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Re: Around the Hall: Bob Knight and Wednesday’s practice

hoosiergal — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:05:08 -0000

I can picture it now. ; )

Re: Irving playing recruitment close to the vest

hoosiergal — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:42:30 -0000

That is my grandaughter and that was taken at her first Hoosier Hysteria. This year will be her second! The only two letters she can read are IU much to the chagrin of her "other" Pawpaw who is a Kentucky fan!!!

Re: Irving playing recruitment close to the vest

GFDave — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:29:10 -0000

Atta girl. Cute kid. I've got two applying to IU right now. It looks like about 15 or 16 years for yours.

Re: Irving playing recruitment close to the vest

hoosiergal — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:21:50 -0000

In Crean I trust - the future of IU Basketball. Period.

Re: Former IU guard Wilkerson says Knight’s return would be “absolutely huge”

hoosiergal — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:46:39 -0000

Sounds like another good man led down the right path by Coach Knight.

Re: IU Schedule Breakdown: Man, that’s a lot of losses

ALH_00 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:29:35 -0000

Amen. Find a way to get that one...please!

Re: IU Schedule Breakdown: Man, that’s a lot of losses

hoosiergal — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:46 -0000

I don't care how many we win this year, I only ask for one. I want a WIN when Illinois visits Bloomington!!!!!

Re: NCAA advises IU to halt the barnstorming tour

hoosiergal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:02:27 -0000

What the NCAA needs is a little investigation of their own, like Congressional Investigation.

Re: NCAA advises IU to halt the barnstorming tour

hoosiergal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:53:53 -0000

AMEN

Re: Inside the Hall turns one year young

hoosiergal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:46 -0000

Happy Birthday ITH! Best site for IU basketball period. Congrats! And a big thanks to Big A for a job very well done.

Re: Around the Hall: NBA Draft reaction

hoosiergal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:36:19 -0000

I was thrilled to see DJ go in the first round. He definitely deserved this. I thought EJ might of went a little higher but #7 isn't nothing to sneeze at either. Best Wishes and Good Luck to EJ and DJ!

Re: Bruce Weber: ‘Indiana Will Suck’

hoosiergal — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:39:29 -0000

I would really like to stuff a IU win over UI down his whiny throat. ; )

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

ALH_00 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:18:19 -0000

"Yes, I love the championships, but it is icing on the cake. I love IU basketball for what it is. "

True. There's only one "champion" each season. Even if you have a super-talented roster, nothing is guaranteed. (Memphis/UNC/UCLA for example). Championships don't simply fall into a team's lap three or four years after landing a No. 1 recruiting class. Championships are indeed icing on the cake...so the question is, what is the cake?

I think we found the main ingredient (a solid base) in Coach Crean. Now we just need to attract talent (the rest of the ingredients).

As far as the players go, I'm not sure I buy the polarity between one-and-done v. four year "grinders". I'm sure there are plenty of one-and-done's who make fine team players (Derrick Rose), just as there are four-year players who distract from "team" play.

I expect Coach Crean to be able to attract top talent and develop each season's players into a "team" that maximizes that talent. I also expect Coach Crean's to run a clean operation and emphasize the "student-athlete" aspects of college athletics. If he can do both, then I can simply enjoy the ride and be proud to be and IU fan. As far as championships go, I guess I am willing to let the chips fall where they may. (though I'm confident that it can be done at IU).

Great post and discussion.

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

B_MD — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:02:16 -0000

Why do you assume that EJ, or any other 1 and done, doesn't have work, dedication, pride and determination as well? Just because he's more talented? I'd argue he has more determination and pride and dedication because he worked so hard to be that good.

I think EJ definitely loved IU and played hard for IU, at least until Sampson ruined the season. I think a lot of IU fans are jaded on 1 and done players because of what happened this year, but the blame should go to Sampson for screwing up a potentially unbelievable season, not EJ or other talented kids.

In a perfect world I'd rather have kids stay 3-4 years also, but in the real world I want the most talent we can get year in and year out, and then trust that Crean is a good enough coach to get them to play hard and in the team concept. And then also hope that the players stay a few extra years, similar to the kids currently at UNC or at Kansas this past year.

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

hoosiergal — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:33:11 -0000

I guess I don't want one and done type players at IU. EJ was great. don't get me wrong, but I would rather have Coverdale, Suhr, Alford, etc. Guys who loved IU and still do. The one and done type players are a flash in the pan, out for their NBA stock but are they really there for the team and for IU? I'd rather have 10 Coverdales than 1 EJ. Amazing to watch, but more amazing to watch is a bunch of guys become a team, play hard and play for IU. One and done players are NBA bound, I would rather watch a 3 or 4 year player develop into that NBA player. Talent is a gift, but for the guy who goes to the draft as a junior or senior, he has work, dedication, pride and determination on his side.

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

deedubbadoo — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:08:49 -0000

Truer words have never been written. I would love to see 5 kids on the floor that are playing for the name on the front of the jersey as a team. Sad thing is most "star" recruits see college as a launchpad to the NBA instead of a place to grow and mature both physically and mentally. I miss the Tom Coverdales, the Brian Evans, Dane Fifes, etc... Hard working guys that bought into the concept of team basketball and played as a unit. We lost a lot of that with the departure of RMK, I think Coach Crean can bring the hustle back to the "Hurryin Hoosiers."

Re: Gary Parrish: Emmanuel Negedu to Tennessee

hoosiergal — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:45:12 -0000

Okay, I am sure that I am in the minority here with this thoughts on IU BB, but I don't have to have championships. I just love the whole season, the rival games, the hard won (or lost) games, the hustle of our players. I love to watch the players improve. I love to watch players who may not be the best talent, get out there and work their a** of for old IU. Yes, I love the championships, but it is icing on the cake. I love IU basketball for what it is. I am really looking forward to next season even though we might not have what would be called a winning season because these kids and Crean have a mission to rebuild. I believe these kids will play their heart out and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Re: Around the Hall: Gordon, Vaden, UNC and more

hoosier07 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:53:20 -0000

good looking out!!

Re: Around the Hall: Gordon, Vaden, UNC and more

hoosiergal — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:33:02 -0000

Cross your fingers, grab your lucky rabbit's foot, four leaf clover, we need it to get Negedu. A small prayer probably wouldn't hurt either.

Re: Around the Hall: Gordon, Vaden, UNC and more

hoosiergal — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:17:06 -0000

gary parrish just posted that Negedu will announce his decision this afternoon. Gary is scheduled to talk with him within the next few hours.

Re: Negedu’s coach: A lot of words, little substance

kmark22 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:57:06 -0000

Good question.........I am sure they have "ways" of working things out. I wonder how him and Angel Garcia would mesh together.....same position, same year

Re: Negedu’s coach: A lot of words, little substance

hoosiergal — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:42:32 -0000

Does Memphis have room for Negedu with the Sallie commit and the return of Dozier?

Re: Open thread: Friday the 13th in Seattle

hoosiergal — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:54:45 -0000

Worst case scenario? Post season ban, loss of an additional scholarships and restricted recruiting? Mercy, I don't think I can take waiting 6 more weeks for the penalty.

Re: Open thread: Friday the 13th in Seattle

hoosiergal — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:56:40 -0000

Regardless of what happens with the NCAA, I will always LOUDLY AND PROUDLY SAY I AM A HOOSIER!!!!!!!!

Re: Jordan Crawford not returning to IU

Hoosiergirl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:21:05 -0000

Mine is of my dog! (or at least one of them)