woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone with the two newbs coming hotter than a true newb. Almost like they have been here before.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersI was thinking the same thing Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Now wait right there, Mr. Loaded Chicken Sandwich. This here forum's already got itself a sandwich, and yer lookin at him. Can we sandwiches not live in harmony? Lol. Be judged by the flavor and not by the contents of the sandwich. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Alford Bailey and Stromboli 2 Quote
Popular Post GnarlyNormEllenberger Posted September 26, 2019 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2019 After watching some Media Day coverage, I'll finally throw in my opinion... just a gut feeling. 1) Before the postseason 18-13 (9-11 in the Big Ten). I believe we'll be squarely on the bubble. I truly think it'll be 50/50 NCAA or NIT. A win or two in the Big Ten Tournament would probably be enough. 2) Starting Five By January: Phinisee, Durham, Hunter, Jackson-Davis, Brunk. 3) Top Five Scorers: Jackson-Davis 12.6, Hunter 12.1, Phinisee 10.3, Green 9.3, Durham 8.2. Hot Take#1- Green and Smith begin the season in the starting lineup, but are passed by more effective players. Hot Take#2- Jackson-Davis and Hunter clearly become our top options on offense by January. A few additional thoughts... - I've got to watch TJD some over the last three years. When he's "on", he's a LOAD. Sorta reminds me of a more advanced Jeff Newton at his age. He'll have his struggles as a freshman, but he's got A LOT of talent. His talent will make up for his youth in many games. - People are cautious on Hunter and I get it. But I'm very optimistic about him. I think he's the perfect "3" for us. He may start the first 7-8 games slowly, but I think he'll become a consistent scorer for us and be on the floor more often than not. Let me be clear, this is a prediction. Not my expectation. If he falls short of this, I won't hold it against him as a fan. - I have trouble seeing this year as a breakout year for Green. He can light it up for sure. And he will several times this year. But after watching three years of sample size... my expectations are low. If he's leading us in scoring this year... I don't see us making the tournament. I may not even see us with a winning record overall. - My opinion is that Phinisee, Durham and Brunk will be the team leaders and it will be evident. - I was a bit disappointed (maybe even a little embarrassed?) with how a few of our players handled the media day press conference. This is just my opinion, I'm probably looking into it too much and I know these are college kids. But some of the responses by a few kids seemed a bit snarky, mocking and disrespectful. I understand that not everyone is great at a podium answering questions, but some of the responses seemed a little uncalled for. Again, I'm sure the life of an IU player is difficult. And I know dealing with the media isn't always fun. But I know a simple respectful reply isn't too much to ask because the majority of the team did that. - I think IU will be considered a team on the rise at the end of the season. TJD, Hunter and Phinisee will be on "Player Watch" lists for the next year and guys like Durham and Brunk will be hailed as great senior leaders to-be. The mood around here will be significantly brighter. Although a few posters will still be making knee-jerk reactions to everything... as per tradition. :) As always, just my opinion. Nothing more, nothing less. mdn82, IUsafety, mamasa and 6 others 9 Quote
The Ola Depot Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 Is there any reasoning behind everyone assuming Brunk will start over Davis? I realize he wasn’t necessarily in the best system for him but there were many games last year he barely played. What makes everyone think he will be able to come in and start over Davis who I think may have the best touch around the basket of the whole team. The main concern for Davis last year was his conditioning but he even slimmed down throughout last year. You’d have to think after an offseason of conditioning that he’d be able to handle a much larger load. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners woodenshoemanHoosierfan 1 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 Just now, The Ola Depot said: Is there any reasoning behind everyone assuming Brunk will start over Davis? I realize he wasn’t necessarily in the best system for him but there were many games last year he barely played. What makes everyone think he will be able to come in and start over Davis who I think may have the best touch around the basket of the whole team. The main concern for Davis last year was his conditioning but he even slimmed down throughout last year. You’d have to think after an offseason of conditioning that he’d be able to handle a much larger load. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Some reports by insiders have alluded to it. Part of me thinks that Jives. Brunk was efficient when he was on the court. I really think his struggles were system more than anything. Quote
Honkyman Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 Davis will start. Brunk will get plenty of playing of time. bigrod 1 Quote
