Zlinedavid

1 minute ago, DC2345 said:

Goode visit may be happening on Thursday. 

Presuming this is a formality, given that he was just in B-town and likely already knows campus somewhat. 

Just now, Andrew said:

Love that for us 

As a KSB alum, 100% agree.  Love seeing that. 

Just now, Maedhros said:

But you're not, tho...

It's called covering his own posterior.  UI fans don't like it when players defect to the east.  They all but had sniper scopes pinned on Eric Gordon. 😂

1 minute ago, DC2345 said:

Goode wants to attend KSB and that was a major factor in this decision.

If he's as smart as this on the court, we're in good shape.

Or is that goode shape?

1 minute ago, DC2345 said:

1. Rice, Galloway, Cupps

2. Carlyle, Tucker, Newton

3. Mgbako, Leal

4. Reneau, Goode

5. Ballo

2 spots left that they can use

Need a backup big and the last can be a wild card

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

On another site, someone compared Goode and Kopp. Pretty good comparison, in my eyes. Both do little off the dribble, good shooters, 6'7 a piece, both good defenders and the flexibility to play the 4, if needed/opportunity arises. 

This is sounding more and more Goode by the second

18 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

I know you are a high level thinker, think about it. The Cam Newton stuff still goes on and it is most definitely not above table. 
“Cam Newton was declared ineligible twice — Nov. 10, 2010, and Nov. 30, 2010, — but was reinstated in time for Auburn’s next game in each case. The NCAA determined Rogers tried to act as Newton’s athletic scholarship agent, but Newton was reinstated each time because he had no knowledge of any pay-for-play scheme.”

Cam played before NIL and before the rules regarding agents were relaxed.  Relaxed rules = a lot more grey area. 

I'm not saying it DOESN'T happen.  I'm saying the need for guys that know all the below the surface networks aren't nearly as important. 

2 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

Once again, what you propose doesn’t happen with above the table NIL. The slime is still there.

Who's to say it doesn't?

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

 

Lord match that with Ballo, Rice, and Tucker-- MM, MR, and Gallo. IT FITS SO WELL!!! 

It's almost like someone had a vision for how to fix this roster, and they're making it happen. 

11 minutes ago, iuswingman said:

So is Goode a higher priority over Anderson?

Goode: 5.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.6 APG, 39.7 FG%, 38.9 3FG%

Anderson: 12.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.9 APG, 48.2 FG%, 45.9 3FG%

Of course, Goode is playing against tougher competition, at least in conference.  

Have to think, Anderson was not playing in a major conference.

2 minutes ago, Andrew said:

If you’re not tampering you’re not trying let’s go!

I'm never an advocate of intentionally breaking rules.  I am an advocate for bending those sumbitches until they sound like a bowl of rice krispies and are blue in the face though. 

First career playoff game.  Let's chalk it up to nerves and give the kid a mulligan. 

Just now, IU Scott said:

I think it is a Goode bet that he ends up at IU

I think there's a goode chance the Goode puns get old really fast. 🤣

Goode Gawd Almighty

1 hour ago, IowaHoosierFan said:

I have a question about the NIL and the "Extra" money i heard was added this year.

Is this extra money only for this year?  Do these players we're buying get this extra money for the whole time they are at IU or just this year?  Is a NIL deal for the whole time they play for a school or can they negotiate each year?

I really don't have much of an idea what rules are around the NIL

 

My guess is that the total fund is probably like a line of credit.  Financial source X has said "I'll fund up to $x over y years".  Our staff then allocates accordingly. 

As for the deals....could be either or.  There's nothing that says you can't write a multi-year NIL deal.  If the financiers/programs were smart, they'd structure NIL deals to incentivize kids to stay.  "Ok, you'll get X in 24 installments over the first year.  If you don't transfer, you get X2 as of next year, plus Y "retention bonus" at the beginning of next season."

Why would we slow play anyone when we still have plenty of open spots?

1 minute ago, IUFLA said:

 

50 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

Have to emphatically agree on this point! Said it a couple times, Yes athletes are getting paid with NIL. However, family members, handlers, AAU coaches and promoters are not NIL recipients! THEY STILL HAVE THEIR HANDS OUT!!!!

Easy as pie to build that in to an NIL payment.  "I want 50K in this account, 25K in this account and the balance in this account." Done.  And it's not like these transactions are going to be audited with a fine tooth comb. 

1 hour ago, BruceDouglas said:

 

Still clinging to this narrative in 2024 is simply astounding. Please never change. 🤣

"Clinging" would imply that I had this narrative prior to 2024.  Also, nice Reddit-style attempt at a shut down.  "Please never change".  What, no clown emoji? C'mon now...

1 hour ago, BruceDouglas said:

You really think that "network" is not longer important? 🤣

Nowhere near as important as it once was. 

5 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said:

Tom Crean was just talking about that on Hoosier Hysterics.  Your assistants should be geared toward player development.  

My two cents but I would add strategy and scheme.   No need to waste time on assistants who are there to “recruit.”   That should be handled in the player personnel (GM) office.   IMO that’s how it should be divided up.  

It also just dawned on me….Tom Crean would make a hell of an AD for somebody someday. His Achilles heel was always in game coaching and adjustments (and finding pants that fit). His long term vision and ability to work the media was always great. 

1 minute ago, BobSaccamanno said:

Tom Crean was just talking about that on Hoosier Hysterics.  Your assistants should be geared toward player development.  

My two cents but I would add strategy and scheme.   No need to waste time on assistants who are there to “recruit.”   That should be handled in the player personnel (GM) office.   IMO that’s how it should be divided up.  

In the days when “incentives” had to be of the wink-wink-nudge-nudge variety, having a guy with a “network” like Antigua made sense. Today, Crean is absolutely right. Talent acquisition needs to be in the hands of the head coach and the personnel/support group. Let the three actual assistants focus on skills and development. 

26 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Last 3 series 

Swept the White Sox

Got swept by the Mariners

Swept the Angels 

Well, if they get swept in the next series, at least they’ll be consistent 😂

10 minutes ago, Indykev said:

 

That’s definitely not a negative sign

1 minute ago, dgambill said:

It has to be asked…who is the leader? Galloway might not be starting and Reneau doesn’t seem to have the temperament. We saw it a lot this year with X out. When Trayce and Race left….we lost a ton of leadership.

Ballo is a 5th year senior, and when a dude like that talks, people tend to listen. Not sure of his mindset or personality, but he’s a possibility. 

2 hours ago, ledies22 said:

@Zlinedavid

Who said he was never seen again? Some people just may not know they saw him.