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Who's Micah?

Heard it a lot, but I'd just point out that the Big East is not a Power 5 conference. Jay Wright would beg to differ with the notion that a successful IU coaching hire has to have a P5 track record, but carry on all.

No argument from me there about guarding those guys you listed so I'll take your word for it, as I don't really care nor pay attention to the NBA. But just in terms of guarding TJD, Dickinson has shown to be light years ahead of what Garza showed.

Dickinson isn't an NBA big man? He's impressed me more than Garza has. Asked to do far less but has some movement to him that I just didn't see from Garza. TJD was able to run circles around Garza in the first matchup and Dickinson is owning TJD today.

How many IU players from this squad would even find playing time for Michigan? Watching this puts things in perspective for me just how much work there is to be done. And knowing the recruiting class entering and a likely TJD departure...it's depressing to think about

Allow me some leeway since the game is over, but I'm looking at Juwan Howard's sweatshirt and I want an IU version with that Jumpman logo. Looks so clean. Now back to the game

IUs been resilient for most of the season, but the tank is empty having to claw back in EVERY SINGLE GAME. The players, like the fans, are ready for this season to be over from what I'm seeing.

That's ridiculous to not call a push on Trey driving there. Seen less contact on some of the shooting fouls called on IU against Michigan down low

We have the momentum now! Adjustments at half and maybe we can overcome this 9 point deficit. Just don't make the adjustments we made against Rutgers as those didn't work

Don't hate me, but I wish we had a couple guys with his attitude on the team. He was getting after his teammates after Rob hit that 3 a bit ago

Defense leaving a lot to be desired. Can't stop 'em so hack the hell out of 'em strategy. We're not going to have anyone left for the last 20. Not good

Even the switches have gotten the players confused. A couple times early I don't think Hunter knew who he was guarding. I'm considering ourselves lucky to not be down double digits already.

Dickinson is going to eat us alive

Can't recall a time Lander and Phinisee were on the floor at the same time. And as I type they aren't. That was brief

3 on Trey. Leal time

Michigan plays defense in the half court like I wish IU would. Smothering

We either have the worst clock operator in the country or in dire need of tech support. I'm not looking forward to a 3 hour game today if this one gets out of hand.

Definitely agree with that, but I don't think Coach Knight would handle, or be able to handle, the age of APR and social media that way.

Twitter just amplifies the voices. Wasn't around in 85 so can't say one way or the other, but I'd like to think there were upset parents wishing for more playing time, but the fortunately or unfortunately, didn't have that megaphone and platform.

Any word on Franklin and if he'll be available tomorrow? I missed him tweaking that ankle so was surprised when he didn't start the second half.

Only problem is how often we heard about those bad apples having already left the program last year. Hunter was having a decent stretch and in my eyes was one of the few defensive bright spots Wednesday. Saturday should be quite interesting. Can we get the Kentucky Covid strain that was going around a few weeks ago and not play this weekend?

I was agreeing with you. Probably didn't need to quote you and was more directed at Golfman. I will criticize and praise a player for what they do on the court or field. Where I draw the line is questioning their character for any action on or off the court as I don't personally know any of them, so who am I to say one way or the other. But I can totally relate to Golfman's rationale for thinking that way. Just different for some and I get and respect it. As someone said earlier Rob being the biggest recruiting mistake of Archie's IU tenure may be a little strong, he certainly has warranted his share of criticism this year for his play, but he's certainly not alone.

Some of the "kids" can legally drink and vote. What's the cutoff for kid anyway? Different strokes for different folks, but the players get free college, a little criticism on an internet forum won't kill them and likely shouldn't be reading anyway.

Jerry Reisndorf is more focused on winning another World Series than he is another O'Brien trophy before he retires. Convince him of that and maybe we have a shot. He's likely a pipedream with Stevens if donors aren't going to pony up. Not a fun time

People have very fond memories of that Butler game winner I believe. Combine that and being from Indiana it fits their narrative of the team being built the correct way comparative to the way CTC built his teams. At least that's the way I see it.