Smith Preseason POY..

[.Gerdis]

what I took away from this 'poll' was this: if you stretched this to a 3rd team all B1G, counting the votes, IU would have a first teamer and THREE 3rd teamers. While Purdue would have a first teamer and two "also receiving 1-2 votes" at the bottom. Yet they picked PU over IU by a decent margin (when you look at the first place votes). Message I took from that is the voters do not have confidence yet that CMW can take a loaded pool of talent and win big with it.

Pretty big year for us and the IU program.

I could know nothing about the conference and come out with my predictions and it may have just as much credibility.****

I’ll say this, based on what I keep reading here regarding the talent:

IU should win the conference, at least over PU.

If the Boilers compete for a B10 title, Painter should be a national COY candidate.

***edit: I’m not dissing your projections. I’m talking the sportswriters.

 

[bsmitty08]

I could know nothing about the conference and come out with my predictions and it may have just as much credibility.****

I’ll say this, based on what I keep reading here regarding the talent:

IU should win the conference, at least over PU.

If the Boilers compete for a B10 title, Painter should be a national COY candidate.

***edit: I’m not dissing your projections. I’m talking the sportswriters.

PU is based off returning 4 starters plus 2 major contributors(Heide, Colvin) returning from a nation runner up team. It will be interesting who becomes the lead dog on offense. Kauffman will be the one who I see being their leading scorer this year

 

[IndyResident16]

Depends what’s pedestrian…
Smith last year was 1st team all big ten at 12pts 7.5 asst and 5.8 Rebs and AP honorable mention AA

Who is the last guy to win B10 POY that averaged less than 14 ppg. Let's start there.

 

[.Gerdis]

PU is based off returning 4 starters plus 2 major contributors(Heide, Colvin) returning from a nation runner up team. It will be interesting who becomes the lead dog on offense. Kauffman will be the one who I see being their leading scorer this year

I understand what it’s based on, many here are predicting that those returning starters will struggle now that Edey is gone.

One could make the case that Painter will adjust, another diamond in the rough big man uncovered, and somehow they don’t skip too much of a beat.

We will see. My point wasn’t that I’d be surprised to see them near the top of the league. But, if they are, there are many people posting here that would need to give some serious props to Painter, as they are saying that PU will struggle now that Edey is gone and U-Conn showed everyone the simple blueprint for beating them. (I don’t think it’s quite as simple as defending their guards)

 

[HoosierJimbo89]

I will concede that Kanon Catchings should be in the running for freshman of the year.

 

[bsmitty08]

Who is the last guy to win B10 POY that averaged less than 14 ppg. Let's start there.

You don’t think Smith will average more? I’m not trying to sell Smith at all. I’m just saying if they really well again this year, it’s high probability he will be the POY

 

[bsmitty08]

I understand what it’s based on, many here are predicting that those returning starters will struggle now that Edey is gone.

One could make the case that Painter will adjust, another diamond in the rough big man uncovered, and somehow they don’t skip too much of a beat.

We will see. My point wasn’t that I’d be surprised to see them near the top of the league. But, if they are, there are many people posting here that would need to give some serious props to Painter, as they are saying that PU will struggle now that Edey is gone and U-Conn showed everyone the simple blueprint for beating them. (I don’t think it’s quite as simple as defending their guards)

PU won’t be as good as last year but I bet they are top 3 because of experience and being well coached. No doubt on paper, IU is more talented. The question is whether woody can coach them and turn them into a team?

 

[IndyResident16]

You don’t think Smith will average more? I’m not trying to sell Smith at all. I’m just saying if they really well again this year, it’s high probability he will be the POY

I don't see Smith being a 16-17+ ppg which I think is a necessity to win POY. And if he is, it's probably at the expense of some efficiency because he doesn't have enough help. He's a very solid player who'd I want on me team, I don't think he's anywhere close to being one of the best players though.

 

[IUNorth]

I don't see Smith being a 16-17+ ppg which I think is a necessity to win POY. And if he is, it's probably at the expense of some efficiency because he doesn't have enough help. He's a very solid player who'd I want on me team, I don't think he's anywhere close to being one of the best players though.

hopefully it’s a moot point. If they come back to the pack, and win less games, he probably won’t have had big enough numbers to contend for POY honors.

If they contend at the top, and he has similar overall numbers…gonna be tough to beat him.

