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Juan Epstein or Arnold Horshack?

That sucks. My family and I were touring Assembly Hall when Furst was on a visit with his family. Really wanted to land him.

That's a good point about MSU. That kid just seems to have an Izzo type game. Start off learning, then mostly in the post, progressing to strong rebounding, defense, and range out to 3 by junior and senior seasons.

I really like the looks of 2024 for us. 2025 will be much tougher.

Interesting. That definitely impacts teams like IU with the most challenging schedules. Our program would benefit from the additional practice, and it's always a great reward for our loyal fans. Appreciate the info.

Exactly. I absolutely see the point of having the big boys for game tape, but starting the year 0-3 leaves a very small window for making a bowl game when the B1G plays 9 conference games. Sitting at home during bowl season doesn't help recruiting or team development. Give me any 2 of OSU, Michigan, PSU, USC, UCLA, and Wisky(with Luke Fickell). Add in the other teams, and we have a very reputable, yet manageable, schedule. It's not just playing the Big 3 every season, it's the toll it takes on the team for the rest of the season. You can't just get up for one marquee game per year like the West.

That's what I thought too. How does a kid fly under the radar at Carmel?! I'd be interested to hear more about him and his story. Maybe he's had to wait his turn and lacks the exposure?

6' 180lbs cb with reported 4.37 speed. Those are some solid numbers. Is he flying under the radar?

He has more bounce than I thought. Takes it to the rim with confidence too. Good size and great shot. If our coaches think he can guard to their requirements, he has some nice tools.

Exactly. That's why they have the helmets that cover the entire side of their faces.

Announcers talked about how they're coached to get hit. Said they were top 5 in the country in that stat. Kudos to them for pushing the limit, but when they're over the plate, and then lean further over the plate to get hit, that's questionable. I can see why pitchers would get frustrated.

It is weak. Especially when you consider the timing, often late in the season, for a gimme non-conference game. It's basically a bye/rest week. That gives their playoff teams a competitive advantage. Since IU doesn't have to worry about the playoffs, the extra non-conference win would be great for our bowl chances.

"take a flyer" I see what you did there.😅

Legit concern, but he appears to move similar to JHS, and we'll also have Ware to protect the rim. MM's length should also allow him to recover if he gets beat by shorter wings. He'll also punish shorter wings on the offensive end.

My exact thoughts. And I'm glad my siblings weren't held accountable for what I did and said. Junior's actions weren't my style, but he backed it up on the court in crunch time. And he knows how to hit shots in Assembly. Might be able to transfer some of that Assembly swagger to little bro!

Until Florida gets it figured out, Tennessee should be just below Georgia, and push them for the SECE title annually. B1GW isn't even in the same discussion as the SECE. They're more on par with the Big12 north or ACC schools north of Clemson. B1GW really needs Fickell to get it going again at Wisky for relevance.

I see where you're coming from, and agree on the part about playing the best. Games against the big 3 are great for fans, players, and recruits. Your SEC example excludes the fact they only play 8 conference games. Our main goal should be to make a bowl game for prestige, but equally important, to get extra practice time. If we had 3 gimme non-conference games, plus 1 power 5 team, our bowl chances improve greatly. If we start off with 3-4 wins in the non-conference, we would only have to win 2-3 games out of Maryland, Rutgers, MSU, Purdue, and our other West opponents. Just my thoughts, but I like those odds better. If the B1G stays with 9 conference games, but does away with divisions, only playing 2 of the big 3 makes our chances of winning go up. That was my main point. Guess we'll see what the future of the B1G holds for us. I don't expect any favors.

Good analysis. Wonder if we'll add a transfer qb with experience? And the sledding will always be brutal in the B1G East. Hopefully they do away with divisions and we get a better chance for success.

Not sure on the venue, but I'm definitely going to that one.

He seems like the exact type of kid that feeds off motivation. This should provide plenty of fuel for him to prove himself.

I watch a ton of UK games because of the wife. Loved Levis's game the first time I saw him. Could you imagine him standing all day with protection and throwing to wide open receivers like Young and Stroud did? Levis takes some overly aggressive risks at times, but he'll also sacrifice his body like Josh Allen to make a crucial play. Just a gamer.

Imagine a 4 out offense with Big George in the middle...

Sounds about right to me. Ledlum needs to get leaner and more explosive for a B1G wing, which I'm sure is appealing with our strength and nutrition programs. He could almost play small ball 4 running the baseline. We have the potential for some very interchangeable parts based on matchups and situations.

He's strong and uses his body well to finish at the rim. Finished with both hands, has a floater, and threw in a euro step. Seems pretty crafty around the basket, although not super athletic. His outside shoot is so smooth.

It's raining and temperatures are dropping down here. Allergies are horrible. All the Bama fans are talking about is the Masters and spring football. Stay north young man!