JHoosier914

I read somewhere (can't remember where anymore) that our early season opponents happen to have many new players on their team, which is one of the reason why they could be ranked so low right now -- the unknown factor, sort of. I think, before i did a podcast about the Portland State game, that I read somewhere they had 7 new players. North Alabama has 5. Western Illinois has 8. Perhaps they could end up surprisingly better by the end of the season and help out our SOS.

I agree with this. The B1G/ACC Challenge almost always guarantees us a Quad 1/Quad 2 game, and the Gavitt Games (when we are in them) does so, usually, as well. Not to make it a scheduling debate, but these two games along with ND/Butler and 1-2 other marquee matchups makes for a good start to the nonconference schedule.

Penn State 34 Indiana 20

Agreed with the defensive struggles. We need to get that fixed. And soon. Can Green give us a spark on defense once he gets back? And on a positive note (in no way connected to your post, just wanting to say it), I have been very pleased with the halftime adjustments of this squad in its first three games. Archie & Co. has shown an ability to do that better so far this season.

I know this isn't 'news' but Tipton Edits officially declaring November 20th as Dawson's announcement date. I know that date has always been mentioned, so this is probably not even new...

Guys....as a fan base, we should root for our team to do well, not for other teams to lose or do poorly. Just kidding. **** KENTUCKY

If I could make a crystal ball pick, I would pick IU. So there's that...

Well, let’s hope that if it is this weekend, Archie can get one last meeting in with him face to face. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

They got a feel for it? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Where are you getting your information? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Rabby, on the Hoosier Hysterics podcast, said that Dawson and all of the Garcia family enjoy the fan support and the positive tweets they see. So there’s that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

IU 83 N. Bama 66 Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Interesting to note (that I did not know). Even though the dead period starts tomorrow, coaches can call and text recruits, just can’t visit them in person. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

In my book, he is.

starting to get on my nerves a bit...

43 - 33 Hoosiers at half

Hunter with BACK TO BACK THREES

Hunter with his first three!

until they just airballed....

Portland State keeping it close again wtih another 3. They are perfect from 3.

HOLY JUSTIN SMITH

2 from the line from race. Lead up to 10 with 6:20 left in first half

Largest lead now at 8. Shooting better from the line 8 - 11 with Race at the line now.

The spread is also 20 points, not 40. That takes time. If we aren't up by about 10-12 at halftime, then I'll understand that we are playing "rough." The offense has looked like a team figuring out a new teams defense and press. Defense (for the most part) has looked solid. Last couple of defensive possessions could definitely be better.

Under 8 timeout, 26-22 hoosiers. They have gotten 6 straight points at the rim. Edit: "They" = Portland State