The gap between you and @B-Westy is essentially gone. Good to know you’ve embraced being a shit poster.
*Official* B1G Off-season Thread
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Don’t worry @ThreeTwaunMoore, being compared to me is a big time compliment.
And BTW, he’s so right lol. Where does the entitlement come from on IU’s side? It’s hilarious how fans are citing “revenue” as to why they don’t want to play in the CCC. Revenue? Really? That’s probably the last thing I worry about as a fan. Playing quality opponents, Big Ten schedule, & Painter’s game day attire are things I worry more about than revenue Purdue is getting from a certain game.
It’s a good event and is respected throughout the industry so much so other states want to host the same type of thing. Why the hell is money an issue when the IUBB department is rolling in it anyway?
Stating high school player was routinely guarded by 3 people is even more absurd. The result would be the balance of the game would be 4 on 2. Not happening. Maybe some trick defense and certainly a ton of attention but c’mon man.
Well, I can tell you never saw him play an actual game? I actually saw 4 people guard him before, but it was when he was on the block. There were many instances where opposing teams created a new scheme so that there would always be multiple people in his area on defense.
Honestly, not sure why any of this is a surprise to anyone who's ever watched a high school basketball game. Hell, my daughters coach one time literally had all 5 players guard the same person. But, her team was horrible, and the person they were guarding had already dropped in 14- 3 pointers, and only needed 1 more for the record.
But this type of thing happens often when an opposing player is going off on your team, and your pride is determined to stop him one way or another. Even though it's not the most sound defensive principles you should be teaching high school kids.
I did reread my original post and I apologize....I meant to say that....most of the time he was guarded by at least 2 or 3 people. Instead I just put 3 people....I dont blame you for calling that out.
Honestly i don't really agree with it. It has that Kentucky fan feel to it. I still agree I'd rather play Kentucky every year over Butler/ND if something has to change but I'd rather keep both.
This is the only reason I'd ever support them walking away from it. If its going to be replaced by a perennial top 10 team. Anything less than that and we might as well keep playing Butler and Notre Dame. Because you know year in and year out, both will field a highly competitive team.
When fans of one of the other teams are upset about the thought of IU pulling out of the crossroads. Just a couple of years ago, we had to turn down/back out of the CBS sports classic because it was on the same weekend. The other 3 teams who were invited to play in this was UK, UCLA and UNC.
I think even fans of the 3 other teams in the crossroads would admit that any of those games would have been way higher profile then playing Butler or Notre Dame. Even if we had been paired with UCLA, it would have been a major primetime event. Not only because its IU and UCLA (whose names, admittedly, aren't what they used to be), but also because it would have been billed as "Alford coaching against IU".
I had completely forgotten about this all happening until I just read it on TOS.
I think even fans of the 3 other teams in the crossroads would admit that any of those games would have been way higher profile then playing Butler or Notre Dame. Even if we had been paired with UCLA, it would have been a major primetime event. Not only because its IU and UCLA (whose names, admittedly, aren't what they used to be), but also because it would have been billed as "Alford coaching against IU".
I had completely forgotten about this all happening until I just read it on TOS.
If the option is to keep both I am all for it but if it’s one or the other I’ll take the UK game.
Reading a good amount on recruiting today. Seems like the Franklin situation is going to be an interesting one. May not be as much of a done deal to Purdue as I was lead to believe. Hoping we can make an impression on him during his visit. Regardless, I'd be happy with either one of the two (Franklin/Newman). I haven't seen either play live, so I'm indifferent. Just hoping we can get one of them.
Except IU being a .500 program.
Trust me I am not bragging about IUs winning percentage the past 15 years but it is better than .500. The highs of Indiana have been great the lows have been lowest of the lows during this stretch.
Even during the worst stretch in program history IU has the same amount of conference titles as Purdue and after this year just one less Sweet 16.
Archie pushed up that visit for a reason. Hopefully he can close on the official. First Archie/Painter battle going to officials.
Math is hard for you? IU is 276-210 over the past 15 season. Try your percentage again. Like I said not great, but better than .500.
Franklin is a Purdue lean going into visits, but not substantial. Xavier visit is unlikely at this point. Franklin was ready to commit to Xavier earlier this year and held off. The relationship isn't dead but isn't great.
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Damn, I'm a man, I'll admit when I am wrong. 56 percent.
Roster management just became a pain in the ass with non-drafted players now being allowed to return to school.
Also how do you define "elite" player. If you allow one to be paired with an agent allow them all.
Also kids now get 15 official visits instead of five.
Also how do you define "elite" player. If you allow one to be paired with an agent allow them all.
Also kids now get 15 official visits instead of five.
Why such a small number was ******ed. This is an important life decision for kids.
15?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to a recruit cutting his list to 50 schools
Its insane. Lots of schools are going to paying for visits that are wasted money.
Its pretty amazing that a kid can visit the entire B1G and the University of Hawaii and not pay a dime.
Hawaii's recruiting budget better be raised a lot of kids and family are going to be pushing for a visit.
15 might be high, but 5 was ******ed. 10 might be a good number. Recruit cuts it down to his top 10 schools and takes an OV to each.
Nothing major. Just a little more clarity around the situation. Everyone still believes Purdue leads but it’s not a done deal. I guess that was different than what I feel like I got when reading about his recruitment last week or so. I thought what I read led me to believe Purdue had it wrapped up and it was essentially over. So nothing more than we’re not dead in the water.
Your're right there has been one stretch worse. 1900-1918
1900-1918 .461
1998-2018 .584
Worse stretch in program history that anyone in this thread but pig1960 was alive for.
Hahahahahaha! I seriously laughed out loud at this. Well done sir.
Wait a second. Are you trying to say that .530 is not exactly .500?
Does anyone here have a PhD in Mathematics that can verify this?
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