IUBB vs Purdue: 2/25 @7:30 on FOX

[Southside 1,914]

4 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

People said I was nuts when I said he would add a jumper.  Galloway is a relentless worker and never underestimate a kid being a coach's kid (who actually coaches, not just is the 'coach' because his son plays).

He played almost the entire game. Great game. He might have had better games, but he played the best in one counted most. 

[Hardwood83 4,965]

47 minutes ago, normandale97 said:

Yeah maybe. We fall in love with recruits. I read the same thing about Banks and Gunn and I don’t see it. I expected JHS to be a first round talent. I have no expectations for next years recruiting class. 

JHS likely is a first round talent,  but he has still sucked in several games this year. Looked like a 3 star freshman at times. Talent is undeniable, but let's not pretend he's been a rockstar all season. 

[RaceToTheTop 30,147]

Miller Kopp is 3-1 against Purdue at IU;  Archie Miller was 0-7.

[str8baller 7,223]

35 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Matt Painter on the rivalry: "I've had opportunities to leave, and one of the things I think about if I leave and I'm not the coach of Purdue is I can't walk back into Assembly Hall and compete against them. And that would bother me." 

He might not be the greatest coach in the world -- but he's a pretty good dude. Watched his post-game presser and he was asked a couple really dumb questions, and he didn't bat an eye. Just answered them politely.

And when someone would start to ask something, he'd look around to see who it was. The person would say, "Over here." He'd look in their direction and say, 'Thank you." 

Classy guy. 

Maybe not the greatest, but he’s a damn good coach. They can ***** about him tonight but I don’t know what you do as a coach to force your guys to hit jumpers or free throws.  Not their best game tonight.  
 

He might not win a title…I dunno. But he can go the Keady route and make them a conf title contender forever. 

[pappy1865 2,274]

Bartended VIP bar for Montgomery Gentry at the Shrine. Didn't set the dvr. Figured I'd watch on my phone since I was in the auditorium floor with no tv. Phone didn't cooperate. Sounds like a good one. Hopefully catch a replay!

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[TheWatShot 15,395]

Last night I had two dreams about the game. In the first one, we were winning with about 5 minutes left. In the second one, it was tied in the second half. 

 

I didn't want to post about this before the game because usually my dreams aren't the least bit realistic and I was afraid we'd get blown out. 

[HoosierFan1994 5,147]

Have no idea how the rest of the season will play out but man, it feels good to see IU back in the discussion of being relevant again in College Hoops. Lead game tonight on the Field of 68. 3 of the 4 last Saturday's they have played in one of the biggest games of the slate and won all three (Purdue, Illinois, @ Purdue). 

[Brass Cannon 25,246]

32 minutes ago, Southside said:

IDK. PU's shots just didn't fall. Pre-season, we all (and the nation) thought they'd struggle at guard. They did better we expected. But a lot of teams (even the better teams) will have trouble with Edey. 

I'm still a bit confused about what I just saw tonight. TJD with zero pts at the half. Zero pts from our pts at half. PU had 46 boards vs IU's 30. Our PG play was great, and our 3pt % at 47%...

Crazy.... pinch me. 

They are 3-4 for the month and that’s with big ten officiating letting them get away with murder. Team is in shambles 

[FightFor6 1,163]

Mike Woodson broke them. 

[Southside 1,914]

1 minute ago, Hardwood83 said:

JHS likely is a first round talent,  but he has still sucked in several games this year. Looked like a 3 star freshman at times. Talent is undeniable, but let's not pretend he's been a rockstar all season. 

He's peaking though. And starting more and more showing in 1R mocks. And getting more consistent. Felt strongly he'd back (earlier this year), but it's a coin flip for me now. If he had a strong B10 tourney, and/or dance, he gone... 

[Hardwood83 4,965]

1 minute ago, Southside said:

He's peaking though. And starting more and more showing in 1R mocks. And getting more consistent. Felt strongly he'd back (earlier this year), but it's a coin flip for me now. If he had a strong B10 tourney, and/or dance, he gone... 

Absolutely, not dogging him, just pointing out he's looked like a freshman at time's. I hope he is the #1 pick (after leading IU to the Final Four)

[Hardwood83 4,965]

I couldn't resist a little trolling: 

[Southside 1,914]

5 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

They are 3-4 for the month and that’s with big ten officiating letting them get away with murder. Team is in shambles 

Their 4 losses... 2 IU, and two road games vs NW and Maryland (both good teams). Maryland is up and down, but 8 wins in the last 11 games. NW is 8/11 too. 

So lets not act they're chumps. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,777]

Not exactly run through the wall intensity.  But then again, they shouldn’t need that.  Prepared for the shell shocked look by the under 12, maybe 16.  
 
Tell your guys you better than them at every position across the board.  Go out and stomp them and prove the doubters and WayneFleek wrong so he will shut the hell up.  I’d like that talk a lot better.  Confidence and enthusiasm…

Welp.. beyond happy to be wrong and see the guys play gutty and earn the win. This was a big one. And we do have more “talent” at each position. Always have.


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[IndyHoosier24 24]

Give me back @ Iowa, @NW, @PSU, Home against NW. I mean, the way they are playing, they don’t lose those games 

Edited February 26, 2023 by IndyHoosier24

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

3 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

Neutral court with impartial officials? We're up 5-10 points easily

Glad the officials mostly stayed out of it the second half!!!

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

I didn't want the 4 seed in the Big 1.o tourney but that might be our best route to championship game. Although, they could end up the 2 seed if they keep playing the way they have been.

[Southside 1,914]

16 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Absolutely, not dogging him, just pointing out he's looked like a freshman at time's. I hope he is the #1 pick (after leading IU to the Final Four)

Yup, feeling similar.. Never thought TJD came back, but starting thinking the same with JHS. One and done guys are good (for recruiting) but sucks in other ways. I'm not sure we are "that team" yet, but I'd love if we'd be a team that re-loaded. 

Regardless, more optimistic of the future (recruiting, coaching, etc..) 

[Brass Cannon 25,246]

14 minutes ago, Southside said:

Their 4 losses... 2 IU, and two road games vs NW and Maryland (both good teams). Maryland is up and down, but 8 wins in the last 11 games. NW is 8/11 too. 

So lets not act they're chumps. 

Being below .500 when you start playing good teams instead of feasting on the bottom of the league is usually a sign your not that great 

[Stuhoo 88,147]