btownqb Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 52 minutes ago, Yelamo said: I agree that it was a a clear and obvious mistake last year. But that is because the hole seemed obvious at this time last year. The team was missing a playmaking guard/scorer in the backcourt. IU needed a starter at this time last year and for whatever reason it seems like they swung and missed for Knecht and decided they couldn’t get someone better than what they had and on the way which was crazy to me. Imagine what Isiah Swope would have done for this team. I could probably forgive it this year if they wanted to have flexibility (after adding a shooter and a big) for one spot because I think the roster looks much better and the hole doesn’t seem so glaring to me right now. Given that it seems Galloway and Cupps will be coming off the bench along with a McDonald’s all American freshmen - I would atleast understand the thinking this time around. But I could see an argument for an emergency front court player too. The bold. I want two more bigs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victobmyboy Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, iuswingman said: because that nobody has a much higher chance of becoming somebody than that empty chair. Plus, it's another player for practice, one that would presumably be better than the walk-ons. And whose to say #13 would be the least talented of the scholarship players? Maybe said player is good enough to crack the rotation and push someone else down. Last year we could’ve used it on anyone better than our backcourt but this year we aren’t getting anyone else better than what we have. Think about it. This year is a completely different scenario. You don’t just throw it out there. I’d rather a walk on in his senior year get it than some random dude who has zero chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDB Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 4 hours ago, DC2345 said: I don't know who but there are several programs around the country that do that. I don't agree with it but I have seen schools benefit from it before. It also hurts schools aka IU last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Mmm ok. Then I don't EVER want to hear anything about youth, injuries, anything of that nature again. I think its 100% malpractice to not fill every scholly. I also find it unimaginable after last season. I don’t disagree with your thought process but let me play devils advocate for a minute. Let’s say next year we have 7 open spots because this year we took that 13th school on a project. We now get Sisley, Mullins, Harelson,Adams m, and Moreni to all commit. We now only have two spots for experienced portal players. I think Mullins and Sisley are probably on equal footing as cupps coming in as a freshman skill set wise. It handicaps us some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 22 minutes ago, Victobmyboy said: Last year we could’ve used it on anyone better than our backcourt but this year we aren’t getting anyone else better than what we have. Think about it. This year is a completely different scenario. You don’t just throw it out there. I’d rather a walk on in his senior year get it than some random dude who has zero chance. You never know how the year will play out and what injuries might occur. There is no reason to purposely go a player short. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 2 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said: I don’t disagree with your thought process but let me play devils advocate for a minute. Let’s say next year we have 7 open spots because this year we took that 13th school on a project. We now get Sisley, Mullins, Harelson,Adams m, and Moreni to all commit. We now only have two spots for experienced portal players. I think Mullins and Sisley are probably on equal footing as cupps coming in as a freshman skill set wise. It handicaps us some Respectfully, just tell someone you don't want there to leave. Purdue just did this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Respectfully, just tell someone you don't want there to leave. Purdue just did this. Oh I don’t disagree again I was playing devils advocate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 (edited) 2 minutes ago, btownqb said: Respectfully, just tell someone you don't want there to leave. Purdue just did this. I tend to agree. It would be one thing if we didn't need this player, but the past few seasons have told us we probably will at some point. Edited April 24 by OGIUAndy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 34 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said: I tend to agree. It would be one thing if we didn't need this player, but the past few seasons have told us we probably will at some point. With Newton’s injury, they would realistically be at 11 going in to next season if they leave the scholly open. We all hope he can play, but that’s a big question mark at this time. Even if he can play some, I don’t feel good about Leal and Newton as Carlyle’s backups. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 3 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: With Newton’s injury, they would realistically be at 11 going in to next season if they leave the scholly open. We all hope he can play, but that’s a big question mark at this time. Even if he can play some, I don’t feel good about Leal and Newton as Carlyle’s backups. What did you do with Trey and Cupps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 1 minute ago, Drroogh said: What did you do with Trey and Cupps? I keep seeing them backing up Rice in the projected lineup, although I don’t think that’s realistic. I think they start Galloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said: With Newton’s injury, they would realistically be at 11 going in to next season if they leave the scholly open. We all hope he can play, but that’s a big question mark at this time. Even if he can play some, I don’t feel good about Leal and Newton as Carlyle’s backups. Newton will have no restrictions come Exhibition #1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 18 minutes ago, btownqb said: Newton will have no restrictions come Exhibition #1 This. According to what I was told, he could’ve played late in the season, but ultimately decided the redshirt was the right plan of action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 31 minutes ago, btownqb said: Newton will have no restrictions come Exhibition #1 I can’t wait to see what he can do! I know he has been injured for a good bit, but if he can be fully recovered and stay healthy he could potentially be beast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 2 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: I can’t wait to see what he can do! I know he has been injured for a good bit, but if he can be fully recovered and stay healthy he could potentially be beast. Looking forward to him as a defensive stopper a la Chris Reynolds 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 2 hours ago, 13th&Jackson said: I keep seeing them backing up Rice in the projected lineup, although I don’t think that’s realistic. I think they start Galloway Why? is Woody going 4 guards? Galloway starts, MR sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted April 25 Author Report Share Posted April 25 21 minutes ago, Reacher said: Looking forward to him as a defensive stopper a la Chris Reynolds Doesn’t he have a super long wing span? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 1 minute ago, Indykev said: Why? is Woody going 4 guards? Galloway starts, MR sits. I just think he’ll start Gallo over Carlyle to start the year. Not saying he should 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 9 hours ago, btownqb said: That's stupid. But ok 9 hours ago, DC2345 said: They like holding one open just in case someone pops up right before the season or during the season they want to add. That's exactly the way I'd play it...a late high quality add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 54 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said: Doesn’t he have a super long wing span? I believe so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 18 hours ago, Indykev said: of course Indykev!.....I want boots on the ground today. lol Goode will be in town for 2 days so we need a "tail" on him at all times. We need intel and pics. Most of all DO NOT GET MADE!....lol 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 14 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: Indykev!.....I want boots on the ground today. lol Goode will be in town for 2 days so we need a "tail" on him at all times. We need intel and pics. Most of all DO NOT GET MADE!....lol 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 13 hours ago, 13th&Jackson said: With Newton’s injury, they would realistically be at 11 going in to next season if they leave the scholly open. We all hope he can play, but that’s a big question mark at this time. Even if he can play some, I don’t feel good about Leal and Newton as Carlyle’s backups. And thus is the beauty of the amorphous nature of the combo guard. Just hypothetically, let’s say our “starting” backcourt is Rice and Carlyle. If either one goes down, odds are you’d insert Galloway into the starting lineup. If it’s Rice that goes down, yes it leaves you without a “true” point, but Galloway or Carlyle are as decent a stopgap as any, and you could also have Cupps getting a few extra minutes. If it’s Carlyle that goes down, Galloway still starts at the 2, with Newton or Leal likely picking up a few extra minutes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 14 hours ago, 13th&Jackson said: I keep seeing them backing up Rice in the projected lineup, although I don’t think that’s realistic. I think they start Galloway Galloway will not be starting unless there's injuries. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 6 minutes ago, DC2345 said: Galloway will not be starting unless there's injuries. Just now, btownqb said: I believe that. Carlyle isn't coming off the bench. I know they didn't bring Carlyle in to be a backup, but if Gallo's healthy, I wouldn't be surprised to see him start at the beginning of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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