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  Scott

  1 year ago

  You want to report news right? Well, report this. These guys are now 15-1 and are going through the brutal Big Ten schedule. It may be one of the 10 best teams IU has put on the court. Report that.
  
  How do you expect him to respond. Giving you any details whatsoever only does Coach Sampson harm at this stage. It's all out of his control. It's lame you even printed this as if it were a story.
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  Alex

  1 year ago

  How about saying, "We're cooperating with the NCAA and we're moving forward," instead of acting like it's not a fair question.
  
  For the record, this is a blog, not a newspaper. We don't report news, we react to it.
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  I think you're asking the wrong person. It's out of his hands. Ask an IU spokesperson for a comment, or ask Greenspan if you get him in an interview. And again, we already know this.
  
  He's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. "Look, he admitted to everything!" "Look, he gave a stock scripted answer!" "Look, he doesn't think it's a fair question."
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  Alex

  1 year ago

  One other point. If you don't want to be asked questions like this, don't cheat. It's that simple.
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  Listen I know we're all IU fans here, and having to deal with the specter of a possible NCAA ruling against IU is no fun, but it is what it is. This is a story, and you have to take the good with the bad.
  
  Ignore it if you want, but don't expect us to. Being a fan is accepting the worst parts of your team with the best, and dealing with all of them maturely.
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  Kyle

  1 year ago

  Taco is right.
  
  And truthfully, Sampson has probably been told by Greenspan to keep his mouth shut in regards to the investigation.
  
  And if that were the case, would you go behind your bosses back and make off-handed comments in regards to an ongoing investigation? Just to appease a few guys running a blog, or even a website like Peegs or Hoosier Nation?
  
  The answer is no.
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  We have his response already. He's sorry it happened. He said he wants to get it right. He struck a significantly more defensive tone this time vs. when the Oklahoma sanctions came down. That's it.
  
  There's nothing to report. I guess I don't understand why reporters do things like bring up Spygate to Belicheck or roids to Bonds or the infractions case to Sampson. What do they think they're going to get? "You know, I've said this and that all along, but being asked the same question for the 100th time by you sir, it's made me look within myself. I admit everything, I'm a horrible human being, and should be fired or cut immediately, as well as jailed and sent to the 7th circle of hell to suffer for eternity amongst child molesters."
  
  Isn't going to happen. It's not going away anytime soon, that's why he's sick of it.
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  Just because you might get a stock answer doesn't mean the question shouldn't be asked. It's a valid question -- failing to ask because you're afraid the answer will be boring is tantamount to letting the subject control you.
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  I would agree with you if the question was designed to move the subject along. That guy though thought he was doing "hard hitting" journalism. It's not.
  
  You want to bring up the infractions case? Then ask a question he can give a response to. Like "When the NCAA initially handed down the recruiting restrictions, you stated strongly that you and your staff were going to do a better job in this area. Now the NCAA is currently investigating self-reported violations in the same area. What have you and your staff done to achieve full compliance with this rule in particular and all recruiting rules generally?"
  
  That's a great question. It's not a softball because it openly challenges him for failing to live up not only the rules, but to his own word. But at least it's a question that might bring out some new information, and comments that can be analyzed and broken down to the little reporter's heart's content. It's even a good question for lazy journalism because there's always a chance he'll do something stupid like repeat the "taking the rule seriously" comment he originally made.
  
  But to basically ask, "Be honest, you're going to get fired at the end of the year right?" deserves far worse that what Sampson gave them, which was in fact a stock answer.
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  PostmanR

  1 year ago

  If we're going to apply this logic, Sampson should stop answering questions about what he thinks of Eric Gordon's game. He's been asked that a million times, too.
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  No, because that situation is developing. "I think his ball-handling has gotten better." "He's had some off-shooting nights."
  
  The NCAA situation hasn't had a real development since the case was filed. If something happens, then he should be asked about it.
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  IUFan

  1 year ago

  That guy shouldn't have asked that question. Good win Hoosiers. Go IU!
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  JohnM

  1 year ago

  I wouldn't have liked the question either. First, I don't think his answer was rude. He didn't curse, he didn't lob a personal attack at the interviewer. It was essentially a "no comment." Let's face it, there's lots of rumor-mongering going around--you know the Purdue-fan-driven schtick--IU is facing a three year postseason ban, Sampson is paying players, Dakich was brought in so that he can be the coach next year, etc. If Dan Barreiro has some actual news to report, he should report it. What he shouldn't do is expect Sampson to comment on what essentially are uncorroborated message board rumors. What is he supposed to say? "yes, Dan, I expect to get fired at the end of the season." He gave a stock non-answer that was slightly more terse than the stock non-answer you would prefer. Big deal.
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  T

  1 year ago

  Big A: Couldn't agree with you more. I don't think it was exactly rude the way Sampson responded, (it wasn't polite by any means) But there's no way this should be off topic or considered a cheap shot.
  
