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I'll never understand the draw to play in that horrific town over Bloomington for a storied program. It's beyond a no-brainer. Plus, you know, porkchop.

Such a powerful statement; honestly. It's insane and enviable to watch all these other programs just "bounce back", and do it quickly. We could have done it, but we simply made the wrong moves, repeatedly. It's quite clear, in hindsight. Davis was a massive, lengthy knee-jerk mistake. Sampson, a dirty band-aid. And Crean for what felt like 25 years. We have our man, but it certainly feels 20 years too late.

You're right. Poor chose of words there on my part. I'm sure he's a great kid and isn't looking to stick it to anyone in particular. Just wants to make his mark his way and we're not as clearly in the driver seat as we once word. Father/step/whatever worries me a bit.

Much of my "gut" feeling comes from exactly this. Chris007 is always in the know. We go from TJD commitment watch to crickets, then the article(s) come out about him not being close and strongly discounting the IU rumors. Sumpin's-happenin'. Regardless, I appreciate the info you provide for us Chris007; your posts are where many of us turn when we're looking for facts and/or solid news. Stay active.

Don't be so quick to dismiss or judge, compadres. I'm simply offering up a thought after reading articles, seeing a clear shift in direction and TJD's general demeanor. No need to throw stones. My feeling was and is he doesn't appreciate all the IU assumptions as he "wants to be wanted" for a while, and those assumptions were clearly tied to him being IU bound as a former foregone conclusion. It's not silly, and it's definitely without basis or logic. Just sharing to share, as we tend to do in this board/community.

I just get the feeling he's looking to snub IU based on the fact that everyone assumed he was coming to Bloomington. Sort of an "I'll show them" sort of thing. I have no basis or logic for this; just something I could very well see happening.

Some dude on one of the other sites says he’s friends with the IU staff and that Morgan is “90% coming back” to IU. Chris007, whatcha got?

Smith. Smith. Smith.

I can't even read this thread. Makes me sick.

We need a way to flag users who poke holes in every situation. Those who are 100% pessimists, no matter what. It's tiring.

It's senseless. Intentional. Borderline childish.

Refresh BTB. Check clock. Refresh 247. Still at 75% IU. Check clock. Refresh twitter. Refresh....

I used to somewhat admire Izzo. I loved how he recruited, loved his offense. He seems like a family guy. He's now worse than Calipari in my eyes. It's a travesty that there's no punishment for their BBall and FBall programs. I told some guys I work with "just have a daughter and you'll understand". F'ing disgusting. I hope they get a far more severe punishment than Louisville did for cheating. This is far, far worse.

Quit flirting! Such as????

OMG A DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION MEETING.

Haters gonna hate.

Clown. Show.

I've heard through the grapevine that Romeo has come to know Oladipo. True or rumor? If so, is the "relationship" they've built recent?

And tweeted out from the IUBB account....which Romeo follows, so you all know he read it. I don't think it wouldn't sound genuine if it weren't Oladipo, meaning it would have sounded targeted at Romeo. But it's not; it's because VO is humble, flattered by all things Indiana and appreciative beyond words. Mancrush.

That article is incredible. You wonder why a 3-year guy from Maryland ends up being an all-time IU favorite. No surprise. What a great human...

Jerry Meyer

Meh. Romeo doesn't get PT automatically if/when he comes to IU; it will be because he's great and helps the team. If that hurts the ego of another player, they need to toughen up. Then again, we could go with the CTC playing time logic, which I have yet to figure out. I'll leave that one alone...ha!

The rumor that Vandy is confirmed OUT. If Vandy is indeed out, the Vandy voters will change their votes.

If these Vandy insiders have anything substantial behind the posted rumor, 247 votes will change. Keep an eye out.

I'm also hopeful Archie can do something to dial-in Green and Davis. There's potential there. There's some serious upside to Smith, obviously, and hopefully an immediate perimeter threat from DAnderson. Depth. Depth.