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More missed FTs than 3s attempted tells the story. 

3 hours ago, IowaHoosierFan said:

As the unofficial avatar approver on this board.  Its a big job but someone has to do it.  That Camel has 5 legs and i do NOT approve

Umm guys...that's not a leg...

Sad how far Dakich has taken himself. Laughable that he thinks he would have won 2 titles at WVU. 

Years ago, I was in Bloomington for a recruiting event for my employer and went to the Irish Lion and Dan was sitting at the bar with his now wife. Pretty sure he was still married to his ex-wife at the time. No idea what arrangements they may have had but him pretending to be this man of integrity is a joke too.

8 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Went to the game last night. I'll just say this. That building hasn't sounded like that in years. You can sense people really, really getting behind the Pacers again.

I went too. Good seats for cheap on Gold Friday. 

Place was rocking. Reminded me of playoff games against the Knicks/Heat w/ PG led teams.

16 hours ago, Fkfootball said:

The guy looks like he's 48. But of course jealous Purdue fans will say we hired a coach from the retirement home. Lol.

Haha. Especially since the only thing "better" about their coach (37) vs. Cignetti would be age.

22 minutes ago, IUJoe said:

Elon was not a winning program 

Thanks I had a hard(er) time looking at their history quickly and thought their previous coach went 34-7 but it was actually 34 games coached and he went 7-27 as the column headers weren't showing.

20 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Twitter talk is saying Cignetti

Only knock on him would be that he's taken over winning programs and kept it going (or improved it). 

(I've been corrected - Thanks to @IUJoe)

Impressive record especially considering the move from FCS to FBS.

20 hours ago, KoB2011 said:

I mean, there just doesn't seem to be anything to back that up but okay.

We know Hart loves his alma mater, but do we really not think almost everyone that has spent their life in CFB doesn't have a program that is near and dear to their heart for some reason? Or doesn't just want to be at the top of their profession?

If I'm being honest, I don't know that I want a coach that would stay at IU if IU isn't their dream job for some reason. That doesn't sound like an ambitious person at all to me. 

Agree.

Hart may never be considered for HC at UM regardless of how successful he might be at IU if he were to get the job.

MSU just hired away OrSU's coach from his alma mater.

Bob Knight's alma mater was in the Big Ten.

If Hart's IU's choice, then there shouldn't be any more concern with him leaving for a better job than anyone else. 

58 minutes ago, btownqb said:

How are any of you suggesting Chris Creighton with a straight face? 

I agree. Losing record at EMU. Has to be tons of people above him on any serious list. 

Biggest problem with ARE imo is he's currently employed by a presumed playoff team and won't be done with them for months unless he abandons them in season (which doesn't seem ARE's way). Our entire team could be gone by Feb if we wait on him.

5 hours ago, BGleas said:

Great answer! 

 

 

Saw the print version of the quote and was impressed but even more so when seeing his delivery. 

Reminds me of Haliburton talking. 

3 hours ago, Hoosierdave said:

Anyone know On3’s difference between “change in RPM” and “new leader”? It shows both on their predictions page. 
 

I think the change here is simply due to increased social media engagement but it still shows Texas leading for Liam despite the regular articles our beat writers put out on him. 

No idea on your question but love to see we are perceived leader for Queen. He's my #1 want for 2024. 

On 1/4/2023 at 9:58 AM, Seeking6 said:

Assuming Woodson and Nique's path crossed during his time in Atlanta maybe? 

I would certainly think so. I saw Wilkins at a Pacers vs Hawks game awhile back. Found out he does color commentary for them. Wiki says he's been doing so and is VP of basketball since 2004 the same year Woodson started as a head coach there IIRC

Would Smith start for IU? JHS is. 

The debate shouldn't be JHS for 1 vs BS for 4 it should be JHS for 1 and whoever else for 3 vs BS for 4

On 9/17/2022 at 9:12 PM, slojoe said:

I was thinking of the squid when I wrote my post, but I refrained from a comparison.  As you point out CMW has the NBA background and record that the squid doesn't.  Plus I think CMW's personality and ability to relate to kids is a big advantage for him. 

