IU Basketball News and Notes

[IUFAN1976 2,787]

39 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

Did Mgbako's little Taco Bell incident mess with him mentally, is he struggling to adjust to college life, or could there be something else going on with him that we don't know about? I usually don't like to over-analyze and speculate on players' mannerisms, but the dude just seems like he's on another planet right now. When I saw his highlights back in the spring, I felt he was going to be one of the best players we'd seen here in awhile. It's like he's not even the same guy anymore. Just so bizarre. 

He’s thinking about that he wished he would have ordered a nachos bell grande instead of a dozen tacos!

[Dave from Dayton 2,964]

All along I have been emphasizing that IU needs a seasoned and effective point guard and shooting guards to compete.  Xavier Johnson took himself out of the UConn game.  UConn effectively did the rope-a-dope.

Cupps just isn't fast, strong, big, experienced enough to take on the top guards in the D1.  

Shooting guards don't shoot.  Guards don't rebound.  Perimeter help defense doesn't help.

And since Ware got weighted down and hacked with no fouls being called...game over.

IU, right now, is a one-trick pony.  Get into X's head and hang onto Ware...game over.  

Long year coming.

[Rico 2,990]

49 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

All along I have been emphasizing that IU needs a seasoned and effective point guard and shooting guards to compete.  Xavier Johnson took himself out of the UConn game. Louisville effectively did the rope-a-dope.

Cupps just isn't fast, strong, big, experienced enough to take on the top guards in the D1.  

Shooting guards don't shoot.  Guards don't rebound.  Perimeter help defense doesn't help.

And since Ware got weighted down and hacked with no fouls being called...game over.

IU, right now, is a one-trick pony.  Get into X's head and hang onto Ware...game over.  

Long year coming.

Soooooo, what are saying is that we aren't very good?

[Dave from Dayton 2,964]

3 minutes ago, Rico said:

Soooooo, what are saying is that we aren't very good?

It's Indiana!

Can Coach Woodson pull a rabbit out of his hat?

Right now, no, we are not very good. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,984]

Courtesy of the Big Ten, you have to have a Peacock subscription to watch 12 of men's and women's games.  Currently there is a Black Friday special for those interested.

From now through Monday, November 27, the Peacock Premium subscription is discounted. The monthly Premium subscription is $1.99 plus tax (normally $5.99 plus tax) and the annual Premium subscription is $19.99 plus tax (normally $59.99 plus tax).

Full story at:  https://www.insidethehall.com/2023/11/22/sign-up-for-peacocks-black-friday-deal-to-save-on-watching-12-iu-basketball-games-this-season/?fbclid=IwAR3fmnwSWSP7LOAoO-NUZS_kor8-at3WaTN0PJJJaGi570TXoR2Laf8Rues

 

Here’s a listing of the IU men’s and women’s basketball games on Peacock this season:

Men’s 

Date Time (ET) Matchup
Tues., Dec. 5, 9 p.m. – Indiana vs. Michigan
Tues., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. – Indiana vs. Rutgers
Tues., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. – Purdue vs. Indiana
Tues., Feb. 6, 7 p.m. – Indiana vs. Ohio State
Tues., Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Wisconsin vs. Indiana

Women’s 

Date Time (ET) Matchup
Wed., Jan. 17, 7 p.m. – Minnesota at Indiana
Sun., Jan. 21, 2 p.m. – Indiana at Purdue
Wed., Jan. 31, 7 p.m. – Indiana at Maryland
Thurs., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. – Michigan State at Indiana
Wed., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. – Indiana at Wisconsin
Thurs., Feb. 22, 8 p.m. – Iowa at Indiana
Sun., Mar. 3, 4 p.m. – Maryland at Indiana

 

[Golfman25 5,017]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Courtesy of the Big Ten, you have to have a Peacock subscription to watch 12 of men's and women's games.  Currently there is a Black Friday special for those interested.

From now through Monday, November 27, the Peacock Premium subscription is discounted. The monthly Premium subscription is $1.99 plus tax (normally $5.99 plus tax) and the annual Premium subscription is $19.99 plus tax (normally $59.99 plus tax).

Full story at:  https://www.insidethehall.com/2023/11/22/sign-up-for-peacocks-black-friday-deal-to-save-on-watching-12-iu-basketball-games-this-season/?fbclid=IwAR3fmnwSWSP7LOAoO-NUZS_kor8-at3WaTN0PJJJaGi570TXoR2Laf8Rues

 

Here’s a listing of the IU men’s and women’s basketball games on Peacock this season:

Men’s 

Date Time (ET) Matchup
Tues., Dec. 5, 9 p.m. – Indiana vs. Michigan
Tues., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. – Indiana vs. Rutgers
Tues., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. – Purdue vs. Indiana
Tues., Feb. 6, 7 p.m. – Indiana vs. Ohio State
Tues., Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Wisconsin vs. Indiana

Women’s 

Date Time (ET) Matchup
Wed., Jan. 17, 7 p.m. – Minnesota at Indiana
Sun., Jan. 21, 2 p.m. – Indiana at Purdue
Wed., Jan. 31, 7 p.m. – Indiana at Maryland
Thurs., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. – Michigan State at Indiana
Wed., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. – Indiana at Wisconsin
Thurs., Feb. 22, 8 p.m. – Iowa at Indiana
Sun., Mar. 3, 4 p.m. – Maryland at Indiana

 

Should be in separate post.  It’s complete BS IMO.  Plus putting a IU vs Purdue game on there.  F the big 10

[Rico 2,990]

3 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Should be in separate post.  It’s complete BS IMO.  Plus putting a IU vs Purdue game on there.  F the big 10

I would like to assume that Peacock requested it?

