Dave from Dayton

Gary Barta, as chair of the CFB Selection Committee, said today that Iowa and Ohio State both do not have a chance in hell of making the playoffs...because of Indiana.

Wayne, that is an example of the controversial calls that I was talking about. Seems to me that a case could be made on both sides of the issue. Definitely helmet to helmet. Why no call on OSU's 12 for targeting? Well, 12's hands and arms are involved apparently'in the tackle. His shoulder makes contact at same time. Offensive receiver did have control of the ball so it was a reception. Receiver saw the tackle coming and ducked his head. I believe that the receiver did not duck into 12's helmet. The receiver did try to make something of the play in spite of 12's helmet leading the way into the collision... But once again, there are other factors: the hands; the shoulder; prior recognition by receiver; and the duck. No call is controversial but could be justified. Yeah, but, 12 launched and went crown first... What really pissed me off was that the refs reviewed the fumble and didn't say anything about the apparent targeting. The receiver was temporarily knocked out for crying out loud. Fix this rule! Protect the players! Sux, because I wanted a call, for sure.

A case could be made that Minny shot themselves. 5 penalties and big mistakes starting in the 3rd quarter cost Minny the game. Yes, there were controversial calls that went against Minny. And yes, OSU gets help from many sources including the B1G, the way the university school system is set up in Ohio, demographics, TV revenue, etc. But Minny had the opportunities to go up and stay up big double digits. It's a first game. Both teams played like it. No team can afford to give up big gulps of points to OSU. That's a killer.

I've used YT TV and Hulu. That bit about Roku and YT TV is problematic. Both services were good. Both increased prices. But some of IU's games have been broadcast on ESPNU. Check if the service one is considering has ESPNU as well as the other ESPN channels. Finally, as to Sling...be forewarned...there is a 3 or 2 day free trial. However, one must enter it from the specific add that shows it. If one clicks out of the add then tries to use the code, it does not work and one is stuck for two months of payment to Sling. Sling requires one month prior notice of cancellation. I really do not like Sling.

Iowa's DL is new. Iowa's QB isn't Penix. IU is on the road. Iowa screwed IU out of the B1G Playoffs last year. Penix is back. Iowa can punt all day long. Indiana keeps mistakes down...27...for the win! Iowa 17...Take it to the bank. And, again, Ohio State, at the end of the B1G head to head games will once again get a pass even though they didn't earn it. And once again I won't be surprised.

Whoever decided on the jersey number graphics should be vilified and banned from making any similar mistakes. Did they switch the roster numbers, too? Oh, never mind. Think I will go do chores.

Last sentence of the above quote is about IU responding to BC Mega length and physicality inside. So I have questions about that. How and why did TJD get zero fouls in two games, I think that's right, and IU responded to BC Mega's inside game well? We hear a decent amount about the offense. But, the defense, which is seemingly pretty good, gets less attention. Is IU denying the dribble drive? Is IU stopping the pass inside? Does TJD step on the foot of the guy that he is defending but it isn't called? Is Kopp helping defense inside...Race? How would the defense best be described? Is Indiana quicker and has long arms? BC Mega did not have an inordinate amount of TOs...so is it our rebounding and pressure defense? What does this look like? Thanks in advance...

IU wins 64 - 53!

Looking at the stats, TJD is having a tough day: 5-16 from the field; 11 points; 34 minutes; 1-5 FT; 0 fouls; 2 steals... Xavier is 4-14 from the field in 25 min...7 assists... Rob has 6 assists but only hitting 16%

How can Trey have over 17 minutes and no other stats?

