4 Way Street...

Anybody else play the shit out of this album? It was released ('71) when I was a soph in high school, and in many ways became the soundtrack of those high school years. Not only the songs, but the spoken transitions between songs as well. Neil introducing Stills with "We've had our ups and downs, but we're still playing together- Stephen Stills", prior to Stills' iconic performance of 49 Bye Byes/ America's Children (For What It's Worth), and then Graham bringing Neil on stage with "We'd Like to introduce our friend Neil Young", and a haunting performance of "On the Way Home"...

I've always loved that song, and had friends in a CSN like band who always sang it. But it was only after I did a deeper dive into Springfield (it's off of Last Time Around) that I discovered the backstory which led to some of Neil's resentment and hurt feelings and the tensions among various individual members which led to Springfield eventually self-imploding. Management (not sure exactly who) felt that while Neil's writing contributions were in many cases brilliant, that his voice wasn't radio friendly.

So on some of Neil's songs like Clancy, and On the Way Home, for example they insisted that Richie sing lead instead of Neil. They definitely missed the boat on OTWH (as this 4 Way Street performance illustrates), and I'm sure there's an element of catharsis for Neil in opening his portion of those shows with HIS performance of his song, with some tasty licks and backing from Stephen. I always like Richie's voice, but he's no Neil Young...

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Similarly, I've always had a preference for this version of Cowgirl, which was my intro to the song, before I ever heard the original from Nowhere...A few years back a girl I went to high school with wrote something on my FB timeline about remembering the way I introduced her to Cowgirl, 40 or so years ago at that time...

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And then there's the song that inspired this bit of nostalgic reflection in the first place. Pretty sure my first intro to See The Sky was off of a bootleg (maybe Boulder?) which I heard prior to the later officially released version. I remember I had a "class" in I believe my junior year of high school, which was called piano. It was basically a free period, with the 4 of us (and no teacher, for the most part) sitting around in one of the empty music dept offices and "playing" piano. There were 2 or 3 of us who were more into things like Neil, and then another guy who looked like and was into Floyd Kramer. I can't play piano for shit, but I specifically remember sitting at the keys and trying to play See The Sky or Love In Mind and pretend I was Neil...

So today I got a bunch of new archive releases from Neil via my you tube subscription page, including this 1971 performance of See The Sky at UCLA. Check out the thumbnail of the poster, where it talks about how only UCLA students with ID are allowed. And how about that $2.50 price tag? Simply amazing performance...

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I freaking loved these guy back in the 80s. Give me some Kids in the Hall and Young Ones and I could stay amused all evening.

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Ok to collect on our basketball wager from this past season?

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This market is still a long ways from bottoming out, I wouldn’t try to buy low any time soon. Real estate? Good luck, interest rates going through the roof and property values about to come crashing back down. Cash? Half a percentage point is a super soaker on an inflationary inferno. They refuse to take their medicine in one form or the other.

This is why he will get wiped out in November. Do not let financial illiterates run the country.

Of course, Trump never wanted to win this suit -- he just wanted to raise hell and delay things.

He doesn't understand or accept that other people (like judges) have the right to make actual decisions concerning his affairs (unless, of course, they already agree with him).

Save America, Republicans!! Vote for Trump!!

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Jack Perkins is on the mound for IU and he has an ERA of 4.28 in 61 IP, while LHP Connor O'Halloran, a Canadian, is on the mound for UM with an ERA of 4.21 in 62 IP.

In the 1st, Whalen strikes out to lead off the game. Jesse then singles for the game first hit with one out. Pyne strikes out looking on a 3-2 count for two outs. Jessee is caught stealing and may have hurt himself sliding into 2nd.

In UM's 1st, Perkins gets the leadoff batter, UM's top hitter, on a K. He then hits a batter to put a runner on. With the runner moving, the next batter hits a double to score the hit batter to make it 1-0. Perkins gets a flyout for the 2nd out with the runner still on 2nd. A walk puts runners on 1st and 2nd with two outs. A ground out ends the inning with the pitching mistake costing IU a run.

Apprx 70 invited. Doubt if this drastically changes the odds of him returning.

in that video on the front page. I don't get why he didn't shoot more (err, at all!) from outside this past season. Not like they taught him to shoot in the last 2 months, and he looks comfortable. I've thought all along, he'll strike a deal with a team to draft him, in the first round I believe, and be gone. If he can shoot form the floor, especially out to 3 pt range, he'd be a steal there. I don't think he'll be back.

What a sweet schedule if we play Kansas, Arizona, and either Duke or UNC next year!!! Awesome

I do not think the Evansville area could support two D1 programs. Not sure USI doesn't have larger home crowds.

I didn't realize he was being forced to play PGA events! #stopprogolferoppression!

Sergio: "I can't wait to leave this tour!"

Indiana is down to one roster spot - realistically - and that all revolves around All-Big Ten forward Trayce Jackson-Davis.

The NBA Combine is set for May 16-22 and the full list of invitees should be going out in the next few days.

I wouldn't be totally surprised if he didn't get an invite -- mainly because teams already know who is he. They know his overall skill set and honestly, I don't know how well he would test.

The biggest stock booster isn't the combine for him, it's the individual team workouts that also take place over the next few weeks.

That will tell him and show teams a lot more about his ability than the combine.

He has until June 1 to announce if he will return to Indiana or not.

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Moving to the other player in contention for the final roster spot -- Wichita State transfer wing Dexter Dennis announced a top-6 of Indiana, Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, Kansas State, Vanderbilt and Clemson earlier this week.

