IUBB @ Rutger - Tuesday, 01.09.24 @ 7:00 on Peacock

[str8baller 5,042]

Just now, coonhounds said:

I think everyone will agree with this. Whatever this was tonight is not indiana basketball. When I became a fan of the Hoosiers games like this were extremely rare. Fundamentals. Smart basketball making free throws and good defense. Rebounding and hustle. What happened tonight was absolutely none of that.

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A team like that could play bad and scratch out a 4pt win versus this sorry Rutgers team. 

[DChoosier 7,843]

2 minutes ago, Trish said:

I hate to be the one that said told you so.. but…

That’s the only comment tonight that gives me hope. When I think of how you defended Archie I take your comment as a contrarian indicator that things will turn around.,

[cbp4iu 1,388]

Just now, Dave from Dayton said:

Who thinks that IU needs guards...shooters...ugh...never mind.  

Um I think this is year like 7….. I do think if Woodson doesn’t upgrade our guards next year we could probably just say he’ll probably never recruit them.

[DChoosier 7,843]

I hate when guards draw a foul with the herky jerky head flinging back.

[IU - Kaulie 1,891]

1 minute ago, Home Jersey said:

When you've got think for half a second first before the shot if the coach will chew your a$s out for shooting it, your timing gets thrown off. When you barely get sets run for you then are asked to come in cold and do it, it's even harder.

Don’t think that’s it.  Our 5 star wing can’t make a basketball move without dribbling it off his foot.  The simple answer?  Stars lie.

[RoadRage 1,608]

Do you believe in miracles?

[str8baller 5,042]

Just now, RoadRage said:

Do you believe in miracles?

Well…we drew iron on a 3. So…yes?

[Trish 11,505]

48 points with two minutes left in regulation. 
 

[Dave from Dayton 2,960]

Just now, RoadRage said:

Do you believe in miracles?

I will let you know...

[IU - Kaulie 1,891]

Mgbako.  Are you kidding me?

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,588]

This officiating is living up to BIG standards.

[str8baller 5,042]

Intentional foul with 10 sec on the shot clock??? We are dumb. These refs are dumber

[94Bulldog 584]

Dumbest team in IU history 

[JSHoosier 19,819]

I'm done. Woodson needs to go. I know that won't happen so at least fire both assistants left over from Miller.

18 turnovers, gave up 17 offensive boards, shot 25% at the easiest shot in the game. Make everyone run back from Jersey then run more when they get home.

Mgbako may not go pro, doesn't play good enough, but a transfer won't surprise and I can't blame him. Forget about Queen.

Need to completely revamp the guards. Malpractice not adding a guard and leaving a ride available.

No improvement on the year. Not adjusting to the roster they built and missing the tournament in year 3 which we couldn't afford. Awful coaching all the way around.

 

[RoadRage 1,608]

Well, that should do it. This team is very poorly coached!

[DChoosier 7,843]

4 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

No knowledge of anything…just the one guy you can’t afford to lose imo. Especially if Ware leaves.

This can’t be fun for any of them, and if he wants to go somewhere and win, he will have quite a few options. 

The season isn’t quite over yet

He saw two teammates go to the NBA (which means a ton to guys)

He is a focal part of the team

Assume he makes a lot of NIL cash.

Never say never but unless everything implodes I think/hope he stays.

[LamarCheeks 18,031]

Trey just knocked the ball out of bounds and it hit a kid on the Rutgers bench right in the face. 

That's gotta be a flagrant 1, right?

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,588]

I'm amazed that they came back this much.

[Whoozhers 3,647]

MM the mother of all. Plays

[HoosierTrav 7,731]

Missing the tournament this year. Completely unacceptable. Year 3. Trending down.. It’s Indiana….. Mike Woodson gets the most ridiculous amount of leash bc he was a player for IU 200 years ago.  
 

I’ve heard people complain about the fans….. the fans are only thing left of this program that is elite. We show up and fill that damn Hall every home game and will our shitty basketball teams to victories over teams we have no business beating. We show up and take over neutral site arenas. The list goes on. 
 

When we look at other aspects of our lives, be it brands we buy, places we eat, or even the companies we work for, our loyalty often hinges on the quality of experience or the mutual benefits we receive. Why then, when it comes to sports teams, do we not afford ourselves the same pragmatic approach?

Indiana basketball is nearly dead to me. I spend to much time caring and I spend far too much money. Time for that to change I think. Being an IU basketball fan has been the worst ROI of any passion/effort in my entire life. It’s not close really.