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  I'm going to say that they will find it much easier to win in Assembly than they did in Cameron.

  I prefer CBS, but generally more people already have an ESPN username.

Hey guys,   The Crimson Guard bracket challenge is back again this year and is free for anyone to join. Last year we had 471 entries and we are looking to leave that number in the dust this year. I'm currently checking with my adviser to make sure we are allowed to give out a prize, but I'm fairly confident there will be one. Anyway, I hope you all sign up and let's see who can take home first place!   Here's the link:   http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2014/en/group?groupID=312404   Best of luck.

Just so you are aware, people do want Cal gone... http://sports.yahoo.com/news/you-made-your-bed-john-calipari--now-lie-in-it-233738456-ncaab.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory

You know what's a shame? That another great Duke/Syracuse game was played and everyone is talking about Boeheim and not the game.

Having Beilein that low is criminal.

I know they went after Mark Few pretty hard too.

  Jeff Foster averaged a double-double in his two years playing at Texas State. So, I would actually be quite happy if Noah Vonleh played like Jeff Foster.

  Just really depends. I'm a diehard Arsenal fan so usually them. I like to mix it up though. If I had to win one game for money, I'd use Bayern Munich.

Gamertag: DitkaStache Games: FIFA, 2k, Halo, FIFA, and FIFA.

  My apologies. I was watching the Creighton/St. John's game at the time I was compiling the list.

I think this is a list of coaches who would listen if IU called:   Gregg Marshall Jim Crews Paul Rhoads Tony Bennett Mark Few Shaka Smart Steve Alford Tommy Amaker Chris Collins Greg McDermott Michael White   I'm not saying Crean should go, be on the hot seat, etc. just thought it would be interesting to compile a list.

I can assure you they were not booing Irvin.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Amaker inherit a terrible situation at Michigan with scholarship reductions and more? Snyder did take his team to the tournament four straight years and to the EE.

Uhhmm, what? Amaker is doing better than anyone could have expected at Harvard, Brey does well at ND, and Collins is going to do well at NW. Dawkins is a .500 coach and he's had injury problems. So, I don't really see your point.

Sorry, you're wrong. The reference was not to last year's game, but the game two years ago.

I'm just going to go out on a limb here and say you don't know that for a fact. No one knows if he is leaving or staying. He probably doesn't even know, it's barely January.

Out-of-conference play has officially come to a close with two relatively easy victories over Nichols State and Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers will enter Big Ten play at a solid 10-3, which is slightly misleading because they lack a signature win. The pre-conference schedule featured some quality opponents in Syracuse, UConn, and Notre Dame, but ultimately Indiana fell to all three. Last year the Big Ten was widely regarded as the most dominant conference in nation and perhaps the last decade. It not only featured four powerhouse teams, but it was deeper than it had been in previous years. This year the Big Ten doesn’t appear to be quite as lethal, however it still packs a punch. Early in the season the teams have worked to divide the conference into three tiers. Tier one: Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan State Iowa Tier Two: Michigan Illinois Indiana Minnesota Purdue Tier Three: Northwestern Penn State Nebraska Indiana currently sits firmly in the middle of the second tier. The question is, how do they move up to the top of tier two and possibly tier one? To begin the Hoosiers need to improve their half-court offense. This team is best suited to play in transition, but that won’t always be an option (see Wisconsin) come Big Ten play. For this team to reach its potential it will need to be able to adapt to a slower paced, grind-it-out game. To address that problem they will have to find two more dependent scorers. Currently Kevin ‘Yogi’ Ferrell leads the team at 16 points per game. At times he appears to be the only offensive threat on the team. It will be important to involve Noah Vonleh early in the game and get him to the free throw line as often as possible. Establishing Noah as a post threat will open up the wings and driving lanes, which should create a more fluid offense. Secondly, there needs to be some stability in the line-ups played. Early in the season it is vital to spread the playing time around to allow players to develop, but at a certain point the goal is to win games. Fewer lineup changes allow for a better understanding between players and would hopefully reduce the amount of turnovers. Currently the Hoosiers rebound the ball better than nearly every team in the nation. At just under 46 rebounds per game this Indiana team stands at 4th in the country. In order for this team to find success they will need to continue to rebound the ball effectively creating second chance opportunities. Offensive rebounds will allow for high percentage put backs, where defensive rebounds will enable the transition offense they desire to play. With all of that being said, this Hoosier team will most likely finish around 6th in the Big Ten and be roughly a nine seed in the NCAA tournament. They have the potential to work their way to a higher seed. However at times they also look capable of missing the tournament completely. One thing is for sure; if they can continue to improve throughout the year, then we should be in for a fun ride.

Obiously any team who loses thier leading scorer will suffer a little, but Mike Brey is a good coach and Notre Dame still is a tournament team.

