Class of '66 Old Fart

Alex Bozich: Tim Priller not dressed tonight for Indiana's exhibition with Bellarmine. Time to panic?

I think Butler will struggle at the outset because of what they lost in talent last year and the newcomers get acclimated but I think they'll come on strong as they progress through their Big East schedule and will prove to be a factor when the Big Dance rolls around.

I had to doublecheck that assist number when I first saw it because that's a really unusual stat for a big.

Nothing but good positive thoughts and prayers. Tell those docs that basketball season is set to begin and you haven't got time for them to be poking and prodding you all the time.

Brian Kelly's seat at ND got a little warmer today as Navy knocks off ND 28-27. ND season record now at 3-6 and the Irish fans can't be very happy campers. Personally, I'm luvin' it!

How loud do you think he bitc# if they cut his share because he didn't play as much as he thought he should!!!!

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Not to mention the World Series paycheck he's going to collect.

Seth Tow - Indiana247: Newkirk gains new perspective from last season on the sideline When Josh Newkirk stepped on the floor for Indiana's exhibition against Hope College, it was the first time in around a year and a half that he has seen game action. Newkirk had microfracture knee surgery after his final season at Pittsburgh. The last time he saw the court in a Division I game was Pitt's second round exit to Florida in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. In that loss, he scored eight points, dished two assists and grabbed one rebound. He spent the last season rehabbing on the side with Indiana, and he used that process to take in different viewpoints of the game. "I worked on a lot of mental stuff," Newkirk said. "Looking at things differently, breaking down film, and I definitely got to see the game different by sitting on the sideline and just watching. I learned different defensive schemes, offensive schemes, where I need to attack more, where I need to get my teammates involved." Since his knee regained strength, Newkirk said the biggest area he has looked to improve is his jump shooting. He said coaches had him practicing his form after the surgery by taking shots from a chair. He mentioned how much the emphasis on repetition has made a difference on his jump shot. "I worked on a little bit of both -- 3-point and mid-range," Newkirk said. He added that he feels good about his three pointer right now. Newkirk also said he wants to step up more of a leader on the team. The injury to his roommate, senior forward Collin Hartman, made it unclear who would take the reins of the team on the floor this season. He said he has tried to do that, along with fellow junior guards James Blackmon Jr. and Robert Johnson. "We’ve been through it, we know all the plays, know what’s expected from coach," Newkirk said. "We’ve just got to bring the young guys along, teach them what they don’t know, and just help them out.” Newkirk said he learned a lot about in-game awareness and handling criticism from watching the 2015-16 Hoosiers, and he wants to pass that on to this year's squad. He has high hopes for this team, and feels he knows what they have to do from the outset. “We want to make a statement," Newkirk said. "We want to establish ourselves on the defensive end, and the offense will take care of itself from there.”

The blue dye hasn't even left the Chicago River and Miguel Montero is already carping. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17973532/chicago-cubs-catcher-miguel-montero-critical-manager-joe-maddon-role-team-postseason

May have already been posted. 7 p.m. on BTN Plus (online only for a fee). Replay at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday on BTN.

11.04.16 Season W/L Game W/L Min. Pts. FG's 3's FT's Reb Asst Stls Blks TO's PF + / - Houston Gordon No Game Oklahoma Oladipo No Game Portland 3-3 VonLeh W DNP Memphis 3-3 Williams L 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +7 Charlotte 4-1 Zeller W 21 10 3-7 0-0 4-5 6 6 2 1 0 5 +5

