Crimson and Cream

I'm one of them there old folks and I have no probem with wearing black uniforms but these pictures are shite and I don't mean good shite I mean ugly shite.

Do they have to play in the skinny jeans and Daft Punk helmets too?

Chicago DB/WR Garrett Reese commits to Indiana on 2/16, other reported offers include Cincy, Cal, and an assortment of MAC'tion.
https://247sports.com/Player/garrett-reese-46139781/

 
 

I guarantee we won't lose tomorrow since the game is Sunday 

Fixed it. 

This is a fair viewpoint and it is entirely possible that you are spot-on. But I also think that some of your assertions don't have any more certainty than the ones it would appear you are debating against.
Your first couple of paragraphs assert with some confidence that Woody will definitely make some noticeable changes next year that will definitely get us back to the tournament. I mean... maybe? But I don't think one can blame another fan for being hesitant with this prediction. What would make the average fan believe that legitimate changes are coming? In his press conferences he has consistently pushed back against the notion of modern basketball tendencies such as increased 3FG proficiency, running a single post, spreading out the offense, etc. He has shown his strong desire to adhere to his nail-slot-rim defensive philosophies despite not appearing to have the personnel to run it effectively. Basically, he just says they need to keep working on the things they are doing. There are certainly some positive qualities I could use to describe Mike Woodson but innovative, adaptable and versatile do not come to mind.
RE: Recruiting. He's been able to get some talented players... there's no doubt. But his roster construction is probably the #1 reason why this year's team has struggled so much. He banked heavily on the health of Johnson and Newton, the continued emergence of Galloway and the readiness of Cupps... none of which have had anywhere near the level of success required for a team to win championships (which he repeatedly mentioned was why he came here to coach.) Instead, he continued to recruit both Walker and Sparks to buff a frontcourt that didn't really need buffing with Ware and Reneau in the fold. Did he feel like the frontcourt really needed depth but the backcourt did not? Mind you... we still have an open scholarship. That question leads me to mention how I struggle to believe Woodson is only playing a post-centric style because "he has to." I'd make the argument that he has most certainly prioritized the post during his tenure here and we're seeing the returns on that this season.
So if there are clear roster construction concerns (especially in the free agency period of college basketball) do we really have the confidence of him being able to retain/assemble a more complete roster next year (and the years to come?) Like you said (and I believe you are 100% accurate) the portal does not make it easy to rebuild. You can't just add the most talented pieces and make it work. We tried this year. Ware and Mgbako are wonderful talents. But the pieces don't fit. The chemistry isn't there. As such, I don't think it's unreasonable for anyone to have legitimate concerns that even if we add Queen and a top-tier portal guard next year while retaining a fair amount of the roster (which is far from a guarantee... and is that even in the best interest of the program?) that we're going to be clearly better. A transfer PG-Galloway-McNeeley-Reneau-Queen lineup will still be very post-centric. If Mgbako returns even moreso. It's setting up to be the same style Woody has run since he has been here. Talented? Yes. Does it work? Far from a guarantee. Especially without an All-American TJD.
As far as the health of the program goes... a legitimate portion of the fanbase has already began to question Woodson. We have already heard boos rain down from Assembly Hall. I'm curious to see the temperature of the program this time next month. If we don't show some competitive fire (i.e win more than a game or two) here down the stretch then we're going to have a very toxic situation on our hands. Is it healthy for the program to carry that level of toxicity through the offseason? Can Woodson successfully recruit within that environment? Is it good for the program if Woodson enters next year on all of the "Hot Seat" lists next year? I'm afraid that any sort of success they would have next year would be torn down the first time they lose a game they should have won or play poorly.
The next three weeks or so is very important for this program. There's no reason why we can't win five or six of the last conference games , salvage an NIT bid and build some momentum into next year. I really hope that happens! Our schedule is more than manageable. But if we continue our current trajectory and only win another game or two... you're going to see a really toxic situation. It'll make the current "unrest" of the fanbase seem mild. We've seen this movie before.

My biggest concern is that Jeff Goodman speaks highly of him. 

The way his peers and other coaches describe him.   The fact the he went to other coaches early in his career to learn from them and use their stuff to become successful at the D2 level.    Adapting to the change of how basketball his played and try something totally different then what was making him successful and become even more successful at the D2 level.    Bringing that to the D1 level at Indiana St which is probably the hardest job in the Valley and flipping that program in year 2 to win 23 games for the first time in awhile and now in year 3 having a top 25 NET team with a top 15 offense is very impressive to me.   Doesn’t mean it will work at a high major but every step of the way he finds a way to he a winner.    There is an article on the Athletic about him that is really good and recommended reading 
 

Sad to say, but I'm way more excited about football right now than basketball. Never thought I would say that.

The biggest land IUFB got is Coach Cig and his staff. Top talent notices it too. I'm happier than a pig in poop y'all. 

Can I trade one #8 overall QB for three top 25 offensive linemen to protect Tyler Cherry?
If so? Sign. Me. Up.
And Coach Cig; if you're reading this:
I trust you com-pletely Purdue sucks So does Michigan and Ohio State.

Cig would not be pleased with your QB depth complacency.

The Hoosier racing tires are such a good touch.

Sorry to disappoint on the Julian Lewis gif front!

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I think our head coach is going to visit him today. We need to secure him by this summer. 

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1st read the topic as "Edgar Tyrone Burris Jr" and thought that sounded like some dude from Nebraska who murdered his family in the '50's.
I may need to take a day off. 

If you don't act like you belong, you never will.

You really just gotta read that a couple of times. And the replies are a hoot. “This has got to be a bit, right?”

Ya think?  I mean it's a long haul from Bloomington to Greenfield.  Mapquest says its 74 miles and will take 75 minutes to get there.  That's a long time to be away from the golf course.  Yes, I'm feeling very sarcastic this morning.

Woody said X is soul searching and trying to find himself so I'm just trying to help.

No, he played in 30 of 32 games including the conference tournament game. 

I would expect a pretty good turnout.