Not to mention Woodson has success as a college and pro player and other traits recruits can relate to that Calimari doesn't 

12 hours ago, FKIM01 said:

I wonder if there's a system in place to go back to these recruits after they make their choice and ask "What could have we done better?"  If you could get recruits to answer that honestly, that would be tremendously valuable intelligence.  Done the right way ("We're not mad at you and wish you the best...we just want to know what recruits are looking for in a school to better serve them in the future.")

That could potentially be valuable for future portal players that had been previously recruited.

I would assume some version of this conversation occurs (at least it should) when a recruit tells a coach they're not coming before their announcement. I know some recruits supposedly don't tell any coaches prior to the announcement but you would hope most kids have a conversation with a staff that recruited them 

1 hour ago, Madison22 said:

This ^^

We've had players work hard before.  "500 shots a day" stuff.  Lots to admire there.  But with incorrect form.

We've been the worst shooting team in the BigTen for 5 years, including 14th out of 14 teams last season.  At least once, there were over 300 teams in the country who shot better than Indiana for a season.

Trained seals bouncing balls from their noses could do as well.

Hard work alone will not correct that.  Teaching correct technique, by someone who knows how to teach, is a good first step.  

Is that being done?  

Hello...

I can't be the only one who thinks that when Bidunga dunks it is going to sound like badonkadonk, can I?

1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said:

Was he part of the A-Hope thing that Hanner Perea was involved with? Can’t remember all of the details but didn’t some shady stuff go down with stuff with A-Hope?

Nothing shady unless you consider being a underprivileged kid's guardian and giving them a laptop for school. That kid then goes to a school where the guardian was deemed a booster for making a few small donations and receiving some bumper stickers. 

I heard on the radio that Pritchard likes where the Pacers are at #6, because the player they're getting is still elite enough to go that high, and presumably will have a chip on his shoulder b/c he felt he should have gone higher and several teams passed on him. Also stressed that they want someone who LOVES basketball, and they asked questions in as many ways as possible to try and determine that. I don't see them paying the price to move up 2 spots. Of course, this time of year everything said should be taken with a grain of salt.

It would be cool if they find a way to add a 2nd lottery pick and/or additional 1st rounders, but I'm also ok with giving as much experience as possible to whoever they add from this year, sucking/tanking for a high pick next year, CLE makes barely makes the playoffs like we hoped they would have this year giving us a high non-lottery pick, and rolling into 23-24 with a talented young roster ready to grow together.

9 hours ago, BGleas said:

Yeah, I mean the Celtics have to play more consistent. With that said, Boston went through Durant/Kyrie, Giannis and the defending champs, and Jimmy and the Heat Culture. 

GS has looked a little better, but they've gone through a depleted Denver team, Memphis without Ja the last 2-3 games and then a sort of underdog Dallas team. 

Like I've said, I'd give GS the edge heading into this. I think they'll handle the moment better most likely with their experience. But the Celtics are tested now and have played the Warriors the best of any team since the start of their dynasty. 

Little biased?

Forgot to mention the disfunction regarding Brooklyn and the Simmons (no or net negative in return for Harden) drama, Bucks without 2nd best player entire series (Middleton), Heat injuries when making the road to the Finals comparison. 

Celtics have the best record since 2022 right? And have had their own injuries to deal with but don't think there is any reason to discount the Warriors path when comparing it to theirs. Both took care of business presented to them. 

On 5/17/2022 at 8:55 AM, btownqb said:

 

 

 

Reminds me of college Gordan Hayward here. Pretty impressive for his age.

I liked that TJD put that out there. It is leadership and putting people on notice.

He even critiqued/criticized things about Woodson specifically what they did and didn't practice.

He's not here to mess around, now you may be, but he's not. He had to sit around with sub .500 record in this league. He will not let people put him in that position again. Or they will pay for it like you wouldn't believe 

Since he's coming back, a fellow lefty, and going to put up historic numbers TJD

2nd is OG (would have been Vic before he left the Pacers debacle). Just like everything about OG on and off the court. 

22 hours ago, BGleas said:

 

Does Gabe have side-spin rotation on his shot?