Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

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  • cdash
    Whale Shepherd
    • Jun 2009
    • 32259

    Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

    Evidently Tom Crean has a hard time with the "Suits with Sneakers" concept. He nailed it with the sneakers--but he's wearing a warmup. Way to go, CTC.

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    • cdash
      Whale Shepherd
      • Jun 2009
      • 32259

      Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

      Stan Robinson has hit two three pointers all season and shoots 50% from the free throw line? My word. The kid needs to work with a shooting coach in the worst of ways.

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      • LuckSwagger
        Member
        • Aug 2012
        • 3583

        Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

        It's just ridiculous how many guys on this team can't make an open shot.

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        • cdash
          Whale Shepherd
          • Jun 2009
          • 32259

          Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

          Originally posted by LuckSwagger
          It's just ridiculous how many guys on this team can't make an open shot.
          James Blackmon and Robert Johnson can't get on campus soon enough.

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          • LuckSwagger
            Member
            • Aug 2012
            • 3583

            Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

            And I hope they get as many attempts as they can before they get sucked into the swirling vortex known as Crean's sub patterns and inevitably average 20 minutes per game.

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            • BlueCollarColts
              Member
              • Oct 2012
              • 9569

              Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

              Even though he can't shoot to save his life, Stanford Robinson can play

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              • cdash
                Whale Shepherd
                • Jun 2009
                • 32259

                Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014



                Preseason Top 25 for Baseball was released today. Indiana is preseason #3...in the country. That's tied for the highest preseason ranking for a Big Ten team in history (Michigan was preseason #3 also in 1988). It's also the only time in school history the Hoosiers have even cracked the preseason top 25. We are also the only B1G team in the top 25. Tracy Smith is doing work at IU!

                Top 5:
                1. Virginia
                2. Oregon State
                3. Indiana
                4. Cal State Fullerton
                5. NC State

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                • Trader Joe
                  DIET COKE!
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 46892

                  Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                  That is awesome.

                  And gives me a good excuse to use one of my favorite screen caps ever



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                  • LuckSwagger
                    Member
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 3583

                    Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                    Originally posted by cdash
                    http://www.baseballamerica.com/colle...season-top-25/

                    Preseason Top 25 for Baseball was released today. Indiana is preseason #3...in the country. That's tied for the highest preseason ranking for a Big Ten team in history (Michigan was preseason #3 also in 1988). It's also the only time in school history the Hoosiers have even cracked the preseason top 25. We are also the only B1G team in the top 25. Tracy Smith is doing work at IU!

                    Top 5:
                    1. Virginia
                    2. Oregon State
                    3. Indiana
                    4. Cal State Fullerton
                    5. NC State
                    The men's soccer, basketball and baseball teams all had seasons to remember last year. This year soccer was a total flop and basketball hasn't been much better. Let's hope the baseball team doesn't feel like underachieving too.

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                    • cdash
                      Whale Shepherd
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 32259

                      Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                      Phil Steele breaks down the five most experienced college football teams in 2014, starting with the Indiana Hoosiers.


                      There are several ways to analyze a college football team's returning experience. Each year in my preseason College Football Preview, I publish an experience chart that takes into consideration returning starters, number of upperclassman starters, percentage of yards and tackles returning and career number of offensive line starts returning.

                      While my final experience chart will not be completed for a few months, here is a list at first glance of five teams that will head into the 2014 season with the most experience.



                      Indiana Hoosiers
                      The Hoosiers were one of the most experienced teams in the country last year but failed to meet a lot of people's expectations (including mine) by finishing 5-7. In 2014, they remain at the top in terms of experience as their 18 returning starters are the most among any team in the power five conferences.

                      In 2014, the Hoosiers welcome back eight starters from an offense that was one of the most explosive in the country, averaging 38 points per game (NCAA rank No. 16) and 509 yards per game (No. 9). Both Nate Sudfeld and Tre Roberson return at quarterback, as the two combined for 3,651 pass yards and 36 touchdown passes. Leading rusher Tevin Coleman, who emerged with 958 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2013, is back. They do lose two of their top three receivers but welcome back all five starters on the offensive line plus two more 2012 starters who missed last year with injury. The offensive line has 133 career starts returning.

                      Indiana's defense was one of the worst in the country last year, allowing 39 points per game (No. 114) and 528 yards per game (No. 120). But the Hoosiers do welcome back 10 starters. Part of the reason for the struggles was the unit relying heavily on its younger players, as four of its top 11 tacklers were true freshmen. With another year under their belts, the Hoosiers should be improved on that side of the ball in 2014.
                      I'm still pissed at Mallory for ****ing up a golden bowl opportunity. If Brian Knorr is just competent as the defensive coordinator, then I fully expect us to bowl next year. Then again, this is IU football we are talking about.

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                      • Mad-Mad-Mario
                        Member
                        • Jul 2012
                        • 4135

                        Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                        The Northwestern L isn't looking so bad now. Granted the Wisconsin isn't looking as good. And LOL OSU how the hell are they still ranked

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                        • pacer4ever
                          Member
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 17172

                          Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                          Originally posted by Mad-Mad-Mario
                          The Northwestern L isn't looking so bad now. Granted the Wisconsin isn't looking as good. And LOL OSU how the hell are they still ranked
                          Northwestern is in good hands love how that team defends. I wouldn't be surprised if their coach turns that program into something decent he is fabulous.

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                          • cdash
                            Whale Shepherd
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 32259

                            Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                            This is a weird year in the Big Ten. Michigan is good. Sparty is the best team in the league if they are healthy. Sloopy might kind of suck. Indiana certainly sucks. Purdue sucks. Iowa wants to be good, but they don't really know how just yet. Wisconsin isn't playing Wisconsin style basketball but they are where they usually are (top 4 in the B1G). The bottom feeders have closed the gap on the also-rans, which is why we are seeing the Northwesterns, Nebraskas, and Penn States of the world winning games they historically don't win.

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                            • Trader Joe
                              DIET COKE!
                              • Jan 2006
                              • 46892

                              Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                              And even though we certainly suck we're right outside of the top 4.


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                              • LuckSwagger
                                Member
                                • Aug 2012
                                • 3583

                                Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2013-2014

                                Well, it only took 5 minutes for Troy Williams's missed putback dunk attempt tonight.

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