HoosierFan1994

I hate doing this before the end of the season, but I think these players will have draft decisions to make: Cooper, Smith, Tucker, Ponds, Ferrell I'll be kind of surprised if Smith and Ponds are back. Maybe even Cooper.

Going to the Peach Bowl! Cannot wait for Friday! I feel very good about this game. A few questions for those of you who know ATL.. We are staying near the baseball stadium. Should get to the hotel around 3:00 in Atlanta. As soon as we check in we are planning on taking the MARTA to the game. Do you recomend taking an Uber to the Station from our hotel? Or will there be plenty of parking? I'd rather avoid downtown parking.

As an IU fan, I hope they extend Barry Odom. I was not impressed last night. When it was 7-0, his decision to kick a FG tells you he is a coward. What's odd is I thought a year ago it was a solid hire. I bet you anything he regrets taking this job with all the openings there are this year. Question for those more in the know: Is Purdue the UK of the Big Ten? Meaning they are putting more NIL into basketball than they should? I know Painter had a few solid portal additions lately.

Bucket game was awesome! As a kid I always loved the matchup, even when both teams weren't good. I remember playing the game on NCAA 05 and thought it was neat they had a bucket as a trophy for the game. It was COLD!! Wife was a trooper for going. We arrived in West Lafayette about 3 1/2 hours till kickoff. When Omar made it 42-3 we ended up leaving and listened to the rest of the game on our way to the hotel. Only "bummer" is that the gap between Mendoza and Saying got a little closer. One thing I'll say is this: In the NFL, when you have a franchise QB your Super Bowl window is open for a long time (Think Brady, Peyton, Mahomes, etc). In College football, if you have an elite Head Coach (Saban, Kirby, pre 2021 Dabo, etc) your National Championship window is open for a long time. Enjoy this friends. I said this over the summer to a friend: There are two things I think will happen with Indiana sports. Tyrese Haliburton will lead the Pacers to an NBA Championship. And Curt Cignetti will lead IU to a National Title. This might be the year!

Super pumped to go to my first Bucket Game. It'll be cold, but 100% worth it. We are going to be in lot CC. We booked a room in Lebanon. Planning to get to the lot about 3-4 hours before the game.

Update on the game: Looks like we are going to be in lot CC. Near some recreational fields. It's 8 days out but right now showing the feel like at kickoff is going to be 20.

Love the responses! I expect a lot of red and for it to get ugly fast. Probably going to get there around 4:00 and just prepay for a lot near Ross-Ade. Again, only been there once but it seems like a dump. Mackey Arena is kind of cool. I think it's incredibly random it's the NBC primetime game on Black Friday, especially since this decision was made in the offseason. Kind of nice the Bucket game hasn't been the noon BTN game for a few years. OT: Don't forget their coach was running his mouth about Cig this off-season. I hope it's worse than 66-0.

Get on these guys early and make them quit. I can't see Penn State scoring 20 points on us. If the offense can get us that, which I expect, it SHOULD be a W much like in Iowa. Important to remember that 7 of Penn State's 14 points against OSU came because of a short field. I'd compare Penn State football this year to say, our 2016-2017 IU basketball season. Came in hyped, started off okay, and it got ugly real fast. Think how Assembly Hall was that year in February. Probably not as intimidating. Same with what I expect out of Beaver Stadium on Saturday. It'll be loud I'm sure in the beginning. I just can't imagine their fan base is all that excited for this game.

Hey everyone, My wife and I are going to the IU-Purdue game on Black Friday. It's been a long time since I've been at Purdue. I had a few questions for those who may know: 1) Best place to park? I see there are lots of options (or at least it seems that way) around Ross-Ade. 2) How early do you recommend getting there? We usually get to Bloomington 3.5-4 hours before kickoff and have no issues. Just not sure what to expect up there. 3) I am sure there are, but are there any big IU tailgate/meet-ups? Unfortunately with our schedule this year I wasn't able to make it to Memorial Stadium. However, I have to see this team play.

It just doesn't work out for IU. 2012-2013 #1 all season long and lost in the Sweet 16. Crean's last year they were ranked pretty high in the preseason and didn't even make the tournament. Same with our team last year. I like our additions but bottom line: they haven't done squat to earn a top 25 ranking and be patted on the back all off-season. Competition should be fun! I think the top 4 is likely DeVries, Wilkerson, Bailey and Conerway. Spots 4-10 will be a fight!! It's year one so my expectations are low: Safely make the tournament. Be freaking competitive again. (see Louisville last year although they were in a bad conference). Anything else is the cherry on top.

Just from what I've watched..I would not be surprised if Reed Bailey turns out to be our best overall player. Doesn't mean he will lead Indiana in scoring and what not. I just think he's going to have a major impact. Almost think the 4 you listed will be our best 4 players.

Kind of surprised there isn't a legit "big" but outside of that I really can't complain. Competition is going to be a lot of fun for this group. Just a fun guess on April 29 at the starting 5 based on rankings/stats/watching the player: Conerway Wilkerson Dorn DeVries Bailey Bench in order: Miles, Harris, Enright, Drake, Alexis, Sisley If Goode comes back, he probably moves to 6th man. Side note: Anyone else happy the media isn't ranking this team? I've seem them nowhere in those top 25s and Lundari had us as a bubble team in his first bracketology.

haha. I am not. I forgot to add how in front of busy.

Most likely true. It's just crazy busy these coaches are. I assume summer time is really these only chance. Even then, they have to recruit and help with summer workouts.

Coach needs a little bit of rest and to get lunch with Don Fisher lol. In all seriousness that dude has been working non stop since he was hired. Still pieces left (roster spots/coaches) but I can't imagine he's seen his family that much. Take a day or two off DD.