Comments on: Good news: Statistically, Indiana only sort of bad http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:51:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Malott http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-40035 Malott Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:57:44 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-40035 peaychris,<br><br>I predict they will be a .600 team next year, and at least 3 freshmen will start by year's end. peaychris,

I predict they will be a .600 team next year, and at least 3 freshmen will start by year's end.

]]> By: MillaRed http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-40034 MillaRed Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:40:04 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-40034 I think going .500 is very reasonable if not an underestimate. The impact of Rivers is huge in terms of turnover ratio. He'a already one of the best defenders in the country. He was the "shut-down" guy on Georgetown's Final Four run. Furthermore, he won't toss it away like Jones and Moore. Crean was recently asked if there was any possibilty there could be 5 freshmen starters next year. The first guy he mentioned was Rivers making that a non-possibility.<br><br>Dumes gets the talent around him to get more space. He's a great shooter as we speak.<br><br>Watford is the real deal. He's ranked as 30 something nationally but is now a serious McDonald's All-American candidate and a match-up nightmare (still growing).<br><br>How can Pritchard not get better with a guy like Capo knocking down 12 footers? Taber craps himself every time he has an open shot. You get Capo banging around in there and Pritchard is alone on the week side? Capo's way ahead on the body development scale and actually kind of a freak. He prefers people to bang on him in the lane.<br><br>If 2 of the other 4 freshmen give a solid contribution (and I believe Creek and Elston will do exactly that) combined with Nick, Verdell, Matt & Malik getting stronger.....<br><br>It's a solid team and a foundation that has unlimited potential. I think that's why IU is being so careful with the 2010 class. There's no hurry to "settle" for someone. If they can wiggle a couple of top 50 kids in that class, look out Big Ten. It's on like Donkey Kong. I think going .500 is very reasonable if not an underestimate. The impact of Rivers is huge in terms of turnover ratio. He'a already one of the best defenders in the country. He was the “shut-down” guy on Georgetown's Final Four run. Furthermore, he won't toss it away like Jones and Moore. Crean was recently asked if there was any possibilty there could be 5 freshmen starters next year. The first guy he mentioned was Rivers making that a non-possibility.

Dumes gets the talent around him to get more space. He's a great shooter as we speak.

Watford is the real deal. He's ranked as 30 something nationally but is now a serious McDonald's All-American candidate and a match-up nightmare (still growing).

How can Pritchard not get better with a guy like Capo knocking down 12 footers? Taber craps himself every time he has an open shot. You get Capo banging around in there and Pritchard is alone on the week side? Capo's way ahead on the body development scale and actually kind of a freak. He prefers people to bang on him in the lane.

If 2 of the other 4 freshmen give a solid contribution (and I believe Creek and Elston will do exactly that) combined with Nick, Verdell, Matt & Malik getting stronger…..

It's a solid team and a foundation that has unlimited potential. I think that's why IU is being so careful with the 2010 class. There's no hurry to “settle” for someone. If they can wiggle a couple of top 50 kids in that class, look out Big Ten. It's on like Donkey Kong.

]]> By: smokey in Florida http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-40033 smokey in Florida Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:48:29 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-40033 I am a Florida Hoosier, and I have read this blog on a regular basis. I've seen this young<br>team blasted over and over again to the point that I hate to read it anymore. I've played Basketball and coached basketball, and can tell you that arm chair coaching and playing has went on for years and changed nothing. Encourage these kids, praise these kids, and pray for these kids instead of criticizing them. For me, it has been a joy to watch them grow and put their heart into the effort. Win or loose, these kids have blessed me many times over. For the first time in many years, I am excited when I watch an IU game! Thank God for <br>NEW IU!! I am a Florida Hoosier, and I have read this blog on a regular basis. I've seen this young
team blasted over and over again to the point that I hate to read it anymore. I've played Basketball and coached basketball, and can tell you that arm chair coaching and playing has went on for years and changed nothing. Encourage these kids, praise these kids, and pray for these kids instead of criticizing them. For me, it has been a joy to watch them grow and put their heart into the effort. Win or loose, these kids have blessed me many times over. For the first time in many years, I am excited when I watch an IU game! Thank God for
NEW IU!!

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-40032 JerryCT Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:49:06 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-40032 I have also noticed that certain players seem more physically developed like Roth, Williams, Jones, and even Taber , who seems alot more agile and mobile than ever before.<br><br>I think that every B10 team will be even better next year as well so I project that .500 season will be a reasonable goal and a job well done. WIth Rivers on the floor this year we maybe get 3 more wins in close games. <br><br>Most all freshmen have major problems adjusting to the college game and the new lifestyle. I look to Watford , Capobianco , Rivers as the most impactful new players next year. I am looking to Williams and Jones as the most improved for next year. I have also noticed that certain players seem more physically developed like Roth, Williams, Jones, and even Taber , who seems alot more agile and mobile than ever before.

I think that every B10 team will be even better next year as well so I project that .500 season will be a reasonable goal and a job well done. WIth Rivers on the floor this year we maybe get 3 more wins in close games.

Most all freshmen have major problems adjusting to the college game and the new lifestyle. I look to Watford , Capobianco , Rivers as the most impactful new players next year. I am looking to Williams and Jones as the most improved for next year.

]]> By: Malott http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22865 Malott Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:57:44 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22865 peaychris,<br><br>I predict they will be a .600 team next year, and at least 3 freshmen will start by year's end. peaychris,

I predict they will be a .600 team next year, and at least 3 freshmen will start by year's end.

