bhaggard89 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 You can dislike it all you want. But it changes people's views. Christian McCaffrey knows. And I am a Hoosier. No an "(e)X-Hoosier." Creative though. [emoji106] [emoji122] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Christian McCaffrey feels the pains of playing on the west coast when none of the east coast media outlets are awake and watching him shake all shapes, sizes, and colors of players. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners HoosierAloha 1 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I know this is a slippery slope but I agree that being white in basketball is a disadvantage to a degree. Mostly because we simply aren't as athletic when it come to jumping and wingspan. (There are exceptions but few) We've all seen "white men can't jump". There is an ingrained bias from a viewing perspective as well. We as IU fans do this in regards to our own players. Framing white players as "shooters" etc... I suffered through this in my playing career in going to a predominately black HS. Think about the NBA landscape or college landscape and the athleticism. It's probably a very true bias. Also, those that can't dunk, shoot. And shoot a lot. There is little mistake with how tremendous shooters develop. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I know this is a slippery slope but I agree that being white in basketball is a disadvantage to a degree. Mostly because we simply aren't as athletic when it come to jumping and wingspan. (There are exceptions but few) We've all seen "white men can't jump". There is an ingrained bias from a viewing perspective as well. We as IU fans do this in regards to our own players. Framing white players as "shooters" etc... I suffered through this in my playing career in going to a predominately black HS. Think about the NBA landscape or college landscape and the athleticism. It's probably a very true bias. Also, those that can't dunk, shoot. And shoot a lot. There is little mistake with how tremendous shooters develop. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners In my freshman year at VU, when I dunked it in the Rec Center... you would have thought everyone seen a ghost lol. If Yogi was white.. he'd have even less a chance at the NBA. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I'm not going so far as the final Yogi comment you made. But in general major race bias' exist in the sporting world. You have to prove them wrong if able. Grayson Allen is a great example as an exception to the rule. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I'm not going so far as the final Yogi comment you made. But in general major race bias' exist in the sporting world. You have to prove them wrong if able. Grayson Allen is a great example as an exception to the rule. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners People still think of Allen as a shooter. But he's a great athlete. But the media will say "shocking athleticism" or sneaky athleticism" and not "explosive." That's what McCaffrey was saying. And it happens. We just move on. Because we all use it. Will Sheehey was "sneaky athletic" while Vic was "explosive." Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app WayneFleekHoosier 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 People still think of Allen as a shooter. But he's a great athlete. But the media will say "shocking athleticism" or sneaky athleticism" and not "explosive." That's what McCaffrey was saying. And it happens. We just move on. Because we all use it. Will Sheehey was "sneaky athletic" while Vic was "explosive." Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app I've never heard Sheehey be described as sneaky athletic, only a freak athlete. HoosierAloha 1 Quote
mdn82 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 My best out of 100 from the free throw line is 95 for 100. But that included 60 straight. Which is also my best. From HS 3 I've went 85 for 100. HS 3 is easy. For HS kids it is easy. Too close. I'd love to be in the conditions Yogi is just because it is fun to put numbers on things like that. But only if I'm allowed to have my athleticism when I was 18 haha. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Damn man. What scholarship offers were you getting out of high school? I have been friends with ex Hoosiers that couldn't do what you did. 5'10"? I bet you were still getting D2 and 3 offers with those numbers. Stuhoo and mamasa 2 Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Damn man. What scholarship offers were you getting out of high school? I have been friends with ex Hoosiers that couldn't do what you did. 5'10"? I bet you were still getting D2 and 3 offers with those numbers. Uh no. I had health issues in HS and didn't play my senior year. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
mdn82 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Uh no. I had health issues in HS and didn't play my senior year. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Well at least they didn't affect your shooting. Not playing you in horse. Class of '66 Old Fart 1 Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Well at least they didn't affect your shooting. Not playing you in horse. Isn't shooting supposed to be like riding a bike? Lol. I like to shoot lefty while playing horse. So you'd probably beat me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
mamasa Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Uh no. I had health issues in HS and didn't play my senior year. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Certainly not confidence issues X-Hoosier, Bobman1, Dalton26 and 2 others 5 Quote
Popular Post BtownBanner6 Posted May 22, 2016 Popular Post Posted May 22, 2016 Alright I think I speak for everyone when I say we can move on from the topic of x-Hoosier. HoosierAloha, Bobman1, Naturalhoosier and 5 others 8 Quote
sirhoosierlot Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 I used to be able to throw a football over them mountains! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Hoosier Roots, Stuhoo, HoosierAloha and 1 other 4 Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 I used to be able to throw a football over them mountains! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 So... About Yogi... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Class of '66 Old Fart, southsidehoosier, HoosierAloha and 1 other 4 Quote
X-Hoosier Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 There is one thing I wish Yogi would have done in a game.. dunk it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BtownBanners mobile app Hoosier Roots and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Just watched IU-UK again. If you spent season in Mongolia & watched both teams for first time, you'd think Yogi Ferrell was the 1st Rd pick. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners Class of '66 Old Fart, IUsafety, ALASKA HOOSIER and 1 other 4 Quote
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