  It's a story. Sampson's going to have to deal with more questions when the final penalties come down on him too.
  
  And for the people saying reporters shouldn't ask those type of questions...that's their job. It's not to be a cheerleader for a team, it's to ask the relevant questions. That's a relevant question.
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  SocksShortsSwish

  1 year ago

  What you don't understand is that Sampson hadn't delivered his answer to the audience of that radio station yet. That's any media outlet's job: to deliver the answers straight from the newsmakers (in this case, Sampson) to their specific audience. We all know what his answer was going to be. He's not going to break news on KFAN that he did, in fact, cheat. We all know that. But, the host has a responsibility to his audience to let them hear it straight from the coach.
  
  Not saying Sampson did or did not cheat. But, a little grace would go a long way here. The host wasn't backing him into a corner. He asked the question, and Sampson would do well for both public opinion of him and the situation to give his answer with a much different tone and attitude.
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  Mark

  1 year ago

  Fair question to ask. Deflected it as he should. Issue isn't going away. He could have at least said thanks or something instead of hanging up. But then again, it is Coach Sampson.
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  Scott

  1 year ago

  Yes it is a story, and old one. I'm pretty sure the stock "we're coopoerating yadda yadda" isn't what this guy was looking for. You honestly believe he would have accepted that answer and moved on?
  
  I mean, who is this guy? Chris Berman? I'm thinking Coach doesn't want to give him something to work with under the circumstances. I personally think it's a waste of time until the NCAA comes forward with infractions. Furthermore, maybe they won't. Maybe that's why he doesn't have a lot to say about it in the first place.
  
  Were you guys around for the Bobby Knight era? Let's give the guy a break.
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  kylehornsblyrules

  1 year ago

  Good for him.
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  HoosierSmitty

  1 year ago

  I'm not trying to get too far off topic...but I'd love to see a lighthearted blog about IU nicknames we all use.
  
  Obviously, in relation to the NCAA mess, Coach Sampson got dinged with Cellvin Sanctions by the haters...and I must admit, it's pretty good. I still smile, even though it pains me.
  
  I love Jordan Crawford as The Unidisciplined One
  I call Mike White The Bulldog
  I call DeAndre Thomas Teddy Bear Delux
  EJ is I guess is simply EJ, along with IDKWTI, or Air Gordon, or Phil Ivey on a basketball court
  Armon Bassett = Adrenaline
  Lance Stemler = We've all though it ....Token
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  SocksShortsSwish

  1 year ago

  I somehow can't get with Mike White as The Bulldog, it was my name for AJ Moye, and it pains me to pass it along to someone who struggles to hit layups, even though I do like MW.
  
  Lance proved himself to be much more than the TWG last night. Sure the kid can't score inside, and sometimes struggles to stay with better athletes, but he's a great change of pace for us. If nothing else he takes a shotblocker away from the hoop (their 4).
  
  Ahlfeld=Purell. Guy touches more hands than Purell at timeouts. I realize we need walkons, but this kid needs to have a beer and chill.
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  I used to laugh at Ahlfeld's antics. Now they enrage in ways they definitely shouldn't.
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  SocksShortsSwish

  1 year ago

  We get it, Adam. You're happy to be here. Your dad's the surgeon. You want to be a elementary school teacher. We get it.
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  xxZPxx

  1 year ago

  Haha...great comment
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  My friends and I call Mike White "Hungry". I can't even say it's a nickname though. It's just a word that seems to fit. And it makes for ironic jokes about Mike White being "full" when he plays bad D or can't finish in the post.
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  peaychris

  1 year ago

  Like it or not Sampson is the new face of Indiana basketball. He needs to loosen up a little bit and remember he is a very high profile face of the university. We are in the state (weather or not you like it) of 24/7 news and they need to filler to kill the time and Sampson is giving it to them on a silver plate! just laugh it off or something Kelvin!
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  kylehornsblyrules

  1 year ago

  I call refer to Ratliff as Puppy Dawwwggggg.
  It is due to a combination of his looks and personality. Its meant to be endearing.
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  The joke's never as good if you have to explain it. :)
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  Craig

  1 year ago

  On the topic of IU nicknames, I like Meatball or Meatwad for DeAndre Thomas. He seems like a nickname kind of guy. DeAndre 3000 is another, if you like Outkast.
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  DeAndre will always be "Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"
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  Phillip

  1 year ago

  Dang...I thought we could go a while without ripping Sampson with the media.
  This was so important to tell us...I'm glad it was shared.
  
