NIT Game Thread - IU vs. St. Francis (PA) | 3/19 @ 7PM(ET) on ESPN

[Chris007]

13 hours ago, Hoosier1984 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if Romeo does sit tomorrow with back soreness but comes back for game 2 because we shouldn’t need him tomorrow. I also really think there is a chance he comes back next year after not making the tourney this year. He just seems like a different type of kid. You don’t hear him talking about getting to the league like you do with others. Also he could have went to Kentucky Duke KAnsas or wherever he wanted to be that one done type with all the exposure but choose to pick Indiana and stay home. I think the fans mean a lot to him and he won’t want to go out this way.


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But if he is having back problems and wrist problems this season why come back to get banged around for a second season when he could be getting paid to get banged around. 

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, Chris007 said:

But if he is having back problems and wrist problems this season why come back to get banged around for a second season when he could be getting paid to get banged around. 

Or paid millions to get rehabbed while he rests on the bench. 

[Aaron]

I think I am getting a hold of how this will work ticket wise tonight. 

The court level is assigned seating and their is very limited availability in the north end zone. The south end zone will be an actual student section with the band as usual. After the south court is full the remaining students and public will sit anywhere they want in Main Level. Again this is not confirmed but based on how they are selling tickets and knowing the layout of Assembly Hall well I am using logic. 

Again I think this is ideal way to do it along with the cheaper tickets ($20), free parking and free student tickets as well as a (presumed) organized student section. I have been critical of administration for a lot of things but they have handled this NIT perfectly and hopefully we can maximize attendance at 7-10K. Its also a great opportunity for people to take their families in Bloomington who never get to go and get good seats at affordable price.

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Aaron said:

I think I am getting a hold of how this will work ticket wise tonight. 

The court level is assigned seating and their is very limited availability in the north end zone. The south end zone will be an actual student section with the band as usual. After the south court is full the remaining students and public will sit anywhere they want in Main Level. Again this is not confirmed but based on how they are selling tickets and knowing the layout of Assembly Hall well I am using logic. 

Again I think this is ideal way to do it along with the cheaper tickets ($20), free parking and free student tickets as well as a (presumed) organized student section. I have been critical of administration for a lot of things but they have handled this NIT perfectly and hopefully we can maximize attendance at 7-10K. Its also a great opportunity for people to take their families in Bloomington who never get to go and get good seats at affordable price.

Certainly one million percent better than they handled the last NIT appearance.

[theriverpilot]

15 hours ago, Hoosier1984 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if Romeo does sit tomorrow with back soreness but comes back for game 2 because we shouldn’t need him tomorrow.


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Agree there.   I don't see Miller or Romeo using an injury excuse if he is really thinking of sitting the NIT out.  I think they'd just come out and announce it.

[cappymo14]

Any info on his availability yet?


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[tortex28]

Any info on his availability yet?


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Questionable

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[JaybobHoosier]

Why are so many up in arms if Romeo will play or sit? He stated he was going to, CAM says he is expected to, do you need the freakin pope to come down and tell you he is? He has had back issues before, he has played all season with the wrist problems. he has had more than one occasion this season to give up and throw in the towel in games, including puking his guts out at half time, taking a shot to the nose that probably should have broken it. The kid enjoys basketball and seems to enjoy being a Hoosier from all accounts outside of IU basketball. So why all the he’s gonna throw in the towel, now?


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Well said. I think it might be wise for Romeo to sit tonight, only because him being day-to-day and I would rather have him full strength for the other games. Ha e him ready to go tonight if able, but don’t use him unless needed.


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[HoosierAloha]

Certainly one million percent better than they handled the last NIT appearance.

I think they did that last time to avoid Crean getting booed out of the Hall. That could have gotten ugly real quick.


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[HoosierHoops1]

Romeo in street clothes.

[cleeter]

Yeah Romeo isn’t playing tonight. Heard it on radio

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I’m curious to see if the offense flows any better. Probably not, but here’s to hoping.


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[HoosierHoops1]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I’m curious to see if the offense flows any better. Probably not, but here’s to hoping.


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It'll be hard to tell against this caliber of team, close or blowout.

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

It'll be hard to tell against this caliber of team, close or blowout.

 

Very true, won’t be able to make any assumptions based off this one.

 

 

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[Hoosier Guy]

That’s not good

[Bobman1]

Either way, should have no business struggling in this one.


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[VO5]

Idc if Romeo is sitting because of back soreness or because he’s protecting himself. Either way, I’m cool with Romeo doing what is best for him. 

I would love for him to play, but I’m curious how we look on offense as a team without him. Will be interesting to see and might be better long-term for us

[Crimson and Cream]

Called it Sunday and other Hoosier fans berated me (not on this site). Don't blame him at all. He's got a future to think about. Time for other guys to step up with increased opportunity. Feed Juwan early and often. If he gets in foul trouble may God have mercy.

[Brass Cannon]

Probably best to have an opponent like this to get used the new line. 

Heres to hoping Arkansas can pull off the upset as well

[Hoosier Guy]

I mean basketball wise