Dave from Dayton

Indiana fans really do know the game. And we have to teach our offspring how to play the team sport. Setting the WAYBAC Machine to 1993, I took the family to Assembly Hall. At the half, I was telling my 6-year old daughter about defense and movement and etc. After a really decent introduction to how to play the game...I asked if she had any questions. She said: "If that guy over there comes up and asks if you want popcorn, could you say yes?"

Just a courtesy reminder...this thread is not the prediction thread. But, I do agree that IU has a really decent chance of winning. I just want to know how to find which players are likely to suit up. Been on some Iowa fan sites and haven't seen anything about players being ready. Just Iowa fans lamenting that Iowa needs work on shot selection, defense and rebounding. And they are very, very worried about IU winning.

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Thinking of filing a lawsuit...against Woody and the IU Athletics Department. Temporary injunction is sought to force our coaches to wear suits at all men's basketball games that they represent Indiana University. I'm seeking funding for the lawsuit. That or any IU fans that are lawyers...speak up. Contact me at #BeatIowaintoaPulp... As an aside, I wonder if a plaid sports coat would be adequate...

What is the difference between Iowa and Iowa State basketball? Iowa State won 73 - 53 against Iowa in December.. Indiana 73 Iowa 63 Iowa doesn't defend the 3. Iowa's guards are suspect. Rebounding is a challenge for Iowa. Iowa has played the tough side of the B1G, though. We all know what IU has to do. IU has to defend, rebound, start early, keep X in the game, move, get TJD touches, and most importantly...coach has to wear a suit dammit...especially since this is a road game.

Almost every time TJD gets beat and lets a guy go around for the basket. No help defense almost the whole game.

Who Dey?

After a slow start...the threes and some rebounds...did I see Minny stop hitting everything?

Defense needs to clamp down. Take this game away from the goofers.

Did I see Durr get a little bounce on his 5 foot out shot? OMG!

I really got fired up for the OSU game. Living in Dayton OH and seeing the game with OSU fans gets one riled up. Especially after loosing to OSU and usually seeing those in person. Now it is sad that lil Pitino is no longer the coach at Watsamaata U. But the new coach has cobbled together a decent team. Well, seems better than pre-season guesses. But they should be vulnerable inside. And if they don't get comfortable shooting from downtown...then it could be lights out for them. A couple of things: 1. Woody has to wear a suit and tie; 2. defense has to be played tough by IU; 3. guards have to play like they fit in the B1G. Do all that and IU brings home the bacon. Go IU! It is Wack-A-Gopher time.

Some history of Balzelak: Started with Alter for two years before committing to Missouri. Was listed at 6-4 and 215 as senior in high school. Wanted to play basketball, too. But injuries stopped that. https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/alter-good-pledge-play-football-missouri/B9XxIqM8G6cTEfGh58Ph7N/

Breaking Away - B Town Candy Stripes 71 Whatsamaata U - Frostbite Falls Squirrels 61 Minny looked decent in their early games but think they weren't projected to be really good. MSU beat UM by rebounding, hitting 3's and defending...then finished well. UI won by 23 at Minnesota 2 days ago. Kofi Cockburn was great with a double double 29 points...and the Orange and Blue ballers did almost everything right. IU plays another almost full game. Once again X doesn't get into trouble. TJD gets happy. Race rebounds like a man on a mission. Guards and forwards get 5 3's and think that is good....but it's not. Turnovers stay in the range of 13. Defense! Students are back. And coaches wear suits...so we win.

That may be the truth here in the USA. But, please note that I clearly was explaining what I ordered in Europe and Italy. I would not get Americano in the USA. Never have...actually.

An espresso is essentially the base of an Americano, but do not think that an Americano is weaker tasting or a “watered down” version of an espresso. Interestingly, adding water to a thick, concentrated espresso does not dilute its taste. In fact, by adding a small amount of hot water, complex flavors are unlocked and released. It also mellows out the bitterness that some people find overpowering, and it thins out the viscous texture of the espresso. By the way, many do not like strong, think coffees. Me included. I order Americano when in Europe. It is a matter of taste and what we like. If nothing similar is offered...that is when to order it.

Not a fan of Starbucks here. Their dark is much too much for me. Thinking, and I may be wrong, that they use double the grounds per drink than I like. Go to a local coffee shop. Talk to the barrista about what you like and let them fix you up. If you like flavored coffees then try a chocolate-mint and cream latte. Or, a medium roast small cup of mocha...might be the ticket. Take your time savoring. Check out some coffee drinkers sites about tasting and aromas for beginners. And have some dark choclate with a cup of joe. Maybe a little whiskey with an afternoon cup after chopping wood in the cold. Or a white or dark Russian drink. Or a mocha cheese cake. I don't typically add any milk or sugar or anything. Just medium roast black coffee. But everybody's tastes are different. Been to Italy...pass on espresso. In Europe one has to ask for Americano. In Latin America the Brazilian coffee-flavored beer is waaay too much...but the regular grind coffee can be wonderful. Starbucks does make a decent Brazilian medium roast. If some people have acid reflux challenges and avoid coffee, there are certain things that can be done easily to avoid the acid in the drink. And it results in an excellent cup.

Step-by-step way to have a great day: 1. Drink coffee. I have to have my coffee in the morning. If I don't get coffee...then everything seems...unreal...kind of backwards. And coffee spelled backwards is eeffoc. Mornings without coffee and I cannot give eeffoc. Get it? Nudge, nudge... Freshly roasted, ground as one needs it, and not dark...medium roast. Not citrusy. Not berries. Still looking for a decent and less expensive site online... Thanks so much for the thread. I remember Runcible Spoon and Two-Bit Rush. My first date with my wife was at the former.

