I read where Woodson and X blame some of IUs struggles on being young. I’m so sick of the BS excuse. It’s college basketball and most of the kids are young. The good players stay 2-3 years. Woodson continues to be clueless. Does he expect to have a roster of 6 year seniors?
Woodson and X
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Don't think Woodson is clueless, he didn't get himself in this situation intentionally, but he is nonetheless responsible for it. He bet on X being healthy, on having Newton, having JHS at least one more year, getting more from Gunn and Banks. He lost all those bets.
What we really need is another post on Woodson being clueless and how youth is not an excuse.
Not so many hotshot freshmen these days. Players are in their 5th and 6th years these days.
How can you say that starting a freshman PG, freshman forward, sophomore PF, & sophomore center against teams like Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, Nebraska etc.. (All with a number of returning starters) is not a factor?
How many games has most of the Purdue team played together? 70+..
If you do not think that youth makes a difference, you are delusional..
The word all last year was jhs was one and done woodson is just using it as an excuse he knew he was gone. Newton has always been hurt so counting on him was again another excuse or just horrible decision. And thinking gunn would be a major player does woodson not watch these guys its clear he is nowhere close to being a solid player.
After a quick glance, I only see X, Leal, and Galloway listed as Seniors. not even seeing walk-ons listed as Seniors. Maybe some student managers giving speeches?
You missed my point.
what does it matter if a player is a freshman or sophomore if they aren’t sticking around?
For practical purposes, JHS was a SR last year. You can’t call someone young that’s in his final year.
I guess you weren't very clear with your point then. You said "6 players are giving sr. Speeches today". Six players departing, maybe.
Starting 2 Sophomores and 2 Frosh is a young bunch no matter what program it is. But not having an Xavier Johnson full time is now the lost commodity. A Frosh PG can learn fast during OJT but his mistakes are a heavy price. But I do agree Coach Woodson owns the team and their results.
Soidid just see a post on FB That shows 4 players....Leal and Galloway amongst them. I.guess the 6 number is including 2 managers.
So 4 for sure opening, plus Ware. Woody may have an entire portal team next year
Race did senior day and came back. Gallo and Leal may be undecided
Anything's possible I guess. Colin Hartman did that as well. Still, if I was going to place a wager ..
Hell yes one of the reasons we suck is because we are so young. Who's fault is it that we are so young? The head coach maybe? Terrible roster building buy Woodson coupled with terrible leadership from our 6th year point guard.