He has taken two official visits to Indiana and Clemson.

Following his visit to Indiana, there was a lot of talk about a potential commitment. That obviously hasn't happened and he has pumped the breaks on his overall recruitment. Wichita State made a big run using the NIL route to try and retain him.

Once source told me this week: 'The Dexter Dennis to Indy talk got super hot but has gone quiet now"

It's kinda a wait and see mode right now for Indiana. It isn't interested in anyone else in the transfer portal at the moment. Things can change but at the moment Dennis is the only guy they are looking at in the portal.

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A new 2023 offer that went out this week was to four-star forward TJ Power. Power plays for BABC on the Nike EYBL circuit and Worcester Academy (MA) for high school.

Power is ranked the No. 65 overall player in the Rivals150 class of 2023 rankings.

Power averaged 18.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game during the second live period in Indianapolis. He also shot 40 percent (8-of-20) from three. This past season he averaged 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists helping lead Worcester to a 23-7 record and Class AA state title.

The 6-foot-7 forward is a name to keep an eye on for Indiana. He wants to take visits in June and Notre Dame, Indiana and Virginia are three that should be getting visits. Boston College is a name to keep tabs on from some of the Northeast programs involved.

Power on what he's looking for in a program: "The two factors are the relationship I have with the coaching staff and players. The high power five level, there are a lot of simailries between facilities and fan bases so the relationships are what I'm going to be leaning on, especially to have coaches behind you and have your back. Also a place I can be challenged and a place that cares about winning and does the most every day to push their players.

Power on play style: 'Play style, somewhere to utilize my versatility and letting me play with a lot of confidence and allow me to space the floor and shoot or drive and kick. Anywhere that is going to utilize big wings, let them shoot and see the floor and also play good defense.'

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Some other 2023 names to continue to monitor are four-star forward/wing Coen Carr and three-star guard Freddie Dilione.

Carr has been injured all spring and has yet to play during the AAU season. He also hasn't taken any other visits outside of Indiana.

If Indiana continues to push for Carr, the Hoosiers will be difficult to beat. Some of the additional offers out in the class of 2023 though show they are still open to looking -- which they should.

Freddie Dilione received an offer from Indiana after the second live period. He has a Virginia official visit lined up this weekend.

He told me he still talks with the IU staff consistently. There is no visit lined up but that's not out of the question.

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Class of 2024 guard Jonathan Powell from Wildcat Select AAU and Centerville (Oh) took a visit to Indiana on Thursday and received an offer.

He transferred to Centerville recently and will play for Brook Cupps and be teammates of Indiana commit Gabe Cupps next season.

Powell is a tremendous scorer and one that can light it up. He scored 45 points including 9 3s in front of the IU staff in the first live period.

He has offers from Ohio State, Texas A&M, Dayton and Illinois.

Another 2024 guard is Travis Perry. He is visiting Indiana today (Friday).

He is a four-star point guard that plays for Indiana Elite on the AAU circuit and Lyon County (Ky).

Perry is a very productive guard, not only scoring the ball but also facilitating and on the defensive end.

He has offers from Creighton, Western Kentucky, Ole Miss and New Orleans. I wouldn't be shocked to see Indiana get more involved soon.

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As for 2025 guys - Indiana is making it known that it is prioritizing Fishers guard Jalen Haralson and Heritage Hills forward Trent Sisley.

Both players play for Indy Heat 16U and have been terrific so far during the first two live periods given they are both playing up a year.

Haralson is averaging 12.9 points per game, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 46.6 percent (34-of-73) from the field.

Sisley is averaging 11.8 points per game, 4.7 rebounds and is shooting 50.8 percent (31-of-61) from the field and 36.8 percent (7-of-19) from three.

Indiana has visited both a few times this spring at their respective high schools.

We will have more on Haralson later today.

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Indiana looks to be adding Arizona to its non-conference slate for this upcoming season. That game is scheduled to be played in Las Vegas on Dec. 10.

That game comes just one week prior to Indiana playing at Kansas.

Add in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and likely the Gavitt Games with the Big East and Indiana is putting together a very, very strong non-conference schedule.

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Jason Kidd! He was referencing style of play - big pass first point guard, who can score if needed and plays good defense.

Overall it looks like a pretty good report for the FED to continue hiking rates. Also, I assume it's more likely we are not in a recession, which is good news. Slowing wage growth isn't good, but everything else looks solid. Thoughts? Corrections? Drink of choice this weekend?

surely I can't be the first to think of this, can I?



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Based on seat selection after the 1st day - ticket demand is strong. I know 2 people that got worse seats and I pick tomorrow at 8:50 and my seats from last year are already gone (and I select earlier than last year/more pts)

Decent but disappointing night for Labour, very good night for Lib Dems and Greens.

Lots of Conservative leaders blaming BoJo and rehashing calls for new leadership before the next general election.

I searched in vain for the movies, books, TV thread. Was it deleted? (If not, could someone post a link so I can move this to that thread?)

My daughter starts high school next year and I'm thinking of starting a father/daughter book club with other interested families. My thinking was to focus only on books less than 250 pages so the adults would actually read the books. I found this interesting link to a list of books I've never read. Anyone have any opinions on any of these or others that might fit the bill?

I feel like we should be celebrating

McFaddens going pro has left a huge hole in the heart of the Defense athletically, production wise, and most importantly..., in terms of leadership...

Can any of these guys step up and fill that void; perhaps collectively, if not individually...?
That's the 70 million dollar question... The answer will be one of the keys to the entire season...