JerryYeagley23

I’ve always said that at some point Duke, Kentucky, etc. have to get burned playing the one and done game when a year comes that guys under perform and don’t leave early. To this point I don’t think it’s actually happened somehow, but it had to bite them eventually right? And then what do they say to the four five-star kids signed who they don’t have room for anymore? I feel like it would only take once for that to throw their whole scheme out of whack.

Why do you say that? Calipari encouraging guys to seek other opportunities in order to make room for the five star freshman he wants to bring in next year?

I forget, are there any tie-breakers like head-to-Head, or did that change when the scheduling went to unbalanced?

Moving this from the game thread, because it probably belongs here. Man, looking at the remaining schedules for the top half of the conference, and I literally have no confidence in predicting how things will play out. The unbalanced schedule really rears it’s ugly head for the top of the conference. MSU plays 5 of their last 8 games on the road, and 4 of their last 5 games are against teams currently ranked in the Top 25. Illinois starts Feb off with four straight games against ranked teams (@Iowa, Mary, MSU, @Rut) and then goes to PSU. Brutal stretch. Maryland is starting their tough stretch at Assembly Sun followed by 4 of their next five against ranked teams (Iowa, Rut, @Ill, Neb, @MSU), then they still have MSU at home and @Rut to end the season. Honestly, I think Iowa might have the most favorable schedule remaining. But I wouldn’t be totally shocked if the team(s) that wins the B1G has 6-7 losses. And more than that, I’m thinking there’s probably gonna be a two or three way tie for the top. Also, I read IU has the toughest remaining schedule in the country, but if you’re basing it on games against ranked teams, I don’t really see it. After Sunday, we only have two games remaining against currently ranked teams. Home against Iowa, and @Illinois. For comparison: Games remaining against currently ranked teams: MSU - 4 ILL - 5 Iowa - 4 Maryland - 6 Rutgers - 3

Man, looking at the remaining schedules for the top half of the conference, and I literally have no confidence in predicting how things will play out. The unbalanced schedule really rears it’s ugly head for the top of the conference. MSU plays 5 of their last 8 games on the road, and 4 of their last 5 games are against teams currently ranked in the Top 25. Illinois starts Feb off with four straight games against ranked teams (@Iowa, Mary, MSU, @Rut) and then goes to PSU. Brutal stretch. Maryland is starting their tough stretch at Assembly Sun followed by 4 of their next five against ranked teams (Iowa, Rut, @Ill, Neb, @MSU), then they still have MSU at home and @Rut to end the season. Honestly, I think Iowa might have the most favorable schedule remaining. But I wouldn’t be totally shocked if the team(s) that wins the B1G has 6-7 losses. And more than that, I’m thinking there’s probably gonna be a two or three way tie for the top. Edit: I mentioned earlier that I read IU has the toughest remaining schedule in the country, but if you’re basing it on games against ranked teams, I don’t really see it. After Sunday, we only have two games remaining against currently ranked teams. Home against Iowa, and @Illinois. For comparison: Games remaining against currently ranked teams: MSU - 4 ILL - 5 Iowa - 4 Maryland - 6 Rutgers - 3

Agreed. They said the other day that IU had the toughest remaining schedule of any team in the country. I think 7-5 would mean they are finding a speed none of us expected and exceeding all expectations. I think 4-8 or 5-7 is still enough to get us safely in the tourney and would probably be a good result given the strength of the schedule remaining.

Was he on an official for the MSU game tonight??

And MSU is 1-2 on the road with the only win being at Northwestern. They have some tough road games left to play and will come back to the pack in my opinion based on their showings at Purdue and IU. Definitely dont see them as head and shoulders better than the rest of the B1G.

That was still 8 years ago right?

Look back pre-game, I’m on record as saying take the points.

#(Three point bow and arrow arm thing)

Heck of a college basketball game though amirite?

Come on man. Go to bed if that’s your attitude. It’s a great college basketball game, back and forth. Just cause your team isn’t up by 20 you’re gonna bail??? Sweet dreams. I’ll enjoy the action for you.

I mean, I don’t care if he’s a guard, how is that not a moving screen on Winston?? If he’s six inches taller the stripes are going the other way all day.

