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AC Radio: Why Can't Indiana Shoot (Again)? Jan 17, 2020

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the urgency of Saturday's game at Nebraska, and then take another deep dive into trying to figure out why this Indiana basketball program can't shoot. We also look at Archie Miller's history to see if he has a track record of poor shooting teams and poor development of individual shooters. And then we discuss whether IU fans should lower their expectations for this season given what has already happened and the gauntlet of a schedule that lies ahead.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Dreadful Shooting Sabotages Indiana's Chances at The RAC Jan 16, 2020

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On Wednesday night, Indiana fell behind 12-0 right out of the gate and lost 59-50 on the road at Rutgers. While it was better than Indiana's previous two road performances, that isn't making anyone feel better after watching Indiana brick shot after shot after shot. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— What's up the shooting? Seriously.
— Indiana's inability to get the ball inside.
— No seriously, what's up with the shooting?
— Another struggling performance from the guards.
— No, FOR REAL: what does this program need to do to have better shooting?
— Why Justin Smith's performance wasn't quite as good as his box score numbers suggest.
— Probably more about the shooting, but also some talk Indiana's solid (albeit not enough) defensive effort.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Big Ten Roundup with Mike DeCourcy Jan 13, 2020

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On this week's abbreviated edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy stops by for his weekly chat about IU and the Big Ten. What did he make up Indiana's win over Ohio State? Why are Big Ten home teams so dominant this year? What should IU fans expect on the road at Rutgers and Nebraska this week?
All that and more (plus a special guest appearance at the very end) on this edition of Banner Monday.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Guards, Team Defense Lead Indiana to Impressive Victory Jan 11, 2020

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On Saturday afternoon, Indiana delivered its best 40-minute defensive effort of the season to beat Ohio State. The Hoosiers also got much-needed production from Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green in the backcourt.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— The importance of Indiana's upper-classmen -- especially Devonte Green -- bouncing back in the second half after an unproductive first half
— Rob Phinisee's impact in helping Indiana get off to good starts in each half
— Why this was the best game of Jerome Hunter's career
— The strong post defense of Joey Brunk, De'Ron Davis, and Trayce Jackson-Davis
— The importance of Indiana delivering this performance on this particular day
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: What Might a Shortened IU Rotation Look Like? Jan 10, 2020

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect on Indiana's victory over Northwestern, kick around some ideas for what shortened rotations might actually look like for Indiana, and then we answer a bunch of listener questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Ryan, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: Hoosiers Grind Way to Win Despite More Droughts of Poor Play Jan 09, 2020

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On Wednesday night, Indiana faced what felt like a must-win home game against struggling Northwestern and found themselves down 10 in the 2nd half. But the Hoosiers overcame another midgame malaise to storm back for an essential albeit ugly win.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and COach
Among the topics discussed:
— The effort of Joey Brunk and Al Durham, which set the tone for Indiana's comeback
— The roller coaster night for Justin Smith
— Why Trayce Jackson-Davis was, yet again, the best player on the floor for Indiana
— Devonte Green's extremely disappointing performance
— The good and bad from Archie Miller
— What do Archie's postgame comments mean big-picture for this team?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Getting IU's Offense Back on Track Jan 06, 2020

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins Jerod to discuss Indiana's struggles on offense, his current top four teams in the Big Ten, and why a coach's ability to make in-game adjustments is overrated.
Then Ryan Phillips joins for a jam-packed mailbag that covers Indiana's anemic offense, what's wrong with Rob Phinisee, how Indiana's future recruits project as shooters, how Indiana can compensate for its poor shooting, and why the discussions about Khristian Lander's current leaderboard are fairly meaningless.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show: The Cycle of Second Half Collapses Continues Jan 04, 2020

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On Saturday afternoon, Indiana received another Big Ten road butt kicking, losing to Maryland 75-59. Indiana cut it to 3 at one point in the second half, before Maryland became the latest team to go on a massive second half run that the Hoosiers had no answer for.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Joey Brunk was the lone bright spot for Indiana
— What does Indiana need to do -- besides just get better shooters -- to run more effective offense?
— The leadership issues that are being highlighted by the these big opponent runs
— What's up with Rob Phinisee?
— What's the bigger issue for Archie Miller: the message or his ability to communicate the message? (Or both?)
— Why does Coach Tonsoni chase his wife around the living room after shows? (Seriously, make sure you listen to the after-show stuff. You won't want to miss it on this show.)
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Gator Bowl Reaction and End-of-Decade Stuff Jan 03, 2020

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we deliver our immediate reactions to Indiana's crushing Gator Bowl loss, preview Saturday's game at Maryland, and then dive into a bunch of end-of-decade topics like our all-decade teams, the best wins and losses, and fairly simply answer to this question: "Was this a successful decade of Indiana basketball?"
Plus a bunch of after-show talk with Coach about Indiana's issues with guard play and consistency from the upperclassmen.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Arkansas Postgame Show: Hoosiers Collapse Late in Dispiriting Home Loss Dec 30, 2019

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On Sunday evening, Indiana built a double-digit second half lead against visiting Arkansas before getting dominated late and eventually losing by seven. Trayce Jackson-Davis was dominant in the first half but was unable to get enough touches in the second half, so the Hoosiers were unable to counter the Razorbacks' second half 3-point barrage.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Another impressive performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis, despite his inability to get involved in the second half.
— Why didn't Archie Miller make more lineup changes in the second half when things were going wrong?
— What impact did Al Durham's first half ejection have on the final result?
— What could/should Indiana have done to get Trayce more touches?
— Was Indiana's defense actually a moderate bright spot?
— Why Indiana will struggle in every game when its guards play as badly as they did on Sunday night.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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