Dave from Dayton

That Hairy Buffalo trainer is exhibiting some serious school spirit. Props to you, HoosierHoopster for posting that fantastic photo. Reminds me of a story about the plains indians (native Americans): Back in the day native Americans roamed the plains. The women of this one tribe competed for status in two ways: through the number of sons they produced and by the quality of the animal hides they sat on. Now this tribe had three high status squaws. One sat with her son on a pony hide. The second sat with her son on a buffalo hide. But the third squaw had as much status as both of them because she sat with her two sons on a hippopotamus hide. My lesson to you is that the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.

I'm speculating that it is because of: lack of a mascot; some fans aren't true fans; IU's administration in the last 27 years; flying plant pots; cutters; free love; Addidas; the balcony in SSAH; changes in Hoosier Hysteria; too easy non-conference; old people not standing during games; Brad Stevens; Mark Few; Doc Itch; zebras; wind turbines; weed; cell phones; cream and crimson; solid rims; the Mop Lady; not understanding Xs and Os; tight supporters; apathy; POTFB; B1G sux; over emphasis on academics; extra-curricular activities; choking; Nick's; NIL; mediocrity; helicopter Moms; not using the picket fence; Peacock; tradition (It's Indiana!) and effort.

The sixth National Championship Banner is a-coming this season. So far we are undefeated! Mark it and nail it!

I approve of the addition of this thread. It is very easy to criticize Coach Woodson. Heck, it is easy to criticize anyone who is in a position and has to make decisions. But Coach Woody has made quite a few bad ones. He also has made some good ones. But the bottom line is the product on the floor and off court, how they represent Indiana University. Just win, baby! (Now for the triggering of those that aren't 'True Fans'. I could say that IU gave RMK 4 or 5 years before he hung the first NC Championship banner. And how many years did they give Tom Cringe, I mean Crean?) Heh /s And no, I do not unreservedly support a coach that does not produce. Woody is on double not-secret probation. He is walking the plank as we speak.

A million-dollar idea: POTFB.

Just ordered first time from Happy Mug. Thanks for the tip, Stuhoo. Columbian, El Salvador, Guatemala...can't wait. Whole bean, roasted. Bring it, now. Had been getting Blue from Red Bird in Montana. Either my taste changed or it did. Started to get a little rough or burnt tasting. Got to be overpowering the chocolate and nutty notes. Tried two other roasters. No and no.

Paris Olympics | Hoosier athletes' results on July 27 | wthr.com Lots of Indiana athletes are competing in the Olympics.

Watched the soccer game between France and USA. France really pressured USA the whole game. USA looked sloppy passing and their defense was soft but jelled around the goal. 0 - 0 at the half. In the 2nd period again, France pressured, and the USA had some great opportunities. Turned the game off after it was 3 France, zip USA. Not a happy camper. And my best friend has cancer. Will see him Thursday to get the whole picture. But I do have a new quiver of bad jokes. He is an OSU fan. Told him I know acupuncture. En garde!

Egads! 44 vs 32. Them....at the half. except for the technical foul.....

Race does look good. IU!

Does it matter who gets the nod since IU is snakebit? It will be bad for IU athletics. Signed: Nostradamus/Cleo/The Great Carnac/Banksy/AZ/Hfan17/J***/Eeyore /s

Oh, the usual June and July doldrums and complaints because we haven't won men's basketball games during the off-season. And, generally, the non-conference games look more competitive across the board. But, hey, it is easy to say something negative. It takes no preparation.

I am glad that Crean adjusted his pants. And his clapping is a lot better than 4-letter words or the stares or sitting on court on a stool or cheating. I lived in Wisconsin and Crean had a history at Marquette. Let's just say that he was in sales almost 100% of the time. He sold to recruits and then didn't stick to his guns. He sold his spin on every single thing. Overhyped players, the team, himself, his opinions.... Then he got his big fish...Wade. And sold that for years. He sold running faster and take a break on defense and other things. He thought that working harder and longer meant winning. He forgot the part about working smarter. But that would not have been Tom Crean. In summary, what bothered me was the overreliance on athletes and not the team and mailing in on defense which should be used to an advantage. No one else may have wanted the IU job when it was offered to Crean. The IU demands and administration were a bit too much of a risk or bummer for lots of prospects, it appeared. We need a winner. We might just have one in men's basketball this year. Maybe.