yogisballin Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 I'd love to see this lineup and I believe that we will some but it will take time. Switch everything! Rob Damezi Jerome Smith TJD Thoughts? lillurk 1 Quote
yogisballin Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, yogisballin said: I'd love to see this lineup and I believe that we will some but it will take time. Switch everything! Rob Damezi Jerome Smith TJD Thoughts? OR...... Rob Jerome Smith TJD DD Quote
Stuhoo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, yogisballin said: I'd love to see this lineup and I believe that we will some but it will take time. Switch everything! Rob Damezi Jerome Smith TJD Thoughts? 8 minutes ago, yogisballin said: OR...... Rob Jerome Smith TJD DD BEHEMOTH LINEUPS! IMO, not happening. More likely that we start three guards (RP, AL, & DG) than only one. Quote
yogisballin Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said: BEHEMOTH LINEUPS! IMO, not happening. More likely that we start three guards (RP, AL, & DG) than only one. I think that you are correct about the 3 guards. However, I think it will change come B1G season though. Quote
HoosierAloha Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 How about..AlHunterSmithJackson-DavisDavisThat would be fantastic minus the ability to hit outside shots, create offense, slow(er) on defense, and push tempo. I feel they could clog the lane and rebound well. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Stuhoo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said: How about.. Al Hunter Smith Jackson-Davis Davis That would be fantastic minus the ability to hit outside shots, create offense, slow(er) on defense, and push tempo. I feel they could clog the lane and rebound well. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Almost. We can use a lineup of: DeRon Davis Brunk TJD Race Thompson, and Tom Pritchard (will need to appeal for additional eligibility) Now THAT's a lane-clogger lineup supreme! HoosierAloha, Me So Hornsby, lillurk and 1 other 4 Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 I'd love to see this lineup and I believe that we will some but it will take time. Switch everything! Rob Damezi Jerome Smith TJD Thoughts?Damezi will need to have made massive strides. It’s more likely he’s at the end of the rotation again. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Bobman1 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Prediction from the head: Rob, Devonte, Al, Smith, De’RonFrom the heart: Rob, Devonte, Jerome, TJD, De’Ron, with Al seeing a nice 6th man role I think Archie will go with the experienced guys to start us off but by the end of the season it’ll for sure look a lot different. That initial 5 has started a bunch of games for the Hoosiers and I expect November to be much of the same. Hopefully things change up a bit but man do we have some depth. Legit 10 deep this year it’ll be interesting to see how things shake out. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 One prediction should be which player the fan base argues shouldn’t be on the floor. I think McBob was that man last season. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners BGVille Hoosierfan 1 Quote
mdn82 Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 One prediction should be which player the fan base argues shouldn’t be on the floor. I think McBob was that man last season. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersAnd Devonte and Deron and Justin and Damezi and Fitzner. Now I know you didn’t miss all of that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app BGVille Hoosierfan, Str8Hoosiers and WayneFleekHoosier 3 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 And Devonte and Deron and Justin and Damezi and Fitzner. Now I know you didn’t miss all of that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appI voted for all of the above most of the season. Especially Fitzner and Justin. Much less for DeRon and Devonte. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app mdn82 1 Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 And Devonte and Deron and Justin and Damezi and Fitzner. Now I know you didn’t miss all of that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appI feel like McBob got the most but Fitz and Smith did get a ton. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 And Devonte and Deron and Justin and Damezi and Fitzner. Now I know you didn’t miss all of that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appMcBob was my vote at least. Seems every year there is at least 1 guy. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
mdn82 Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 I voted for all of the above most of the season. Especially Fitzner and Justin. Much less for DeRon and Devonte. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appYeah it was a weird year for player appreciation lol. Normally there is one head and shoulders above the rest. There were just a lot of players for various reasons. I am with you on your two. Deron and Devonte are just too important. We went as they went versus Juwan or Romeo. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Loaded Chicken Sandwich and WayneFleekHoosier 2 Quote
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