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Re: Good, Bad And Ugly: Northwestern State

Ryan_Btown — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:43:25 -0000

Ok, I love IU basketball more than anyone (besides the people on this forum, in which case, I love them as much as you), but we are really going to struggle. I think everyone already knows that and I don't mean to bring the mood down. But we aren't talking about the hustle and work ethic of a team that just beat Purdue here. We're talking about a team that just beat Northwestern State.

I'm excited about the folks we have on the team and the fact that we have a great recruiting class, but I'm am terrified of going to Maui with these guys. I really thought I was watching a high school state championship game tonight. And that's not going to get it done at Maui or in the Big 10. I'm strappin' myself in for a long season. (sorry to be negative, I really do like these guys)

Re: Bruce Weber: ‘Indiana Will Suck’

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:22:18 -0000

Another shot of how classy Bruce Weber and Illinois really are. You can see how much respect he has for a university taking the right steps to clean up their program. Stay classy Bruce.

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

Ryan_Btown — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:01:25 -0000

damn...damn

Re: Should IU block Jordan Crawford from transferring to Kentucky?

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:47:46 -0000

Answer: Yes.

Reason: We're IU. They're Kentucky. They're already going to embarrass us this season, let's not add insult to...insult.

Re: Open thread: Friday the 13th in Seattle

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:43:07 -0000

So, from what I've read, he's basically going to testify that he didn't get info from the checks and balances system in time? So basically he's going to try and get off the hook by blaming IU. At least that's how I've sort of read into it. Is that accurate?

Re: Jordan Crawford not returning to IU

Ryan_Btown — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:50:58 -0000

I would guess Kentucky as well, but haven't heard anything about how his brother and Gillespe got along. Wouldn't that be a double slap in the face...

Re: Dakich: “That ain’t quittin, that’s just missin”

Ryan_Btown — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:48:24 -0000

I would still like to know, has Dakich endorsed the Crean hire? I know he said there that Crean has made some decisions that were "really easy," meaning that he would have done the same thing, but has he come out and supported the hire?

Re: D.J. White will have none of your shenanigans

Ryan_Btown — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:07:49 -0000

Nicely said. It's bothered me as well. The kid went through a lot here and no one can deny how much he's grown as a player. He's obviously become more than just that because through it all, he's been the only constant. Good luck DJ.

Re: Virtual tour of the new practice facility

Ryan_Btown — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:51:08 -0000

Last time I was in town, the paper said June 2009. About a year.

Re: Tom Crean statement on dismissed players

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:40:19 -0000

I didn't think he had verbally committed to anyone yet, but when he planned additional visits, he was going to Memphis, Texas, and Rutgers (????). His AAU coach has said repeatedly that they want to find a place where he can "shine" on a national stage, ie...he plans to be one and done. I feel like IU will have a lot of spotlight this year because of the rebuilding and with him, they could win some games, and lord knows he'd be the best on the team.

With all that said, Calipari's a crook and he'll end up at Memphis.

Re: Tom Crean statement on dismissed players

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:08 -0000

I'll second that...great quote. I love this guy

Re: Report: Bassett, Ellis, Thomas and Holman gone

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:13:50 -0000

Yeah, this sucks losing the entire team, and basically knowing that we're going to be really bad next year...but I agree that it feels kind of nice to clean house. Kelvin left a lot of garbage.

Re: Eli Holman will not return to IU next season

Ryan_Btown — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:51:36 -0000

what the hell? very strange...I wonder how this will affect others decisions (ie... Crawford, McGee, etc...)

Re: Decision on dismissed players looms for Crean

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:18:17 -0000

PS> Was anyone else shocked to read some of those articles about the academics? I mean, after what we went through with Sampson, I guess I shouldn't be shocked, but I really didn't understand the mess that he has put us in, in just 1.5 years. He single handedly set us back quite a bit. Ridiculous really.

How did he say it: "We're going to graduate players...We're going to do things right..."

