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In case anyone cares, I broke down some numbers because someone on a different site said we're a terrible 2nd half team, and it's actually the other way around: 2nd half scores Florida GC 37 IU 41 ARMY 33 IU 40 Wright St. 31 IU 35 UCONN 40 IU 27 Louisville. 37 IU 40 Harvard 36 IU 50 MD 25 IU 25 MIch. 36 IU 41 Auburn 52 IU 42 KU 43 IU 31 Morehead 32 IU 44 N.Alabama 32 IU 40 Kennesaw 41 IU 50 Nebraska 45 IU 37 OSU 27 IU 34 Rutgers 36 IU 30 Minn. 31 IU 33 PU 36 IU 37 Wisky 52 IU 53 ILL 32 IU 28 Iowa 40 IU 35 2nd half Them 774 IU 793 1st half Them 775 IU 752 Total Them 1549 IU 1545 I could be off, but I double checked this a couple of times (only the second half scores) then just subtracted those points from the total scored/given up.

It will be: Cupps Galloway MM Walker Ware Leal first off the bench. If it was me I would start Cupps, Leal, Galloway, MM, Ware. See if we can pop some threes earlier in the game.

If it's just an elbow, maybe it's not as bad of an injury as it looked. I thought he may have broken his wrist or dislocated his shoulder/wrist.

What I like about him most, honestly, is he rebounds. Guards rebounding really, really make a big difference getting into the offense quicker. This team is so much better when they play faster but under control.

Where did you see that?

I don't disagree and I also didn't say I am 100% against getting one and "dones", I just wouldn't focus on those guys until we have some stability in making the tourney year in year out, meaning I think we need a more consistent roster especially with guards. That being said, I think IU fans have to come to grips with the fact that we might have some down years or stretches during a season that might not be up to snuff. I definitely don't think Woody has done a good job this year (especially by not getting a guard in the portal), and though this is frustrating (we do deserve a winner), calling for his head in the middle of the season or ripping players on social media isn't doing the program any favors. At least wait until the off season to light the torches. Part of this weird cycle IU has been in is because of the lack of consistent guard play for many years. Part of that has to do with guards being recruited out of position or not being very good (recruiting them purely because they are from Indiana or have a lot of stars) or transferring. This program will only turn this around when the guard play improves across the board. Cupps is a very good start.

IU seems to have a lot of roster turnover. That's why I am not a big proponent of going after guys who want to be one and done.

I am not sure how much more evidence people need when it comes to "five stars". That's not really indicative of instant success. This team is not well constructed and that's the main thing I blame on Woody and the others. They brought in Sparks and Walker when they needed to bring in at least one other guard/shooters. X was coming off a serious injury so we really had no idea what we'd get from him day in day out. He's been way worse than expected but they should have at least protected against that and the obvious lack of a pure shooter. I think they can still turn it around to certain extent, but Woody needs to play the guys who have shown something and not keep playing guys just to play them. This next week or so is make or break.

I don't think people understand, Leal has been hurt A LOT. He was basically hurt all last season. He was listed as "out" last night.

There are many ways to watch games without paying. Also, if you know anyone who does have Peacock, I think you have can have up to three people logged in at once.

What is he doing that is "more of the same"?

This! They play sooooo much better when they get into the offense early. Push the ball!!

And I am here for that all day long. Gotta get comfortable taking them to make a little bit easier to make them when you really need 'em.

They also seem to be on the brunt end of career nights for bench guys and desperation threes. I swear every game some guy who averages 6.7 points hits 6 threes and scores 25 points, canning sh*t from the parking lot or banking it in with a second left on the clock. But yes. Please make FTs.

I agree fundamentally, but it does lead to excitement at the end of games and for the most part the team hacking/behind doesn't win.

You think Duke fans were calling for the suspension and dismissal of any of their players who were literally notorious for some cheap shots? Allen got suspended ONE GAME by Coach K for kicking and tripping players Do you think their fans or team "bloggers" were starting polls online? Remember when Cody took Draymond's hand and banged himself in the nuts to get a phantom foul? Jadlow throwing a ball off a guy's face? You don't think Fife and M. Lewis played "dirty" at times? I don't condone X's actions, but the outrage people have for certain players is misguided if you ask me. I'm just tired of people bashing our own players online every chance they get. Bitch about Woody, fine. But posting a poll or saying a player should be suspended or kicked off the team for some rough play (yes maybe even dirty) on social media is ridiculous. IU fans tend to be too righteous and it doesn't do the program any good. Addition: He got booted from the game. IU lost. I'm not sure why IU fans would want him to miss more games. Potentially throw away any chance IU has left this season. Some IU fans have failed to realize there has been a sea change in college sports. In the player empowerment era, it is not a good idea to take the extreme hard line every time a player messes up. Why handcuff yourself even more? All the hardliners have zero clue what was overlooked back in the day because information/news wasn't as easily accessible/available, the coaches were buddies with the beat writers or had a relationship with the local law enforcement. Now every time some kid messes up the whole world hears about and if there is a play ie X's bird check or whatever the video is played online over and over and over and over purely to incite more clicks, more outrage, and more opinions.

Sorry, but this is a silly overreaction.

Terrible game. Flush it. We'll see what kind of team this really is these next couple of games. Respond. Woody needs to look in the mirror. Personally I would bench both X and Galloway to start the next game.

I didn't watch this one. And like you, I also don't listen to the audio most of the time. Seems like it would be confusing for the players though.

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Ranked: 1. X. 2. Malik 3. Gunn 4. Banks

Good win. Players of the game: Gunn, Banks, X, and Malik. Good response to the other night.

Josh Henderson is no longer listed on the roster. And then we also have this posted earlier on Twitter: So seems like another defensive player will be committing soon I would guess.

https://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/hoosiers-land-troy-linebacker-jayden-mcdonald-as-graduate-transfer/2024/1/5 Started at Iowa (didn't play) transferred to Troy.