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Re: Game Thread: Howard @ Indiana

kmark22 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:47:45 -0000

Smitty I somewhat agree....I don't like the white lycra/spandex shirts under the jerseys with kids who have arms like my grandmother.....EJ went the the T SHIRT under the jersey which I have done personally but at least have A muscle on your arm....geez kids come on....

Re: Game Thread: Howard @ Indiana

HoosierSmitty — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:10:43 -0000

By the way...what is with the tight white shirts under the uniforms? Is that the new style? I noticed several players are wearing that look. I DO NOT like that look at all. Just doesn't look good in my opinion.

Re: Game Thread: Howard @ Indiana

HoosierSmitty — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:55:16 -0000

Let's do this!

Can't wait for the season to officially start. No more 2.99 crappy internet feeds!

Go Hoosiers!

Re: Pick to Click: Howard

HoosierSmitty — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:25 -0000

Christian Watford - Watford will provide a match up problem for a lot of these early season teams I think. He's tall, he can slash and draw fouls, pick up offensive boards, and we have all seen that he can hit free throws when he gets to the line.

Re: Here’s your chance to name the IU student section

HoosierSmitty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:35:41 -0000

I have to say no to Red Zone because it sounds like a copy off of Izzone from Michigan State.

I am lobbying for Crimson Guard. I think it rocks. So what if it's named after the bad guys?

Assembly Holics is pretty awesome, though, I must say. I would venture to guess that they'd nix that one however. But I do like it....a lot actually.

Re: Here’s your chance to name the IU student section

Neb — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:32:18 -0000

How about the Crean Machine?

Re: Here’s your chance to name the IU student section

HoosierSmitty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:33 -0000

So the Creaniacs T-shirt isn't catching on? That seems logical given other teams' decision to name their section after its coaches...like the Izzone, Paint Crew etc.

Re: Here’s your chance to name the IU student section

HoosierSmitty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:45 -0000

I'm sorry but this is a no brainer. It should be the CRIMSON GUARD! Any G. I. Joe fans know what I'm talking about!

Re: Report: Indiana and David Williams have parted ways

HoosierSmitty — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:37 -0000

Let's wish him the best. He has to have a nice upside or else Crean would not have considered him to become part of the Indiana basketball team.

For reasons that we can only speculate, the two are parting ways, and that's just how it happens sometimes.

I'm sure he'll land somewhere that fits him perfectly. Best of luck with your future, David Williams.

Re: Hoosiers cruise past St. Joe’s in final tune-up, 95-67

HoosierSmitty — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:31:02 -0000

I think we saw Crean run with his "regulars" a little more tonight, despite starting Jobe (which was nice for him).

I was very pleased with our ability to hit mid range jumpers...especially Watford and Jones. If slashers like that can nail those shots consistently, it opens up a lot of options as a team.

Elston subbed in often for Watford and Hulls was coming in for Rivers. That seems to be a fair assumption that's what will happen a lot this season. If those are our backups, I'm pretty happy.

We have to box out better. It was pitiful how many second chances we gave St. Joe - a team that we dominated size wise.

That and sloppy turnovers were a little unsettling from my vantage point.

Overall I'm pleased with the explosiveness and shot making abilities of this team.

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

HoosierSmitty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:20:52 -0000

I'm pleased with Bawa tonight. I know it's just St. Joseph's, but remember, this kid is only a freshman. He can definitely help. He's WAY better than Jobe. Raw as hell, but still better.

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

GFDave — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:53 -0000

Yes, he's having a positive impact on the game. Good movement. Nice hands on that one catch. A little slow to react on D. Much better overall than I thought, but St Joes not the biggest group.

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

stephen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:09:36 -0000

he looks more at ease in the flow of the game than jobe. which isn't saying a lot but... bawa is better than i expected. handled the ball in the paint, had a few blocks, rebounds. looks like he could put in some quality minutes if he keeps improving.

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

HoosierSmitty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:40 -0000

Um, so yeah, Bawa is definitely not terrible. Not great, but that's not a bad first impression in my book.

