Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Can't hardly wait for the next episode of The Curbelo Show.
Illini by 14 is my guess. I live 30 miles from Bloomington, and IU likes to play pretty (run & gun shooting 3's). I do like to watch them play and I've switched to hating Iowa now, so I like to see IU do well except versus U of I. If we can get the ball low to Kofi, IU will fold early. If we are lazy on D, it will be closer than we want it to be. They also have no answer for Curbelo breaking down the defense.
If Kofi out scores Jackson-Davis, Illini win by double figures. If not, will be closer than we’d like.
Well of course no one wants to go back, we know how that ended. But that team got a 7 seed, they weren't nightmarish as far as I was concerned. I think a lot of us had a good deal of hope after that season that Groce would be able to turn things around. Also, Gardner Webb was not 270 that year, they were 190. Ohio is currently 120 ish and the season isn't over. My point was just that suggesting that barely beating Gardner Webb was because we were living some nightmare and that we couldn't possibly find ourselves in that situation anymore seems a bit dramatic.Really? Does anyone here really want to go back to where we were in 2012 at the outset of Groce (who inherited a fairly decent set of players)? And Gardner-Webb at the time was near the bottom of D-1 teams (they finished that season at #270)
Not advocating for nor do I think they’ll double Trayce. Does BU ever double? If so, not very often. Rather I think if Trayce out scores Kofi it likely means Kofi is in foul trouble and Trayce isn’t. And yes I know Illini have more consistent offensive options than IU. Just think that the dynamics of the game will be impacted enough if Trayce out scores Kofi that it ends up being closer than you think. Still like Illini’s chances — especially at home.The big difference between the teams is we have other consistent scoring threats. Trayce could score 3x more points than Kofi and we could still win by 15.
I almost think the right move is to let Trayce go 1 on 1 against Kofi and Giorgi. Don't double him and if he scores 30 then so be it, just don't let anyone else get involved. Because the problem with doubling is it might let some other guys get some open looks and then your dealing with Trayce plus some confident guards.
Regarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.Different expectations. Underwood took over a program that went nowhere under Groce. Miller took over a program that was very successful under Crean (at least for a 3 year period).
I looked at Indiana’s board and I’d say 80% want Miller gone. They still think of themselves as a blue blood and want Billy D or Stevens.
Hope we can keep them under 80.
Miller's Big Ten Record 26-32 Underwood Big Ten Record 24-34
Regarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.
can Blue status in your opinion ever be lost?
because I’d argue UCLA and IU aren’t that much elite or a Blue Blood anymore.
Is this group above .500 this year? As a group?If it’s to mean truly elite programs, it’s pretty obvious that the current group is Kentucky, UNC, Kansas and Duke ... not taking applications.
Just barely thanks to Kentucky being in the throes of freshman hell. They have tons of talent but play brain dead on both ends of the court.Is this group above .500 this year? As a group?
Indy always plays us tough. Throw out the records they will up for us after losing to the Kitties at home.I watched the Northwestern/Indy game. Not worried about this one.
Msu is "blue" in place of IURegarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.
can Blue status in your opinion ever be lost?
because I’d argue UCLA and IU aren’t that much elite or a Blue Blood anymore.
Kofi in foul trouble would be a wise strategy for IU. Kofi has done a great job of not reaching in the last couple games...hopefully he can stay out of foul trouble.Not advocating for nor do I think they’ll double Trayce. Does BU ever double? If so, not very often. Rather I think if Trayce out scores Kofi it likely means Kofi is in foul trouble and Trayce isn’t. And yes I know Illini have more consistent offensive options than IU. Just think that the dynamics of the game will be impacted enough if Trayce out scores Kofi that it ends up being closer than you think. Still like Illini’s chances — especially at home.
Excellent post!Regarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.
can Blue status in your opinion ever be lost?
because I’d argue UCLA and IU aren’t that much elite or a Blue Blood anymore.
Definitely #7 on the list in my book, and on the verge. But just two titles -- 1979 (Magic/Heathcote) and 2000 (Izzo). To your point, MSU is currently enjoying a huge recruiting advantage because of all the recent Final 4 appearances under Izzo. Spartans need another title to qualify.Msu is "blue" in place of IU
INIMERRY CHRISTMAS ILLINI!
ILL-
Reality of today is that there is 4 blue bloid programs with Kentucky and Duke being ultra blue, folliwed by UNC and Kansas.Regarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.
can Blue status in your opinion ever be lost?
because I’d argue UCLA and IU aren’t that much elite or a Blue Blood anymore.
At one point, a long time ago, Illinois was a football blue blood. So yes, it can go away.Regarding Blue Blood status. When I grew up there was consensus that the only Blues were Duke, Kentucky, NC, KU, IU and UCLA.
can Blue status in your opinion ever be lost?
because I’d argue UCLA and IU aren’t that much elite or a Blue Blood anymore.