Steubenhoosier Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 The one thing this did for the IU fanbase was to give the opportunity for someone without season tickets, and who didn't want to shell out what the scalpers asked, a chance to see a high level game. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I remember a time when we had the Hoosier and Indiana classics and don't remember people complaining. Back then we only played 10 non conference games do that was 4 of them in those tournaments. I am so tired of hearing about raising your brand instead of worrying about competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I remember a time when we had the Hoosier and Indiana classics and don't remember people complaining. Back then we only played 10 non conference games do that was 4 of them in those tournaments. I am so tired of hearing about raising your brand instead of worrying about competition. You said that and went back to '83 as I attended both the Indiana Classic and the Hoosier Classic. The Indiana Classic(Bloomington) consisted of: IU(22-9 NCAA lost in the EE) Utah St.(19-11 lost 1st Rd NIT) Texas A&M(16-14 lost in CT final to #8 Arkansas) Illinois St.(23-8 NCAA lost 2nd Rd to #4 DePaul) The Hoosier Classic(Indy) consisted of: IU(22-9 NCAA lost in the EE) #12 Boston College(lost 2nd Rd NIT) Iowa State(lost 1st Rd NIT) Ball State(9-18 but had Whitko grad Mark King) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 So the Purdue AD complains about ending an event that his team is historically bad in? That dude should be sending Dolson a Thank You card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Muddy River said: So the Purdue AD complains about ending an event that his team is historically bad in? That dude should be sending Dolson a Thank You card. Is complain the right word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: Is complain the right word? Whine, complain take your pick. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 9:32 AM, Muddy River said: So the Purdue AD complains about ending an event that his team is historically bad in? That dude should be sending Dolson a Thank You card. He is going to miss the IU provided welfare and an opportunity for Purdue to play in the state capitol every year. None of those other teams has ever shown that they can be the anchor for that type of event in Indianapolis. Purdue tried with the Blockbuster and that is gone. Indiana can still get good competition to come play in Indianapolis. They don't need the other 3 to pull off and Indy event, the other 3 do need IU though. I have always said that if you pulled IU from that event and replaced them with a team like Ball State, that the event would fall apart. Conversely, you could replace any of the other 3 and it would still be viable because Indiana. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, IUCrazy2 said: He is going to miss the IU provided welfare and an opportunity for Purdue to play in the state capitol every year. None of those other teams has ever shown that they can be the anchor for that type of event in Indianapolis. Purdue tried with the Blockbuster and that is gone. Indiana can still get good competition to come play in Indianapolis. They don't need the other 3 to pull off and Indy event, the other 3 do need IU though. I have always said that if you pulled IU from that event and replaced them with a team like Ball State, that the event would fall apart. Conversely, you could replace any of the other 3 and it would still be viable because Indiana. I don’t think Purdue is going to lose too much sleep over it honesty. They’ll be able to find other high quality teams to play IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Man, where is @Steubenhoosierwhen you need him. Hang on...channeling... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: I don’t think Purdue is going to lose too much sleep over it honesty. They’ll be able to find other high quality teams to play IMO. I am sure they will find a team to play, but you and I both know that Purdue does not have the same draw in Indianapolis that IU does. So it will be interesting to see what it is replaced with on your end. Purdue usually does go out and grab a Marquette or Arkansas or whatever to fill the schedule and I have no doubt they will do that to replace this event. I just don't see that being a draw in Indianapolis so you are probably looking at a home and home replacement IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 12:17 PM, Stlboiler23 said: I don’t think Purdue is going to lose too much sleep over it honesty. They’ll be able to find other high quality teams to play IMO. Are they creating a Helms Trophy Classic with other powerhouse winners such as Yale, Chicago and Columbia? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 12:17 PM, Stlboiler23 said: I don’t think Purdue is going to lose too much sleep over it honesty. They’ll be able to find other high quality teams to play IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 14 hours ago, southsidehoosier said: Are they creating a Helms Trophy Classic with other powerhouse winners such as Yale, Chicago and Columbia? That’d be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said: That’d be cool! As cool as this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) On 8/5/2021 at 9:33 AM, Stlboiler23 said: That’d be cool! Did they place the Helms banners next to the Men of Mackey annual second round (TBT) banner or next to the Women's national championship banner (a real championship)? Never been to Mackey...asking for when a friend goes where to look?? Thanks!! Edited August 9, 2021 by dgambill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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