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

JerryCT — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:19:15 -0000

Ok Smitty. Just to pump you up. I looked at last year's scores and added 12 pts to the differential , then adjusted for the schedule ( ie PSU only once for example and PU twice ).

I used 12 ppts because I estimated Rivers defense and lower TO's would account for 6pts difference. More experience from Jones,TP, Dumes would be worth 4 pts and the more firepower from Creek, Watfrord Elston worth 2 pts.

This results in a winning season . But we need to beat Minn twice

Re: Game Thread: Saint Joseph’s College @ Indiana

HoosierSmitty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:24 -0000

I hope Crean gives a good hard look at what he figures to be his "usual" rotation. I'd like to see what some of these guys can do with extended minutes. Obviously if Dumes is still out/hobbled that will alter things. Plus you know Crean is going to have to give Bawa some real minutes that he might not get in other situations this year.

With guys like Watford and Elston, we have more versatility with our lineup. Our guards have good size (Jones, Rivers). I think we actually match up pretty well with a lot of teams this season.

So the poll has "finish about .500" listed. I was so torn because I really think 15-15 is the high water mark this season prior to Big Ten Tournament play. I don't see any reason we can't go 8-4 in the preseason. Winning 7 games in the Big Ten will be the big question mark.

My guess is we at least double our wins from last year and maybe sneak a few more in there.

Re: Pick to Click: Saint Joseph’s College

BigA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:32:07 -0000

We can probably do this.

Re: Pick to Click: Saint Joseph’s College

HoosierSmitty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:45 -0000

I wouldn't mind having the Top 3 listed in the Pick to Click - just to know who else was close. Maybe Pick to Click Honorable Mention list.

Hopefully this wouldn't be too much work...since you already have to add up the point totals.

Re: Pick to Click: Saint Joseph’s College

HoosierSmitty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:36 -0000

Reason for Hulls: He stands to get significant playing time, he takes good shots and makes them, gets assists, picks up steals, and appears less likely to make silly turnovers than others.

Re: Pick to Click: Saint Joseph’s College

HoosierSmitty — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:57:21 -0000

Jordan Hulls

Re: Tom Crean Via Twitter: Bawa Muniru is eligible

HoosierSmitty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:08 -0000

I think we can all agree we're just glad the enigma that is Bawa Muniru is going to be a little less of a puzzle after Monday.

Re: Tom Crean Via Twitter: Bawa Muniru is eligible

Deisel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:34:13 -0000

to clarify, by better I meant Jobe is better than last season, not better the Bawa

Re: Tom Crean Via Twitter: Bawa Muniru is eligible

Deisel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:18:35 -0000

I think people are saying that Jobe is better, obviously that doesn't mean he is a contributor. And all we are hearing about Bawa is that he is behind. Good points about Thabeet and Nazr. It just takes these big guys time.

Re: Tom Crean Via Twitter: Bawa Muniru is eligible

HoosierSmitty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:19:23 -0000

Has Crean indicated he's "the same as Jobe" at any time? Just curious. He seems a bit more athletic and able to contribute, but who knows. That'd be a bummer if he is just another Jobe (no offense Tijan).

Other big schools made a run at him, let's see what he can do on Monday.

If I'm not mistaken guys like Haseem Thabeet (UConn) and Nazr Mohammad (Kentucky) were considered "projects" as well. Maybe we'll get lucky with Bawa.

Re: Tom Crean Via Twitter: Bawa Muniru is eligible

Deisel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:34:35 -0000

Bawa did arrive late to campus like Creek did. He is "behind" for several reasons which many have listed but mostly for being late to campus and what sounds like a wasted senior season. Most bigs do take a while to catch up with their bodies. It's is interesting to hear about Plumlee and Zeller as they are developing, you still hear a little bit about that in terms of footwork, coordination, etc.

I'm not one to redshirt normaly, but I think it may be indicated here. If Bawa and Jobe are on the same level currently, then redshirt him because we certainly don't need 2 guys performing the role of Jobe. Guess we'll no more after Monday night.