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This girl is ready for some Hoosier hoops. 

It's GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Archie's radio show this evening -
Miller mentions playing "nine, ten, eleven" guys this season. He also said Indiana wants to play up tempo.
Miller says De'Ron Davis was "probably the best he's been" today in practice. Expects him to play on Tuesday.
Miller said Montana State's philosophy is "very similar to Oregon." Mentions the Bobcats play a lot of matchup zone.
Based on injury situation, Miller said it would tough to redshirt someone this year.
Miller says Justin Smith is in "a lot better physical condition" than he was last season as a freshman.
Miller says that Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green will play together this season.
Archie Miller says Evan Fitzner might be Indiana's best free throw shooter based on percentages in practice.
 

Let the games begin.  Televised on the basic BTN channel.  Interesting sidelight to the game -- Chicago State fired its previous coach last spring and didn't hire Lance Irvin until August 7, so he hasn't had a lot of time on the job.
From Archie's presser today:
Miller says it's not easy to game plan for Chicago State because they have lost so many players and have a new staff. "We're going to have to be good at what we do."
Archie Miller says he doesn't think Al Durham or Race Thompson will be available for games this week due to lingering injuries.  Race Thompson, Al Durham unlikely to play vs. Chicago State with injuries.  Might miss Montana State too.  Others are game-time decisions.  Miller calls health issues "a little speed bump" for IU.  Says everyone else — which would presumably include Jerome Hunter, Devonte Green and DeRon Davis —will be game time decisions.
Devonte Green is "back into full go."  Cleared to practice today, and "knock on wood, he'll be available for the game."
Miller said "Damezi (Anderson) is a guy who has to step in and be ready." Said more will be asked of him with Jerome Hunter working his way through injury.
Archie: "We’re a hodge podge when things break down. We’ve got to get organized. Once we get organized, I think we have a chance to take the next step offensively."

It appears we are Deep. We weren’t even close to clicking on offense and still put up staggering numbers.

This type of talent is what I’ve been yearning for. I just hope we can make things click at the right times.

Oh, and Free throw practice for Justin Smith and Romeo in particular.


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I can get behind this Stu. I believe we had discussions last year about how he doesn’t really fit well into the roll of PG/Floor General. For all of the flashy passes, and shot creating ball handling, he’s still a guy who will come down and take an immediate 25 footer without ever having looked for a pass. I think him to be far more effective when he does not have primary ball handling responsibility. And really what I should say is primary SCORING responsibility. That’s when things get dicey. Last year he was put in that role and failed routinely. Now, with the scoring depth the team has shown, I think you can bring him off the bench into a much better situation. I do agree that this team needs him. I do want him on the floor when it’s tight.Devonte can create scoring opportunities
Devonte plays above average defense on guards with quickness.
Also remember, Devonte gets to the line and
Devonte makes free throws.
 
 
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So glad to get back into hoops.  Like drinking cold water in the middle of the Sahara Desert in the summer.  
We have a lot of horses.  I really enjoy these guys.  Haven't seen this much talent in Bloomington in a long time.  They seems to play well together, too.  
Nice to see that they're working on all aspects of the game.  Crean's early teams would just try to run these cupcakes out of the gym.  Archie is in full development mode.  The half-court needs work, but that's be expected with so many young players.  They'll be fine, but they have some work to do.  They'll get the reps.  
Overall, this team seems confident, yet humble.  They seem like they're buying in to getting better.  Leadership is there, too.  I'm really excited about the Hoosiers!   
 

I had a blast at AH tonight! All the freshmen who played looked legit. Romeo looks as special as advertised. Rob is smooth and spends a lot of time in the air around the basket, which pays dividends. Damezi can flat out shoot.
Justin Smith is terrifying, and Juwan is still Juwan.

I had a blast at AH tonight! All the freshmen who played looked legit. Romeo looks as special as advertised. Rob is smooth and spends a lot of time in the air around the basket, which pays dividends. Damezi can flat out shoot.
Justin Smith is terrifying, and Juwan is still Juwan.

I'm just here for the overreactions. 

They can put the purse in a clear plastic bag, or the purse has to be a clear plastic bag?

I'm a USI student, and going to B'town for this tonight! Pumped to see Romeo and Juwan in action.
Question tho: does IU have restrictions on wearing opponent's apparel to the games? I'm coming with some of the USI student section, so it's probably good to ask this now.

They can put the purse in a clear plastic bag, or the purse has to be a clear plastic bag?

No restrictions. But you will go through a metal detector. Also, woman can't bring purses unless it is in a clear plastic bag.

We tied it and then, just as dependably as the sun rising in the morning.....
last two drives.....
3 up the middle and punt.
delay of game penalty and then fumble. 

Both teams trying to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory

The gophers have really Indianaed this thing up

And to think we have Stevie Scott for at least 2 more years.


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Indiana taketh and Indiana giveth away.

I’m at work. It was 4th and 9 and Ramsey runs the ball for 30 yards ????


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At least Justus is proving his worth

I misread it -- thought it said Southern Illinois. However, I'm relatively certain that we are not related. 

Friday's game is crucial for this team as our chances of earning a bowl berth are now on the wrong side of 50%. Penix showed off much firmer passes against PSU, but unfortunately left the game with an injury. What I'd really like is if Ramsey led the team to a win in Minneapolis and Penix reurned against Maryland but we'll see. I thought our defense largely stabilized against Penn State and if we can replicate that against Minnesota's offense we should give ourselves a great shot to win.

Are we that good we'll only start 4?!


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