IU at Illinois Game Thread (1/24 - 9pm - BTN)

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

1 minute ago, rebelhoosier848891 said:

Juwan and RoJo were open on that last play—-just a good pass away from overtime or a win. Let’s hope we get fired up and hit some free throws against Purdue. Juwan with another great effort—but not enough shot attempts in second half. Too many turnovers by the Hoosiers —and too many foul calls by the refs. We couldn’t even play or run an offense the second half or Juwan would have had 30 plus and we would have had a win. We needed that one and need to get an upset to get back on track—beat Purdue!


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For some reason they could not get the ball to Juwan for about 8-10 mins in the second half. Unbelievable. 

[mdn82 25,510]

 
No, that's deflecting.  Let's talk in the now.  Archie lost in embarrassing fashion for the 4th time this season.  That's a sad fact.  But it's a fact.  Who can deny that?  Are you trying to?

No I am not at all. Where did I say that. You responded to a comment that I didn’t quote you. You didn’t have to. You chose to. It’s ok. You have said as much when he was hired. You said as much in the college b-ball thread. I just told the guys you didn’t hate Archie. You wanted Marshall more and show up louder when things aren’t going well. Am I lying?




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[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

Thanks a lot Crean! You really provided us with some talented players!


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Don’t make excuses, josh is gonna hell at ya


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[Trish 11,505]

Don’t make excuses, josh is gonna hell at ya


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[coonhounds 8,787]

 
Do I?  I guess in 3 years when I hear we can expect to win again we can know for sure.  Until then, this is embarrassing.

No. You have every right to be mad but i think archie will be fine just not with this team. U damn straight it is embarrassing no denying that at all.

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[TheWatShot 13,622]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Don't be surprised if we pull an "Illinois" and beat Purdue at home. Heck, I even expect it TBH.


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Lol no way. They'll have at least 10 dunks, maybe more. We have nothing for their front line.

[Josh 12,553]

I know mdn threw me out as a Wichita State fan, but I'm an IU fan.  I just want to win.  Being ridiculed because of that while I watch our team get embarrassed for the fourth time this season is frustrating.  

 

Go ahead and call me names guys.  I expect results.  I expect to win against inferior teams.  I don't think that's too much to ask.

[mdn82 25,510]

Lol no way. They'll have at least 10 dunks, maybe more. We have nothing for their front line.

Agreed. We would have to run to have a chance. We can’t hit shots. We are going to have 6’7” guarding 7’2” (Not an excuse as I feel Juwan should be taller). We will get beat by 20+ unless they can’t hit a shot and our crowd shows up.


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[mdn82 25,510]

I know mdn threw me out as a Wichita State fan, but I'm an IU fan.  I just want to win.  Being ridiculed because of that while I watch our team get embarrassed for the fourth time this season is frustrating.  

 

Go ahead and call me names guys.  I expect results.  I expect to win against inferior teams.  I don't think that's too much to ask.

When did I do that? Is that your beef with me because you feel I did that? Sorry you feel that way but I don’t question people’s fandom. I may say go be a fan of... but that isn’t me so I apologize you feel that way. I don’t like when people say someone is a fan of another school. I am a fan of how other people play but that doesn’t make me a fan of them.

 

 

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[Hoosierfan2017 20,822]

Our second leading scorer tonight was a walkon. Of course Zach isn't a typical walkon, but still. It shows the state of this roster. 

[Demo 19,583]

4 minutes ago, Treesh said:

Thanks a lot Crean! You really provided us with some talented players!


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Yeah, this may not be a talented roster. And it may not be a great fit for Archie's structure. But with the exception of Morgan and McRoberts, I'm gonna guess that every other holdover rotation player is shooting worse from both 2 and 3, and obviously FT's, than last year. That ain't on Crean. That's a skill development issue with this staff.

[DChoosier 7,773]

To those that have come to the conclusion that a one and done Romeo is not that important.......

