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Coach K, Cal, Wright, and Izzo have a little cachet that Arch hasn't attained... yet? It's a little easier to accept coaching from someone who has succeeded at the highest level of what you're playing.

About 8-9 games ago actually.

I don't believe we're supposed to mention names so I won't but I will say that I do agree with you that based on what we've seen those (that?) player would view it as an empty threat. That's the first thing that needs to change. The rest of this season would be the opportunity to provide them with the impetus to leave.

If I'm Archie there are a few players that I'm sitting down with at the end of the season and telling "It would be in your best interest to transfer elsewhere. You will not see the floor next year because I don't trust your work ethic."

Has them eat yogurt?

Just think how good we would've been if Copabianco had stayed!

Don't feel feel bad lol. I was 27 y/o that season. I can remember going nuts in my living room when they beat the fab five in Ann Arbor. The day I found out that Alan got hurt I felt like going in the bathroom and puking then I just wanted to go in my living room and cry. I knew they wouldn't win it all without him. Felt like Tv Teddy stole it from them the previous year. My lord that brings back bittersweet memories. My daughter was born the following January... my son three years later... they both had birthdays this last week... they're in their 20's... damn! I'm getting old! Lot of frustration the last 25 years. Archie needs to get this s**t headed in the right direction so I can root for a winner in my golden years lol.

I noticed on that Romeo 3 that he seemed to be expressing a little towards either the MSU bench or student section as he came back down on defense. I liked it.

I live out of state these days. I listen to him at times on iheart. Not necessarily because I want to hear him but many times more because I want to hear his guest talk about IU or the Pacers. At times it seems that if he's not careful he's going to end up like his college coach... cranky, just because he can be and kinda full of himself.

I've liked him from the beginning as well. Lately my appreciation for him has grown. Seems positive, upbeat, doesn't let mistakes destroy him... just really like his approach.

If so, Hopefully they are NOT partaking of the elixir lmao!

More and more I'm really liking this young man. Really seems to have a lot of heart. Not afraid to put in some hard work. He seems to be one of those guys that really help a program. Not the highest rated guy coming in but pretty good athlete, positive attitude, coachable, encouraging teammates, not afraid of a big moment... hope he continues his upward trajectory.

I think I'd be ok with parting with any one (plus other parts) of them for Kluber. It would be the additional parts that would make me queasy.

If they'd take him. Not sure I see them giving up a pitcher the quality of Kluber to get Kemp at his age/salary/contract year.

I believe their options are limited. Because of his contract I'm not sure there's a very big market for him. I'd love to see them swing a deal for Kluber.

I think by year 3 he'll have 2 recruiting classes on the court and another recruiting class on deck. Also, the holdover players will have 1) graduated, 2) decided there are greener pastures elsewhere and moved on or 3) if still at IU they will be completely bought in. By the END of year 3 I think there will be a pretty clear picture of the trajectory of the program.

I've noticed that Romeo has a wrap of some sort on his right hand/wrist. I've wondered if that is affecting his shooting. I'd read that he injured it his senior year of high school. I'd really like to see him come back for next year. I've also noticed he's had dunk attempts blocked at the rim multiple times this year. Happened in the Duke game Purdue game, and a couple other times. He's definitely skilled but he struggles against against full grown, man- sized, elite athletes... like many do.

I've generally been a fan of Green but that underhand windup softball pass he's been throwing the last few games has caused me multiple blown blood vessels lol. Hope the young man gets things right and comes back strong.

If they're getting the ball because you just scored? Ain't that the idea? Isn't it the defenses responsibility to improve?

I'd rather we lose with Moore and Forrester than with Fitzner and McRoberts. Make me think we're developing a plan for the future at least!

I like McRob but his unwillingness to even look at taking a shot is hard to overcome on this team.

Unemployment has a way of changing one's perspective lol.

Excellent post! I coached youth sports as my son was growing up. Baseball for about 8 years and basketball about 3-4. I have to admit that at times I was hard on refs/umps the first couple of years but the longer I was involved the more understanding I became. 1) it's just a difficult job any way you cut it. Split second judgment calls required constantly and somebody is ALWAYS going to be unhappy, 2) parents can be ahole's and many of them teach their kids it's ok to be that way, 3) most of them sincerely love the game and are just trying to give back to something that has brought them much happiness. I've had more than one come up to me days or weeks later and say coach, I blew that call in such and such situation. I've thought about officiating myself and I'm not sure I could handle it.

53 here and pretty much the exact same sentiments. No ill will towards DD or Alford but life goes on. I wanted Donovan or Stevens but neither one of them were coming. Very happy with the coach we have and the things he's doing. I think the program is headed in a good direction.

Thank God for backlash!