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2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Cupps. Stone cold. Now all eyes on injuries. Ware's presence was obvious. Hope we get Malik and X back. 

As a fan this was a weird one. So happy, so ticked, so ticked, so happy...and a big sigh of relief. Onto the next.

Sports iarw maddening. It's probably why we love it.

No matter how frustrated I get sometimes,  nothing in sports gets me amped like an IU  win in an exciting game..

1 minute ago, John S said:

Sorry but may be a silver lining here. 

Just am awful take.  

Up 4 with the ball. That empty possession may may haunt us.

1 minute ago, jojo123 said:

We sucked with ware and we will suck without him. 

Go Hoosiers!

I have a lot of nervous energy with this game. I don't care if we win by 1 point....just get this win. 

45 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

@bluegrassIU I'm going to be a little later than expected, but I still should make it to your place before tipoff.  Don't forget to thaw the steaks.

Dang, the early tip off already had me pressed for time.

You do this crap every time. I am tired of being taken for granted!

3 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

Not offering any of my own comments, but here is a good number of stats for IU, MSU, and Wisconsin dating back to Gards first year. You can all draw your own conclusions about the programs, down years, up years, etc.

 

 

That looks like.my filled out lottery tickets I am about to take into this here convenience store.

31 minutes ago, tdhoosier said:

Maybe take the Cignetti approach. Who cares what they are rated. Get guys in the portal that play during the crucial minutes in a game and demonstrate the ability to execute the role you need to fill. If those guys are ranked high, great. If those guys aren’t ranked high, but you believe in them, also great. 

But I think the challenge for any staff is being confident enough in your system to clearly define the roles that need to be filled, and then identifying those guys to fill them.

Purdue and Wisconsin know what they need, it’s why they have been successful. I think Woody is still trying to figure out his system and the personnel he needs to make it work. It looks to me like there has been a lot of trial and error going on these last 2.5 years.

This is not so much a criticism of CMW, but an example of an inexperienced college coach trying to figure out what schemes work in CBB and the caliber of athlete he needs in terms of athleticism, fundamentals, basketball IQ, etc.

Thus, he’s not only trying to figure out which pegs fit in the holes, he’s still trying to figure out what shape the holes need to be.

Our issues are two-fold when it comes to personnel. 

This is a ludicrous post with no merit. (Sorry, couldn't let all the praise go to your head)

This sucks!!

9 hours ago, btownqb said:

 

🤣.. or you know, the team that Mahomes plays on, coupled with the work the GM/Coaches do, along with Patrick's continued excellent play have put the Chiefs in a position to win another super bowl. 

the continued glorification of the QB position... he's awesome, but he shouldn't be the story, then again neither should be Swift/Kelce. THEIR TEAM. should be the story, the defense has been money all year.

Things that frustrate me in sports for 500, please, Alex. 

Gonna need you to change your username with that hot take.  😁

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

No, I'm saying there would be a contingent that would want him gone, and a contingent that would want to keep him... But the roles would be reversed... 

Got ya. 👍

5 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Maybe, but with different actors taking different sides  

You.mean different people voicing different opinions?

That seems like what should be expected on a message board.

On 1/14/2024 at 10:14 PM, bluegrassIU said:

Dan Campbell will likely cost his team a win at some point with his overly aggressive approach.

But man, it sure his refreshing and fun to see. 

I am a bandwagon Lions fan the rest of the way.

This may be that day. Can't blame him, as its what they do. But hindsight they should have kicked a field goal to go up 3 scores in the 3rd.

1 minute ago, 13th&Jackson said:

San Fran version

That looks delicious.  🙄

Absolutely shocking 1st half. Lions dominating in every aspect.

4 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said:

Niners with my brain. Lions with my heart.

That's where I am at as well.

On to the next...

Who ya got. SF? Detroit?

Baltimore odd game planning and poor discipline at the worst time.

10 minutes ago, jv1972iu said:

Ravens being completely outplayed.  And then we get to watch Kelce/Mahomes at seemingly every commercial break.  I’m so sick of them.

They have definitely tipped over to the side of over-exposed.  🤣

5 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

It’s a blood bath right now

We are clearly better without Sydney Parrish.  😜

5 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

IU up 45 after the 3Q

Prevent defense time!

Chiefs and Ravens off to an exciting start.

7-7. 

Just now, BGleas said:

Ever since Draymond came back, TJD's minutes have been cut. 

Then I hate Draymond. 

I don't follow yhe NBA closely these days. But it seems TJD has had his minutes reduced recently. And he had been playing well

He shows only 6 minutes against the Lakers tonight. 

47 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

The funny part is I don't even have to look anymore who clicked like. We know the 3.

All due respect. You can't allow 40 days of bashing and ask for a Kum ba Yah moment. 

In terms of the game. We play like that down the stretch no doubt we get 20 and get in tourney.

I don't give a rats @$$ about Kum ba Yah. 

I don't care who likes a post.

I care that people understand some people tend to be patient and supportive when we struggle. Some want to fire everybody and burn down the University. And most are somewhere in between. 

And all views are welcome to post their feelings and opinion. We are all allowed to voice our disagreement with an opposing view.

That has not changed from the day this place came into existence.

What has changed is that everybody takes everything personal. Everybody posts as a combative, "I told you so" instead of just voicing an opinion.

The bottom line is everybody hear loves IU. We are all passionate. So when it's a struggle on the court, we all act emotionally. And we all react differently.

That's OK.

The pettiness of back and forth instead of a mature debate/disagreement is the problem.

To that point, I think everybody needs to look in the mirror and quit pointing fingers.

And to be clear, I realize I am being loose with the term "everybody".

It's the proverbial vocal minorities on the extreme sides of the debate that tend to hijack everything.

I seriously am at the end of my rope and about to just walk away.

I am sorry if it is inappropriate of a mod, but I am really upset that the vast majority of the problems here are from long term, great members.

We are letting another frustrating season ruin a great community.

And that is on the members, not the moderators.