B1G Press Release: Thompson Headlines Indiana’s All-Big Ten Selections BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Big Ten Conference announced the 2016 men's soccer All-Big Ten teams on Friday, with Indiana University's Tanner Thompson, Grant Lillard, Richard Ballard, Andrew Gutman and Derek Creviston earning conference accolades. Thompson repeated as the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors for the third-straight season. Joining Thompson on the first team for the second-straight year was Lillard, while Gutman was named Second-Team All-Big Ten along with Ballard. Creviston was named IU's Sportsmanship Award honoree. "These individual awards are a reflection of the hard work and success we have had as a team throughout the regular season," IU head coach Todd Yeagley said. "I am very happy to see Richard and Derek honored this year for all the work they have put into our program over the past five years. They have been great leaders and teammates and both were key members of our 2012 National Championship team. "Grant and Andrew have been instrumental in helping our team be among the nation's best defensively. Tanner has had a wonderful career at IU and he is playing at his best as we enter the championship phase of the year. Tanner will leave IU as one of our all-time greats in his position. All of our 2016 honorees represent IU Soccer and Indiana University with distinction." Thompson has had a tremendous year for the Hoosiers, as the senior leads the team with 18 points on the strength of eight goals and two assists. The Loomis, Calif. native has been clutch for IU this year, netting four game winners. Thompson was just one of four unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten First Team and is the first two-time winner of Midfielder of the Year in conference history. One of the best defenders in the nation, Lillard has been a stalwart on the IU backline this season. The Hinsdale, Ill. product has helped Indiana rack up a Big Ten-best nine shutouts this season, while scoring a pair of goals to go with one assist. The junior has also helped the Hoosiers record the ninth-best shutout percentage in the country at 0.53 so far this season. Gutman earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors for the second-straight year, as the sophomore has been a consistent presence for the Hoosiers defense this season. The Hinsdale, Ill. native has helped IU post a 0.71 goals against average this year, ranking 18th in the nation and second-best in the league. Gutman also has one goal and two assists so far in 2016. Earning Big Ten honors for the first time in his career, Ballard saved his best season for last. The Louisville, Ky. product earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors after scoring four goals and dishing out one assist this season. A leader on and off the field for the Hoosiers, Creviston was named IU's Sportsmanship Award honoree. For his career, Creviston has appeared in 59 matches for the Hoosiers on the defense, notching one goal and one assist. The No. 5-ranked Indiana Hoosiers will host the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Tickets for the match can be purchased at IUHoosiers.com.

ProspectsNation.com LEBANON, Tenn. – Over 35 underclass prospects participated in the CoachHemi.com Fall Workout at the beginning of October. With a number of experienced coaches and skills trainers in the building, players had a wealth of experience at their disposal to help grow their game. The opportunity for exposure helped players build a reputation for themselves heading into the winter months. Shelby Calhoun (Louisville, Ky.), Christian Academy HS – 2020 Coaches often look for size, poise and a polished skill set when evaluating the point guard position. Calhoun, at 5-10, checks many of the boxes that are needed to play the position effectively. She handles the ball effectively versus pressure while also being able to hit the open jumper. Impressively she did not try to force the issue in this camp setting, but instead understood the importance of involving her teammates in game play. Calhoun is only scratching the surface of her potential. The expectation is that she will grow into a capable play-maker as she transitions to Indy Lady Gym Rats organization next spring and summer.

Totally blew by him. I've now added him to my original post. Thanks for pointing it out.

Jake Thomer - Indiana Daily Student After an October filled with preseason accolades and high expectations, IU will see its first game action this Sunday when University of Indianapolis comes to Bloomington for an exhibition contest. It will be IU’s first competitive game in the renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, and tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. The Division II Greyhounds finished 10-20 last season and two years ago lost an exhibition game to IU at Assembly Hall 88-49. All five IU starters return from a season ago, so this year’s exhibition won’t be so much an adjustment period as an opportunity to test how fresh the team is. Throughout the preseason, IU Coach Teri Moren has repeatedly stressed the need for IU to focus on the future rather than the past. Moren’s squad won its first NCAA tournament game in 33 years last season and is ranked No. 23 in the country in the AP preseason poll. IU was selected to finish third in the Big Ten by the coaches and media. Moren said the heightened focus on her team can be 
beneficial. “All of a sudden now we’re in uncharted territory because now we have expectations placed on us, but there’s not a true competitor that I know that wouldn’t want expectations placed on them,” Moren said. Indianapolis and its first-year head coach, Kristin Drabyn, return four starters and their second- and third-leading scorers from a squad last year that finished ninth in the 16-team Great Lakes Valley Conference. Senior forward Nicole Anderson, 13.7 ppg, and junior guard Sarah Costello, 10.4 ppg, will anchor 
the team. The Greyhounds were selected to finish fifth by coaches in their eight-team division of the GLVC. Seven letter winners from last year’s team return, along with the addition of five freshmen. Expect IU’s new faces to see plenty of action Sunday to get their first taste of collegiate basketball in a more relaxed 
game setting. Freshmen forwards Darby Foresman and Bre Wickware and freshman guard Ria Gulley have all been impressive, Moren said. The third-year coach even went so far as to say Gulley is the most athletic player on IU’s roster. Junior forward Amanda Cahill said the young players have adapted to IU’s system smoothly. “Things are definitely coming together. We still have things we need to continue to work on, but all the new people are really coming to the system well,” Cahill said. “Darby’s a really hard worker, and I think she’s eager to learn and try her best, so I’m thinking she’s going to have a good year.” Moren said the team’s four returning seniors, in addition to Cahill and junior guard Tyra Buss, have been able to bring the freshmen along and coach them up on their own. Moren stressed the importance of turning the team into a player-driven program rather than the coach-driven atmosphere that marked her first two seasons in Bloomington. Although results won’t matter much, if at all, Sunday, the play on the court will tell Moren a lot about what kind of growth IU can have this season. She hasn’t been shy about declaring that the goal for this season is to advance further in the NCAA tournament. “We are just taking it one day at a time and one play at a time, but we’re a lot different now than we were a year ago in terms of the experience,” Moren said. “We’re excited about the start of the 
season.”

