IUBB @ Illinois - Saturday, 01.27.24 @ 3:00 ET on Fox TV

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,171]

Woody said X is soul searching and trying to find himself so I'm just trying to help.

He’s never been that good. He overthinks or underthinks. He’s a low volume spotty shooter and has uncanny speed that he rarely uses to his advantage. He drives the lane often times to throw up prayers for layups instead of opening up the toolbelt and being smart and crafty to finish. But most of us knew this.

 

 

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[IUFAN1976 2,901]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

He’s never been that good. He overthinks or underthinks. He’s a low volume spotty shooter and has uncanny speed that he rarely uses to his advantage. He drives the lane often times to throw up prayers for layups instead of opening up the toolbelt and being smart and crafty to finish. But most of us knew this.

 

 

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Don’t forget often turning the ball over while pretending to be fouled

[coonhounds 8,871]

Don’t forget often turning the ball over while pretending to be fouled

That is his biggest fault and I believe whole heartedly he don't get calls because of his antics. Refs won't call a foul if the guy driving goes up weak and out of control and just falls down imo

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[coonhounds 8,871]

We have a bad reputation so I look to get called for cheap fouls rhe rest of the way

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[RaceToTheTop 25,287]

24 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

That is his biggest fault and I believe whole heartedly he don't get calls because of his antics. Refs won't call a foul if the guy driving goes up weak and out of control and just falls down imo

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There are most certainly things that he isn't very good at -- particularly his dwindling assist rate this year, his immaturity on the court -- but he gets to the line at a pretty high rate.  Only Ware has more free throws per game and only Walker has more free throws per minute played.  And unlike most of the team, he actually shoots pretty well when he gets there.

And that aspect has been pretty consistent throughout his career.  Six years he's shot between 75 and 80% from the line and other than last year's season cut short by injury, he gets 4+ free throws per game.  Since he's been at IU, only TJD was getting to the line more than him.

[Bowhunter 2,693]

I watched Illinois vs Northwestern. I don’t think we can beat either team and it might get ugly again.

[IUFAN1976 2,901]

9 hours ago, coonhounds said:

That is his biggest fault and I believe whole heartedly he don't get calls because of his antics. Refs won't call a foul if the guy driving goes up weak and out of control and just falls down imo

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Exactly!  He needs to quit doing that, it serves no purpose other than giving the other team the ball with a turnover and it usually ends in a fast break layup.  That is just poor court recognition 

[IUFAN1976 2,901]

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

Woody said X is soul searching and trying to find himself so I'm just trying to help.

Can we revise this and say “If found, please do not return to Indiana University”. Or “If found, please return to Purdue University”. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,344]

I don't take credit for this but I think it's pretty funny.

[Chris007 43,755]

Word on the street is Ware is not expected to play. Staff is hoping for Tuesday night he will be ready but still hasn't had any contact. He's not going to rush back. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,344]

Jason Benetti and Robbie Hummel will call Indiana at Illinois on Saturday for FOX at 3 p.m. ET.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,171]

Word on the street is Ware is not expected to play. Staff is hoping for Tuesday night he will be ready but still hasn't had any contact. He's not going to rush back. 

What a failure of a season.

I hope they at least give up the Sparks experiment.

He shouldn’t play but to spot Reneau 5 minutes. Go Walker at the 4 or 3.

I don’t love much from the bench. We gonna get crushed no matter what.


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[Chris007 43,755]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

What a failure of a season.

I hope they at least give up the Sparks experiment.

He shouldn’t play but to spot Reneau 5 minutes. Go Walker at the 4 or 3.

I don’t love much from the bench. We gonna get crushed no matter what.


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I think the Sparks starting experiment is over. He will play but I don't think he will start

[Chris007 43,755]

10 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jason Benetti and Robbie Hummel will call Indiana at Illinois on Saturday for FOX at 3 p.m. ET.

I've just about had my fill of Hummel this season. Yes he does a good job but haven't enjoyed him here lately

[Hovadipo 55,498]

12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yes he does a good job

does he

[Chris007 43,755]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

does he

He has in the past. But this year not so much. But don't know if it's just me or just mad that he's ripping IU. He does seem to miss some obvious stuff. 

[Stuhoo 80,161]

Just now, Chris007 said:

He has in the past. But this year not so much. But don't know if it's just me or just mad that he's ripping IU. He does seem to miss some obvious stuff. 

Bardo is much gentler when things aren’t going well.

[Hovadipo 55,498]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

He has in the past. But this year not so much. But don't know if it's just me or just mad that he's ripping IU. He does seem to miss some obvious stuff. 

Mostly messing. He's fine, but he got placed on a pedestal in record time. I never totally understood the hype, then I listened to him call a Purdue game and was outright confused at the love he got, especially from IU fans.

[IUFAN1976 2,901]

We need a bigger Milk Carton, I just read an article on MSN.  Now apparently the  entire team is “soul searching”.    (Imagine a face palm emoji)

[AKHoosier 6,787]

Hummel can't hide his giddiness when IU is playing poorly.

Objectively I think he's better than most, but can't help feel like he can't wait to pile on IU when we're struggling.