Uh, no. IU does not need a uniter. IU needs a winner. RMK was not a uniter. Unite the fans...yeah, right. Now there's a priority to put into a head coach's contract. /s

"Again generalizing people." Then the poster goes on with "the best ceiling most of us have is sweet sixteen with a possible elite 8 chance"..." That’s loser mentality and defeatism." Sounds a lot like generalizing. Kind of weird though. RMK didn't win a banner each and every year. In between those 3 NCs, I see that he and we were settling for mediocrity of not reacing the last three days. Funny. Ironic. I put it to you, Banksy- isn't this an indictment of our entire American society? Well, you can do whatever you want to us, but we're not going to sit here and listen to you badmouth the United States of America. Gentlemen! Well, I'm not settling for a sweet sixteen or possible elite 8 chance. I'm going to live happily ever after and continue cheering for IU. You can project whatever you want to and diss the coach for his personality traits. He is human after all. RMK wasn't...ahem...quirky. Mike Davis wasn't... Nor was Dan D. Not at all goofy. Nor he who must not be named. (Think cell phone and team running amok). Hey and car salesman Top Cat Crean was normal as well normal along the lines of Hollywood. Archie was pure milquetoast. Woodson? Yeah, his look of love is quite motivational. Yeah, human too. What the hell does that have to do with winning? Now I think Coach Woodson's flawed selections of guards, bad platooning of subs, and strange or lack of play calling and reliance on bigs and losing has continued to drive us cray cray. OMG! He is such a jerk (?) because he is a human. OK. Next issue. Let's talk about the suits or sweaters or choice of cars or how he does his facial hair next. Cool bro. I know, I know, this is the fire Coach Woodson thread. Go for it. Does it help to claim fans settle for mediocrity? When one doesn't even know that or them...

I' m just happy that people really want IU to win at basketball and give attention to Btown Banners. Whether they post positive or negative comments about CMW is their personal choice and generally makes no difference to me. If one does not like CMW's persona and/or coaching, then one might not have liked RMK's later time at IU. I got tired and disappointed at times with RMK. But I was of the opinion that the administration did not deal correctly with him. Tough job that, for sure. He was absolutely superb with X's and O's and getting the most out of matchups and defense and the team as a whole. I don't get it why some keep posting the same stuff. But it is not up to me, and I can't and won't do anything except laugh or shake my head at the pointlessness of some of it. People may be getting swayed by style somewhat and not substance. But in this time of the all-powerful videos and social media, that's pretty much what we see outside of the few hours of actual games. The meme with "Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?" if one doesn't recognize it is from a really funny antiwar/comedy flick produced in 1970...Kelly's Heroes. The airhead in the meme is recently deceased actor Donald Sutherland in an 'oddball' character. He also played Hawkeye Pierce in the movie MASH. I am a fan of his acting, movies and IU basketball. I have high hopes for this year. It looks like we just may finally have really good and healthy guards and distributors and might even have players that may be productive from outside. Imagine that. Late next season, if CMW and the team do not do well...

I support Mike Woodson...and the IU men's basketball team! Until such time as he is no longer the Head Basketball Coach of Indiana University. (This does not mean that I think that he is or isn't going in the right direction or winning enough or...maybe he is not an X's and O's guy, or...I just don't know...maybe give him another 20 years to get it right...hmm...or...)

Very cool that Al Durham is very hot! Please excuse the English below...it is a quote. "...last season in the Hamburg regular league are 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game in the league with 39% in three-point shooting. In the play-off he will get 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the two games they will play. The German team will also play the Eurocup with 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists with 44% from three points. Durham, new Gironí player: “My objective is to always improve, even better than the previous season. I will help the companies and make the stands vibrate.” San Emeterio, sports manager: “He is a player who will help a lot in the base and guard position. He is a player who generates a lot from the pick and roll, capable of attacking the ball a lot and, above all, fundamentally, he is a player in clear progress.” Per ALJAMI DURHAM IS GIRONÍ - Basquet Girona I spent a few minutes searching to find out their schedule, competition, and a perspective on this team and it's relationship to European Pro basketball. Let's suffice it to say...ah...I do not know much about it. Is it related to a sports campus? Is it 3 x 3 or what?

Ha ha ha ha...yeah, right. /s