Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[ebridges24 2,354]

55 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Not so sure about that.  With the amount of sunshine being pumped, need SPF 100 for protection.

I am done with "optimism."  Optimism gets you 0.  I am seeking results.    

Granted, Woodson did better than predicted in the portal with 3 top 25 guys.  That's Mount Rushmore territory.   But let's see where it goes on the court before we start steaking thru the quad.  

Okay, you've made your point, AGAIN

[Home Jersey 5,516]

5 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

First, in line with the new forum rules, this thread is about the transfer portal.  So what is a HS recruiting tweet doing here?  Second, if anyone who thinks a few meetings with some in state dudes means we have the state locked up, they're delusional.  We'll have the state locked up when they are committed.  

But yeah, lets go.  We're back baby.   Woody's cooking.  

Luke Goode is a transfer portal prospect from Indiana so the tweet is relevant.

You're putting words in peoples' mouths with your "second" point and don't seem familiar with the concept of symbolism. 

[IUc2016 7,121]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He better if we're going to win 57 games. No breaks if your making a million

Collin Hartman wrote a check to himself to come back for his 7th year and backup Ballo for old times sake.

Edit: Sorry for the terrible jokes, I just don't like to be told I am not fun anymore :)

[ebridges24 2,354]

12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Payne committed to Texas A&M, another center we missed out on. He visited and everything. 

Oh no, time to poop on everything

[Juwan Moye 213]

20 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Do we need a backup? Or does Ballo play 40 minutes? You guys are no fun anymore. 

We for sure still need a backup but that “should” be a very limited role if Reneau spends any meaningful time at the 5, otherwise it’s a 12-15 minutes per game role. I’d guess that’s well below what Payne wants.

[Juwan Moye 213]

20 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

Anthony Leal is our backup. Thought that was common knowledge?

I heard if Leal plays enough we’re guaranteed to win so you may be on to something…

[monskisprodigy 1,787]

With Payne off the board, that leaves only Malone out for a backup big that we have known contact with, correct?

[IUFAN1976 2,443]

31 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Pump pump pumpity pump pump pumpity look at pumper go 

You need to keep your after dark novelty toys to yourself!  It sounds like an ED issue to me!  ;) ;). Lol

[68Hoosier 498]

46 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Payne committed to Texas A&M, another center we missed out on. He visited and everything. 

Take it to the Payne thread.  LOL.... 

JKJK of course.   This place is getting a bit touchy.

Just Chill 

Sorry Chris, I had to post this because I love your information and knew you would be a sport.

[Hoosier DaDa 2,058]

39 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

Anthony Leal is our backup. Thought that was common knowledge?

OK you must "CHILL"

[Golfman25 4,836]

43 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Luke Goode is a transfer portal prospect from Indiana so the tweet is relevant.

You're putting words in peoples' mouthes with your "second" point and don't seem familiar with the concept of symbolism. 

Nice try. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,284]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Not so sure about that.  With the amount of sunshine being pumped, need SPF 100 for protection.

I am done with "optimism."  Optimism gets you 0.  I am seeking results.    

Granted, Woodson did better than predicted in the portal with 3 top 25 guys.  That's Mount Rushmore territory.   But let's see where it goes on the court before we start steaking thru the quad.  

If optimism gets you 0, why are you reading and posting in a thread about transfers?

[str8baller 4,845]

48 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

And decided to go elsewhere when Ballo committed or did you think he would of been fine in a reserve roll after starting for Minny last year?

I think a lot of people expected the money to solve the min issue. Or in other words, people thought we could pay starters/borderline starters enough to come off the bench and rotation guys to sit the bench in case we needed them situationally. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 8,673]

3 minutes ago, str8baller said:

I think a lot of people expected the money to solve the min issue. Or in other words, people thought we could pay starters/borderline starters enough to come off the bench and rotation guys to sit the bench in case we needed them situationally. 

TAMU as big money, I'm told. 

[Golfman25 4,836]

1 minute ago, RaceToTheTop said:

If optimism gets you 0, why are you reading and posting in a thread about transfers?

Because I am interested in what the team will look like roster wise. And I have given Woodson credit for doing something in the portal not many teams have done.  I have also said I am cautiously optimistic. We have a roster of players who need to make some jumps.  I’m just holding out for actual results before I’m painting my face.  

[Uspshoosier 44,549]

4 minutes ago, str8baller said:

I think a lot of people expected the money to solve the min issue. Or in other words, people thought we could pay starters/borderline starters enough to come off the bench and rotation guys to sit the bench in case we needed them situationally. 

Not the real world.   Kids good enough to start are going to want to start especially at other Power 5 teams with money to burn as well 

[OKHOOSIER 1,901]

5 minutes ago, str8baller said:

I think a lot of people expected the money to solve the min issue. Or in other words, people thought we could pay starters/borderline starters enough to come off the bench and rotation guys to sit the bench in case we needed them situationally. 

I think the number of guys transferring for the purpose of winning at all costs is pretty small.  Landing someone like Goode is a really nice piece if we do. The portal is weird thing where money isn’t the only thing, so I think getting guys willing to take these roles is going to be touch and go. 

[str8baller 4,845]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

Not the real world.   Kids good enough to start are going to want to start especially at other Power 5 teams with money to burn as well 

Agree 100%. It’s still a sentiment I see fans express though. Sparks last year was probably in the minority and even he transferred back out once he got a taste of irregular mins off the bench. 

[IUc2016 7,121]

6 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Not the real world.   Kids good enough to start are going to want to start especially at other Power 5 teams with money to burn as well 

Also, kids are going to bet on themselves. As they should.

They believe if they get the opportunity to start/play a ton they will produce and make themselves a lot more money in the long run professionally (NBA or overseas). That makes more sense than taking a bigger paycheck to sit the bench. 

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