IUFLA Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 When: Thursday, December 21st 8:30 PM EST Where: Simon-Skjotd Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: BTN 6th year coach Tony Pujol (69-92 overall) brings his North Alabama Lions (6-6) into SSAH for a meeting with our Hoosiers Another team that takes and makes a lot of 3s. Led by 6'3 senior KJ Johnson (who comes off the bench), and 6'0 sophomore Jacari Lane in scoring. Both are 37% 3 point shooters, as is 6'7 senior forward Tim Smith. 6'10 senior Damian Forrest mans the 5 spot, and 6'3 junior Detailian Brown (43% from 3) and 6'5 junior Will Soucie (55% from 3) round out the starting 5. They do have 11 guys who average double digit minutes with the aforementioned Johnson, 6'7 junior Dallas Howell (who's coming off a 17 point 9 board game against Tennessee Tech) as well as 6'4 junior Marco Foster, and 6'2 junior Josiah Fulcher. Cainin Jefferson is the only freshman who sees any time. Another short turnaround. I'm hoping we have a much better showing than we did against Morehead State, and I think we will. I would imagine today's practice will be animated . Gotta guard the perimeter and stick to our inside approach and I think we'll be fine here. Go Hoosiers! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 So I watched North Alabama at Kansas State replay from 12/2...they lost 75-74 in OT without their leading scorerKJ Johnson Can't be fooled by their record...this team is experienced, plays defense, and has some shooters...They lost to Morehead State at home a few weeks back, but they are a lot like the Eagles... Our kids have to realize, like Woody said in his postgame, that any team can beat you if you don't come to play... If we learned our "energy" lesson against Morehead, I think we'll be ok...If not, then we're in for another dogfight...and more entertaining game/postgame threads 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 I like the fairly quick turn around on this one. Hopefully the coaches are really challenging the players today: "You come with that BS energy tomorrow, you will be an assistant coach. I expect everyone that hits that floor to bring it like they are playing in a championship game." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Maybe a little less drama this game? Please. I am being treated for high blood pressure. Do it for my health. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 When Morehead State went up by double digit in the 2nd half, I came very close to turning off the game. As a fan, I was very frustrated. Glad I didn't. If Walker's post game interview is any indication, I think the guys will come out with much more effort tomorrow night. We'll see I guess. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 HSN seems to be pumped about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Not quite sure why a home buy game isn't starting until 8:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, 5fouls said: HSN seems to be pumped about this one. Are you pumped about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Maedhros said: Not quite sure why a home buy game isn't starting until 8:30. Television Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, 5fouls said: HSN seems to be pumped about this one. i am always excited to watch IU bball. i'm super curious to see how we look in this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 It's funny, I now hope that the 8:30/9PM games are on Peacock. You don't have to worry about missing the first 5-10 minutes of the game because for some reason TV networks can't figure out how to space these game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue3542 Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, BGleas said: It's funny, I now hope that the 8:30/9PM games are on Peacock. You don't have to worry about missing the first 5-10 minutes of the game because for some reason TV networks can't figure out how to space these game. I've been watching solely through the respective apps for years. You don't have to watch the end of some blowout eating into 5 minutes of the first half. ESPN, Fox Sports, Peacock apps and you're pretty much set. You can sign into all of them (except for Peacock) with your cable subscription account info (or a family member's lol). Edited December 21, 2023 by rogue3542 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, rogue3542 said: I've been watching solely through the respective apps for years. You don't have to watch the end of some blowout eating into 5 minutes of the first half. ESPN, Fox Sports, Peacock apps and you're pretty much set. You can sign into all of them (except for Peacock) with your cable subscription account info (or a family member's lol). Yeah, good call! Thanks! I often forget I have access to those apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Now that we’re talking about it, how many times do you get that sad looking cartoon kitty asking you to retry turning on Peacock? Is it just me or does the app constantly lag. I’ll even turn the game on and it takes 2 minutes to get a clear resolution because the thing is so slow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 For some reason BTN has been going on the cheap a lot with their broadcast. I've seen probably 3 or 4 times they haven't had a studio crew, and some of the names they're trotting out as color analysts are really kinda bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 This will be my first in person game this season. I had to miss the Kansas and Morehead games due to Little Keet’s schedule. It’s always good to be live in SSAH. I’m hoping for our first blowout win of the year. I’m dreading the drive home after an 8:30 tip. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Be at game tonight Lads... Ill be the one that smuggled Big Red in... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Parakeet Jones said: This will be my first in person game this season. I had to miss the Kansas and Morehead games due to Little Keet’s schedule. It’s always good to be live in SSAH. I’m hoping for our first blowout win of the year. I’m dreading the drive home after an 8:30 tip. Get behind me and ride my wake home.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 15 hours ago, DWB said: When Morehead State went up by double digit in the 2nd half, I came very close to turning off the game. As a fan, I was very frustrated. Glad I didn't. If Walker's post game interview is any indication, I think the guys will come out with much more effort tomorrow night. We'll see I guess. Jaded... history has made you...reassurance you seek... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Dawg Bawls said: Get behind me and ride my wake home.... As close as we live to each other, we would take different routes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Just now, Parakeet Jones said: As close as we live to each other, we would take different routes. 135s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Dawg Bawls said: 135s That’s what I would do from Corydon too. I get on 37 down here. I could at least follow you to Mitchell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Just wondering what some of y'all think... In the postgame, Woody talked about lack of energy...Anthony Walker did as well, and promised "it won't happen again." Who has the most influence there? The coach? Or the senior (or any class for that matter) leaders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Just wondering what some of y'all think... In the postgame, Woody talked about lack of energy...Anthony Walker did as well, and promised "it won't happen again." Who has the most influence there? The coach? Or the senior (or any class for that matter) leaders? I would think Walker. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, rico said: Are you pumped about this one? I am beyond excited. Opponents ranked by how excited I get when IU plays them. 1) UK 2) North Alabama 3) Purdue 4) Michigan 5) Montana State Edited December 21, 2023 by 5fouls 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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