Many people are saying that I had a lot to do with Friday's win over BC Mega. But, I am way too humble. But, it was with my leadership, support and ability to score that IU men's basketball team went undefeated in '76-77...the year I graduated from IU-B and got married to my IU sweetheart. I sure scored a lot that year. Trying to keep it going this year to help the team...you know what I mean...nudge, nudge... Tip of ole toupee to: TJD; Tamar; Race; Kopp; Jordan; Parker; Rob; Xavier; Landers; and crew and last but not least Coach Woodson. Watched on Twt the videos of the first half as they were playing. Thanks mucho for that. But was difficult for me to see plays develop. Laughed at the audio. I wanted to study the PG situation...but really didn't get a grasp on it. What I want to see: Rob Phin needs to hit shots...please oh mighty Gawd of the Basketball Games...please touch Rob and make him a can't miss shooter. I want to see Landers excel. I want to see more of Tamar...and him helping to lead the team. May TJD always be a great player in all aspects...and may he be healthy...no fouls in the first game for TJD...really? Nice! Race hitting from 18 foot out and at least one 3 a game would be wonderful. Assists, effective playmaking, rebounds, movement on offense...yes. Gotta hit over 70% of the FTs. What do you fans think of the PGs? I did predict that IU would get 7 3's in the first game. I thought it would take 2 more attempts than it did. So I predict that IU will get 9 3's in todays game...in 21 attempts. And FTs will improve. Landers will see more PT. As will Parker. Jordan with all those offensive rebounds is a great glue guy.

Watched the first half on Twitter. Appreciate the feed, but, was very hard to perceive. Appreciate the effort. Go Hoosiers.

What live video? link?

Indiana University basketball team is still undefeated this season! Tied for the lead in the B1G, Indiana's Head Basketball Coach Mike Woodson can already do the following: 1. Not make a fool of himself in front of a TV camera; 2. Keep his pants in place without having to pull them up every time he turns around; 3. Knows that getting quality recruits that can hit the 3 is a key to winning in the NCAA and the B1G; 4. Doesn't chew gum as a good luck charm; 5. Appreciates this history of the Hoosier's Men's Basketball at Indiana University; 6. Has given each of us lots of hope and is putting Indiana Basketball back on the National scene just when we needed it. Learn a lot about the team today, guys. And keep us posted. And condiments to Hovadipo for lotsa stuff.

According to ITH Durr & Duncomb will not be playing in the Bahamas. No further information was provided. Back to the Future: TJD, Race, and Kopp? I am starting on my Old Grandad 114 a little early. I do understand why this exhibition game is not going to be televised or streamed. It really is a green coaching debut for CMW and for the 4:1. If I were the coach, I sure wouldn't want anyone to see these games...the honeymoon would be over too soon. Let's bet on how many 3's are shot and how many are made by this crew. I guess 22 are attempted and 7 are made. I need to take a shot. Put me in coach...I'm ready to play, today!

Agreed! Maybe the B1G TEN might suggest that. /s

Just listened, again, to Sick and Tired by Cross Canadian Ragweed...and I started sneezing. /s Well, I am allergic to a lot of country music. That is unless i have some 'shine' and Texas barbeque going down. So, I will stick with my Texas Blues and Chicago Blues and steel drums and hammered dulcimer and juice harp and Kenny Wayne Shepard and Black Keys and Nova Scotia/French Gypsy Jazz (ie Gypsophilia @ Montreal Jazz Festival 2015)...if and only if the lead can do handstands and kicks during a live show...

CCR had some fun songs: It Came Out Of The Sky; Lookin' Out My Backdoor. Disturbing songs: Midnight Special; Who Will Stop The Rain; I Put a Spell On You; and you have to listen to Effigy. And a lot of just great rock/blues/swamp/garage/etc....looking forward to listening to Fogerty and sons live! What a great summer! Returning to Evansville to see family...and go to the free W C Hardy Blues Festival in Henderson on Saturday. Beer, Bar B Q, Blues, family, friends...outside!

John Fogerty is at The Rose, Huber Heights (near Dayton OH), July 16. Presale on Ticketmaster today in an hour and a half. Anyone see his show 50 years since Woodstock? Saw glowing reviews 2 weeks ago at Red Rock. Creedence Clearwater Revival was one of my go to bands. Swamp rock: Suzie Q, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Who Will Stop the Rain, ... Centerfield... Venue is covered and open sides...great place..parking adjacent ...free if with tickets. Box Office is only open midday Fridays. I live 3 miles away. Also seeing Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute band), Chicago, ... Rock On!

Passing is not crisp. Not controlling the field. Don't really look sharp. Can't sustain an offensive pressure. IU will win, obviously.

someone at the game....when is the start?

BDT on to the Men's. Go IU!

so is the men's championship delayed? What is the start time now?

Tied.

Very good question. I do not know the answer. But, seems will be defensive the whole way. Prolly overtime score or unfortunately kick for it. Both goalies are good.