to the college game! The long and athletic IU defense held Samford to just 30% shooting, and 28% from long range. Even though this is not a good Samford team, they love to run and get up shots. I don't remember too many uncontested shots given up by the Hoosiers, and that is a very good sign. One thing I took away from this game from a bench player is Luke Fischer. He has a ton of upside, and for me, it was great to see him be aggressive against Samford. He really missed some quality practice time due to an injury, but I was happy to see his play in this game. With more practice and game time, I think he will be a good around the basket player IU needs in the future. All around, it was a very good and pleasing performance by IU. However, there are still a few issues that concern me, and will for the entire season. The main three I noticed: Three point shooting, Free throw shooting, and zone offense. Three point shooting was at a respectable 40%, but if you take Ferrell's hot shooting out of the equation, IU shot a horrid 12.5% (1/8). That has to improve if IU wants to open up the lanes more often for their attacking game. Free throw shooting continues to be a problem, and IU shot 66%. One positive is Noah seems to be getting better in that area, which has to happen. Zone offense continues to look bad with a bunch of standing and no penetration. IU will be seeing more zone unless they can become efficient at it. The Syracuse game could be a bad one if they can't figure out the zone. On the positive side, the IU bench continues to impress and not be a hindrance. Devin Davis has really been impressive, and a lot further along than what most thought. He will be a very good player for IU this season and on. Hanner Perea is showing a more polished game from what he showed last season. He is a lot more comfortable on both sides of the ball, and this game really showed that. Rebounding, dunking, blocking and altering shots, and even his footwork have really improved. This game was very impressive from our Hoosier team. They used the last game as a good learning experience, and really went at it against Samford. This game has me excited of what they are capable of accomplishing this season. (Picture was found on Google, no copyright intended)

First, I want to say welcome to the first edition of post game articles I will be a part of. I will be doing about every other game. You will see various stats, graphs, and other numbers to put the game into analytical perspective. Secondly, HOLY HANNER PEREA! That is easily one of the best dunks I've seen during a game in quite some time. The difficulty of that dunk was incredible. Well done Hanner, well done!First, I want to say welcome to the first edition of post game articles I will be a part of. I will be doing about every other game. You will see various stats, graphs, and other numbers to put the game into analytical perspective. Secondly, HOLY HANNER PEREA! That is easily one of the best dunks I've seen during a game in quite some time. The difficulty of that dunk was incredible. Well done Hanner, well done! Now, onto the game. This IU team were the heavy favorites, but I think most Hoosier fans were interested in how IU would respond after their lackluster performance against a veteran LIU-Brooklyn team. The team answered any concerns about this game quickly within the first few minutes. They attacked the basket and glass with a purpose all game. That is what they have to do every game to be successful. Besides attacking the basket and rebounding, IU will also lean on Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, Will Sheehey, and Noah Vonleh. So far this season, these three have accounted for: 130 of 278 points, for a 46.7% of IU's total scoring. Even though most people will remember some of the highlight dunks in this game, but "Yogi" Ferrell had one heck of a game. He led the way with 26pts, 6asts, and 3rebs. This game exemplified how much Yogi has improved on the court, and as a leader of this team. I also can't take away from Noah Vonleh's third straight double-double with 13pts and 10rebs. He is going to be huge for us this season as a Freshman, and I can't wait to see his growth over the course of the season. One huge improvement from this season to last is blocked shots. Against Samford, IU had a total of 10 blocks, which is impressive, and 25 on the season. To put that in perspective, IU totaled only 130 last season. IU could reach that by the 17th game this season if they average the same amount of blocks in the 1st three games. The defense has been impressive so far this season, and will get a lot better once the Freshman get more adjusted to the college game! The long and athletic IU defense held Samford to just 30% shooting, and 28% from long range. Even though this is not a good Samford team, they love to run and get up shots. I don't remember too many uncontested shots given up by the Hoosiers, and that is a very good sign. One thing I took away from this game from a bench player is Luke Fischer. He has a ton of upside, and for me, it was great to see him be aggressive against Samford. He really missed some quality practice time due to an injury, but I was happy to see his play in this game. With more practice and game time, I think he will be a good around the basket player IU needs in the future. All around, it was a very good and pleasing performance by IU. However, there are still a few issues that concern me, and will for the entire season. The main three I noticed: Three point shooting, Free throw shooting, and zone offense. Three point shooting was at a respectable 40%, but if you take Ferrell's hot shooting out of the equation, IU shot a horrid 12.5% (1/8). That has to improve if IU wants to open up the lanes more often for their attacking game. Free throw shooting continues to be a problem, and IU shot 66%. One positive is Noah seems to be getting better in that area, which has to happen. Zone offense continues to look bad with a bunch of standing and no penetration. IU will be seeing more zone unless they can become efficient at it. The Syracuse game could be a bad one if they can't figure out the zone. On the positive side, the IU bench continues to impress and not be a hindrance. Devin Davis has really been impressive, and a lot further along than what most thought. He will be a very good player for IU this season and on. Hanner Perea is showing a more polished game from what he showed last season. He is a lot more comfortable on both sides of the ball, and this game really showed that. Rebounding, dunking, blocking and altering shots, and even his footwork have really improved. This game was very impressive from our Hoosier team. They used the last game as a good learning experience, and really went at it against Samford. This game has me excited of what they are capable of accomplishing this season. (Picture was found on Google, no copyright intended) [url=https://btownbanners.com/page/articles.html/_/basketball/iu-vs-samford-the-day-after-r94]Click here to view the article[/url]