Jon Rothstein's 15 Impact JUCO Transfers: http://www.todaysu.com/rothstein-files/rothstein-15-impact-juco-transfers-2016-17-college-basketball-season/ Devin Davis, Houston: Former Indiana big man is set to be the Cougars’ starting power forward in 16-17. Davis owns high-major experience and always possessed a high motor. This kid will have two productive years in the American Athletic Conference. Freddie McSwain, Indiana: A freak athlete, McSwain has the type of physical tools that the Hoosiers lost when Troy Williams left school early for the NBA. Tom Crean has always loved to coach versatile players that can play multiple positions and that’s just what he’s getting with McSwain. At 6-6, look for Crean to use this JUCO transfer like a Queen on a chessboard next season. Emmitt Holt, Providence: 6-7 forward has a chance to be an immediate starter for the Friars following the loss of Ben Bentil to the NBA. Holt was a capable role player at Indiana before eventually transferring to junior college and should aid in Providence’s rebuilding efforts.

They dyed the Chicago River blue for today's parade.

Apparently more of a story to Ryan Cline's off-court problems at PUke. His suspension has been increased to include their 2 exhibition games and the first 4 regular season games.

NBCSports - COLLEGE BASKETBALL BREAKOUT STARS http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/11/04/college-basketballs-breakout-stars-2/ O.G. Anunoby, Indiana Seeing Anunoby’s name on a list like this shouldn’t shock you, not with the way that he played at the end of last season or with the amount of NBA Draft hype that he has entering this season. But here’s the thing about Anunoby: Part of his appeal as a pro is that he’s an ideal role player. Players that have the size to guard a four, the quickness to guard a one, the ability to knock down threes and attack close outs, and the willingness to accept a role are so valuable. That may as well be a scouting report on Anunoby. So while he projects as a very good pro and should prove that this season, it may not be a situation where that shows up in the box score every night.

Like the swagger; just got to back it up on the court.

11.03.16 Season W/L Game W/L Min. Pts. FG's 3's FT's Reb Asst Stls Blks TO's PF + / - Houston Gordon No Game Oklahoma 4-1 Oladipo L 30 21 8-13 4-6 1-4 3 0 0 0 0 2 -25 Portland VonLeh No Game Memphis Williams No Game Charlotte Zeller No Game

2016 NY2LA Sports Futures Camp Shooting Guards. One familiar name is Tyler Herro '18 whom I believe we offered but committed to Wisky. Another name I'm not familiar with but he attends LaLumiere in Laporte. Paxson Wojcik 6'4" class of '19 http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3673

Be sure you have all your inoculations up to date! LOL If you're there long enough search out a place to eat, you can't go wrong at Barnaby's. Great pizza and sandwiches (and beer if you're so inclined). 2 locations - 1 in downtown South Bend on E. Jefferson and one at Grape and Edison in Mishawaka.