Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Fresh off of Christmas break IUP competed very hard against a high caliber opponent. But the grind of playing every few days in January and February is set to begin. This team is going to struggle to score 50 points a game and their best player left standing, who has a long history of his own health issues, is going to draw even more attention from opponents. And a lot teams Joe has beat up on over the years are going to relish the opportunity to have a legit opportunity to beat him twice.

It’s going to be a long winter, just gotta hope that guys who are going to be here in the future get some good experience.

Correct. EP is going to get smothered with double-teams, etc.

Further reason to activate the redshirts.

Without help, it's going to be a VERY long winter.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

On New year's eve, gotta say that its been the worst overall sport's year I can remember for people in the Indiana Area. IUP football and BB Down, Pitt horrible, PSU just got whipped easily by Mississippi, all pro teams stink. Maybe Next year will be better.

It's been the worst IUP sports year I can remember.

I think Pitt MBB is in for a long ACC season (which started with yesterday's loss).

[Chuck Norris]

Fresh off of Christmas break IUP competed very hard against a high caliber opponent. But the grind of playing every few days in January and February is set to begin. This team is going to struggle to score 50 points a game and their best player left standing, who has a long history of his own health issues, is going to draw even more attention from opponents. And a lot teams Joe has beat up on over the years are going to relish the opportunity to have a legit opportunity to beat him twice.

It’s going to be a long winter, just gotta hope that guys who are going to be here in the future get some good experience.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Here is what should happen:
1) Lambert and Waldo must play more.
2) KJ and Bryce should just come off the bench to give guys breathers and nothing else.
3) come up with an offense that generates open looks, not this one on one crap.

Obviously this team is just in play-it-out mode at this point. But, yes, it doesn't have to be a waste. Joe can set up next year pretty well.

Assuming Dallis, Clarke, Stewart, Brooks, Waldo and Lambert all return, he instantly has a strong core.

Denzel is also another strong guard who was injured in camp (leading to his redshirt).

I'd break Romero-Sanz in now (even though he's sat 11 games). Find out what you have. If he's a bust or has no potential, cut your losses this off-season. If he's legit, you know what to target this off-season.

I'd activate both redshirts. They are there for 'panic time' ... and, well, Joe's never had a bigger 'panic time' in his tenure.

Joe's only hope with what's left is to play turtle ball (I mean even slower than his normal pace).

Burn the tracksuits. Scoring 48 points yesterday was embarrassing - injuries or no injuries.

[Chuck Norris]

On New year's eve, gotta say that it’s been the worst overall sport's year I can remember for people in the Indiana Area. IUP football and BB Down, Pitt horrible, PSU just got whipped easily by Mississippi, all pro teams stink. Maybe Next year will be better.

Mason Rudolph leading the Steelers to glory will go a long way toward erasing a lot of those bad memories.

[ironmaniup]

I think this is a bit optimistic. IUP may win more than 3-4 more, but I don’t think they’ll win 6-7. The only upside is the game experience some other guys will get for the future. The 23-24 season is done as far as competing for a playoff spot.

On New year's eve, gotta say that its been the worst overall sport's year I can remember for people in the Indiana Area. IUP football and BB Down, Pitt horrible, PSU just got whipped easily by Mississippi, all pro teams stink. Maybe Next year will be better.

[IUPalum]

Here is what should happen:
1) Lambert and Waldo must play more.
2) KJ and Bryce should just come off the bench to give guys breathers and nothing else.
3) come up with an offense that generates open looks, not this one on one crap.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I'm talking Denzel and Romero-Sanz obviously.

Agreed.

But, if they weren't dressed today, he's not going to do it.

[Cobra Hawks]

I'm talking Denzel and Romero-Sanz obviously.

[Cobra Hawks]

Think we all knew this would be a transitional year and not the norm of years past especially with so many new players coming in. Could be a bit early to say this but would be good to see Joe look forward to next season and bring on some players to gain experience and get some confidence up.

[EyeoftheHawk]

At least the women are good. Typically you had crowds roll in about the fourth quarter of the women’s games to watch the men. Now we may see people watching the women and leaving before halftime of the men’s game. It’s going to be a pretty uncomfortable season for IUP men’s basketball after the many years of elite play and post-season runs.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Crikey. Bit pessimistic. Agreed might be a few tight games but can only see Cal, Gannon and ESU winning against IUP

I think this is a bit optimistic. IUP may win more than 3-4 more, but I don’t think they’ll win 6-7. The only upside is the game experience some other guys will get for the future. The 23-24 season is done as far as competing for a playoff spot.

[Cobra Hawks]

Being realistic (and looking at the schedule) ... I don't see IUP winning more than 3 or 4 games the rest of the way. That may even be a stretch.



It's sad for the players as that was slowly becoming a decent team. I feel bad for Ethan.

It's just far too much starpower to lose.

Joe can't even add anybody else off the street as there's no money left.

Crikey. Bit pessimistic. Agreed might be a few tight games but can only see Cal, Gannon and ESU winning against IUP

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Being realistic (and looking at the schedule) ... I don't see IUP winning more than 3 or 4 games the rest of the way. That may even be a stretch.



It's sad for the players as that was slowly becoming a decent team. I feel bad for Ethan.

It's just far too much starpower to lose.

Joe can't even add anybody else off the street as there's no money left.

[Cobra Hawks]

Not too bad considering Dillard and Clarke not playing