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On another note, IU v. Rutgers on BTN at 3:00 CST, while the following games are on the ESPN family of networks at the same time: Tulsa @ Cincinnati TCU @ Oklahoma MSU @ Minnesota transitioning to Notre Dame @ Virginia As a lifelong fan, seems like IU doesn't get the love from ESPN. BTN is a bit lame in my estimation. Is this A scheduling thing that I'm not privy to or are we just not getting any love from the major sports networks.?

I admit I don't understand the logistics and I'm not a medical professional, but if one of your McDonald's all Americans has a knee injury shouldn't all of the evaluations have been done ASAP? Is it wise to wait several days to perform additional tests and evaluations? At this point, shouldn't the assessments be over and the prognosis and treatment plan be instituted?

I mean at what point does all the speculation this secrecy engenders defeat any benefit where disclosure would just be more productive?

I did argue it earlier and was informed that the Committee will only pay attention to wins.

IMHO, the entire team played as if they were hungover. I'm not implying in the slightest anyone was, but the vast majority of the team was just a step or three off today. It is the type of performance one would expect after hangover.

Make that single digit lackluster victories over shoddy opponents

Yep. They will look at near victories over shoddy opponents. I agree with you.

This is a W only in the sense we scored more points. In almost all other respects, it is a tremendous loss.

If by owning them, you mean beating them by 12 to 16 points then you would be correct, sir or madam.

Unbelievable that we are not up 25 despite all of our flaws. Rutgers looks like they've been taking defense of lessons from IU. Further, they couldn't find a shooter on Chicago's southside.

Well, given the initial buzz surrounding our chances this year and regular poor outings, the Fanbase is understandably disenchanted and deflated at this point in the season. The team needs to show us something before many people are willing to become completely invested.

Z missing two in a row. You don't see that often.

The hutzpah on this guy. He is the poster child for mediocrity and he is waxing indignant like no other. Earn something and then you can be indignant. You are Mike Brey, not Mike Krzyzewski, please make a note of it.

IUs Nonconference schedule has been much-maligned. Obviously, this is rightly and justly so. This ostensibly would be easily remedied with the following:j Scheduling Kentucky and Louisville possibly on alternating years, but possibly both every year, would perpetuate regional rivalries, increase ticket sales, and bolster our floundering nonconference schedule. Scheduling one or more of the following,; Duke, Kansas, and any other perennially top 25 team. You need Three indisputable quality games w/ wins before the start of conference play. This would seem to be a no-brainer. Please make it happen.

Agreed. To clarify, I'm not advocating on behalf of CTC that he retain his job. I feel that if he meets both of these criteria, the powers that be would be somewhat apprehensive to cut him loose after the season without a "slam dunk" candidate showing heavy interest at minimum. Note: sorry this should be in another thread. I still feel that another MCDAA coupled with our pre existing class with DD, CuJo + sweet 16 this year makes it hard to pull the trigger. Rawle would be a part of that; hence the diversion. Lol...I did it again.

If CTC should want another year, he will need to land Alkins, Maker or someone very close to their rank (or there is anyone still available of this caliber) plus a Sweet 16 minimum to keep his job. Is maker no longer an option with TB and DD? Would CTC be able to incorporate three bigs that would demand starter minutes? Isn't Alkins a Lance Stephensonesque guard? How wound that gel with the guards anticipated to stay for next year?

Great post! Rojo seems fundamentally refined playing within himself. Players ought - rebound, defend, minimize TOs and hit FTs. This is the core identity of teams and players that win. He does most of these things, although you would like to see an increase in FT %. Keep up the good work, RJ!

Me too. Bringing back some amazing childhood memories.

Played D tonight. We can do it again. No excuses.

Is he pronouncing niego, niegro? I swear he said it twice.

Any indication when Morgan might return?

Mentioned JBJ earlier. Think about how impressive he would be if he sacrificed at times to locate a more than capable teammate for the better/easier shot.

Man, JBJ doesn't like to give up the rock. He is a shoot first and shoot second type guy. This is nothing new, but sometimes when he misses hitting the open man I'm just left shaking my head. On the bright side, JBJ has really been putting forth the effort, both defensively and following his shot.

Watching UCLA and pUKe. I'm confused. A team can play both offense AND defense?

I'm sure there are plenty of reasons Brad Stevens shouldn't, but simply put, if he wins a nat'l championship he becomes God or some lesser known deity or immortal. The adulation that would flow forth from the Hoosier fan base would ensconce him in our warm welcoming embrace. Err...plus money and job security into 2025.