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[482] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Slow Starts, Sluggish Offense Doom IU to 4th Straight Home Loss Feb 10, 2019

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On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell short in a critical, close-to-must-win game against Ohio State. Slow starts to each half and sluggish offense throughout the doomed the Hoosiers to their fourth straight loss and ninth loss in ten games.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and special guest host Chad Schwartzkopf
Among the topics discussed:
— The strong play off the bench by Indiana's junior duo of Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis.
— The not-so-good day for Justin Smith.
— Why Juwan Morgan didn't score well today, but still did a lot of good things for Indiana.
— Breaking down the rough days for Indiana's young backcourt of Al Durham and Rob Phinisee.
— Did Archie makes some tactical mistakes down the stretch that hurt Indiana's chances of winning?
— Another weird day for Romeo, who started and finished well but really drifted out of the game in the middle.
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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[481] Mark Titus on Playing for Archie, IU-Ohio State, and How Fans Can Make a Difference Feb 08, 2019

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On this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, Mark Titus from One Shining Podcast joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Indiana basketball.
Before he was a famous walk-on with a blog at Ohio State, Mark was an Indiana native who grew up a fan of the Hoosiers. And while he was at Ohio State, Mark got to play for a young assistant coach named … Archie Miller. So he has a unique perspective on the Hoosiers, their coach, and their upcoming matchup with the Buckeyes.
We also talk about a bunch of other topics:
— Why teams sometimes play without the effort and toughness fans want
— How Mike Davis botched the recruitment of Mike Conley
— How his good friends Greg Oden and Thad Matta are doing
— Small things fans can do that will actually have a big impact on college athletes
— What guys who have never played college basketball sometimes miss when analyzing players and teams
— His favorite IU basketball memories and players
And much, much more.

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[480] IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Another Disappointing Home Loss for Indiana Feb 08, 2019

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On Thursday night, Indiana fell behind by 10 at the half to Iowa and then found that even a strong second half effort wasn't enough to overcome the Hawkeyes on a night when Jordan Bohannon made seemingly every big shot. It was the third straight home loss for the Hoosiers.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
Among the topics discussed:
— The strong second half play of Rob Phinisee and Romeo Langford.
— Why both Juwan Morgan and Archie Miller share responsibility for Morgan not getting more minutes.
— Ryan's extreme disappointment in Justin Smith.
— Another solid game for Al Durham -- who has become the third scorer Indiana needed.
— So ... are we disappointed in the team's play? Or encouraged that it was better than the last two home debacles?
— De'Ron Davis stepped up (again) off the bench, but no one else did.
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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4 Keys to Victory For Indiana v Iowa Feb 07, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan appears ready to go tonight.
• What's up with Zach and Race?
• Iowa presents unique challenges on both ends of the court.
• Two keys Hawkeyes to watch out for tonight.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets.
We'll be back on Monday 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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All-Time Great Hoosier to Be Honored on Sunday Feb 06, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A few notes about Thursday's game against Iowa.
• The announcers for Thursday's game.
• How to listen to Don Fischer's radio broadcast.
• A new IU social media video is out ... and it's a must-watch.
• Indiana is honoring one of its all-time great players and celebrating Black History Month with special-edition jerseys this Sunday.
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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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B201: Indiana's Improved Offensive Rhythm at Michigan State Feb 05, 2019

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In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Saturday night's upset victory at Michigan State.
The Hoosiers hit 10 out of 20 three-pointers and were able to count on strong post play from De'Ron Davis, but it was the consistent rhythm and continuity of Indiana's offense that made the improved efficiency possible.
We highlight several plays that show this, and discuss whether we think the offensive improvement is sustainable.
To watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deo2kd9q6Vs

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Some IU 3-Point Shooting Data That Might Surprise You Feb 05, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie updated the status of Juwan Morgan on his radio show Monday night.
• He also had a few interesting comments about De'Ron Davis, Justin Smith, and the team's newfound mindset.
• Peering inside the numbers, Indiana has actually been an above-average 3-point shooting team ... when these guys are on the floor.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
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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[479] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Iowa Preview Feb 04, 2019

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan dip into the listener mailbag, Mike DeCourcy recaps a wild week in Big Ten hoops, and Jerod provides an in-depth preview of Indiana's Thursday night game against Iowa.
• [2:45] Jerod begins with a Banner Moment celebrating Romeo Langford's clutch play at Michigan State, and then Ryan joins to answer your questions in this week's mailbag. We tackle questions about the impact of De'Ron and Devonte's return, whether Indiana's improved 3-point shooting from Saturday is sustainable, and what Archie's history tells us about the likelihood that he'll have Indiana ready to go on Thursday night after Saturday's emotional win.
• [29:33] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss what he learned (or had reinforced) by Indiana's loss to Rutgers and victory over Michigan State. He also recaps the crazy results we saw around the conference this week and the shuffled his Power Rankings, and then he tells us what to expect Thursday night from Iowa.
• [56:55] Jerod goes in-depth on Iowa, highlighting the key areas that the data suggests will determine this game.
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3 Reasons For Optimism About Juwan's Injury Feb 04, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A few reasons why Indiana fans should be cautiously optimistic about Juwan's availability for Thursday night.
• Indiana did something on Saturday that only two other teams have done this season.
• The Hoosiers' computer rankings finally ticked back up.
• Happy belated birthday to one of the stars of Saturday night's game.
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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[478] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Complete Team Effort Leads to Season-Changing Road Victory Feb 03, 2019

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On Saturday night, Indiana captured one of the most unexpected victories in school history -- knocking of Michigan State 79-75 in East Lansing despite being 14-point underdogs and losing Juwan Morgan to injury in the first half.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on a jubilant edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni
Among the topics discussed:
— The incredible plays by Justin Smith, De'Ron Davis, Romeo Langford, and others that helped seal the victory for IU.
— The impact Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis made in their return to lineup.
— Why Juwan Morgan's impact on the game before he got injured was monumental.
— How Justin Smith and Al Durham took huge steps in their maturation.
— What this win can mean going forward for Indiana, in terms of correcting the issues that plagued Indiana during the losing streak (and in terms of bracketology).
— Why this was a total team effort in which everyone who played contributed to the victory.
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.
NEED IU GEAR?
You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.
And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.
Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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