I’m not expecting 90-100 points per game and 30 point blow outs. Try having realistic expectations.
I wasn't implying that I expected IU to score THIS much in the Big Ten season but rather to be able to score more per game than last year and for scoring to be a strong point.
What, a team can't be analyzed no matter who they are playing?
Games 2,3, and four were good for this team. 2&3 exceptional guard speed. Troy will give film for better big defense, plus getting pressed in real time. Do you really think a good power 5 team will leave home to come here? This team is going to be good.
IU is starting to look like an Archie coached team in year 3! A more balanced roster, less injuries, but still significant injuries with starting PG Phinisee and 2G Green. IU needs them both, especially PG Phinisee against good teams.
My favorite moment from the Troy game was Archie’s response to Race not getting back on defense. Passion for defense can be a long term success story.
I still question leaving 2 unused scholarships in the ‘grad-transfer’ era...
IU must change their requirements for athletic grad transfers or IU will find it very hard to sign the transfers. IU is lucky that Brunk was a straight A student, or he may not have been admitted.
I agree. Last year, we could not even hit open shots. Looks like this year, at least thus far, we have some guys that can hit jump shots and free throws.
I have never played nor coached, but I disagree. I have heard many coaches say the players get tired of playing each other. Also it gave Troy money, experience in a bigger arena, and if someone turns pro a story to tell.
Not surprised you would find something to complain about. What marvelous grad training after was available and whose minutes would he take?
Playing a scrimmage against a squad that plays the same way you do and you have practiced against for weeks isn't helpful. Playing a good scout team might help.
I will not Say Brunk is the save all for this team. He is a big. A big is not always a 7,0 guy. I believe our lack of a healthy big last year hurt us bad. DD is still not healthy yet He and Brunk are bigs tall and heavy enough to help keep BIG Ten opponents from running over us like the did last year with Morgan as our short and light big. We will prosper with Brunk and DD, not stars yet will allow our stars to shine.
