IUfaninIllinois Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 11:33 AM, Kdug said: Eh, I don’t know if I agree that this sets the tone for the season. Last year, we got smoked by Arizona, Kansas, and Rutgers early in the season. We eventually turned it around and turned into a good team by the end of the season. I don’t feel great about this game, but this is still an IU team that has the potential to improve quite a bit from where they’re currently at regardless of the outcome of the UConn game. I mean Michigan state used to lose like 5 games early on against tough competition then by end of season they were like a 2-3 seed every year. This teams potential comes down to will the newcomers learn to not over sag on defense and start stopping the three. If they can do that then by end of year we will be just like Michigan state. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, kyhoosier29 said: I’d say a little blame to be thrown around for both. MM should have been communicating and hollering switch just to get back to the guys they should have had. But if he didn’t, MM has to follow his guy (shouldn’t be getting beat to the middle that easy) and X can’t just be floating around doing whatever he wants. More blame on XJ in that play if MM wasn’t hollering switch. MM’s D on that play was bad, as was XJ’s, but I’d say the bulk of the problem on that play was not communicating. 100%. MM awful position is most likely what caused XJ to switch initially. But, a 6th year point guard should also be communicating much, much better than that. A lot of blame on that one, as you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 7:41 PM, 5fouls said: Under 20 what? 3-pointers made by UConn? Offensive rebounds by the Huskies? Mentions that IU is having to adjust to 10 new players? Hahahaha best response of this thread. No wonder you’ve been married so much. Your comedy keeps tricking these women 😂😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 IF we can play hard-hat defense, I believe our best skill is running the sh!t out of the opponent. We all (seem to) agree that we have far more athleticism than last year. We've proven we can out-run everybody (so far), why not use that to our advantage. Play the 10 guys and run their pants off !! Might be our only hope. Guess we'll see soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Reading through this discussion on out 3 point shooting, there is one point that has not been brought up. We know other teams have been forced to shoot more 3s due to the IU interior defense. It follows that teams with more size and skill will go inside more and shoot less 3s. That should hold for our opponents as well as us. That is what we have been doing. Can't fault Woody for taking advantage of mismatches. The size and skill of UConn may likely lead to more kickouts for 3s as there are less easy baskets inside. I'm perfectly OK with the concept of playing inside out. Why shoot a 3 when you have a massive edge inside? I'm not saying this is the only factor at play here. Today and tomorrow should give us a better gauge for style of play and this teams potential. Lastly, my biggest concern this season so far has been the play of X. Not his injury, but overall. There have been flashes of intensity but not sure he is fully back in his groove. From defensive lapses to a lack of assists, he is the one player we need to make a jump to what we know he is capable of. Yes we want to see development from Banks and Gunn, MM figuring out the D, and I think we will see that in due time. If X can play good D, get 7 assists and hit a couple 3s, the look of our play should improve for the better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Another related thought and this one I claim... I still think we're screwed because the 5 guys who need to start are not the right pieces, but that we can't do anything about it. Another reason for that is I would be shocked if the coaching staff didn't use the sales pitch to MM that he would have to be a 3 in the NBA and that they would start him there and showcase him, right? Also would be shocked if when recruited Reneau to stay and Ware to come if they weren't both pretty much promised a starting role. Society and bball society is so tough these days. Long time friend of mine was both of my son's high school coaches. He won back to back state championships and decided to give it a go as a small D1 assistant. He gave that up after one season because players would cuss out the staff and when he tried to discipline that the staff told him that they just had to take it because they didn't want them to transfer. I mean, wow! He said it was every man for themselves because they all transfer in and have their own individual goals, etc. I just can't imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue7 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Low Turnovers & rebounding will get you more possessions & shots Pounding teams inside draws fouls and defensive rotations that MR can pick apart with his passing…XJ & TG can drive on close outs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Fandom hype machine on full blast. Turn it up today fellas and beat UConn! All starts with defense intensity and awareness. Lego 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I know I've been negative leading up this game, but now that it's approaching, let's get it! Go Hoosiers!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierMama Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 CMW did just confirm on the pregame that X would play. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, BGleas said: I know I've been negative leading up this game, but now that it's approaching, let's get it! Go Hoosiers!! Negative? You have me full blown depressed and not wanting to leave my basement. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, BGleas said: I know I've been negative leading up this game, but now that it's approaching, let's get it! Go Hoosiers!! The closer we get to games I shift from thinking more with my head to more with my heart. I always convince myself we have a chance. Let’s find a way, guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUDan93 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 We will win 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Just now, Parakeet Jones said: The closer we get to games I shift from thinking more with my head to more with my heart. I always convince myself we have a chance. Let’s find a way, guys. I'm the same way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Parakeet Jones said: The closer we get to games I shift from thinking more with my head to more with my heart. I always convince myself we have a chance. Let’s find a way, guys. If Long Beach State can defeat michigan, we can defeat UConn! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Have ESPN on and ready to go, finishing my lunch so I don't have to be bothered with eating (other than snacks) during the game, and ready to see an upset! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Today... Haven't heard anything about a "Big Apple 5” Chainsaw started on the first pull Wife just asked me if I minded if she went shopping with my youngest... I'm on a roll... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, BGleas said: I know I've been negative leading up this game, but now that it's approaching, let's get it! Go Hoosiers!! Mentioning negativity made me think of @dbmhoosier and realized I've not seen him on the board in a long time. Hope everything is okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippopotamo Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Go Hoosiers! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Today... Haven't heard anything about a "Big Apple 5” Chainsaw started on the first pull Wife just asked me if I minded if she went shopping with my youngest... I'm on a roll... I hope you can say the same in a couple more hours! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawatchHoosier Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Let's be honest..it's Sunday afternoon Indiana Hoosier basketball that keeps us going through the week. I feel lucky to have the privilege of watching my Hoosiers play today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Hippopotamo said: Go Hoosiers! I see an awful lot of Crimson! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I'm going to sit out the game thread. See you guys on the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawatchHoosier Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: I'm going to sit out the game thread. See you guys on the other side. Godspeed young man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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