IUBB vs Iowa - Tuesday, 2/28/23 @ 7:00 on ESPN2

[TheWatShot 13,641]

Before this game, I thought we had a realistic chance to win the Big Ten tournament. Now that we'll likely be playing Thursday, we can probably forget about it. The Big Ten tournament has been around for ~25 years and I think only three teams won it that had to play four games. There's just such a huge difference in having to win 4 games instead of 3. 

 

 

[colonel06 1,913]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

So we only had 9 scholarship players tonight so which 5 do you want to bench and when do you want them to play? Come on man

I think you can figure that out.

[LamarCheeks 17,996]

You'd like to think that after this sh*theap of a performance, we'd go out and kick some a$$ on Sunday.

But with this team -- I can see the same thing happening all over again. Maybe not to the tune of a 22-point beatdown (and let's be honest, it wasn't even that close), but getting handled by 15 or so. 

This team just doesn't seem to care if it gets embarrassed like this. 

[IUHoosier5 1,493]

Yeah, still hope and wish Gunn stays. He didn’t figure it out this year, and that’s ok. No one expected him to come in and play right away. 
 

Just hope he has patience. 

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Woody is pissed because he started cautioning against the letdown in the locker room at Mackey and the guys didn’t listen.

 

I call Tamar Bates to the portal after the season 

[str8baller 5,042]

6 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

He was pisssssssssssssssed


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It’s tough when you have to rebuild a culture. The bottom line is that all of our players have been in a losing program and losing culture. It’s hard to regain when that chain is broken.  
 

I think TJD is a pretty good lead by example guy. But it’s tough as a big when your guards just get cooked on defense. Galloway and Kopp try but neither are better than average on defense. JHS is a frosh. Bates is not good. Our lead by example guy in Xavier has been out most of the season.   It’s just a tough thing to hammer into guys heads when you’re the coach and don’t have guys who can lead on the floor. 

[IU - Kaulie 1,891]

25 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think the staff has already told people and players that Geronimo, Bates and Duncomb are not Big Ten starters. Build around Renau, Banks and Gunn plus the portal 

I have some doubts they are even Big Ten players.  But for sure build things around the freshman coming in plus Trey, Malik, and Banks and see what we can get in the portal.  

[Chris007 43,565]

4 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

Are you saying the staff has directly said that to JG, Bates and Duncomb?  
I agree with the assessment and also won’t be surprised if 2/3 or 3/3 don’t come back.

I’d add Trey to the Renau, Banks and Gunn nucleus.  

Trey was a given. I think if it hasn’t been communicated it will be in post season meetings 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,675]

5 minutes ago, bleedhoosier said:

Tonight is why I don't lose time in life watching games live anymore. Always recorded and watched at 32x unless it looks halfway close. Missed about 10 games this year.. no recording because really, who cares anymore. Purdue was cool but until we actually make a run in the dance, what is there to be excited about? Maybe it's just a hobby that has faded on me now. Gotta go eat my feelings lol

Calls themselves bleedhoosier and takes the time to come to a message board to make sure people they dont know are aware that they often fast forward or don’t watch because they don’t really care is one helluva flex.

[Chris007 43,565]

4 minutes ago, IUHoosier5 said:

Yeah, still hope and wish Gunn stays. He didn’t figure it out this year, and that’s ok. No one expected him to come in and play right away. 
 

Just hope he has patience. 

He’s been told he’s a big piece going forward. He won’t make nearly as much anyplace else next season as he will here.

[normandale97 203]

10 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

Banks can play.  I’m happy we have him.

There is a reason Iowa wasn’t guarding him tonight. 

[Banksyrules 4,517]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

So we only had 9 scholarship players tonight so which 5 do you want to bench and when do you want them to play? Come on man

Not like Penn State game but I’d let the walk ons play. At least maybe they would care. At least we might see effort. That’s all I want win or lose.

[Chris007 43,565]

4 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

I have some doubts they are even Big Ten players.  But for sure build things around the freshman coming in plus Trey, Malik, and Banks and see what we can get in the portal.  

You are wise beyond your years. I always enjoy reading your posts and your usually spot on.

[Banksyrules 4,517]

Just now, normandale97 said:

There is a reason Iowa wasn’t guarding him tonight. 

He’s a freshman learning. Gotta start somewhere

[Chris007 43,565]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

Not like Penn State game but I’d let the walk ons play. At least maybe they would care. At least we might see effort. That’s all I want win or lose.

Agreed if you’re talking late in the second half. But you have to go with your main guys for most of the game. They’ve earned that even with a bad shoot around 

[normandale97 203]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

He’s a freshman learning. Gotta start somewhere

Yep…and not all freshman are ready to play right away like JHS. Banks is clearly one of those that isn’t ready. It’s not his fault. He’s just not a big10 player right now. That doesn’t mean he won’t be. He just hasn’t been good this year. 

[IUHoosier5 1,493]

Woody’s postgame is gold. Full confidence in him. 

[cbp4iu 1,387]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Trey was a given. I think if it hasn’t been communicated it will be in post season meetings 

So we are looking at 9 new players next year…. Great….. Portal watch should be fun. 

[DChoosier 7,831]

1 minute ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

Calls themselves bleedhoosier and takes the time to come to a message board to make sure people they dont know are aware that they often fast forward or don’t watch because they don’t really care is one helluva flex.

Ha, agreed.

When we have bad games nothing beats the “I’m turning the tv off”, “I’m going to mow the grass”, “I don’t care any more”, “time for bed” etc etc posts.  
If you don’t give a shite why bother going onto to a board to post?

[Banksyrules 4,517]

Just now, Chris007 said:

Agreed if you’re talking late in the second half. But you have to go with your main guys for most of the game. They’ve earned that even with a bad shoot around 

I was thinking 10 minutes into the second. If they don’t want to hear what coach preaches then an example has to be made. No passion or effort.