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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.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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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? And 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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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.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

Listen to the podcast here:

Or watch the video:

[Read more…] about IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Guards, Team Defense Lead Indiana to Impressive Victory