]]> By: MillaRed http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22863 MillaRed Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:40:04 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22863 I think going .500 is very reasonable if not an underestimate. The impact of Rivers is huge in terms of turnover ratio. He'a already one of the best defenders in the country. He was the "shut-down" guy on Georgetown's Final Four run. Furthermore, he won't toss it away like Jones and Moore. Crean was recently asked if there was any possibilty there could be 5 freshmen starters next year. The first guy he mentioned was Rivers making that a non-possibility.<br><br>Dumes gets the talent around him to get more space. He's a great shooter as we speak.<br><br>Watford is the real deal. He's ranked as 30 something nationally but is now a serious McDonald's All-American candidate and a match-up nightmare (still growing).<br><br>How can Pritchard not get better with a guy like Capo knocking down 12 footers? Taber craps himself every time he has an open shot. You get Capo banging around in there and Pritchard is alone on the week side? Capo's way ahead on the body development scale and actually kind of a freak. He prefers people to bang on him in the lane.<br><br>If 2 of the other 4 freshmen give a solid contribution (and I believe Creek and Elston will do exactly that) combined with Nick, Verdell, Matt & Malik getting stronger.....<br><br>It's a solid team and a foundation that has unlimited potential. I think that's why IU is being so careful with the 2010 class. There's no hurry to "settle" for someone. If they can wiggle a couple of top 50 kids in that class, look out Big Ten. It's on like Donkey Kong. I think going .500 is very reasonable if not an underestimate. The impact of Rivers is huge in terms of turnover ratio. He'a already one of the best defenders in the country. He was the “shut-down” guy on Georgetown's Final Four run. Furthermore, he won't toss it away like Jones and Moore. Crean was recently asked if there was any possibilty there could be 5 freshmen starters next year. The first guy he mentioned was Rivers making that a non-possibility.

Dumes gets the talent around him to get more space. He's a great shooter as we speak.

Watford is the real deal. He's ranked as 30 something nationally but is now a serious McDonald's All-American candidate and a match-up nightmare (still growing).

How can Pritchard not get better with a guy like Capo knocking down 12 footers? Taber craps himself every time he has an open shot. You get Capo banging around in there and Pritchard is alone on the week side? Capo's way ahead on the body development scale and actually kind of a freak. He prefers people to bang on him in the lane.

If 2 of the other 4 freshmen give a solid contribution (and I believe Creek and Elston will do exactly that) combined with Nick, Verdell, Matt & Malik getting stronger…..

It's a solid team and a foundation that has unlimited potential. I think that's why IU is being so careful with the 2010 class. There's no hurry to “settle” for someone. If they can wiggle a couple of top 50 kids in that class, look out Big Ten. It's on like Donkey Kong.

]]> By: smokey in Florida http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22862 smokey in Florida Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:48:29 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22862 I am a Florida Hoosier, and I have read this blog on a regular basis. I've seen this young<br>team blasted over and over again to the point that I hate to read it anymore. I've played Basketball and coached basketball, and can tell you that arm chair coaching and playing has went on for years and changed nothing. Encourage these kids, praise these kids, and pray for these kids instead of criticizing them. For me, it has been a joy to watch them grow and put their heart into the effort. Win or loose, these kids have blessed me many times over. For the first time in many years, I am excited when I watch an IU game! Thank God for <br>NEW IU!! I am a Florida Hoosier, and I have read this blog on a regular basis. I've seen this young
team blasted over and over again to the point that I hate to read it anymore. I've played Basketball and coached basketball, and can tell you that arm chair coaching and playing has went on for years and changed nothing. Encourage these kids, praise these kids, and pray for these kids instead of criticizing them. For me, it has been a joy to watch them grow and put their heart into the effort. Win or loose, these kids have blessed me many times over. For the first time in many years, I am excited when I watch an IU game! Thank God for
NEW IU!!

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22860 JerryCT Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:49:06 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22860 I have also noticed that certain players seem more physically developed like Roth, Williams, Jones, and even Taber , who seems alot more agile and mobile than ever before.<br><br>I think that every B10 team will be even better next year as well so I project that .500 season will be a reasonable goal and a job well done. WIth Rivers on the floor this year we maybe get 3 more wins in close games. <br><br>Most all freshmen have major problems adjusting to the college game and the new lifestyle. I look to Watford , Capobianco , Rivers as the most impactful new players next year. I am looking to Williams and Jones as the most improved for next year. I have also noticed that certain players seem more physically developed like Roth, Williams, Jones, and even Taber , who seems alot more agile and mobile than ever before.

I think that every B10 team will be even better next year as well so I project that .500 season will be a reasonable goal and a job well done. WIth Rivers on the floor this year we maybe get 3 more wins in close games.

Most all freshmen have major problems adjusting to the college game and the new lifestyle. I look to Watford , Capobianco , Rivers as the most impactful new players next year. I am looking to Williams and Jones as the most improved for next year.

]]> By: Taskmaster75 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22858 Taskmaster75 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:26:32 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22858 We play Minnesota tomorrow We play Minnesota tomorrow

]]> By: Hoosiergirl http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/09/good-news-statistically-indiana-only-sort-of-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-22854 Hoosiergirl Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:35:29 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2233#comment-22854 I have noticed the change in the last games for the good. Before it was like I knew they were going to be beat and it was just a matter of by how much. Now it feels like they really can come out and win. and btw, they are only one game down from Iowa in the BT.(: <br><br>When is the next game? I have noticed the change in the last games for the good. Before it was like I knew they were going to be beat and it was just a matter of by how much. Now it feels like they really can come out and win. and btw, they are only one game down from Iowa in the BT.(:

When is the next game?

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