College Bball Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier]

18 minutes ago, str8baller said:

More controversy at Alabama as Brandon “the murder weapon delivery man” Miller is having a teammate do an imitation police pat-down for starting line-up announcements.  Coach Oates had nothing to say but “It’s been addressed.” 
 

What a trash program/school. I wouldn’t want Nate Oates within a hundred miles of the IU program. He has the moral fiber of a drug cartel capo. 

While Oates was my top “realistic” option I wholeheartedly agree with you here. He has handled this situation pretty terribly. Lots of blazing red flags within that program right now. But likely $ and winning will continue to win out in the recruiting areas.   Another program I’ve added to the root against list. 

[FortWayneHoosier]

Here is the pat down……absolute trash 

 

[HoosierAloha]

***Not defending it***

We automatically jump to a "law enforcement" pat down. Just because it's the first thought that pops into your mind doesn't mean it's right. I've never received a police pat down where they checked my obliques only. It's closer to event security going through the motions.

This could be just as much of a fighter getting a pre-fight pat down as law enforcement search. Although, that wouldn't evoke the same emotions to the audience they're targeting.

Regardless if he's been doing it all season or if it was intended as a law enforcement or pre-fight pat down it's extremely insensitive given the recent events surrounding the Bama team, let alone that he was directly involved in.

[ziggyiu]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

***Not defending it***

We automatically jump to a "law enforcement" pat down. Just because it's the first thought that pops into your mind doesn't mean it's right. I've never received a police pat down where they checked my obliques only. It's closer to event security going through the motions.

This could be just as much of a fighter getting a pre-fight pat down as law enforcement search. Although, that wouldn't evoke the same emotions to the audience they're targeting.

Regardless if he's been doing it all season or if it was intended as a law enforcement or pre-fight pat down it's extremely insensitive given the recent events surrounding the Bama team, let alone that he was directly involved in.

Miller is suspected in connection with a murder. Police are investigating whether or not he ultimately provided the gun that was used in the murder. 

[Uspshoosier]

Maryland up 2 at half over northwestern   Young hit a 3 to give them the lead 

ohio st up 12 over Illinois at half.   

[RaceToTheTop]

5 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Hell yes the Illini could win in Mackey. They’re just a plain old better basketball team than Puredoo currently.

 

Not showing it today.  Horrid first half at Ohio St.

[RaceToTheTop]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

***Not defending it***

We automatically jump to a "law enforcement" pat down. Just because it's the first thought that pops into your mind doesn't mean it's right. I've never received a police pat down where they checked my obliques only. It's closer to event security going through the motions.

This could be just as much of a fighter getting a pre-fight pat down as law enforcement search. Although, that wouldn't evoke the same emotions to the audience they're targeting.

Regardless if he's been doing it all season or if it was intended as a law enforcement or pre-fight pat down it's extremely insensitive given the recent events surrounding the Bama team, let alone that he was directly involved in.

Understand what you are saying, but how tone deaf Alabama has been to the whole situation (i.e., Oats saying that basically Miller was just ‘unlucky’) their actions are going to be under a microscope.  It certainly should have been in Alabama’s head that the pat down, regardless of intent, was not going to be a good look.

[pappy1865]

Sycamore senior day!

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[johnsoniu]

illini back to within 6
 

Illini sticking to their script from northwestern, get down by double digits at half then storm back

O$U sticking to their script of season is a dumpster fire

[Hoosierfan1901]

17 minutes ago, pappy1865 said:

Sycamore senior day!

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Hulman Center is a nice place for a game 

[HoosierAloha]

3 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

***Not defending it***

We automatically jump to a "law enforcement" pat down. Just because it's the first thought that pops into your mind doesn't mean it's right. I've never received a police pat down where they checked my obliques only. It's closer to event security going through the motions.

This could be just as much of a fighter getting a pre-fight pat down as law enforcement search. Although, that wouldn't evoke the same emotions to the audience they're targeting.

Regardless if he's been doing it all season or if it was intended as a law enforcement or pre-fight pat down it's extremely insensitive given the recent events surrounding the Bama team, let alone that he was directly involved in.

 

44 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

Miller is suspected in connection with a murder. Police are investigating whether or not he ultimately provided the gun that was used in the murder. 

He what?!

Again, as in my initial post, it's extremely insensitive and shouldn't have been done. Further, he shouldn't have provided the gun. Those are absolutely true.

It's possible Miller and his teammate have been doing that all season with the intent to imitate a fighter going into the ring/octagon. Why do you think it wasn't presented as such in the media?

Regardless of the intent of the pregame player introduction ritual, it was insensitive and shouldn't have been done.

[HoosierAloha]

42 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Understand what you are saying, but how tone deaf Alabama has been to the whole situation (i.e., Oats saying that basically Miller was just ‘unlucky’) their actions are going to be under a microscope.  It certainly should have been in Alabama’s head that the pat down, regardless of intent, was not going to be a good look.

Absolutely, what people say initially is what they truly feel about the situation. It seems like the whole situation is just a burden for Oats because it's distracting to his team. Whether I like it or not, athletes and programs have a massive influence for better or worse. This will be used by PR folks as how not to handle a situation.

[Hoosierfan1901]

Purdue Clinches a share of the Big Ten Title

x2 NW and Iowa games are hurting me right now 

[pappy1865]

Hulman Center is a nice place for a game 

Wish I would have gone to more games as an undergrad. Now love it as alumnus!

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[Hoosierfan1901]

14 minutes ago, pappy1865 said:

Wish I would have gone to more games as an undergrad. Now love it as alumnus!

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Their renovations (5 years ago?), made it a Grade A facility in the MVC

[Hoosier Guy]

Illinois just lost at Ohio State. That’s absolutely pathetic from Illinois

[HoosierAloha]

2 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Illinois just lost at Ohio State. That’s absolutely pathetic from Illinois

Completely agree, it's crazy to think it's still a quad 1 loss.

[Whoozhers]

Would it kill CBS to put conference records at the bottom of the screen like every other channel?

What’s up with that??

[pappy1865]

Bad officiating not just relevant to the B1G. MVC has some suspect officials as well.

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[Uspshoosier]

6 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

Would it kill CBS to put conference records at the bottom of the screen like every other channel?

What’s up with that??

In the big picture conference record doesn’t mean anything regarding selection so maybe since the tournament is on CBS maybe they decided not to show it.   Not sure.   It’s wouldn’t hurt to put up for people that want to see it and I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to put up.   If you are a Twitter guy text David Worlock that question and see if you get an answer