That's the Indiana defense we know and hate. That was awful. Lol, just wow. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Well, there goes the good start..... really Nate. Horrible! Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Really nice start so far. Have to score a ton. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Please let the IU defense show up with a good performance today. Can't let the, get going in the running game. Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Jaybob in the house!!!! Let's Go Hoosiers! Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Please come check it out. This was just my first one, and will get a lot better. I didn't have time to do my graphs for stats, but they will come. Hope you guys like it.   https://btownbanners.com/topic/3721-iu-vs-samford-the-day-after/#entry17451

28 to 52 wisconsin...... -24 Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

Jaybob in the house! Great game by the Hoosiers so far. Still can't believe how lost they look against a zone. They will have to get after it on the offensive board for some put bucks against the Cuse. Hope they can adjust! Sent from my DROID4 using BtownBanners mobile app

  I disagree!  I know my presence here on game threads is good luck for the team.  I wasn't on the game thread hardly at all for the last game, and see what happens......!  TAKE THAT!!!

I will be late to the game thread.  I have to work till game time, and will be playing catch up!

I have been critical of Coach at times, but he is a good coach.  He makes mistakes like everyone else, but yes, Crean can coach.  When you look throughout all of college basketball and look at coaches, who would you prefer more than Crean?  Coach may not be the best coach, but he makes up for that in many different areas.  I would rather have Coach Crean than a Roy Williams/Belien.  Give me someone who runs a clean program, embraces the IU culture past and present, and truly loves his players/school/fan base.  That is everything Coach Crean!    Coach does have his flaws as an in game coach, but at least we don't have to worry about baggage or anything like most other programs do.  Perfect example is having Jeremy Hollowell sit last season for I believe 3 games.  Did nothing wrong, but was trying to prevent any wrong doing and future problems.  A lot of other programs try to cover it up or don't seem to care.  Some of the posters that know me will tell you all I am critical of coach, but I believe in him 100% to do his best as a coach and important figure for Indiana University!

  The sneak peak shows a little of one thing you said, but doesn't show it all.  I'm a Walking Dead fanatic, and also a Zombie Apocalypse junkie.  I don't get my life involved with it, but just fascinated by the idea. 

Really, really liked this past episode.  To me, the best episode of the season!  For those that haven't checked out the sneak peak on AMC, I recommend it and pay attention to the end.  It is about the Governor, and makes you question how he's coming back mentally (how I took it anyway).    I don't know if we will see the Governor attacking the prison just yet, but it is getting close.  I can see them using the next few epsidoes to show the prison recovering from the illness and the Governor prepared to attack the prison.  For some reason, I feel like Carol will be involved some how with this.  Either captured by the Governor or will save the prison.  I am extremely curious to see Darryl's reaction about Carol.  Maggy and Herschel seemed just fine with the decision.    I can't wait for Sunday to watch the new episode.  Like other's have said, I really liked the mass walker killing by Rick and Carl.  I think it's a foreshadow of what's to come when Carl gets a chance to step up more.  He's finally getting less annoying to me haha.   I also feel like a main character will be dying soon, but just a guess.  It's been awhile since a main character died (since Andrea last season).  Who knows, because it may be hard to kill off someone unless it's among the Herschel four (him, maggy, glenn, and beth).  If Darryl or Rick die soon, I riot! lol

BUMP!  This is a great useful tool to help out fellow members.