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[486] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and IU-Purdue Preview Feb 18, 2019

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday: Jerod opens by explaining why Tuesday night is so pivotal for Archie Miller as IU's head coach; then he and Ryan answer your questions, Mike DeCourcy takes us around the Big Ten, and Jerod provides a preview of Tuesday's battle with Purdue.
• [2:23] Jerod kicks things off with his Banner Moment, which describes why Tuesday night is such a big moment for Archie Miller as IU's coach. Then Ryan joins to answer a bevy of listener questions in this week's mailbag.
• [31:50] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's loss to Minnesota, the impact of 3-point shooting in the Big Ten this year, and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [1:03:33] Jerod delivers an in-depth preview of Tuesday night's IU-Purdue game, which includes some keys to the game that chart a realistic path to victory for Indiana ... if, you know, certain things happen that haven't happened in any of Indiana's most recent four home games.
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3-Point Line Tells Story of This Big Ten Season Feb 18, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana faces a daunting three-game gauntlet over the next seven days.
• Is this stretch an opportunity for a turnaround for IU?
• You could basically predict the Big Ten standings simply by knowing a few simple 3-point metrics.
• In related news, Indiana's 3-point metrics are the worst in the conference.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[485] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Indiana Comes Undone At 3-Point Line Yet Again Feb 16, 2019

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On Saturday afternoon, Indiana was outscored by 30 points on 3-pointers by Minnesota en route to a lifeless 21-point loss that didn't even feel that close. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Race Thompson's brief but productive appearance was the one bright spot on an otherwise gloomy afternoon.
— Who is to blame for Romeo only getting six shots?
— Where the game turned in the first half -- and why it was indicative of a recurring Indiana problem.
— Why the 3-point discrepancy tells the story of this game, and not just because one team made shots and the other one didn't.
— Archie's postgame comment that at least offers some hope that something will change moving forward.
— Why Al Durham didn't play well today, but at least showed the kind of fight in the face of adversity that you want to see.
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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[484] Talking Poor Starts, the Lackluster Home Atmosphere, and Keys to Beating Minnesota Feb 15, 2019

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the recent impact of De'Ron Davis, highlight some keys to beating Minnesota, and try to fix Indiana's issues with poor starts and lackluster home crowds. And much more.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni (and then #ChatMobber Megan for the post-show festivities!)
• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod uses his Banner Moment to highlight De'Ron Davis' remarkable run of assists over the last three games. Then the guys dive into Indiana's keys for beating Minnesota on Saturday.
• [16:49] In Segment Two, the guys discuss Indiana's poor starts to first halves and, since the calendar turned, to second halves as well. What can be done to fix this? We offer our ideas, and Coach shares some insight from his experience dealing with it on his own teams.
• [31:17] In Segment Three, we address the most common question from this week: what, if anything, can be done to address the lackluster atmospheres Indiana has had at home this season? It's a complicated question with a multi-layered solution. We share some of our thoughts.
• [45:51] In Segment Four, we answer your questions: Who is our IU valentine? And why does it seem like Archie is getting outcoached so often during Big Ten play?
And then hang around after the final segment for a special AC After Dark guest appearance by Megan, who recounts her experience with Comfort Option ... which eventually leads to some feisty Coach remarks that will almost assuredly come back to haunt him as sound drops in future episodes.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Indiana Was Good at Starting Second Halves ... Not Anymore Feb 14, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Looking ahead to the Minnesota game.
• Indiana will be playing in the somewhat ... friendly? ... confines of The Barn.
• Three things you need to know about Minnesota
• Earlier in the season, Indiana was riding good second half starts to comeback victories. Not anymore.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Hoosiers Have Work to Do to Avoid Wednesday Game in BTT Feb 13, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Recapping Archie Miller's most interesting comments from his Monday night radio show.
• Andy Bottoms finally dropped Indiana out of his bracket projections.
• Is Indiana really in danger of having a Wednesday game in the Big Ten Tournament?
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B201: How OSU Exploited IU's Defensive Strategy (Plus: De'Ron's Passing) Feb 12, 2019

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In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Indiana's two-game losing streak to Iowa and Ohio State.
First, they review a couple of clips that show how Ohio State knew exactly what Indiana was going to do defensively and ran specific actions to exploit it. This led to a larger conversation about what it takes to succeed with a defense like the packline that requires intricate precision.
Then, they look at a couple of clips from the Iowa game that show how effective De'Ron is as a passer, and how his vision and subtle set of passing skills helped to create open looks for his teammates.
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Was Sunday the "Knockout Punch" for Indiana's NCAA Tournament Hopes? Feb 12, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's two home losses didn't drop the computer rankings as much as you might expect.
• Some bracketologists have IU out ... and some still have the Hoosiers (barely) in.
• Zach Osterman is not buying the notion that Indiana still has a realistic shot at the NCAA Tournament.
• Happy birthday to one of the all-time great scorers in IU history.
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[483] Banner Monday: Mailbag and Big Ten Roundup Feb 11, 2019

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod answers a flurry of mailbag questions and then Mike DeCourcy joins for his weekly segment talking IU and Big Ten hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Offensive Woes Lead to Another Critical Home Loss Feb 11, 2019

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On today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan's quiet offensive output hurts Hoosiers
• Romeo's impressive recent performance from three
• More cold shooting as a team
• Remembering Bill Garrett
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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