Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I don't want to start rumors, but here was an observation I made during the Nebraska pre-game warmups. It seems like Jake, Damezi and Hunter like to clown around quite a bit. Example, Indiana takes the court 4:00 before game like always and I watch Jake Forester shoot a freaking air ball jump shot, an air ball. He proceeds to giggle and look over at Hunter. Jake and Damezi are always laughing during warmups unlike Romeo and Phinessee and others who seem to be taking things seriously. Is there any possibilities or what do people think that maybe some players have "broken some rules" but Arch really can't officially suspend them or he literally would have no team. It just makes zero sense that Damezi wouldn't play. That kid from Ben Davis plays a lot for Michigan State and he was just a 3 star recruit where Damezi was a 4 star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 That's a stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Honestly I do remember seeing some laughing on the bench during rough stretches. Can't name names but it's something worth keeping an eye on. I may be willing to call it maturity/readiness issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I remember reading in one of those "get to know the team" type articles that Jake was voted as the funniest guy on the team, so that may just be his personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I just think that is Jake's personality. Now, whether Archie likes that or not is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 It's not funny when you get your ass kicked at home by Nebraska, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Looking at CAM's coaching record it's very clear that he does not "spare the rod" when it comes to disciplining his players. If there's a problem, you can be really sure that CAM is on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I understand that Archie will discipline his players and that is what I mean. He is disciplining them by not playing them in games. Am I really to believe that Damezi Anderson should not be getting 5-10 minutes a game if so then why did he recruit him. Makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Lookingforahard6th said: I understand that Archie will discipline his players and that is what I mean. He is disciplining them by not playing them in games. Am I really to believe that Damezi Anderson should not be getting 5-10 minutes a game if so then why did he recruit him. Makes no sense to me. You might be onto something there. As far as the "joking around" part. It might very well piss Archie off and that is why they don't see minutes. But as a guy that lives close to South Bend, Damezi is a dang fine player....can't speak for Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 With all due respect to the OP. And I do understand your concern about the seriousness or lack, shown by certain members of our team during the past several games, downturn. However, these are young men.... playing a game. Personally, I don't have a problem with a little fun, and smiles around. Because of your post, I went back and reviewed some of our previous games, this season. And spent time looking at the bench, rather than the game. What I saw was a whole spectrum of emotions. From excitement to what looked like indifference all at the same time. One guy who seems to be unattached at times, on the bench, is my guy.... De'Ron. But I know for a fact that is just his demeanor. He was that way in high school. IU fans are serious basketball fans. While I don't have a problem with that....I sometimes wonder if it goes to extremes at times. Lastly.... thanks for starting this thread. And a hearty welcome to Hoosier Sports Nation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg haggard Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Maybe.............but have you ever tried not to laugh when someone says something funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Some people live by the old adage, "laughter is the best medicine" Can relieve anxiety and stress God forbid that the team or this fanbase starts having "laugh patrols" policing kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 In the games I have seen, Jake is one of the most engaged guys on the bench. Having fun is not always the same as not taking something seriously. That said, there is a time and place for everything, but I have to believe Archie would have already addressed it if it bothers him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I actually think this team doesn't look like they are having fun on the court at all. When someone makes a big play you don't see the players show that emotion that I see other teams show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I don't see this is an issue. Not all people have the same demeanor. I would rather want guys to play loose and with more fluidity than to play uptight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: In the games I have seen, Jake is one of the most engaged guys on the bench. Having fun is not always the same as not taking something seriously. That said, there is a time and place for everything, but I have to believe Archie would have already addressed it if it bothers him. I am always watching things like this. I look for body language, facial expressions, especially during one on ones with Archie or during time outs. The one I notice the most is Clifton Moore. He rarely shows emotion or even cheers on the bench and often times looks ticked. It is almost if he is thinking, "This sucks, I need to find a place that I can play more cause it's not gonna be here!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIHoosier26 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, milehiiu said: With all due respect to the OP. And I do understand your concern about the seriousness or lack, shown by certain members of our team during the past several games, downturn. However, these are young men.... playing a game. Personally, I don't have a problem with a little fun, and smiles around. Because of your post, I went back and reviewed some of our previous games, this season. And spent time looking at the bench, rather than the game. What I saw was a whole spectrum of emotions. From excitement to what looked like indifference all at the same time. One guy who seems to be unattached at times, on the bench, is my guy.... De'Ron. But I know for a fact that is just his demeanor. He was that way in high school. IU fans are serious basketball fans. While I don't have a problem with that....I sometimes wonder if it goes to extremes at times. Lastly.... thanks for starting this thread. And a hearty welcome to Hoosier Sports Nation ! While I don't disagree that IU has a serious fanbase, most of us are just tired of losing. I don't care if the players on the bench have a 10 minute tea party as long as we win the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: With all due respect to the OP. And I do understand your concern about the seriousness or lack, shown by certain members of our team during the past several games, downturn. However, these are young men.... playing a game. Personally, I don't have a problem with a little fun, and smiles around. Because of your post, I went back and reviewed some of our previous games, this season. And spent time looking at the bench, rather than the game. What I saw was a whole spectrum of emotions. From excitement to what looked like indifference all at the same time. One guy who seems to be unattached at times, on the bench, is my guy.... De'Ron. But I know for a fact that is just his demeanor. He was that way in high school. IU fans are serious basketball fans. While I don't have a problem with that....I sometimes wonder if it goes to extremes at times. Lastly.... thanks for starting this thread. And a hearty welcome to Hoosier Sports Nation ! I agree. But it doesn't matter what you think, I think, or any other fan. It is what Archie thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 To me sports needs to be played with emotion so I don't want the players to be like robots and playing without emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I don't agree about the Clifton Moore assessment. I think he's very focused on what he is trying to do and if anything is probably thinking about where he needs to be defensively. I know this is total old school, but Moore should have started the 2nd half against Nebraska for his productive first half minutes, even if just for 2-3 minutes of time. BTW did anyone see Nebraska miss 15 straight 3's last night, what a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonialcrester Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Lookingforahard6th said: It's not funny when you get your ass kicked at home by Nebraska, just saying. I appreciate what you are seeing but should they have known BEFORE the game that they were going to get their asses kicked and should not have been laughing? I mean, if they win, do we say that it is because they were loose and in a good mood but if they lose it is because they weren't taking it seriously? These are 18 year olds...and hind sight is 20/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 How come I didn't see Nebraska clowning around during warmups there Colonialcrester??? These are 18 yr old kids give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Lookingforahard6th said: How come I didn't see Nebraska clowning around during warmups there Colonialcrester??? These are 18 yr old kids give me a break. You must have missed their bench mob from last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 You complain about IU not showing having any energy before the game and not taking the game seriously, but then say it's ok to be laughing and giggling during warmups. Do you think this is a coincidence?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookingforahard6th Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Damezi Anderson is a freaking 4 star recruit and Jake isn't far behind hardly Nebraska bench mob GPA elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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