Purdue played poorly, give IU credit

[bonefish1]

I'm excited about the future. With Jacobsen returning physically stronger and a year of Brantley lessons, Burgess on the wing, Harris and Cox in the backcourt. They provide a great cast to go with the senior years of Smith, Loyer, and TKR providing stability and leadership. We're looking at years of deep runs if we can keep them together.

Still need to hit the portal for a couple of dudes.

 

[Schnelk]

rivalry games are hard to predict. i remember losing by 41 down south then beating them in a close game at mackey. i believe painter was on that squad

I remember having tears of joy and thankfulness when we got that slim victory at Mackey (following that 41 point loss) at Ass Hall.

 

[Riveting]

Happy with the win. I'm jumping on the fire Mike Woodson bandwagon only Calipari has done less with the talent level Woodson has. Older teams are the way to go these days when you can't win with a custom-built team it has to come down to coaching. Here is what I think has happened between IU and Purdue. IU chose to play a weak non-conference schedule they avoided losses to Auburn and Marquette on the road but playing cupcakes leaves you unprepared for league play where there are no cupcakes. IMO Woodson lost this game and the Maryland game in November. It's the same thing with freshmen they struggle because they have no experience in certain environments. Why pay over 5 million to players you try and hide from adversity? Woodson no matter how much IU spends won't be a Painter or Izzo type of coach and neither will any of his assistants. If the coach doesn't trust his players, they won't trust him. Been there done that! Well clearly IU hasn't.

They cannot do better than Woody from my pov. I hope they give him more time.

 

[tjreese]

In that one "Inside the huddle" segment after Purdue gave up 2 offensive rebounds and then hit a 3, Painter was getting on Burgess saying something about "You gotta jump".
When you see the replay, twice the ball went flying right by Burgess off the rim. Granted, those were weird bounces but his reaction time was a little slow and led to the extra possessions. Probably just an experience thing of realizing you have to be locked in on every single possession.

and there was "one" time he moved some bodies to haul in a board. Big guys take longer usually, but I like his metrics and seems to have a great attitude. I'm a buy on all of the freshmen at this time.

 

[Lineman1968]

In that one "Inside the huddle" segment after Purdue gave up 2 offensive rebounds and then hit a 3, Painter was getting on Burgess saying something about "You gotta jump".
When you see the replay, twice the ball went flying right by Burgess off the rim. Granted, those were weird bounces but his reaction time was a little slow and led to the extra possessions. Probably just an experience thing of realizing you have to be locked in on every single possession.

I’ve noticed Burgess doesn’t keep his hands in ready position. He’s late to get to those unexpected bounces or quick passes. Something that he can hopefully develop over the summer.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I’ve noticed Burgess doesn’t keep his hands in ready position. He’s late to get to those unexpected bounces or quick passes. Something that he can hopefully develop over the summer.

Yes - the game is still a little fast for him.....slightly slower to react to some missed shots - a couple of those on Friday evening. It will come for him, though.....in due course.

 

[Baritter]

Trey Kaufman-Renn is 6'9".

Just saying.

And he plays center. No big forwards. He can’t do it by himself.