jonz44

My thoughts exactly every time they have their ESPY show and everyone fawns over Jimmy V! I said this in a comment yesterday. The media is so freaking hypocritical and uses their forum to gloss over what they want to and expose what they want to! They speak of the "passion" of UK fans and totally ignore the corruption of that program through the years! Point shaving, racism, envelopes of cash to recruits. John Wooden was a god and UCLA was a dynasty... in great part due to the fact Sam Gilbert was buying the best players in the country for him! Rick Pitino was an out of this world coach and master motivator... with an assistant coach throwing stripper parties a block or so away for recruits and another giving bribes for recruits! It's kinda easy to be awesome when it's not a level playing field.

I'm not so sure they shouldn't. They've made their pitch. Let him decide and come to them if he wants. If not then move on.

How the hell would his brother know? He's not clean!

I agree with everything in your statement. The thing that stumps me and the question I have is, "does all that even matter anymore?" It seems that the media and most people don't even care about honesty and integrity. Rather than being castigated for past violations UK is praised for its "passion". I'm not sure Old boy Roy at UNC is any better. They've had their issues the last few years off the court also but that situation isn't going to change. Izzo and MSU? If viewed with objectivity his behaviour is reprehensible! Pitino and Louisville? They changed only when forced to. What's the answer? This dishonesty and corruption has been there for years. How do you get to a level playing field? I think Len Elmore hit one key last night. Get rid of one and done. I like the baseball model of things but I'm not sure that would stand up in court if challenged. The media is complicit and hypocritical in all this. They promote on air those they know are functioning in the gray areas until it's a better story to tear them down. It all makes me want to just play golf 24/7/365 and forget about sports both collegiate and professional. P.S. I agree with your statement about the administration wanting to downgrade IUMBB. Don't like it but I agree with it.

He's sarcastically channeling his inner Crean lol.

Go big or go home!

Great post and I think you're exactly right. On a connected note? I hope there is less emotion being shown than here lol! I think some here are contemplating suicide!

Dry humor is awesome!

Passengers on the Titanic thought it was going to be great when they got to NYC also lol. The more I watch Miller coach, and this present team develop, the more I think it'd be great if Romeo comes to Bloomington, but if not? Ok, we're gonna be in good shape no matter what. I'm thinking his decision is more crucial to his future than ours. Be a part of a program with great history and a promising future... or Vandy?

My auto correct is killing me! I was going nuts for the last hour! Forgive me lol.

Like a lawyer. Never ask a question you don't know the answer to lol.

Loved his put back dunk after being blocked on the previous possession.

I meant be happy with them getting a comeback win on the road. Take any we can get!

Little bit different circumstances man! Let him go! He's gone! He did some good things but enjoy what we have now! Imma thinking this coach is gonna go far!

OMG Dude! That feels soooooo much like a win!!! lol relax! Live a little and enjoy it! Come back on the road!

Langford is a talented player and it would be great to see him come to Indiana but I believe you are absolutely correct. With or without Romeo, Archie is going to put together a successful team and program because he knows what he's doing. Talented players like Romeo will accelerate the process, but there are many talented players other than Romeo and Miller will get there in time. Archie isn't guessing, praying, and hoping. He's got a good long- term plan.

Why do you not like the 1x10's? Did you consider using a laminated panel that you can buy at a lumber yard? I've seen them at Lowe's and thought of using them for projects.

The bookshelves in your pics? What kind of joints did you use? I need one for the spare bedroom and I've been debating in my mind whether to build one myself or look around for a used one at a secondhand shop. Most of what you can buy these days are junk or ungodly expensive!

I couldn't really tell from the pics if you'd incorporated a storage aspect to the bed. Good job!

Wow! That's some pretty good looking stuff! Love the bed! Good work!

Tough, tough young man. Don't know him personally but seems to be a wonderful human being. If not for injuries I think he would have had a good pro career. Saw him play one time in high school and beyond his physical abilities you could just tell that his basketball IQ was head and shoulders above anyone else on the court.

Archie or Marshall were my first choices in the coaching search until I heard Donovan mentioned. Now looking back? I'm glad Archie is the coach. It's been awesome to watch games the last month or so and see guys actually be where they are supposed to be on defense. I really think the offense is improving also. Not sure whether it's just been the improvement of DG and his expanded role but it's been cool to watch. I'm enthusiastic about Indiana basketball for the first time in several years.

I'm sure they do stuff at Kentucky cause 18-22 year kids will do "stuff" but the infuriating thing is they have enough sense to not get caught! It almost seems as if they are arrogant and entitled and feel they don't need to take precautions.

To me what Devin has done is not on Crean. If Crean does not take the appropriate steps and severely disciplined Devin? Then THAT is on Crean.

I believe Damonsaid something along the lines of, "some of these guys say they were upset at times but I'm not gonna lie, I was flat out pissed off at times!"during his graduation speech if I recall correctly, did he not? He was really fun to watch play. Ohio State his freshman year I believe? Went off! Tough in the head kid...in a good way!