5fouls Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Hoosier82 said: I’ve been asking the same question for years. Maybe it’s hard to find enough teams in the 125-175 range but we need to find a way to schedule less 250+ if not any teams above that mark. No good comes from this...it almost counts as a loss in KenPom, BPI, RPI etc no matter how much we win by, and the fans loath these games. As of a couple hours ago there was a pair of courtside sideline bleecher seats on sale at Vivid Tickets for $75 each. I’m not even sure that’s face value...in context those seats will sell anywhere from 1500-3000 each depending on the opponent and day of the game this season. Every team schedules a couple of games against 250+ opponents. Every single team. Why should IU be different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 i personally like to starting out with 1 cake walk. get started on the right foot. from there let's step it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 13 hours ago, dbmhoosier said: I know I just don't understand why we don't schedule teams in the 150 range instead. It should be an easy win either way and would be better for the SOS. There is always the issue of every other big 5 conference and some mid-majors who want the same thing. There are only so many team you can play on a certain date. Sometimes you can't find a team in the 150 - 250 that can fit into your schedule, so you move down the list. And sometimes you just want a good old beat down to get the juices flowing to start the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy1987 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 For what it's worth... they play Notre Dame on Thursday. Go Hoosiers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Why do I feel like it it is Christmas Eve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 One reason it is harder to schedule teams between 100-150 is that they don't want to just play on the road and want a return trip to their place. Most top programs don't want to play on the road against good teams in the non conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 11 hours ago, RomeoFanatic said: These 2 games are much needed. Build the chemistry and get better. Marquette is a big resume game. This and hello, we're banged up early. Good game to get guys playing time and experience as we work our way into the schedule and get healthy. Our overall schedule is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 In the current world of one and dones and early entrants, most teams are going to have a freshman or multiple freshmen playing meaningful minutes. Regardless of how highly touted they are, regardless of how hard practices are, regardless of how the pre-season game went, its a whole new environment when the games start for real. I would rather ease these kids into it, let them get used to the crowds, the increased intensity, the spotlight without the added pressure of potentially screwing up and losing an opening game. Even though some of these recruits come in with a lot of hype, confidence can be fragile until they find some success at a higher level of play. Would hate for a kid to lose his focus right out of the gate and would rather they take incremental steps to being able to help the team. These kinds of games serve the purpose of helping the newcomers become adjusted to Div 1 basketball. The rest of the schedule will take care of any concerns over SOS when it comes tournament time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFVETTE Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Does anyone know if this game will be aired on delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 minute ago, JEFFVETTE said: Does anyone know if this game will be aired on delay? Re-airing at 1:30am ET. If you have access to BTN2GO I'm sure it will be available there, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Re-airing at 1:30am ET. If you have access to BTN2GO I'm sure it will be available there, as well. I thought this one was airing live at 630 on BTN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, cybergates said: I thought this one was airing live at 630 on BTN? You are correct. My interpretation of JEFF's question was asking if it would be replayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Per ESPN, we are a 37.5 point favorite tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Per ESPN, we are a 37.5 point favorite tonight. Doubtful that we push with that spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stromboli Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 20 hours ago, dbmhoosier said: I know I just don't understand why we don't schedule teams in the 150 range instead. It should be an easy win either way and would be better for the SOS. 17 hours ago, Hoosier82 said: I’ve been asking the same question for years. Maybe it’s hard to find enough teams in the 125-175 range but we need to find a way to schedule less 250+ if not any teams above that mark. No good comes from this...it almost counts as a loss in KenPom, BPI, RPI etc no matter how much we win by, and the fans loath these games. As of a couple hours ago there was a pair of courtside sideline bleecher seats on sale at Vivid Tickets for $75 each. I’m not even sure that’s face value...in context those seats will sell anywhere from 1500-3000 each depending on the opponent and day of the game this season. You guys need to learn the changes to the NCAA tournament. RPI is no longer considered. The new system will give credit for good wins and bad losses, and ideally take the best of the old "SOS/RPI" data and incorporate it into the "NET Ranking." The old concern of playing a #353 team is mostly gone (not entirely gone, and I don't know that the algorithm has been published to know the exact extent). The "quadrant" wins will be huge again. We have enough opportunities for good quadrant wins. And now they'll look more into Net Efficiency. The bigger concern is whether or not we'll have opportunities for good wins. We have plenty of those. ITH did a great summary of our opportunities recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFVETTE Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: You are correct. My interpretation of JEFF's question was asking if it would be replayed. I was wrong in my head. I thought this game was going to be streamed for the 10.95 a m9nth deal. I now know I'm watching it on BTN! Thanks guys for getting me straight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, JEFFVETTE said: I was wrong in my head. I thought this game was going to be streamed for the 10.95 a m9nth deal. I now know I'm watching it on BTN! Thanks guys for getting me straight!! Gotcha. The UC Davis game the day after Thanksgiving is the only game remaining that will be on BTN+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFVETTE Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 10:28 AM, CauseThatsMyDJ said: When: Tuesday, November 6th at 6:30pm ET on BTN ESPN: 98% chance of IU victory KenPom: #28 IU has a 99.7% chance of victory over #344 Chicago St with an expected score of 88-59. Vegas: IU -37.5 Here's to a season opener that doesn't bring back memories of Indiana State. And DJ,yes I did read your OP, but I was being stubborn and read right over BTN bc I already had my mind made up! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 I'm excited to see what we got on the court, bad opponent or not! 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Bittersweet start to the season for me. I’m excited to start the season, but this will be my first IU game without my dad. We had to take him off life support Sunday evening. I’m going to miss our post game calls to celebrate victory or replay the game in defeat. I’m going to miss his mid game texts griping about missed free throws. Should be a fun season and I’m ready to get it rolling tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: Bittersweet start to the season for me. I’m excited to start the season, but this will be my first IU game without my dad. We had to take him off life support Sunday evening. I’m going to miss our post game calls to celebrate victory or replay the game in defeat. I’m going to miss his mid game texts griping about missed free throws. Should be a fun season and I’m ready to get it rolling tonight. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 24 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: Bittersweet start to the season for me. I’m excited to start the season, but this will be my first IU game without my dad. We had to take him off life support Sunday evening. I’m going to miss our post game calls to celebrate victory or replay the game in defeat. I’m going to miss his mid game texts griping about missed free throws. Should be a fun season and I’m ready to get it rolling tonight. Sorry to hear Jones. May your father rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Before anyone flips out. IU will be wearing Red uniforms tonight. Chicago St road uniforms didn't get delivered in time....haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: Bittersweet start to the season for me. I’m excited to start the season, but this will be my first IU game without my dad. We had to take him off life support Sunday evening. I’m going to miss our post game calls to celebrate victory or replay the game in defeat. I’m going to miss his mid game texts griping about missed free throws. Should be a fun season and I’m ready to get it rolling tonight. Sorry for your loss Parakeet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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