That was exciting! Did see that play at Ohio State fan site Eleven Warriors. But it was stuck in the middle of the game highlights. Was reflecting on the game. At first TJD missed 3, I think, and I held my breath. OSU got an 8-point lead and I was sitting back shaking my head. But the defense won the game. Sharing the ball on offense won the game. Movement won the game. Controlling the paint on offense and defense won the game. Messing with OSU's passing lanes won the game. Attitude...I mean I have hardly ever seen the swagger from IU like last night. Slamming the ball off of Brunk's head was quite a statement. TJD talking to OSU players...have you seen that before? I loved the 19 second game buzzer going off. Loved the assists and the scorers thanking the feeders. And IU did get some luck going...but they made the luck. I wonder about OSU players that didn't perform their usual jump shooting and going after the loose balls after the first 8 minutes or so. Their Covid break could explain their lethargy and lack of legs. Maybe. They just got lucky winning their last game in OT. Galloway is a spark. Good to have one on the team! IU blew out #13 at SSAH. But the stars and planets were all in alignment. Did it make up for the loss at PSU? No, not really. Don't get cocky, kids.

Hey, enough of the old folks dissing. I pulled an all nighter last night! So there! * spoiler alert: Didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom all night. Besides, we can make a lot of noise with our false teeth. I mean 'roid rage...oh yes! I'm going to be early and sit under one of the baskets. If I have to, when down the stretch, when OSU is shooting a free throw, I will pull out my colostomy bag. Just imagine the splatter factor.... Been watching Harry Potter. Use my cane for a wand. And I do know some curses. 'Get off my lawn!' (insert curse). Go IU!

I'm changing my prediction. I cannot pick OSU to win at AH. Defense kicks in. Movement on offense without the ball. Transition points. Rebounds. Hit 3's early and often. IU makes FTs down the stretch. X only gets 1 foul the whole game. Galloway returns. And most importantly, coaching staff wears suits. OSU 68 IU 70 My meds must have kicked in. It's a wonderful life. Be safe.

Buck's Nuts 75 Bloomington NE 63 With guards and forwards that don't create or shoot well...and at times don't defend; with a starting guard that loses his cool almost every game; with a really good player but at center awaiting the ball; with no screens and no plays and no movement away from the ball; getting out rebounded; out hustled; and forwards that can't get a first step on a turtle...maybe IU won't win this game or any others. Unless Coach Woodson realizes that nothing is over until we decide it's over. Was it over when RMK got fired; Mike Davis got fired; Sampson got fired; Crean got fired; Miller got fired; the dumpster on 11th street that I lived in while attending IU got torn down? Uh...nevermind that... This situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part. And we or I will do it! Put me in coach!. I'm ready to play, today!

Some of what you say is spot on. But the transfers are predominately B-Team caliber from other teams. Our guards are not significantly better than last year. Shooters are getting better...against lessors. Xavier got into foul trouble...again. Race seemed to vanish. TJD got teamed. Shooters went flat. Defense was bad. Was it effort that was lacking? Coaching? Experience? I didn't understand the lack of defense. I also didn't understand why there was no movement off of the ball. When Bates came in he made mistakes but also flashed. Then was replaced. The B-Team was put in when X got 2 fouls and IU didn't do squat after that. Is that Woody pulling the plug on the game? Sending a message? Roster management? Who is IU's go-to guy? Is this a trend? Or is it a series of fatal flaws? Or can it be rectified... The answer, in my opinion, has not been written.

4 in my family and a friend are all going from Dayton to Columbus OH for the IU @ OSU game on 2/19. Really would like to win that game. However, right now...after watching the OSU OT win over Nebraska...it appears IU is not of that caliber at this time. But there is hope. Hope that Phin quickly gets the ball in play, scores early and often. Xavier keeps his cool and scores early and often. Tamar Bates has the game slow down for him and does well. That all of our shooters hit from the 3 at over 40%. That assists and cuts go up. That defense stays excellent throughout the whole game. That IU hits free throws down the stretch and in closing minutes of the game. That Race is at 100%. That IU out rebounds the other team all of the games. And IU gets into the NCAAT with room to spare. Never give up! This is Indiana!

Oh woe. Indiana lost a game on the road in the B1G. Think I will quit watching them and cheering for ole IU!/s Get a grip. No one likes to lose. But it is relatively early in Coach Woodson's effort to turn this program around. Has IU done what it could to attract quality recruits to the program? Yes...finally. Has IU gotten a great coach to come to IU as head coach? Well, he does check a load of boxes that previous hires didn't. Was Coach Woody successful as a player and an NBA coach. Yes and yes. As to the latter, he did well considering the NBA. Is IU positioned to improve during the year? Dunno. The jury is out...but with his staff it looks ok. Who is motivating the players to move without the ball? To play defense all game? To shoot more effectively? Does IU adjust well to the overutilization of TJD? Well, the guards and forwards that IU has are not up to the talent of what is needed. But, this is the first year of the new coaching staff being in place. I look to recruiting to make or break IU. And that jury will be out for a couple of years. This isn't 'automatic'. This isn't plug and play. This isn't quick fix territory. Step back from the ledge. Get a perspective. Woody may not be the second coming of RMK. He may not have the success of a Coach K. If one thinks that IU should have gotten a better college coach...then why didn't IU? Could it be because: they didn't want to; they didn't fit; they weren't available?

I think that I may have over estimated the scoring.