Agree to disagree. We need a scorer/playmaker when our offense sputters. It’s not a need 40 minutes a game, but it has its place and I think D.G. is the only guy with that instinct.

We don’t know each other, but if you’ve played sports at a high level, you can relate to the fact that regardless of talent level, there are certain guys who have the moxy and the skill to make big plays when other guys just as talented just don’t. I’m not saying I want D.G. to be the focus of our offense or even to play 30 mins a game. What I am saying, is that this type of game, there will come a time, when we are gonna need a big shot. And it’s probably gonna be a shot where you say “no, no, no....yes!” and in my opinion Green has that attitude and confidence to take that shot. And I’d rather have a guy taking it that has just enough arrogance to believe he’s gonna make it, than a guy like Franklin, who despite the fact he’s gonna be great for us in the long run, is in the back of his mind hoping it goes in. IMHO.

Either my volume is off, or that ref just whistled Race for that foul before they MSU guy even go to him.

Listen, I get it. I’ve played with guys like D.G. He’s a total headache because he probably thinks he’s better than he is, and can try some things that make you pull your hair out. But at the same time, when you’ve got a team of good but not great players, with “nice guy” personalities, sometimes you need an alpha. In this type of a game and in this atmosphere, we are gonna need a big shot, and the one guy on IU that wants that shot, is Green. Like it or not.

Hate to say it, but if we’re gonna hang on and get the W, we’re gonna need a few big time 3’s from Green to stop the momentum. Can’t rely on Brunk to win you a game against a top ten team, and they will make a run. Love him or hate him, but D.G. is the guy on our squad willing to take it and make it to stop the MSU run.

Wow. If it happens, would OSU be the only team you can ever remember being ranked #2 in the country at one point in the season to end up missing the NCAA tournament? Because 2-6 in conference with two home losses already is gonna be a tough hole to climb out of.

At some point coaches like ‘Ol Roy and Coach K will be seen as what they are by recruits: old whites guys. Because right now they are just getting good recruits based on reputation, and having good recruits is making them look like they are still great coaches. It’s self-fulfilling, but you can see this year with UNC, that it’s not like they are great coaches, with these amazing schemes and player development. They are just coaches at universities with reputations that happen to be coaching ten McD’d all-Americans every year. At some point, good X and O’s coach or not, the game will pass an 80-year old by in my opinion.

Somebody will do a better recap of the game after it’s over I’m sure, but I am going to be turning my attention to the men’s game so here are my premature thoughts. The defense in the third quarter changed this game from being close with an inferior opponent, to IU looking like a top 20 team playing against a team they are better than. It almost felt like the first half they were still having confidence issues maybe still stemming from the tough losses over the last three. Couple observations: -Mackenzie Holmes is a beast. She has a chance to be remembered as one of the best women’s players to put on an IU Jersey. -Grace Berger has one of the best mid range games of any shooter I’ve seen in recent years, women or men. Great stroke from just inside the free throw line. Smooth and confident. Need her to make those shots in order to make a run in March -As Ali Patberg goes, so go the Lady Hoosiers. She does a great job of initiating the offense and pushing the ball up the court. But she sometimes gets sped up and starts playing downhill and it results in turnovers. -Based on what I’ve seen from the top 5 teams, IU is one 6’6” or 6’7” just opposing center threat away from being an elite program. They have the shooters and solid post play. But it seems like in the women’s game if you can get that one height advantage post player that just grabs boards and gets a bucket every time they get position, that’s the difference between being good and being really dangerous. -they showed the conference standings several times and it surprised me they never mentioned that IU was the only team who had played the top four teams in conference already. Lot of opportunity to get back to the top of the conference as the rest of the teams have to start playing each other. -lastly, a lot of good young talent, but for me, Aleksa Gulbe has the potential to be special. She could be an all-American as a senior with her skill-set. Handles. Three-point shot. Post moves. Great player.

Thanks. Is there a site that would have info about those that we are recruiting or have interest in coming to IU?

Take the points.

Looking over the roster of the Lady Hoosiers, and I really like the talent across the classes with a lot of returning talent next year. Anyone know where I can find info about our commits for next season?