Boiler Sam

1 hour ago, Indykev said:

not talking about the draft. Football people that know.

99% of the best football people have football jobs, not media jobs. 

20 minutes ago, JJack said:

Edey vs. Tshiebwe isn't a very good comparison IMO.   Edey falls into the once in lifetime type of players. His production and dominance of the paint area is something that hasn't been seen in sometime. His numbers speak for itself.    I agree every time any program gets a tweener (NBA vs. college) talent like TJD that stays longer than most it's a real boost.   Edey to me was an exception.   I wonder if he hit the NIL free market what he would had been offered for his covid year? 

$2 million?

2 hours ago, Purdue7 said:

Rick Ray went to Clemson because Purdue was too cheap 

MP played chicken and won 

 

 

Tiller had exactly the same problems with Burke. But he was too old to go start over somewhere else. 

33 minutes ago, ledies22 said:

I'm not so sure it's regressing as much as it how much and what Purdue needed him to do.

Part of it, is he simply doesn’t have the time to work on his game that other players do. 

3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I'd prefer a better rim protector than Furst, he does rebound well, though.  Don't see the Purdue to IU thing happening. 

I normally wouldn’t either, but he is a student first, athlete second, and he is going to be a doctor. If he’s done with his undergrad in may or August… 

5 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said:

Furst and Goode were AAU teammates

And best friends. 

12 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

A kid with 3 years of eligibility left transferring OUT of his dad’s program? 🤔

It’s Memphis, so the answer is “probably”, but is that a sign that fit is about to hit the shan in Memphis?

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/8d6797ba-9f6b-49f2-adbd-266a983a4449

35 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

I bet NC State throws a bag at him plus they are showing him on a national stage how he can be used

Insane they are hosting recruits while preparing for a final four game. 

8 hours ago, btownqb said:

Dammit. I have to agree with you. Never thought she was a looker. 

Even in Heat? 

3 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said:

That should also line the Super Bowl up with Presidents Day. 

Or move it to Saturday. You can’t tell me ratings would go down. 

58 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Couple of former Big 10 players in the portal...Meechie Johnson (Ohio State) and Jamal Mashburn Jr (Minnesota)...

I liked Johnson a lot as a freshman...I couldn't believe he hit the portal the first time...

Sounds like Diebler may have reached back out to Johnson thru 3rd parties… is that tampering if he played for you until a year ago ? 

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

UConn will have Final Four experience in their favor.  Whil UConn was celebrating the Championship last season, the Boilers were trying to figure out where FDU's campus is located and how close is it to St. Peter's.

UConn is the best team. And they probably have the best coach. But in a 40 minute game, who knows… 

2 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Just skimming, IU did have some years where they were +100...But 1992-93 was the only one I see that came close to 231 (226)...

And that's not going into the 34 games out of 35 where the opponents (allegedly) fouled more than Purdue did...

The other teams coach basically said, “yeah, we fouled him every time.” 
 

Sorta like what Chrissie Collins said Northwestern was going to do to Edey the day before we played them. 
 

Don’t worry: the foul discrepancy will be over in a week or two. 

On 3/24/2024 at 7:53 AM, dgambill said:

That same article shows exactly why you don’t build in free agency. Grigson made huge swings and effectively ended Lucks career. The Sneed deal was good to pass on. We aren’t a corner away….let the Titans make that mistake. They make huge splash in free agency and are still the worst team in the division. Also Ballard made a big swing by trading a first to SF, making moves for Wentz and Ryan…he has taken big swings. It’s a silly article…and pointless because Ballard isn’t going anywhere right now. 

Maybe he’s not going anywhere because the Irsay girls realize that not too many competent GMs want to put up with their dad’s meddling and drama. 

1 hour ago, MrsStoller said:

I think this is a good hire for Michigan. Curious who lands at Louisville. 

They’ll whiff on Scott Drew next. 

5 hours ago, Purdue7 said:

3 million vs 350K

 

I’m aware. Think it’s a dead end job and he could do better. 

4 hours ago, DC2345 said:

There’s a good chance he takes the St. Louis job but he hasn’t made a definitive decision yet. 

I think that would be a mistake. 

6 hours ago, Seeking6 said:

No clue but if Odunze or Nabers falls to 9 I think you have to take one of them. If not...trade back to a spot where you still get one of the 3 edge guys to be opposite of Sweat while getting more picks.

What about a tackle to protect Williams?

On 3/16/2024 at 7:22 PM, Seeking6 said:

Certainly not what we envisioned but you can't bring both to camp. Bears decided to cut ties and move along at whatever they could get. Caleb needs to know it's his team.

Again from a trade perspective it's not what we could have got....but I'd also suggest the other 31 teams in the league don't think that highly of Fields.

Deal had to be made and now it's over.

Will they sit at 9 and take BPA? Or trade back to replace the 2nd rounder they gave up ?

20 hours ago, Feathery said:

I’d take him if his academics are back in order. Quick PG with a couple years of eligibility left 

Guessing Northwestern and Stanford wont be on Duggy’s final list of schools… 

21 hours ago, btownqb said:

Seems Holder was right this time

I’m OK with it. Giving up a day 2 pick AND premium long term money for a corner with supposed long term knee questions isn’t a great idea. 

6 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson on the Steelers. Just like we all thought headed into 2024.

And the Bears got even less for Fields than I thought. 
 

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1769131924717478314?s=46&t=9TDA0mwpdydYQk2Mf6MS6w

12 hours ago, btownqb said:

I'm pretty sure Jack is RSing.  Jack will defend fine. 

Hope he does. If he’s a late bloomer like his dad, it will only help him. 

16 hours ago, btownqb said:

If Jack played at New Albany there'd be no questioning him. For some reason, even though we play HANDS DOWN, the best 2A schedule in the state... some still are? Laughable. 

I assume Jack grew up an IU fan? 
 

How is his defense, both individually and as part of the team’s defense? That will determine whether he sees the court next year. 

Just now, NotIThatLives said:

Meant Mick Cronin.  Heard that's their #1.   They want Mack back?

Oh … Mick. Yeah he’s a great coach. From the Midwest, has recruited the area… Still young enough to stay while…
 

Only problem I could see is now that UCLA is in the B1G, they SHOULD be able to match any offer from another school. But who knows if they’ll want to. They’re arrogant enough to think that coaches should want to take a pay cut to come there.