The Daily Hoosier Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Indiana has been struggling at home thus far in league play, but they are not alone. By the time the season is over, your chances of winning at home might prove to be just a tad better than winning a coin toss. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/examining-how-the-loss-of-fans-has-impacted-big-ten-basketball-home-teams/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) To me it’s an energy thing...like mindset thing. With the benches everyone is jumping up and down and into the game. Whichever team comes in fully engaged it becomes a home court for them. Sadly too often we come out flat....and that’s a leadership thing...on court and on sideline. Edited January 28, 2021 by dgambill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wonder if we could get Tom Allen to deliver the pregame and halftime speeches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 21 hours ago, dgambill said: To me it’s an energy thing...like mindset thing. With the benches everyone is jumping up and down and into the game. Whichever team comes in fully engaged it becomes a home court for them. Sadly too often we come out flat....and that’s a leadership thing...on court and on sideline. The benches really do drive the energy in the buildings this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 @The Daily Hoosier are you able to attend games in person at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, The Daily Hoosier said: The benches really do drive the energy in the buildings this year. Yeah I’ve seen some away games where kids come out excited and really cheering and jumping around. It’s the only thing you can hear is their bench. I’m not saying our team isn’t rooting but many nights they just don’t seem engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, dgambill said: Yeah I’ve seen some away games where kids come out excited and really cheering and jumping around. It’s the only thing you can hear is their bench. I’m not saying our team isn’t rooting but many nights they just don’t seem engaged. I don't remember every game, but I specifically remember our bench making a lot of noise at both Iowa and Wisconsin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, BGleas said: I don't remember every game, but I specifically remember our bench making a lot of noise at both Iowa and Wisconsin. Away games..coincidentally...are we coming out with the same energy and focus and enthusiasm at home...or are we all comfy and cutting up and relaxed because we are at home? I’ve got no magic bullets for this season but man we are all over the place as a program. Need to tighten up the ship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 The North Alabama game this year was the first time I've ever heard an audible "De-fense!" chant when we had the ball. Maryland's bench was pretty wild when they were pushing us around in the first half. Not like Nebraska duck-duck-goose wild, but still enough to be annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Prior to the Rutgers game Fish said we looked terrible in warm ups and he was afraid it was going to be a long day. No excuse for lack of energy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 6 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: @The Daily Hoosier are you able to attend games in person at all? Yes. I'm working with Dustin Dopirak (former Herald Times writer) and he and I have been splitting the duties. I've been to several home games, Butler, Illinois. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: Yes. I'm working with Dustin Dopirak (former Herald Times writer) and he and I have been splitting the duties. I've been to several home games, Butler, Illinois. I ask because I wonder if you sense lack of engagement on our bench. Some have mentioned it, but they usually seem very engaged to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: I ask because I wonder if you sense lack of engagement on our bench. Some have mentioned it, but they usually seem very engaged to me. Very hard for me to say because I have always been either right next to the opposing bench or far removed from both. But my sense is IU's bench has been very engaged. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, The Daily Hoosier said: Yes. I'm working with Dustin Dopirak (former Herald Times writer) and he and I have been splitting the duties. I've been to several home games, Butler, Illinois. Congrats on the expansion of your site to bring Dustin in. That’s a coup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: Prior to the Rutgers game Fish said we looked terrible in warm ups and he was afraid it was going to be a long day. No excuse for lack of energy I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear that certain players were out late the night before. I’m not accusing anyone but with as flat as they were for the noon start, it wouldn’t shock me. If that were the case, I’d rather not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear that certain players were out late the night before. I’m not accusing anyone but with as flat as they were for the noon start, it wouldn’t shock me. If that were the case, I’d rather not know. Big win on Thursday and didn't get back to until closing time Friday morning....read about themselves on social for 48 hours followed by an early Sunday tip. Recipe for inconsistency for a team that specializes in inconsistency. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, BobSaccamanno said: Congrats on the expansion of your site to bring Dustin in. That’s a coup. Thank you, and yes, it really is. Dustin is really talented. I hope you guys enjoy his work. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: Thank you, and yes, it really is. Dustin is really talented. I hope you guys enjoy his work. Batman and Robin! Lol Seriously, you do great stuff mike, and have been very loyal to HSN. It's a great friendship we do not take for granted. Remember us as you become all big time and stuff. 🍻 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Ballin Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Ok, not sure about the ethics or "PC-ness", but has anyone thought of maybe trying the "Major League" motivational route??? I mean, they are 18-47(Brunk throws off the curve here 🤣) guys. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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