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1 hour ago, DWB said:

Turned on MD game on BTN. Playing MD extension in Baltimore (I think).

Anyway...we had more fans in the stands in our local Div II game in a town of <10,000 than they do at the MD home game.

Really sad.

Put some respect on UMBC’s name. They took our Virginia in the ncaa tournament as a 16 seed. 

If it’s okay with everyone, I’m going to post a thought about the Louisville game. 
 

It was amusing to me to see how good IU’s defense looked when they switched to zone. We talk about roster construction being poor, but outside of a couple smaller guards this roster is actually built well to play zone. They stopped those high pick and rolls and kept them off the offensive glass. I’m curious to see if IU plays more zone this season, especially since it seems like Woodson would rather not. 

6 minutes ago, Inequality said:

Check this out. IU fans rule!

 

It’s hilarious how much it cleared out after the first game. We moved up to the 10th row of the 100 level 

12 minutes ago, BGleas said:

We should kind of be rooting for Louisville to beat Texas, right?

I think we have a better chance of beating Louisville, but a loss to Louisville would be way more catastrophic than a loss to Texas. 

I’m absolutely rooting for Louisville for the same reason

Louisville looks better than us. Tomorrow might be a rough game no matter who IU plays. 

2 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said:

Not gonna be a popular post and some will say it’s overreacting to a loss, but… I’m just not sold on Woodson.  I have said from the start that I wasn’t excited about the hire.  Then he embraced the alumni and history and seemed to make IU cool.  Seemed to recruit well.  I tried to get excited, but I just don’t think he’s the guy.  That said, we aren’t gonna go get a big time, proven college coach, so I guess we just hope for the best until he retires.  Please please come out on a mission tomorrow and not licking our wounds.  Gotta beat Louisville. 

Man, I hate that part of me is starting to agree with you. I love how Woodson had unified the fanbase and honored the legacy of IU basketball. However, this roster construction is really ugly. Mgbako is a 4, Banks is a 4, Walker should never play, and we don’t have enough good guards that can run the offense and/or hit any sort of open shot. Defense looked better at times today, but it’s just been a really frustrating team to watch at time. I don’t know what to think. 

IU just isn’t ready for prime time yet

UConn has been doing moving screens all game. Incredibly frustrating to watch 

How many refs have money on UConn? Spread is +10.5 and calls turn into bs whenever IU cuts it within 8. I don’t understand the officiating at all. 

Calbert is working one of the officials during this timeout. It’s obvious the staff is furious about officiating this game. 

Just now, Hoosier987 said:

Wright says Walker should not play unless it’s an absolute necessity…i.e., foul trouble

Starting to feel that myself. He really doesn’t look good out there 

I will gladly take being down by 7 at half. Refs have been absolutely atrocious, just started to benefit us near the end. Pleasantly surprised how many IU fans are here too. Great atmosphere

Go Hoosiers!

Buddy of mine and I are traveling up to NYC for this game. Kind of happy to go into it with low expectations. Gonna be as loud as I can rooting for IU

Mgbako is playing much better. Nowhere near perfect, but man does he have a ton of potential. I’m excited to see him get more comfortable 

IU looks so much better so far. Mgbako looks more comfortable and we’re seeing a bit more of what this team could look like. Love this start. 

11 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Maybe Cheaney could implement the Pacers offense which is where he was before.  They lead the league in scoring and pace and I think 3's attempted.

We just need Haliburton running the point and we’ll be all set

We’re lucky they’re worse at free throws than us

Just now, BGleas said:

Why Gunn in this game?

Preach. I don’t get that one at all

Can we get Mgbako in for Reneau?

Can’t have 5th and 6th year seniors making dumb plays

This team is going to be frustrating to watch. We have a cheat code in Ware, a supposed knockdown shooter in Mgbako, and a ton of size and athleticism and yet Ware should get the ball more, Mgbako isn’t playing nor getting shots, and our perimeter defense is so bad. 

Aw man, I hope X is ok

IU struggles to defend the 3 while also struggling to score. Really rough combo 

This is rough to watch