 

[RegionHoosiers]

PU won’t be as good as last year but I bet they are top 3 because of experience and being well coached. No doubt on paper, IU is more talented. The question is whether woody can coach them and turn them into a team?

IU is best at winning the offseason these days unfortunately

 

[bsmitty08]

I don't see Smith being a 16-17+ ppg which I think is a necessity to win POY. And if he is, it's probably at the expense of some efficiency because he doesn't have enough help. He's a very solid player who'd I want on me team, I don't think he's anywhere close to being one of the best players though.

If Smith is 14.5 pts 7.5 asst and 5 Rebs and Pu wins BiG ten. I could see him getting the award over the 3rd place team having a guy average 17 and 8

 

[steelyvan]

If Smith is 14.5 pts 7.5 asst and 5 Rebs and Pu wins BiG ten. I could see him getting the award over the 3rd place team having a guy average 17 and 8

he could post those numbers and pu could finish dead last

 

[Harry Hondo]

PU always gets giants it seems. I wonder how this new guy will do?

Their fans think this new 7’4” kid has the best chance on their roster to be a future NBA player.

 

[TR32]

Who is the last guy to win B10 POY that averaged less than 14 ppg. Let's start there.

Jared Jeffries 2002, 15ppg. Close.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Who is the last guy to win B10 POY that averaged less than 14 ppg. Let's start there.

Yeah, Lucas was 14 point. Way different type player too.

 

[iubud]

Who was coaching UM? Kinda of like IU being picked to win the B10 with TJD as senior, who was coaching IU?
Purdue has Painter, shooters everywhere, they might not win the B10, but with their non-conf schedule being one of the best in the country again, they will be battle tested! IU's non-conf is a real laugher!

Battle tested, or beat down? You need to win those games or they don't help you. Remember that really athletic 16 seed that knocked purdue out? Quickness and pressure will be the enemy of the purdue guards.

 

[T.M.P.]

with their non-conf schedule being one of the best in the country again, they will be battle tested!

Hang a banner or STFU.

Being battle-tested didn't help them when losing to double digit seeds three tourneys in a row. Maybe playing against more low-majors would have helped them actually beat one.

 

[MG80]

PU is based off returning 4 starters plus 2 major contributors(Heide, Colvin) returning from a nation runner up team. It will be interesting who becomes the lead dog on offense. Kauffman will be the one who I see being their leading scorer this year

Not sure why you past on this site. You're obviously a Purdue fan and should be on their BB sites. Secondly, I think you've been greatly underestimating the impact Edey's leaving will have on their ability to generate points. They will be much much easier to defend. Unlike you, I'm not at all interested in seeing who their "lead dog" will be on offense, only IUs.

 

[ulrey]

Hang a banner or STFU.

Being battle-tested didn't help them when losing to double digit seeds three tourneys in a row. Maybe playing against more low-majors would have helped them actually beat one.

lol.

 

[bsmitty08]

Not sure why you past on this site. You're obviously a Purdue fan and should be on their BB sites. Secondly, I think you've been greatly underestimating the impact Edey's leaving will have on their ability to generate points. They will be much much easier to defend. Unlike you, I'm not at all interested in seeing who their "lead dog" will be on offense, only IUs.

No im not a PU fan…are sport writers Purdue fans? Since they had him pre season player of year?

 

[Courtsensetwo]

No im not a PU fan…are sport writers Purdue fans? Since they had him pre season player of year?

You were a reverseable IU/ND jacket clinger until last year when you switched to PU/ND. Bye Felicia.

 

[baileyiu]

PU is based off returning 4 starters plus 2 major contributors(Heide, Colvin) returning from a nation runner up team. It will be interesting who becomes the lead dog on offense. Kauffman will be the one who I see being their leading scorer this year

They don’t return 4 starters & they lost 3 of their top 6 players!

 

[Blimpy]

Hang a banner or STFU.

Being battle-tested didn't help them when losing to double digit seeds three tourneys in a row. Maybe playing against more low-majors would have helped them actually beat one.

Purdue tried to schedule some mid-majors, but most of them were booked up playing IU! But after thinking about what IU did with last years tough close battles with all them mid-majors, probably should pass. Win or lose I prefer Purdue playing with the upper teams! You ever wondered why Michigan State always plays tough pre-conf games, NCAA tournament selection committee likes it!

 

[Tammany Hall]

Purdue tried to schedule some mid-majors, but most of them were booked up playing IU! But after thinking about what IU did with last years tough close battles with all them mid-majors, probably should pass. Win or lose I prefer Purdue playing with the upper teams! You ever wondered why Michigan State always plays tough pre-conf games, NCAA tournament selection committee likes it!

