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Latest WHO data It took 67 days to get 1st 100k cases It took 11 days to get 2nd 100k cases It took 4 days to get 3rd 100k cases On pace for 3 days to get 4th 100k cases The virus spread is skyrocketing at an alarming pace. I also found this interesting. https://covidactnow.org/

The Evansville area has recorded cases (keep in mind we are a river town and place like Henderson and Owensboro, KY should also be considered) and since we don't have sufficient testing available the numbers are absolutely not to be trusted. Like I said mid April is where we'll start to get a grasp of what's going on in our country.

Like I said, I hope I'm wrong.

Folks I'm not trying to come on here and be a Debbie Downer but based on how this virus spreads we're not really going to get a grasp of the situation in the US until like mid April. The current situation is bad but this is just the start. In my opinion, which means nothing and trying not to sound political, we aren't taking the proper measures right now and the worst is yet to come. This country is missing direction because the safety of people in this country is dependent on whatever state you reside. This is unfortunately a sad truth to the reality of the situation. In my region (suburb of Evansville) there are only 44 vents and 200 beds at the closest hospital. We'll start to see just how much the US healthcare system will be stressed due to the nature of the system itself. Also it is of my opinion this virus will be around for 12 to 18 months, but I truly hope I'm wrong and will gladly eat crow.

No argument from me. Who knows why some of the players weren't able to perform on the football field. I was talking in terms of a 'Depth Chart' meaning there's players behind the starters. That doesn't mean, as you have clearly indicated here that they're productive on the field. It just means, the roster has backups to fill a spot should a spot need filled. IU now has some holes to fill the depth chart.

He's got an opportunity, now let's see if his preparation allows him to step in and meet the needs of the team. Best of luck to him.

I hear ya. A position that once had too much depth is now looking pretty darn thin. We'll see. Hopefully our beloved Hoosiers will figure something out. They might end up moving around some players in other positions. Does anyone know of players on the current roster that was a RB in high school?

I don't agree. The passing game improved, that includes pass blocking. The run game decreased, that includes run blocking. All that might have been by design though because they were playing with a new OC. They won 8 games without the 2018 running game. Both players will be missed but like I've been saying for awhile now, the core of the team is still intact. In my opinion, the biggest loss this off-season so far has been losing the S&C duo to Bama.

I don't believe in luck. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. But that's just me.

IU was leading the game six and a half into the 4th and tied with a minute and a half til the game was over. They put up 31 points on the road. It's foolish to think their front 5 didn't produce.

You're not wrong with some of your assessments. SOS wasn't a strong one that's for sure, however I would argue that the 2019 Hoosiers would have gone bowling with the exact same schedule they had in 2018. Also, in 2019 they won the games they were supposed to win with 3 of those in conference wins on the road. I don't agree the lines got man handled often nor abused in some of those losses. I think only two of their losses (OSU, Michigan) were brutal. All of their other loses they were in the game until the end. And most importantly, Ramsey wasn't the starter as injuries plague the entire team throughout the entire season. Bottom line, the Hoosiers improved from the year prior. And doing it with a young roster.

I'm not sure I agree. Keep in mind a couple of things here. The defensive stats in general were better than 2018 and the offensive stats produced more points, more rushing TDs, more passing yards and relied less on the run game than the previous year. Now that might be due to a number of factors, SOS, new OC and DC etc. etc.. But the bottom line is that compared to the two years the younger front 5 and front 7 produced more wins and a bowl appearance. This team is young. I'm a firm believer that the strengths of any team in any conference at any level of football is and will always be at the front 5 and front 7 level. That's football. Without either you just got a really bad football team. Games are won and lost in the trenches.

I wholeheartedly agree. The front 5 and front 7 on both sides of the ball at the end of the season are pretty much still around. I think people are forgetting how incredibly young this roster is.

In my opinion, with this team it's a stat that speaks volumes. Not just about the player getting that stat but the 4 other players on the court with him.

If the NCAA tourney was held at Assembly Hall, pretty dang far.

Race 8pts 13 +/-

Another win and another solid performance from Race.

Race 3-3 from the line, 10 boards, 50% from the field and the most telling stat 21 +/- Does anyone now where I can find a player's +/- stat? I can't seem to find it on the various sites I'm looking at.

Another delightful game to watch from Race and another win. There's a pattern going on here folks.

Race Thompson's performance last night against Iowa was a delight to watch. He had that grit and did the small things that translated into complete contribution to the team. He needs to stay healthy.

Indeed. However, we've lost a lot this off season. So we'll see how the changes take place. Hopefully, everyone just hits the ground running and our beloved Hoosiers continue to improve from last season. It's really refreshing to look at where IU football is today. The prognosticators, albeit pointless in the grand scheme of things, actually see IU football finishing 3rd in the East division and 7th overall in the conference. Far out man. Hopefully that'll help in recruiting.

3 of a kind that are high face cards isn't 11th in a conference of 14. You're chances of winning with that hand is far much greater with 14 playing on the table. At some point accountability of being able to develop 'the cards dealt' has to fall on the person playing the cards.

Maybe he's thinking TJD enters the draft?

I just want a team that has a decent basketball IQ, plays solid/grit/hustle defense and makes 70-75% of their free throws. In my opinion, a coach that can get those three things out of his/her players is a really good recipe for success. Recruiting classes come and go but those three things from a team, I think, is effective.

I'm just going to say this. In Knight's second year at IU he took his "non recruits" to a final four. Mike Izzo, in his third year, his "non recruits" won the conference and he took his team to the Sweet 16. Billy Donovan, in his third year, his "non recruits" finished 3rd in the conference and he took his team to the Sweet 16. And there is a whole list of other coaches I can give examples. At some point you have start to question Archie's ability to develop players. Development isn't only physical. It's also mental. And in my opinion this team isn't developing mentally or physically. It's gotten worse. If you want to wait another year for you to determine that, so be it. I've come to a conclusion that this isn't what IU basketball is about. Especially after that debacle this past Saturday.