HoosierInParadise

I don't understand why this would be the "PR nightmare" some are making this out to be. Even if Leal was creaned and kicked off the team, the headlines would be about how our roster was further upgraded and solidified as a Big Ten contender. This would be about the same level of overreaction on media perception that there was when Dane Fife was let go. Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I don't think it is.... Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

This is based on the assumption that the "big bad coach" is telling Leal he has to give up his scholarship to stay on the team. What if Leal came to him and volunteered to give it up? What if the parents met with Coach Woodson and told him to do whatever is necessary to build the best team possible, including using their son's scholarship? Some have said that we need selfless people, regardless of talent, at the end of the bench taking up scholarship 10-13. Maybe Leal is being as selfless as some would like him to be? Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Until the 4 transfer due to lack of playing time. Do you think the days of sitting on the bench for 3 years, and working your butt off in practice, while hoping that you play a little your senior year are over? I do understand what you are saying, just wondering if that thinking has now passed us by? Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I understand that. On the other hand, 13 are given for a reason. If it only takes 7-8 talented players then only allow schools to use 8 and the rest can be walk-ons. If we are given 13 in a climate where players can transfer so much, why not get the most talented 13 you can get? Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Good and fair points....I didn't think of it like that. I guess I just figured with fresh legs and any talent at all he would have saw some time. Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I don't know.....the college game has changed. Get as much talent as possible with all 13. We saw what it looked like when we were 5 players down at NW. If practices are packed with talent, it just makes everyone better. However, someone has to be the worst out of 13. Maybe LD is the better example of this than Leal. LD didn't even play in that game at NW. Sent from my SM-S908U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Good thing losing Fife didn't derail our recruiting...dws Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

My best role would probably be as part of the bench mob....I'll try and be creative. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Seriously, I've mentioned this before....IU Basketball is a better Soap Opera than any on daytime television. Everything from a crazy insubordinate assistant coach to crazy reckless driving players. Keep the drama coming! Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

You're right....their conference is much better come tournament time [emoji846] Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Sorry for the typo, I was driving 95 in my mustang while writing that post... Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

This surely wouldn't have happened of Tom Crean were the coach... Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I think you support and grow your teammates, co-workers, subordinates, etc. until they give large enough reason to where you can't. It's scary that some react as though this is a no-brainer with respect to getting rid of him. I'm not saying that turning a blind eye is what should be done....but geez, people need to show a little perspective. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I understand that. I would just rather see the mentality that we should continue to develop the person instead of dumping him because our program is "too high of moral ground" to keep someone...even if they continue to make mistakes. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

You can have integrity in a program or organization while still working with troubled youth. You don't have to run a program and only give spots to prototypical choir boys... Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I agree with this but he needs to announce a "Top 2" with Ball State and Purdue, have an announcement day on ESPN, and then choose Ball State over PU. Would be awesome.... Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I'm not sure how the way the statement was written makes the way it was handled classless. I thought the statement that was made was just fine to explain the change without giving too much detail. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

More to this point...after quickly scrolling through the 247 Composite rankings for the 2022, 2021, and 2020 classes, the B10 had 37, 35, and 32 respectively in those classes out of the top......wait for it......300 of each class. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I think it all just comes down to the talent in the B10 is just not as good as other conferences. Our style of play may lead other schools recruiting against the B10 as a whole where they are able to convince them that it does not translate to the next level or in the tournament. Top talent doesn't come to the B10. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

It would be incredible if Saint Peter's can continue their magic and knock off UNC, Duke, and then Kansas to win the title. All after beating Kentucky and Purdue. I mean wow! Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

We got beat by a 5 seed....with their "best team" Purdue gets beat by a 15 seed and officially accomplished nothing this season. No Big Ten regular season championship, no Big Ten tournament championship, and no final four appearance...wow Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Maybe Ya stayed BECAUSE Fife didn't stay? I have no clue....just thought I would add another thought amongst the collection. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Which assistant landed Cupps? Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I agree....also, some people interview really well, have the credentials, appear humble in the interview, and then just don't pan out when it comes to real world fit. Happens all the time. Sent from my SM-F926U1 using BtownBanners mobile app