  Who cares about last night or our upcoming game with Penn State? Let's just keep beating a dead horse.
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  Zappatista

  1 year ago

  Sampson owes us all an anwser. It is of serious concerns, not everyone is going to give you a fluff piece. and to peaychris, about him representing our U. How 'bout you learn the correct words to use and show IU in good light?
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  tacojohn

  1 year ago

  What answer exactly are you expecting?
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  Alan

  1 year ago

  I think a fair question might have been, "Any update on the NCAA investigation?" The question that was asked, however, was a "gotcha" question. I can understand why Sampson was annoyed.
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  xxZPxx

  1 year ago

  Lance Stemler can not be Token....he actually plays. Token must be given to the walk ons. Besides, havent any of you seen Lance out at the bars? Last year I saw him at Sports at least 3 times with baggy jeans, a XXXXL hoodie and sunglasses....real smooth. Huge shot he hit though. Amazing how that can change the way you feel about a guy. Another good one for Aahfield is Fan Boy. And my all time favorite nicknames go to Ryan Tapak and Mark Johnson....they will always be known as the "Mini-Hornsbys". All they can do is shoot threes but they just arent as good as Kyle.
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  knasmiley

  1 year ago

  Everyday I am losing more respect for this site, I guess after a tough road win you concern yourselves with something nobody knows about, not even KS, that is pretty sad. Keep up the good work, your agenda driven diatribe has been noted by me before and once again you DRIVE it home, PATHETIC....................
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  Hoosiers1111

  1 year ago

  I'm right there with you kna. I used to think this site was pretty good, but more and more it seems like every other blog is bringing up something from the past or trying to make some dumb point (the so called easy schedule). If you would try to remember that the people coming to this site are IU fans then maybe it would be more popular. And as for the line "we are just reporting news"....thats a load of shit. This isn't news here and wasn't even news in Minny. Keep trying to stir things up, I won't be reading it....
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  knasmiley

  1 year ago

  Timmy, I like your response all except the liberal comment, has nothing to do with, trust me I stand on the left for obvious reasons, anyone making under 100,000 should too. Common sense would pass the test there but that too is my opinion...............
  
  As for the question, its a jab by a no name reporter stuck covering Gopher bball, but ENLIGHTENED as a great journalist by this somewhat biased blog or whatever you want to call it. I think we all know there is NO NEWS on the NCAA investigation and to entice KS or bait him was childish and busch league at its best, if you guys call this GREAT journalism then once again my point about this site is coming true, thanks for backing my opinion with fact once again.............
  
  AJS
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  Vince

  1 year ago

  Why does everyone refer to Eric Gordon as EJ, shouldn't it be EG? Just a little unclear, thanks for an answer.
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  Dale

  1 year ago

  the j is for jr. bc his name is eric gordon jr. we have a game today, i know its penn st., but how come no one is talking about it?
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  Timmy

  1 year ago

  Where's my Know Thy Opponent post? Where's my game day post? I NEED ANSWERS!!!!
  ps IU 81 psu 60
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  HoosierSmitty

  1 year ago

  No kidding...I gotta read something before I hit up bw's to go watch the game.
  
  IU 77 Penn State 59
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  Timmy

  1 year ago

  This is one instance where I wish Coach Sampson would go bobby knight on someone with a few F bombs. You liberal media types need to stop trying to push buttons to get a reaction.
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  Timmy, I love ya, but this is a basketball blog, and rarely does basketball have anything to do with liberal or conservative or libertarian or any ideology at all. Take that Fox News talking point b.s. elsewhere.
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  cojames

  1 year ago

  haha, I agree I feel like the media is just getting somewhat out of hand these days, they overhype and drag out anything and everything just in the name of creating a story. With that said I hope the NCAA would just hurry and and settle on a verdict so we wouldn't have this black cloud hanging over our heads until February or March.
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  sizeless

  1 year ago

  lmao @ postman: in his statement about this being a blog and not discussing ideology, he turned around and gave his typical liberal talking points b.s. concerning fox news.
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  goiu94

  1 year ago

  Fox is universally known as conservative. There's no political commentary there.
  
  Enough with the whole liberal/conservative media thing.
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  The Bushman

  1 year ago

  Well postman E, you cant talk about media without talking about Liberals, they go hand in hand. So take your CNN talking points elsewhere, Liberal douch hammer
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  Eamonn

  1 year ago

  Ugh. It's got nothing to do with CNN, or Fox News, or any of it. We're talking about sports here -- not political ideologies or the stereotypes therein. If you want to talk basketball, please stick around. If not, go away.
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  SocksShortsSwish

  1 year ago

  You're on the wrong site for politics, troll.
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