This program needs something real positive to happen NOW.  I do not care if he is gone after one year...we need a talent injection to get this train rolling or we are looking at another 2-3 years of struggling.  I have been a huge fan for decades but this is getting old.

[coonhounds 8,787]

I know mdn threw me out as a Wichita State fan, but I'm an IU fan.  I just want to win.  Being ridiculed because of that while I watch our team get embarrassed for the fourth time this season is frustrating.  
 
Go ahead and call me names guys.  I expect results.  I expect to win against inferior teams.  I don't think that's too much to ask.

Its not to much to ask. But it is not happening with these guys and to be honest it is a miracle our record is not worse. Every game we play sets the sport back 100 years. We used to be known for free throws and taking care of the ball. This is not that

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[cbp4iu 1,377]

IU can’t afford to play Freddie against Purdue. Honestly rather see Priller in against Haas than him. Priller could hack a Shaq him the first 4 minutes. I would like to see more Moore and Smith. IU May not win the next 3 games but I just want them to limit mistakes and play basketball smartly. The main goals for the rest of the season should be to make sure Race doesn’t get hurt in practice, Juwan stays healthy, and Durham gets confidence in his shot. 

[colonel06 1,913]

I personally thought that Archie was way overly protective or provided too much comfort for excuses of life on the road in the B1G during his Fischer interview.


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[Magnanimous 4,460]

Just now, Demo said:

Yeah, this may not be a talented roster. And it may not be a great fit for Archie's structure. But with the exception of Morgan and McRoberts, I'm gonna guess that every other holdover rotation player is shooting worse from both 2 and 3, and obviously FT's, than last year. That ain't on Crean. That's a skill development issue with this staff.

No that's on the players. The system is getting them open looks. If they're shooting worse then they need to get in the gym. No one on this staff has done anything to make them shoot worse, such as change their form or like Crean did with Stan Robinson.....make him shoot with his off hand. 

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

I know mdn threw me out as a Wichita State fan, but I'm an IU fan.  I just want to win.  Being ridiculed because of that while I watch our team get embarrassed for the fourth time this season is frustrating.  
 
Go ahead and call me names guys.  I expect results.  I expect to win against inferior teams.  I don't think that's too much to ask.

Agreed, I feel if the refs would have allowed Archie to take our free throws he would have hit better than the 50% our players did.



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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,920]

IU can’t afford to play Freddie against Purdue. Honestly rather see Priller in against Haas than him. Priller could hack a Shaq him the first 4 minutes. I would like to see more Moore and Smith. IU May not win the next 3 games but I just want them to limit mistakes and play basketball smartly. The main goals for the rest of the season should be to make sure Race doesn’t get hurt in practice, Juwan stays healthy, and Durham gets confidence in his shot. 

Durham has no shot. Has never had a shot. Love the kid, but he was rated perfectly out of high school and is way over his head. He's smart though, I'll give him that. If he doesn't play a minute more this season I'm cool with it.

Morgan is a beast. DeRon can help. Smith can help. IMO Clifton can help and should be getting minutes. McBob can help. The rest can go as far as I'm concerned.


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[Josh 12,553]

4 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

When did I do that? Is that your beef with me because you feel I did that? Sorry you feel that way but I don’t question people’s fandom. I may say go be a fan of... but that isn’t me so I apologize you feel that way. I don’t like when people say someone is a fan of another school. I am a fan of how other people play but that doesn’t make me a fan of them.

 

 

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You've called me out twice in this thread as jaded because IU didn't hire the coach I want.  

[pumpfake 3,930]

A lot of things conspired to cost us this one.  Crappy FT shooting, some foolish turnovers, and add in more than a few questionable calls and that's how you lose games like this.  Morgan is just playing lights out ball (except from the stripe) and doesn't get much help at all on the offensive end.  It's been obvious for some time now that we lack shooters, size, and a good PG and that's what we're stuck with for the rest of this season. 

It's gonna be one step forward and two steps back.