Hardwood83

Nike, ok, but the idea of Jordan's silhouette on IU's jersey makes me a little queasy.

I know it's silly to read much into these blurbs - good or bad- but seems pretty uninspired by IU compared to the rest.

I know pUKe needs bodies, but isn't it mostly big bodies they need? Adding mid-level 6'5" guards helps with the intra-squad scrimmage but ain't gonna help against Tennessee and Alabama.

Don't forget ol Roy and Boeheim too! Now if Izzo will just whine his way into the sunset, the transition will be nearly complete!

This is a gem about Cal in that thread: " He's not having a bad off season. He doesn't care about UK."

No doubt. Many a big man done in by foot injuries. I am well below 7ft and have struggled for months to get a stress fracture completely healed. Walking boots suck!

Kind of amazing and scary that with all the effort put into these recruitments that something so random and minor could swing it.

Why didn't he just finish at pUKe and THEN grad transfer? Isn't he footing the bill for these ISU classes otherwise?

My 5 are: Fland, Perry, McNeely, Newell, Bidunga. The amazing thing is IU has other possibilities at each of those positions, some of which are more talented! ie Givens, Harper, Mustaf, Betsey, Queen, not bad.

I just saw a video of LSU after winning. Their players all look 30yrs old. No exaggeration, they were interviewing the DH and I thought it was a coach. I can't findf the exact video I watched (from a Baton Rouge station) but here is on Video

Absolutely, was never a perfect world, just now with the ease of ejecting the guys that could develop (Gunn for example) are much more likely to bolt.

Yep. If Reeves will come and make IU better, you have to do it, despite hurt feelings and diminished opportunities for current players. I prefer the traditional dymnamic of building a team and developing players over time, but like much in our society that is a thing of the past. We prefer "right now" over what is "right", so guys will leave and a new crop will come in. Sometimes for good reasons, sometimes not. Let's hope IU has the right ingredients for a special season.

Any chance he redshirts? That would certainly clarify the depth chart and give him time to get 100% healthy.

If they are literate they'd be on the Dean's list at UK.

I'm sure it won't be popular, but I agree with this. Never gonna happen, but it should at least go back to 35.

Sure, but bird in hand....seems like every off-season is gonna be a complete rebuild going forward so take the best you can get now and worry about tomorrow later.

It's very cool that Dunbar and Randle El are on the College HOF ballot....but why do I have NO recollection of IU being a Nike school in the early-mid 90's?

The same Iowa staff that struck out 672 IU batters in a row? That Iowa pitching staff?

Eclectic mix of schools. He feels like a Nebraska guy to me. A line-up of 6'3", 6'8", 6'8", 6'8", 7'1" would be something to see!

So what is the plan. Enjoy the ambiance of West Laffy for another year then get a contract in Poland or Egypt? Or does he think he can improve his stock and slip into the 1st round?

Clearly you haven't held your nose and checked out their boards. They insist Heide and Colvin will revolutionize college basketball with their pure, dazzling athleticism. :) Also, their new 7'2" stiff Berg is a Ginger. I thought that needed to be stated.

So what is the dream class for '24? Fland, Perry, McNeely, Newell and Bidunga sounds good to me! Tyler Betsey, 6'7" 3pt shooting specialist, sounds very intriguing too.

Fixed it for you :) and it needed to be stated again. One of IU's biggest recruiting wins of this offseason was NOT getting Love.

I appreciate the perspective and context. I haven't watched much until the last couple of weeks and frankly they have looked bad. Really bad, so it feels like they are fading. Hopefully a solid showing in the NCAA's leaves a good taste for the off-season.

It's on, Now 0-1, Meat-chicken, still bottom of the 3rd