monskisprodigy

Guys...but we had an awesome St. Elmo’s shrimp eating contest today during the game. It was so awesome that it ran past it’s time, players were on the field and they were scrambling to get it cleaned up before the ball was snapped. Fred is crushing game day experience! It was comical...players were yelling for them to get off the field.

But our recruiting class rankings are the best ever!!!!! Haha. People love to point that out, but I feel like we aren’t seeing any noticeable improvements. I’m not sure why I punish myself every year, just need to accept the program for what it is.

I left last week early with my daughter and missed Tuttle. I heard rumors that he was an interception machine all pre-season, anyone have any insight into how he looked, how far he is behind Ramsey on the depth chart? Whoever is the QB, I hope the boys are fired up and ready to play. This program badly needs a breakthrough win... BTW...beer selection is great. Was very wierd drinking a Dragonfly, kept thinking someone was going to come and take it haha.

What I love about those predictions is placing OSU to finish 6th, yet naming them one of your top 5 sleepers to make a final four while also not placing them in your top 25. Makes my head spin....

FWIW, saw Race today at the IU game, had a foot in the walking boot of death. Made the comment that he’s gotta get healed and out of the boot (sure he only heard it once that day) and he replied and nodded in agreement. Would be a shame to see him hurt for a long period of time again this year. Needs to catch a break.

My biggest question of the day...why put James in with like 5 minutes to go for 2 downs. Why burn the game?

Better recruits, better athletes, same ole same ole...Kane Womack, not impressed buddy.

WHERE IS SAMPSON JAMES?!?!

Man...defense is bad...feel like they are converting on like 70% of their third downs.

Tackling continues to be an issue for the Hoosiers. Defense is not impressing, maybe Allen should take it back over haha. Hey Fred, hold off on that extension you were talking about...

Found out something recently that I was honestly very surprised by. Watched President Mcrobbie pull up in the passenger seat of a Cadillac to an east side shopping strip. A Police Officer in a suit and tie got out of the driver side, walked to his door, opened it, unfolded an umbrella and escorted him to the dry cleaners door. He then waited for Mcrobbie to come back out, met him with the umbrella and then walked him back to the passenger door, opened it and let him in. The gentlemen then got in the drivers side and drove off. True Presidential treatment. I had zero clue that President Mcrobbie had a full time police/security detail and driver. Is this honestly needed? Tuition dollars at work!

A name I haven’t seen thrown around (if it has I apologize) is AJ Moye. He’s a director of skill development, trainer at Mamba Sports Academy working with Kobe and a Head coach at Oak Park High School per his instagram. If we were going the non D1 route, this could be an interesting hire. Always loved his toughness, and he seems to bleed Cream and Crimson. Anyone know any more about his coaching history? Has he been involved in the AAU circuit at all?

We may never offer this kid, which is fine, but part of me really hopes that we do. From all I have heard and read, he is a kid that would come in day 1, work his tail off and do everything he can to get on the floor. I know he plays for a small school, but fastest ever to 1,000 points, 35 ppg and appears to be highly skilled and of really high character. His size is obviously a question, but look at what Jordan Hulls accomplished being 6ft 170 lbs. If there were ever a kid to gamble on, I don't think you would ever lose sleep over Luke Brown.

Have a sibling that lives in the neighborhood, there is some buzz about this. Interesting that Dr. Kyle Hornsby also lives in this neighborhood.

IU guy, been on staff for some time...but how would most truly feel about this? TBH, that doesn't seem like a hire that would move the needle. I would like to get a known offensive mind, similar to what Michigan did with Luke Yaklich for defense.

Is there any truth to Schilling liking a tweet by this Austin Van Zyl kid. Supposedly he liked the tweet where Van Zyl announced we extended a scholarship offer, which may not be true? Schilling offer the kid on the way out the door to piss CAM off haha. The timing and wording around this is is just odd, especially in reading that not all of the players had been made aware as of 2 hours ago.

Can you share a link to this list? I can only find his top 36 teams following the draft.

Does anyone know if we are part of the campus visit equation? And...I'm guessing his hope would be to get picked up as an undrafted free agent, seeing as the draft is tonight haha. I'm starting to wonder if this kid is even real...another Ivan Renko.

Would love to hear more about this...is the talk more "concern" that he possibly can't coach at this level, or "certainty" that he can't?

I was one of the posters who chimed in and spoke about his sideline incident (based on what I saw in person), but was vocal that I wanted and hoped he would succeed here. No one can deny that when he is playing with confidence, protecting the ball and making smart decisions, he is an ABSOLUTE asset to this team. But... it is also hard to deny that there weren't times where his play absolutely had a negative impact on the game with repeated mistakes, ill shots, poor decisions with the ball, etc. Were there some openly calling for him to transfer? Yes. Are those same people allowed to change their opinion based on a player progressing, getting better and ultimately helping the team? Also, Yes! I understand the desire to call out those who were negative, but wouldn't it be a positive that that those who were once calling for a player to transfer are now in that players corner? It means the player is growing, learning and having a positive impact on the team. With that being said, I also agree that we should not "bash" kids, but I hope we all realize that that there is a difference between criticizing play/performance and making personal and unwarranted attacks or "bashes". This is a basketball board, where player performance will be discussed, both positive and negative, and that is where the discussion/criticism should be focused. From the intel I have gotten, him and CAM have not always seen eye to eye over the past two seasons. With that being said, the way he finished the season last year was impressive, and this team will be drastically better if he can carry that into the upcoming season. I also hope he has an all conference year, heck all-american year Josh!

Great move for Bil Duany. Bloomington kid (Bloomington North), who I had the pleasure to share some beverages and play pick up ball with throughout college. Interesting staff, but Craig Neal also had a nice run at New Mexico when he was at the helm. Looking at Neal and Alford together, they compiled a pretty nice record in their 8-9 years together.

Guys, I love numbers as much as the next guy, and always enjoy a good argument in April over 1.5% and the impact of 3 points over 35 games, but I was wondering if there is anyone else out there to throw a scholly at? Or are we looking to bank those if Quiones or Watford choose to take their talents elsewhere. I have heard that there doesn't appear to be any real interest in Windham on IU's side.

This is my take as well. Does Joey Brunk have to come in and be an all big ten player? No. Do we need a serviceable back up big man for our veteran big who is injury prone and commits 175 fouls per 3 minutes. Absolutely. I believe that TJD will end up being a big time player for us at IU, but if anyone thinks we can survive with only Davis and TJD next season at the 5 spot is crazy. We have Race, but IMO he is not a true 5, and we saw some of that in mismatches last season. We obviously have a need for a shooting guard, but the need for a big man who has seen action in a strong conference is also a huge need for this team. An Indiana kid, who plays his butt off, has seen a lot of high level D1 basketball, is a good student and will buy into the program (hopefully). Sign me up, unless there is a better option I'm just not aware of.

Let me make it clear this is second hand...but comes from someone who has delivered on information in the past. He is hearing that Brunk is a done deal... I keep a fair level of skepticism with anything I hear pertaining to IUBB (People had me convinced Billy D. was buying property in Bloomington), but there appears to be a lot of smoke for there to be no fire.

It would appear Romeo was hooking up with everyones's gf based on the rumors that have been thrown around. Heck, CAM, Fred, Season Ticket Holders, every IU Fan across the country.. all may want to ask their wives/gf's some serious questions... I find it hard to believe that the team came together and said, "We've let Romeo score 20 pts a game all year, but not for the sacred NIT!". But....other than that, seems legit.