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Having fun watching Archie on the sidelines tonight! He responds like I do at our bonehead plays. A lot different than Crean’s constant clapping. I liked Crean but I am now in Camp Archie 100 percent now! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Hit’Em with some D! IU 72-NEB 68 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

So let me get this right—Romeo—an Indiana legend is going to pick Vandy— a baseball school with virtually no basketball history. Oh—in fairness they have won 3 —yes just 3 —regular season basketball conference championships in their history and there was that one year—I kid you not —one time— in their history where they made it to the elite 8 in the NCAA tourney. Heck Archie took Dayton to the elite 8! As far as history—no comparison whatsoever to IU or Kansas where basketball is king —multiple conference and NCAA championships and you play in front of packed and loud crowds instead of a half empty arena with country music being piped in for the fans. In fairness I give Vandy an educational edge but that is moot since Romeo only plans to be there for a year and he was originally favoring Louisville—enough said. Location seems at least even between IU and Vandy—Kansas further away. He is supposedly an Adidas kid who played on the Adidas AAU Circuit and IU and Kansas are Adidas schools while Vandy is Nike. Coaching—have to give the edge to Kansas here as far as proven accomplishments—but Archie is as good or better (better imo) than Drew. Players—Kansas has the advantage here. IU and Vandy would be similar in talent but Romeo has to know there is a steep learning curve for freshmen when they jump into college ball. Does he really think Shittu will be fully recovered? Even if he is —will he be better than a veteran Juwan Morgan? No way. Romeo-Juwan would be a potent 1-2 punch and Phinisee and a seasoned Devonté Green will be above average at the point and more than willing to let Romeo score. Davis and and Smith inside will be big and tough and lots of 3 and 4 Star help is on the way and you can count on one of them to surprise. If McRob and Al get a consistent jump shot —watch out. I just can’t think a friendship with Darius will be the deciding factor to pull him away from the home state school—IU—where he could be a legend. He knows it—his high school coaches know it —and his parents know it. When you look at all the factors—if he picks Kansas I won’t like it but I will understand. If he picks Vandy—I will always believe something el$e is motivating the pick because it makes no sense. Sorry—I call it like I see it. Come on Romeo—follow in Damon’s footsteps—complete your legacy—remain a Hoosier in the State that helped make you who you are. I am confident he should and will pick the Hoosiers! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

NCAA for me any day—but I agree we’ll take a deep run in the NIT. Would love to play longer than Purdue —their fans were so loud and arrogant when they were number one in the Big—not so much anymore! Stay humble Little Brother! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Illinois upsets Nebraska 72-66 —if we win out and Nebraska loses out—we could end with same record as them. Hmmmm. They will be pumped for us Tuesday but we have a shot! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Illinois has Nebraska down 3 with less than a minute left Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Agree —but I love the momentum we are taking into that game. Nothing to lose. I hope we play loose and let it fly —but keep playing shut down D. We have a definite coaching advantage in that one! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

HUGE props to RoJo —chokes on a late free throw but had big shots down the stretch and 2 big rebounds late to key the win! 4 in a row! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Wow—we needed that W! Good job fighting through! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

RoJo in the ZONE! El fuego—on Fire! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

The Rebel remains confident—we are hearing good things down here in the South end of the State. IU makes the most “sense” (not necessarily the most “cents”—sorry couldn’t resist) Until Romeo says otherwise—it’s going to be IU baby! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Gotta have better D in second half—but we are still in good position to take this. Nice late buckets by Smith and RoJo to pull us back into it. Go Hoosiers—we need 4 in a row! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Let’s make it 4 in a row! IU 70-Iowa 67 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

We’ve all been down on Newkirk lately—but I have to give him some props because he helped us tonight. Made some big shots and plays down the stretch. Pine time can be a good motivator. Hope it has the same effect on Devonte and he explodes next game versus Iowa. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

With more games to go we already have more Big Ten wins this year than we had all of last year! Keep on’em Archie and keep winning Hoosiers! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Great to see Justin and Durham step up tonight. Great boarding by Juwan and Freddie. Way too many turnovers. Illinois makes you play ugly—but we will be glad to take an ugly win! Three in a row. Let’s keep it going like our postseason lives depend on it—because they do! Now—Let’s go beat the Hawkeyes! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Come on Hoosiers! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Three in a row!!!! IU 77–ILL 62 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I like hearing good Romeo news! The high schools he plays against have been chanting IU for some time—he has to understand his chance to make history and become a home state legend. Who would not want that? I still think he chooses IU over Vandy and Kansas! This Board will blow up when he dons that IU cap! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Sorry—not a big MSU fan—but even less of a Purdon’t fan.....It’s a great weekend when IU wins and Purdue loses! BOILER DOWN!! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Big 3—Let’s go State!!! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

We have to take each game one at a time and I want revenge on the Illini next—would not be surprised with another 15-20 point win. But—I have to admit I am circling that last Ohio State game on my calendar. I would love to have them come in ranked number one in the Big on Senior night and see us finally win a close game against a great team. Archie already matched what Crean did last year in the Big and Crean had better talent. We got us a Coach and the future is bright! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Nice win! 80-56. We are now 7-7 in the Big and could win all the rest heading into the tournament. Loved the passing and assists tonight. Defense is strong. Green is coming on to join Juwan and RoJo as that third scorer. Don’t sleep on this team. We are getting better at the right time. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Priller time! The man —the myth—the legend! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Only 10 to’s for IU Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app