What will the Hoosiers need to do in order to survive the Big Ten? Out-of-conference play has officially come to a close with two relatively easy victories over Nichols State and Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers will enter Big Ten play at a solid 10-3, which is slightly misleading because they lack a signature win. The pre-conference schedule featured some quality opponents in Syracuse, UConn, and Notre Dame, but ultimately Indiana fell to all three. Last year the Big Ten was widely regarded as the most dominant conference in nation and perhaps the last decade. It not only featured four powerhouse teams, but it was deeper than it had been in previous years. This year the Big Ten doesn’t appear to be quite as lethal, however it still packs a punch. Early in the season the teams have worked to divide the conference into three tiers. Tier one: Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan State Iowa Tier Two: Michigan Illinois Indiana Minnesota Purdue Tier Three: Northwestern Penn State Nebraska Indiana currently sits firmly in the middle of the second tier. The question is, how do they move up to the top of tier two and possibly tier one? To begin the Hoosiers need to improve their half-court offense. This team is best suited to play in transition, but that won’t always be an option (see Wisconsin) come Big Ten play. For this team to reach its potential it will need to be able to adapt to a slower paced, grind-it-out game. To address that problem they will have to find two more dependent scorers. Currently Kevin ‘Yogi’ Ferrell leads the team at 16 points per game. At times he appears to be the only offensive threat on the team. It will be important to involve Noah Vonleh early in the game and get him to the free throw line as often as possible. Establishing Noah as a post threat will open up the wings and driving lanes, which should create a more fluid offense. Secondly, there needs to be some stability in the line-ups played. Early in the season it is vital to spread the playing time around to allow players to develop, but at a certain point the goal is to win games. Fewer lineup changes allow for a better understanding between players and would hopefully reduce the amount of turnovers. Currently the Hoosiers rebound the ball better than nearly every team in the nation. At just under 46 rebounds per game this Indiana team stands at 4th in the country. In order for this team to find success they will need to continue to rebound the ball effectively creating second chance opportunities. Offensive rebounds will allow for high percentage put backs, where defensive rebounds will enable the transition offense they desire to play. With all of that being said, this Hoosier team will most likely finish around 6th in the Big Ten and be roughly a nine seed in the NCAA tournament. They have the potential to work their way to a higher seed. However at times they also look capable of missing the tournament completely. One thing is for sure; if they can continue to improve throughout the year, then we should be in for a fun ride. [url=https://btownbanners.com/page/articles.html/_/basketball/managing-the-big-ten-r126]Click here to view the article[/url]

I'd say Notre Dame is firmly in Tier 2. They're definitely better than Northwestern, Penn State, and Nebraska. Indiana may strugle early, but I think they'll be fine when it's all said and done.

    Yeah, it's easy for you to say that now. When you're actually presented with the situation it would be a completely different story.

    She donated 40 million dollars so they could renovate Assembly Hall and preserve that tradition instead of building an entirely new complex. I'd want my name on it if I donated $40 mil too. Anyone would.

Honestly who cares what the name is? They're still going to play Indiana basketball inside, regardless if it's called Simon Scjodt Assembly Hall or just Assembly Hall. Much ado about nothing.

Year in and year out basketball analysts and sportswriters around the country create lists of college basketball’s toughest places to play or most historic venues. Each time these are published there are always some familiar faces near the top: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Phog Allen Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, The Palestra, and Indiana’s own Assembly Hall. Throughout the Big Ten, and the nation for that matter, Assembly Hall has established a reputation as deafening, intimidating, and downright crazy. Keith Appling, Michigan State Point Guard said, “Indiana is the toughest arena to play in. It’s so loud.” The Gazette, an Iowa newspaper, asked one player from each Big Ten team, “Where is the toughest place to play?” Not surprisingly, nine of the twelve players selected chose Indiana. It’s easy to see the reputation Assembly Hall has established, but unfortunately, the atmosphere can often be, well, underwhelming. Now allow me to explain my last sentence before I get completely blasted. I have been attending Indiana basketball games and IU sporting events in general since I was a small child. I knew all about the proud tradition surrounding the program from Martha the Mop Lady to the famous candy stripe pants. Growing up I idolized AJ Guyton and Tom Coverdale and the environment they played in. Naturally, the first thing I did when I enrolled for classes was purchase season basketball tickets. I was there when IU upset Kentucky and Assembly Hall on that day was, simply put, insane. There was an energy about the crowd that I had never felt before. It was back for the Michigan State game later that year and the Michigan game last season. On those days Assembly Hall is rightfully dubbed one of the best atmospheres in all of sports, but on the days when the opponent is not a powerhouse the environment leaves something to be desired. For example, last season security was forced to turn people away from Hoosier Hysteria because every single seat was full. This year the scene was disheartening. Not only was the balcony empty, but there was room left in the main section as well. At the time I remember thinking it was no big deal and the atmosphere would improve as the season went along. I was mistaken. There have been six home games (including the exhibition) so far this season and at each one the crowd has been underwhelming. The game against Stony Brook is excused due to severe weather, but for the other five games where has the crowd been? I realize the opponents to date have been largely lackluster, but that does not excuse the poor attendance and lack of energy. So this is my call to arms. I’m challenging IU students to bring all the energy they can to every game, not just the big ones. Put your phone away for two hours and enjoy the company you’re in. I promise you’ll still be able to tweet about or Instagram your view of the game after the final buzzer sounds. Be loud, be creative, but most importantly make people scared to play in Assembly Hall.