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2 hours ago, Tru123dt said:

If we finish in the top three in the BIG and make it to the second weekend in the tournament then he will more than likely get an extension.

I'd like to see at least 2 years of the above before an extension is made. But that's just me.

1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said:

Disagree. Fundamentals are an integral part of a well coached team. Few players arrive in college from the aau circuit with solid fundamentals. You see it all the time watching CBB. The coaching staff gives direction on proper technique and the players should work on it on their own time. There should be accountability if they don’t improve 

Do not disagree that fundamentals are integral at all. But not even knowing how to block out your man on defensive boards is inexcusable at this level. Technique improvement, yes. That's the tweaks I was talking about on offense & defense. But just because a kid can shoot doesn't check all the boxes for a great recruit in my mind.

Not taking aim at you, just used your post to insert my opinion on our severe lack of fundamentals as a team, which lead to too many turnovers, and easy opponent's baskets.

Like many of you, I'm just frustrated with where we're at. Certainly not convinced next year will be better. Hope so, but not convinced yet.

12 hours ago, 13th&Jackson said:

Will IU be fundamentally sound and play with a high bball IQ? Will they have good shot selection? Will they have a high assist/TO ratio? Will they get to the FT line and convert at a high %? Will they defend the 3 point line? These are all indicators of a well coached team. 

What really remains to be seen is how this coaching staff adapts to its personnel. The UConn staff was highly innovative in designing a system that was dominant with a good, but not historically talented roster. If IU plays the same system it has the past three years, that will be very disappointing. 

IMO, our "fundamentals" stunk last year, particularly blocking out on rebounds. Yeah, we got a lot of rebounds, but how many times did the game thread blow up because MR, Ware, or whoever didn't block out their man, and the guy gets right under the bucket for an easy put back.

Fundamentals should be a GIVEN before you even start practice. At this level, adjustments to your defense and offense for the upcoming game shows how well you're coaching your team. How to take away the best opposing players offense, tendencies of opponents, zone vs man, and on and on. FT% is on the players not the coach. Yes, there needs to be time allotted for FT in practice, but form, and reps need to happen before and after practice in 1:1 sessions.

If we have to devote significant practice time to fundamentals at this level, we're all gonna be frustrated, and I'm afraid disappointed this upcoming season.

5 hours ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

Plus playing Goode at the 4 gives the opportunity for 4-1 on offense

Quit teasing me....for the past 3 years we've heard 4-1 offense. Have yet to see one set of it...unless it was by mistake...

When your best buddy suffers with you....

1 hour ago, Drroogh said:

???? What about our luck Ballo and Malik get injured!

Maybe we finally play 4 or 5 out and get into transition more often. It would force Woodson to play a different offensive scheme. 

(note: not wishing injury on anybody...just answering the question)

2 hours ago, Hoosier4Life53 said:

All right, now that our roster is relativity set, what do we talk about for the next 6 months….starting lineups? That can only go so far…help me out.

I still want another shooter, and a good one. With our luck, we'll have 2 of our wings get injured. (and I'd prefer another guard, but I'd take a wing without complaining)

After last year's fiasco, when I see it on the floor, THEN I'll believe it.

If Woodson doesn't put it together this year, he will be seen as another Lou Henson. Doing so little with so much.

18 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said:

Is that Woodson's copy?

Does this "plumber" know something I don't about glue joints?

2 hours ago, Tom White said:

I don't tweet. I don't beep. I don't even chirp. I have been known to toot on occasion. Mostly after a few brews.

Social media is "management by interruption" IMO. I don't text, no social media at all. If I want to talk with someone, I pick up the phone and call them.

Email is fine for non essential messaging. Everything else is just noise.

But those of you who are addicted to it. That's just fine. Your choice.

I still think we need to find a true point guard. Rice may be an OK part time at the 1, Cupps isn't even close to being a true PG (yet), and I'd rather have Gallo @ 2-3.

We've got the opening, just need to fill it. Seems like most of the attention in the portal is 2-5 positions. (we needed those as well, but I'd like a knock down shooter point guard)

1 hour ago, FKIM01 said:

Someone said earlier that Anderson was likely looking for more minutes than IU had to offer.  Good problem for IU to have in April.

I find it hard to believe that Woodson would discuss how many minutes anybody will play at this stage of the game. I can see him saying there are 5-30 minutes up for grabs, but you gotta earn it. (FKIM01, not aimed at you as you were quoting someone else, just used your post for context)

3 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said:

Yep I think that’s a good call. And being 25 with an undergrad/masters from Purdue with a masters from Duke will look great on any resume. 

Maybe...but wait until prospective employers get a load of his ego.

56 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said:

Not a lot, but Purdue had five: Smith, Loyer, Gillis, Colvin & Heide

And I was only asking for 3. (Actually I meant to say 3-4 "good shooters", not necessarily 40% guys, but I'd take it.) After all, if you are serious about winning a Natty, you need more than one good shooter.

To me the only expectation is exactly what Woodson said from day one. Win Big Ten titles and compete for Natty.

God only knows we're backing up the Brinks trucks for these guys and Woodson. Think it's time they earn it.

2 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Saying we want 3 point shooters without naming names can't be debated very well...

I wouldn't care if his name is Fred Freeps if he can hit 39%-41% from three and take a stance on defense. So far, we're O-for. (Mac doesn't count because he's already here, and he's only 1. We need 3-4 in the rotation IMO)

I honestly think he could have bought a new AC compressor for the car, for less than the gas generator and AC in this picture.