Fairleigh Dickinson. One of the biggest upsets ever, it will be highlighted for decades as part of NCAA tournament lore. In fact it’s what Purdue bball is best known for. Congrats.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Purdue tried to schedule some mid-majors, but most of them were booked up playing IU! But after thinking about what IU did with last years tough close battles with all them mid-majors, probably should pass. Win or lose I prefer Purdue playing with the upper teams! You ever wondered why Michigan State always plays tough pre-conf games, NCAA tournament selection committee likes it!

Weak.

We award you no respect or credibility

 

[UTFO]

PU won’t be as good as last year but I bet they are top 3 because of experience and being well coached. No doubt on paper, IU is more talented. The question is whether woody can coach them and turn them into a team?

woodson does OK v Painter.

 

[UTFO]

Purdue tried to schedule some mid-majors, but most of them were booked up playing IU! But after thinking about what IU did with last years tough close battles with all them mid-majors, probably should pass. Win or lose I prefer Purdue playing with the upper teams! You ever wondered why Michigan State always plays tough pre-conf games, NCAA tournament selection committee likes it!

It's amazing to me that a PU fan comes here and trolls, as if we here and the whole college bball fanbase are oblivious to PU's notoriety in the tourney.

 

[UTFO]

I understand what it’s based on, many here are predicting that those returning starters will struggle now that Edey is gone.

One could make the case that Painter will adjust, another diamond in the rough big man uncovered, and somehow they don’t skip too much of a beat.

We will see. My point wasn’t that I’d be surprised to see them near the top of the league. But, if they are, there are many people posting here that would need to give some serious props to Painter, as they are saying that PU will struggle now that Edey is gone and U-Conn showed everyone the simple blueprint for beating them. (I don’t think it’s quite as simple as defending their guards)

the truth is always in between.

PU will be PU: a great program just not a championship program.

people saying PU is going to struggle haven't been watching PU that past 20 years. PU is always at the very least competitive and more often than no the champion of the league.

all this is silly anyway. wait until the games start getting played...

 

[IUNorth]

the truth is always in between.

PU will be PU: a great program just not a championship program.

people saying PU is going to struggle haven't been watching PU that past 20 years. PU is always at the very least competitive and more often than no the champion of the league.

all this is silly anyway. wait until the games start getting played...

20 years? Sheehey flexing says they've had some struggle years. I get your point, but I think everyone is overinflating what Purdue is right now, because of what Edey brought them recently.

Pre Edey dominance, they were a solid program that won a decent amount of games, but wasn't really in any way relevant on the national stage. They'll head back to that soon, I'm sure.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

Hilarious! It'll keep me well humored till at least 2025 CFB season. Damn that shits funny.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

20 years? Sheehey flexing says they've had some struggle years. I get your point, but I think everyone is overinflating what Purdue is right now, because of what Edey brought them recently.

Pre Edey dominance, they were a solid program that won a decent amount of games, but wasn't really in any way relevant on the national stage. They'll head back to that soon, I'm sure.

No shit, I was in Mackey more than once with 3,500 IU fans chanting IU...IU...IU!

 

[redrocker5]

Hang a banner or STFU.

Being battle-tested didn't help them when losing to double digit seeds three tourneys in a row. Maybe playing against more low-majors would have helped them actually beat one.

Car, close garage door and start engine.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Car, close garage door and start engine.

17 embittered, IU obsessed, sobbing posts.

Now you tell someone to kill themselves?

Is this rock bottom for you Wee Man?

Or do you have even more?

 

[redrocker5]

Yea. They’ll be good this year, but their bad recruiting is going to limit them going forward. You can only do so much with 3*’s.

17 embittered, IU obsessed, sobbing posts.

Now you tell someone to kill themselves?

Is this rock bottom for you Wee Man?

Or do you have even more?

I have more lol. 41,206 posts??????????????????? Find something in your life bruh!!!! Are you serious????

Do some volunteer work, help at hospitals. Get a pet or two or three. Substitute teach at nearest elementary school.

41,206 posts in just unbelievably shocking especially on this sewage hole. That's alarming bruh to need something to do to occupy your time. Last suggestion and your welcome. Hobby , maybe golf as it takes up plenty of time in course of a day. 41,206 has to be a record , yes?