cthomas

It starts at the top.

Punk move by our guy there. I want to win, but cheap shots have no place.

Respond or it's over. Looks like the first half got their attention.

And there it is.

I would normally be pretty excited at this point, but I feel like I've seen this movie before.

It's getting pretty predictable that Scott runs on first down.

I don't really have a death wish.

Varmints - however many they want Us - 13 or less I think we will beat them in yards penalised.

Let's wait and see what the diagnosis and treatment plan are before we write Hunter off. Medical science can do wonderful things these days and a complete recovery is not out of the question. I would love to have him out there this season, but if this will be a lengthy process a red shirt year wouldn't be the worst thing. Hoping for the best for this talented young man.

Phinisee is starting to catch the attention of the media guys. That can only help as we continue to recruit frontcourt players.

RP did a really good job of staying in front of Howard. All, not so much.

He fired!

Our inexperience, injuries to important guys, and their experience and depth have me concerned about this game.

Staring down the barrel of another 5 - 7 season. We are a perennial 3 - 6 win program and it appears that will never change.

Don't like hearing that. Not even diagnosed yet. I thought coming into the season that Hunter would be an important piece. I wonder, if this drags on for significant time, if a red shirt might be used.

Given the competition, it's hard to tell where we are. I would like to see another dependable threat from outside emerge and, obviously, better shooting from the line. Morgan and Smith look ready but everyone else seems to be finding their roles. RP is settling in nicely. We'll know a lot more after the next game.

When my daughter was a teenager, I could see her mood change as she walked across the room. And then, I had another daughter and the process started all over again. So, yeah, I can handle mood swings!

At the end of the day, all of these kids should go whenever they want to go. I hope they achieve their goals and enjoy the experience. As always, I will follow the Hoosiers as I have for the past 60 years.

Finally a suggestion that is useful. Bob Knight, I'm looking at you!

I don't really think it is after one game though. He ran the team in the secret scrimmage, started the exhibition game, performed well last night. CAM isn't one for hyperbole and even he said what we are seeing is what they see every day in practice. He also mentioned that Phinisee is physically ready for the college game. I don't know if he will continue to start or not, but I think it's clear he will be a significant contributor this season.

Looks like Duke can name their margin. This is going to damage the Calipari mystic.

Lots of things to work on, but I love the ceiling for this team. I know he will have some of those freshman nights, but RP is my point guard. He plays in sync with the rest of the team. Greene does not.

I read the recap of CAM's radio show and he seems to be talking about this team in a very different manner than last year's. It seems like the expectations are much higher and he's way more comfortable with this group. I think this team will give him the opportunity to demonstrate his coaching acumen.

As they absolutely should.

Imagine what will happen to us up there! We may be done for the year. At least that's what the cautiously pessimistic me says.