[Golfman25 5,017]

15 minutes ago, Rico said:

I would like to assume that Peacock requested it?

Well F them.    That's a marque game.  Should be on a real network -- FS1, BTN and such.  :) 

[Home Jersey 6,633]

EDIT: deleted, already posted

 

[Dave from Dayton 2,964]

5 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Should be in separate post.  It’s complete BS IMO.  Plus putting a IU vs Purdue game on there.  F the big 10

I have mixed feelings about Peacock, BTN+, and other pay-to-stream services.  But whether we agree with the Big Ten's decision to earn more money and, in turn, providing more to the universities, this site and ITH are providing us a service.

They are informing us that there is a reduced fee for viewing more than a few IU games.

I say thanks to OF and ITH for letting us know.

My better half and I are frugal with spending for a lot of entertainment.  We cook at home about 6 days a week.  And I hate paying lots for cable/Hulu/whatever.  We can well afford such fees.  But both of us are glad that ITH and OF(BtownBanners) have told us of this reduced price.

Just think.  A couple of dollars goes to IU out of the fee.  

Now complain about Coach Allen getting over $4 million a year.  And nurses don't even get healthcare in their benefits.

And those folk serving tacos do not get a living wage.  Nor do those in assisted living cleaning and serving.  It is not a fair world in any sense.

Give your $20 to some do gooder non profit.  Like drilling water wells so people do not have to walk 5 miles for water.  We do that and more.

I can understand people not liking to pay.  I don't like it.  It is different.  Welcome to the money-grubbing new world.  

And vote with your remote.  Don't watch the games.  That will show the Peacock and the B1G.

[coonhounds 8,787]

I want to thank all who shared the peacock deal on here. I have been watching commercials but not noticing the deal. I read it on here and got the wife on board for 20 dollars for the year. I won't have to miss any games again this year but hate how it is getting

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[Henryville Hoosier 965]

Just got the Peacock deal myself. This board is awesome and thanks for sharing. 

[str8baller 5,058]

4 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Should be in separate post.  It’s complete BS IMO.  Plus putting a IU vs Purdue game on there.  F the big 10

Tbf, you have to pay btn+ $20 for 3 games. Peacock for $20 is a better deal as you get more iu games, more non iu games and movies and whatnot for a whole year. 
 

I’m not saying I like the cash grabs but that btn+ thing is the worst deal by far.

[cthomas 6,325]

4 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Should be in separate post.  It’s complete BS IMO.  Plus putting a IU vs Purdue game on there.  F the big 10

I spent a lot of my early years listening to IU games on the radio. Really enjoyed the years when every game was available on over the air TV. I will never never pay for extra streaming services beyond what I already have. Fans no longer matter, just revenue from broadcasting contracts. The Pacers have done the same thing with the Bally contract. It shuts out people who lack the means to pay for the service. In my opinion, not a great way to build a fanbase. Ok, I'm done with my grumpy old man rant.

[Hovadipo 55,114]

Peacock is a great deal for fans of: B1G sports, WWE, IndyCar (the IndyCar coverage is phenomenal, especially in May), and Universal-owned movies and TV shows. At $20 for the year it’s an absolute no-brainer. Skip 2 trips to McDonald’s (1 if you’re paying for the whole family) and you’re covered. 

[Dave from Dayton 2,964]

Happy Holidays and happy Thanksgiving.

Remember those less fortunate.

Hug those closest to you.

[go iu bb 5,532]

1 hour ago, str8baller said:

Tbf, you have to pay btn+ $20 for 3 games. Peacock for $20 is a better deal as you get more iu games, more non iu games and movies and whatnot for a whole year. 
 

I’m not saying I like the cash grabs but that btn+ thing is the worst deal by far.

To add to this, the games on Peacock will be professionally produced. BTN+ are amateur student productions.

BTN+ is a pure money grab and very overpriced for what you receive vs any other streaming service.

[IUFAN1976 2,787]

If you have Comcast like I do, I have Peacock free through 2025!

[Scotty R 2,127]

47 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

If you have Comcast like I do, I have Peacock free through 2025!

I have Comcast/Xfinity but don't get it free

[Uspshoosier 45,139]

53 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

If you have Comcast like I do, I have Peacock free through 2025!

I’ve had comcast forever and it was free at the beginning but got a message months ago right before football started that it  would stop being free.   They offered a reduced price for their existing customers.  Maybe you got a new customer deal