Blazin Hazin Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I'm usually skeptical when fans think we'll use a big lineup in the offseason. Message board chatter tends to always predict a bigger lineup than what we see on the floor by the time we're in the heart of the Big 10 season. However, this seems to indicate that we'll likely be playing with two post players most of the time. I would guess that Smith is likely going to be a 3 now. Also- I wonder how this affects Race Thompson. How much playing time will he get and would he tolerate a 3rd season on campus with little action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Blazin Hazin said: I'm usually skeptical when fans think we'll use a big lineup in the offseason. Message board chatter tends to always predict a bigger lineup than what we see on the floor by the time we're in the heart of the Big 10 season. However, this seems to indicate that we'll likely be playing with two post players most of the time. I would guess that Smith is likely going to be a 3 now. Also- I wonder how this affects Race Thompson. How much playing time will he get and would he tolerate a 3rd season on campus with little action? Smith has shown zero capability to play the 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I am honestly high on Race Thompson. It’s a shame he had the big injury last year. But, he’s got a rugged, no nonsense attitude that I like. Hopefully he can get worked into the rotation. The following year, Davis will be gone and Brunk will be a senior. He should get his chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 58 minutes ago, btownqb said: Smith has shown zero capability to play the 3 Kid just needs to transfer. His dad is still talking **** about Archie on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricBoogaloo Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Blazin Hazin said: I'm usually skeptical when fans think we'll use a big lineup in the offseason. Message board chatter tends to always predict a bigger lineup than what we see on the floor by the time we're in the heart of the Big 10 season. However, this seems to indicate that we'll likely be playing with two post players most of the time. I would guess that Smith is likely going to be a 3 now. Also- I wonder how this affects Race Thompson. How much playing time will he get and would he tolerate a 3rd season on campus with little action? Well, his first season was a redshirt as he was rehabilitating an injury after reclassing up a year. His second season was almost over before it began because of the awful concussion he had. Race just wasn't in game shape and didn't have the previous experience to play much down the stretch in the BIG. It's not like he's been stewing at the end of the bench. So I don't get the narrative about him not "tolerating" a 3rd season in the wings when he hasn't had even half a season of availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: Kid just needs to transfer. His dad is still talking **** about Archie on Twitter. Again!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 25 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: His dad is still talking **** about Archie on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 52 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: Kid just needs to transfer. His dad is still talking **** about Archie on Twitter. What did he say now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, FW_Hoosier said: Kid just needs to transfer. His dad is still talking **** about Archie on Twitter. Link? Dad might be mad because from where I sit, Justin is getting recruited over right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Did I stumble into a Joey Brunk thread? I thought I did...maybe I need to lay off the "Billy Beer" that I have had since 1980. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said: Link? Dad might be mad because from where I sit, Justin is getting recruited over right now. If we land Watford I'll agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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btownqb Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I have no use for that kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiveoutofsix Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: Doesnt know when to stop. Does he realize that is the same guy that worked out Yogi (a crean guy) and other players from past IU teams? He works out a bunch of guys. Doesnt mean anything except getting s workout in preparing for the draft. Maybe there is something brewing. How do guys who know the game stick by Archie? The dude can coach, and he was given a horrible roster. I'll listen to Jefferies, Moye, Van Gundy, Knight anyday of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 May 3rd is the last academic day of the semester. If a player wanted to transfer yet lay low until then, I'm sure someone could be doing some back channeling to line something else up. It's hard to control a grown man. Not sure the positives outway the negatives when trying to establish culture. Hoping that Trendon gobbles up this opportunity and the problem takes care of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 If Archie already hasn't had the 'Talk' with Justin, it needs to happen very soon. Justin could very well be the nicest kid in the world, but if I'm coach, and dad is spewing this stuff on social media, the kid is off the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier987 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 Justin and his dad need to go. Unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 Mr. Smith needs to shut up and stop living through your son and if he s that unhappy with the coach then transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 31 minutes ago, 5fouls said: If Archie already hasn't had the 'Talk' with Justin, it needs to happen very soon. Justin could very well be the nicest kid in the world, but if I'm coach, and dad is spewing this stuff on social media, the kid is off the team. Yeah, I would not put up with that. And frankly if I was looking at a kid as a transfer, that kind of stuff would lead me to look elsewhere. The payoff has been nowhere near worth the headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said: Justin and his dad need to go. Unacceptable. Why? What has the kid done? He can’t control his dad. Justin is a really bright kid. Pretty sure he made academic all conference. He may or may not become the player that his athleticism suggests he could be, but I bet he figures it out. CAM has the opportunity to stick by a kid and help him grow, or he can throw him out with the bath water. Unless Justin is doing the same as his dad, I think it would send a horrible message for the coaches to give up on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathery Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 Well, maybe he goes to Georgia. I was trying to stay optimistic about Justin for next season bc he is just a sophomore. But his Dad cannot do this crap. I don’t think the son should be held responsible for the actions of the father. But from a culture standpoint, you can’t have this around a program. Any successful program can’t have someone setting a negative tone. When you recruit, you recruit the family. I wouldn’t want Lanzo Ball and I think it time for Mr. Smith to have his son transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison22 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 It feels misplaced to be upset with Justin. It's his dad making noise. There's no reason for Justin to suffer the consequences (including message board scorn) of someone else's actions. Especially when that someone else is family, and has some degree of power over him. Justin has to be true to himself, loyal to his teammates, loyal to his school and coach, and love his father. All while in the public eye. That has to be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 Maybe "the talk" has already happened. That tweet is a month old, and there's no sign of Mr Smith's twitter account. He's either deleted it or took it private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiveoutofsix Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Maybe "the talk" has already happened. That tweet is a month old, and there's no sign of Mr Smith's twitter account. He's either deleted it or took it private. That was from yesterday. Screen shot from some that can read his private tweets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison22 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Why? What has the kid done? He can’t control his dad. Justin is a really bright kid. Pretty sure he made academic all conference. He may or may not become the player that his athleticism suggests he could be, but I bet he figures it out. CAM has the opportunity to stick by a kid and help him grow, or he can throw him out with the bath water. Unless Justin is doing the same as his dad, I think it would send a horrible message for the coaches to give up on him This is a great post. I would lose a lot of respect for CAM if any player is punished for the actions of a parent. Make him transfer? Essentially kick him off the team? These are kids' futures we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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