Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm on campus and heard Dumes may have a broken ankle.
Spencer_D
· 10 months ago
any word on how long he may be out for?
Kelin Blab
· 10 months ago
two words for you....
Finkelmeier time
Spencer_D
· 10 months ago
four words for you....
zero big ten wins
pacino
· 10 months ago
Wow.... We suck.
pacino
· 10 months ago
Im sorry. Im tryin to be positive but we look aweful.
aceman07
· 10 months ago
Hey. Look on the bright side. Our inbound plays were working so at least you can see that they're losing because of sheer lack of talent and not a lack of coaching. When we're required to bring the ball all the way up the court and execute an offensive play we don't have a player that can handle the road pressure and contact and get into the offense. But I did see a lot of open looks and even some layups out of our inbound sets so you can at least see the coaching working in that aspect of the game! And, there's no where to go but up, I hope!
Kelin Blab
· 10 months ago
My observations: 1. Wasn't it nice for Illinois to jump up and down on the sidelines as if they accomplished something big by beating a 4a high school team. Hope they feel good about themselves
2. I love listening to Leary but I feel for the guy cause he makes the same statements over and over this...."Learning process....has to grow.....keep fighting etc."
3. We HAVE to get a WIN soon!
4. Not sure if anyone else thought about this at some point during the game, but how much I despise Kelvin Sampson even more.
5. I was thinking ahead and wondering how much would Creek, Elston, Wateford, and Hulls helped in this game.....then I realized......they are not walking through that door ..YET.
6. I have a good feeling about Jerimiah Rivers sitting watching and teaching.....a point guard who can spend a year as a coach will help a ton.
7. My last point....these have to be the worst benchwarmers we have ever had. NONE of them wanted to shoot, they were not chucking up shots, and not sure who it was but the kid that dunked at the end I was shocked.......
Here is a quote from 2004 to make us all feel better....
Help is on the way. Davis' third full year of recruiting has been his best, with four top 50 signees highlighted by likely McDonald's All-Americans Josh Smith and D.J. White.
"The Lakers lose because Shaq and Malone are out, but everyone knows when they heal up, help is coming," Davis says. "No doubt, my help is coming."
msdiu81
· 10 months ago
Look on the bright side. Only 9 months and a few days till the new recruits and our current team start official practice for the 09-10 season. It will be here before you know it! Also, Weber actually shook hands with all coaches and players after the game. So there are some positives!
Taskmaster75
· 10 months ago
Well, it wasn't KS, so he had no beef. Come on Tijan, I wished you would have decked him in the face with your massive muscles.
HoosierSmitty
· 10 months ago
What about Tijan? He actually touched the ball a few times and even had a "shot attempt" when he slammed an offensive rebound attempt against the glass. Now that's improvement!
<sigh>
silkyslim
· 10 months ago
I was worried about a letdown after the michigan game being so young, but wow that was a butt-whuppin' , ouch! I hope our boys realize the growing pains will be painful & not let bumps in the road derail their confidence, it is to be expected to suffer sometimes to grow.
IU players & fans battle through the tough times and keep your eyes on the goals ( and the progress.)
Kelin Blab
· 10 months ago
Silky I keep telling myself these things.....
1. This season we are analyzing losses and not suspensions
2. We are talking more our players on the court than off the court
3. We are NOT on ESPN for allegations, violations, and improper phone relations
4. Our frustrations is losing with a young inexperienced team, not losing with a team that had final 4 talent, a lottery pick, and went 8 deep with good players....now that was frustrating....
Taskmaster75
· 10 months ago
and another first rounder along with that lottery pick
silklyslim
· 10 months ago
WELL stated Kelin Blab. The focus is on basketball and NOT bs violations, & off court problems, etc. I wish more people took your realistic viewpoint on our team & this season.
All Comments
Finkelmeier time
zero big ten wins
1. Wasn't it nice for Illinois to jump up and down on the sidelines as if they accomplished something big by beating a 4a high school team. Hope they feel good about themselves
2. I love listening to Leary but I feel for the guy cause he makes the same statements over and over this...."Learning process....has to grow.....keep fighting etc."
3. We HAVE to get a WIN soon!
4. Not sure if anyone else thought about this at some point during the game, but how much I despise Kelvin Sampson even more.
5. I was thinking ahead and wondering how much would Creek, Elston, Wateford, and Hulls helped in this game.....then I realized......they are not walking through that door ..YET.
6. I have a good feeling about Jerimiah Rivers sitting watching and teaching.....a point guard who can spend a year as a coach will help a ton.
7. My last point....these have to be the worst benchwarmers we have ever had. NONE of them wanted to shoot, they were not chucking up shots, and not sure who it was but the kid that dunked at the end I was shocked.......
Here is a quote from 2004 to make us all feel better....
Help is on the way. Davis' third full year of recruiting has been his best, with four top 50 signees highlighted by likely McDonald's All-Americans Josh Smith and D.J. White.
"The Lakers lose because Shaq and Malone are out, but everyone knows when they heal up, help is coming," Davis says. "No doubt, my help is coming."
<sigh>
I hope our boys realize the growing pains will be painful & not let bumps in the road derail their confidence, it is to be expected to suffer sometimes to grow.
IU players & fans battle through the tough times and keep your eyes on the goals ( and the progress.)
1. This season we are analyzing losses and not suspensions
2. We are talking more our players on the court than off the court
3. We are NOT on ESPN for allegations, violations, and improper phone relations
4. Our frustrations is losing with a young inexperienced team, not losing with a team that had final 4 talent, a lottery pick, and went 8 deep with good players....now that was frustrating....