Re: Decision on dismissed players looms for Crean

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:15:21 -0000

I'm like everyone else. I'm sure there are a lot of different variables affecting this decision. Crean said he wants to get the academics into tip top shape so I'm sure that will be a big part of it. I think these guys get a second chance but will have some pretty hefty stipulations to their reinstatement. Crean doesn't seem like the type of guy to just suspend a guy for one game here and there, especially if they are repeat offenders. They might want to clean their act up.

Re: Around the Hall: Sunday Morning

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:12:13 -0000

Hey guys...quick question...is McGee a forgone conclusion? Have I missed an article or announcement? I'm being serious. Nobody is mentioning him as a possible starter. I feel like this kid may have a major upside. Wait, I just saw Kelin mentioned him.

Kudos to CoveyDale...Ebanks is gone. There's this one guy that many say is somewhat crooked playing for the national title right now...he's most likely gonna get Ebanks...You might as well forget that kid.

Re: Around the Hall: Sunday Morning

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:07:07 -0000

But EJ is EJ...and Eli is well...we don't know yet.

Re: Around the Hall: Sunday Morning

Ryan_Btown — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:04:53 -0000

You guys do realize that this kid didn't even play much his last year and a half because he pushed a referee and got suspended right? That could affect his numbers. The biggest thing with this kid is before he got suspended, he was averaging a double double with blocks. He's a long body. Not real tall, but he has a huge wingspan. He'll be a very nice addition. I'm excited to see him play. But then again, I was excited to see George Leach play too...

Re: Herald-Times: E-mails take full burden off Greenspan for Sampson hire

Ryan_Btown — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:59:59 -0000

You are correct. Not changing my mind. Lose lose situation for me. You hire him, you go down too. You think he's a bad hire, get on record and say it. Wouldn't be the first time the AD said it wasn't necessarily his fault for the hire. It's not unprecedented. If you thought it was bad, at least get on the record. If not, tough shit, sorry buddy, the buck stops here.

Re: Around the Hall: Tom Crean reaction

Ryan_Btown — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:04:22 -0000

Wow, really disappointed in that IDS article. I thought Crawford was almost positive on his return and that article didn't sound very good. EJ didn't even go to the team meeting? Ouch, he's gone (although we figured he would be anyways). And Holman...that's the worst. I really thought he was leaning toward returning. But he says he's gonna go home and talk it out. Man, by the time he gets to Cali, if any west coast team has an interest, I'm guessing that's where he'll stay. He also said "Crean will be a good fit for some of the guys." This isn't looking as good as I had hoped.

Re: A new sense of direction for Indiana basketball

Ryan_Btown — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:45:49 -0000

Guys, I'm reading every article I can on Crean, soaking in everything people are saying, all of it...I have to say, this is gonna take time and I'm gonna give him time...But Tom Crean is my hero. I love this guy already.

Re: Audio: Tom Crean press conference

Ryan_Btown — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:34:03 -0000

I'm really excited. The guy will be good for the university. I tend to agree that Dakich prolly won't be back. He said that the players needed people on staff that they could trust, and rightly or wrongly, they don't like, trust, respect, etc... dan dakich.

Re: Audio: Tom Crean press conference

Ryan_Btown — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:46:33 -0000

is there video of this?

Re: Report: Crean the choice for Indiana

Ryan_Btown — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:06:09 -0000

Agreed...I think Ebanks winds up at Memphis...mainly because I think Calipari is a crook...but Holloway may change his mind.

Re: Report: Crean the choice for Indiana

Ryan_Btown — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:03:40 -0000

I'll have to admit though...yesterday when i heard, i was pissed! I've heard mention of what these guys were like. I even heard from a former assistant coach, who's dad may or may not have been a coach here (i won't go into how I ended up at Nick's with the guy), that ellis would just tell them he wasn't gonna practice cause he didn't feel like it.

But when dakich kicked them off, i was so angry cause of all the other stuff going on. But, if he rolled it by the ad, and the ad said go with it, do what you gotta do man.

Hopefully they straighten up.