seminolesboilers said:

Benson only made the IHSAA State Finals during his sophomore season losing in the afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse to Elkhart Central in OT, lost to Yorktown (Parkinson) his junior year in the New Castle Regional, again lost in the New Castle Regional during his senior season.

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SKYDOG said:

That is not true at all. Many have been vaccinated and still get COVID. People wear masks and still get COVID. Some don’t wear masks and don’t get COVID. Some don’t get vaccinated and don’t get COVID. So which way is the science right?

Don’t forget to stay 6 to 10 feet in spacing from people during the pandemic. Lol

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Riveting said:

Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers

America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules.

apnews.com

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tomgloe said:

With less than two weeks away before the first exhibition game, I thought I'd throw out my starting lineup prediction with some thoughts compared to last years main lineup.

1. A. Reynolds
2. Spider Jones
3. Swanson
4. Bass
5. McCarthy

Overall, I believe this lineup is more athletic and talented than last years starting lineup. Although we lack the experience, I think we may be a better team because of the upgrade in athleticism.

I'm excited to see what Amiyah can bring to the table. No doubt we'll miss Terry's rebounding, but I think Amiyah will bring more of a scoring punch to the PG spot. I also like her length, as long as the quickness is there, she could be a hell of a defender.

I'm expecting a noticeable jump in development from Jones and Swanson.
Bass should be a steady presence for us with all the experience she brings.

Mccarthy has good height and reports are she moves well for her size. I'd guess she would be a upgrade defensively from C.Harper based on those two points above. Hopefully she can communicate call outs as well as Caitlyn did.

Tough schedule, but I'm looking forward to seeing the team play.

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DwaynePurvis00 said:

Tbh, I trust painter and his evaluation for what’s best.

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HarrysPostGame13 said:

Defensive guru!!

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PaBoiler78 said:

if our O is unable to stay on the field much, I really don't know how the Ducks don't score 3 TD's in each of the 1st 3 quarters then call the ducks off. Our D doesn't generate any pass rush and Gabriel should be able to pass at will. The thought of Johnson going against Green is like taking candy from a baby

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Wolegib said:

A question for the old timers. We often talk about IU always wining the off season.

How highly thought of were the recruiting classes that included Isaiah Thomas. And Buckner and Benson and Landon Turner and Scotty May

I remember following Buckner from his high school days in Chicago. I remember other guards had a lot better stats, but he produced wins!

I remember Thomas was pretty highly regarded. But how great were May and Benson in high school?

I recall Bailey and Alford had great high school careers. But how high were they rated nationally?

I’m just curious , were these players awesome players in high school? Did the IU coaching staff develop them or elevate their game?

I wonder how these players would have done if they had played for Keady? And how many of these players were actually recruited by Keady?

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New Pal Boiler said:

WEAR YOUR MASK !! GET VAXXED AND BOOSTED !!!

FOLLOW THE SCIENCE !!!!

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150 Attacks on Science and Counting: Trump Administration’s Anti-Science Actions Hurt People and Communities Nationwide

Suppressed studies. Muzzled scientists. Disbanded scientific advisory committees. These are some examples of the gross violations of scientific integrity that the Trump administration has carried out during its 3½ years in power. At the Union of Concerned Scientists, we have been tracking these atta

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JBoiler23 said:

Do seatbelts protect people from dying in car crashes? Do bulletproof vests protect people from gunshots? Do helmets protect football players from concussions? Do door locks protect people from home invaders? Do condoms protect people from pregnancy and STIs? Just because protection can fail doesn't mean it wasn't protection. On COVID vaccines, the data is pretty clear that it does protect people from infection. And even when that protection fails (as all protections can), it also protects against the more severe possible consequences.

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proudopete said:

There’s talk on the other board about how good Harris is already. Brian has gone as far as to say he will probably start and that he is a great defender, possibly one of the best we have seen at Purdue.
Some people (IU fans) are saying it’s a bad sign that a frosh is starting over Heide/Colvin but Brian has explained it as Painter wanting a second ball handler next to Smith and not a knock on the two sophomores.

My question is, for you, is it a bad sign or is it a good sign that a frosh is possibly winning a starters role out of the gate?

For me it’s a good sign. We are incredibly deep with talent and we all know that Heide and Colvin are solid players. It’s going to be tough for Painter to manage the minutes with this much talent. Harris being BigDogs son makes this turn of events even more reasonable to me. We knew he was good but to see him win a starters spot right out of the gate is a very good sign that we indeed have a ton of talent on this years team.

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Katscratch said:

100% true and accurate. And thank God it has been true.

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Bleedinggoldandblack said:

My post awhile back , who fills Lance's shoes , was a critical pc..Lance helped take us beyond 1 dimensional, provided the X factor with ball handling , for CMP not to go the portal, perhaps he had insight hopes in this. We definitely need it , to maintain greatness.

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ChoiceBeef said:

One other thing - Painter had Morton and Jenkins. Each provided something to the team but never 100% relief for Braden having the ball at all times. No knock on either of them but they were missing something.

Lance had that “it” factor to him. Hard nosed defender, balls of steel to take a shot when we needed it and a short term memory. I assume Gicarri has “it” as well.

Lastly, look at teams who make deep runs consistently and what they have in common - multiple ball-handlers who can go and get a bucket.

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BNIBoiler said:

Who’s name is she supposed say, Spiro T. Agnew?

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SKYDOG said:

COVID vaccines protecting people from getting it.

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JBoiler23 said:

Is there? Examples?

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Boiler Buck said:

Radio just reported that K2 said Donald Trump's name 21 times in what was a 24 minute FOX interview.

Now that is what I call preaching to the base. Similar to Trump and these stupid rallies....preaching to the choir. Useless.

Thus, any reasonable person would have to conclude her Fox interview was a total failure IF the goal was a closing message for independents & last minute voters who are not lunatic Trump haters like the extremes on here, or her base is.

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boilerzz said:

Only 6 active coaches with a title now.

Bill Self
John Calipari
Dan Hurley
Tom Izzo
Scott Drew
Rick Pitino

That's a pretty short list.

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proudopete said:

There’s talk on the other board about how good Harris is already. Brian has gone as far as to say he will probably start and that he is a great defender, possibly one of the best we have seen at Purdue.
Some people (IU fans) are saying it’s a bad sign that a frosh is starting over Heide/Colvin but Brian has explained it as Painter wanting a second ball handler next to Smith and not a knock on the two sophomores.

My question is, for you, is it a bad sign or is it a good sign that a frosh is possibly winning a starters role out of the gate?

For me it’s a good sign. We are incredibly deep with talent and we all know that Heide and Colvin are solid players. It’s going to be tough for Painter to manage the minutes with this much talent. Harris being BigDogs son makes this turn of events even more reasonable to me. We knew he was good but to see him win a starters spot right out of the gate is a very good sign that we indeed have a ton of talent on this years team.

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BB62 said:

Omg. One step closer to a flat earth and the moon landings were fake news.

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JBoiler23 said:

Has it? Any more so than normal? And, to the extent you're correct, the only thing that's shown science to be wrong is better science, not proverbs or "common sense." So, I'll offer the same to you I did Sky: if you think the scientific consensus is wrong on any of the three issues I've referenced in this thread, complete a study to demonstrate that consensus is incorrect. Your Nobel awaits.

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