On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike step back into their wheelhouse: busting myths … or in this episode’s case, maybe killing sacred cows?

They open with a wistful goodbye to the Irish Lion and discuss everyone’s most beloved collegiate apparel company.

Then it’s time for a frank discussion about the film that helped cement Indiana’s reputation as the basketball state in the minds of so many.

Segment One dives into the real story that inspired Hoosiers: the Milan Miracle.

• What really happened in 1954?
• How did the timing of Hoosiers’ release impact its cultural significance?
• Why it is still such a great and relevant movie

Segment Two then dives into the misguided mythos of Hoosiers.

• Native Indiana players always have a reputation for punching above their weight
• Personal fan preferences are superior to proven methods by winning programs
• Teams should win more with less talent

Bob and Mike close with a discussion about the recently deceased Tates Locke, who had a strong Bob Knight connection, and another Indiana-based basketball movie.

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On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike welcome Coach Adragna to the show.

They open with a discussion about how they all met and discuss Tony’s background as a coach. This includes discussion of how Tony proposed to his wife, which any IU fan will be able to appreciate.

Then they turn their attention to the strange marriage between coaching and analytics. How should analytics be used to analyze and improve a team’s performance? How are they actually used? How could they be used better?

Then they dive into Indiana’s incoming transfers and what IU fans should expect from the revamped roster.

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On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike turn their attention to the transfer portal. They discuss some misconceptions and myths, how it’s impacting the Sweet Spot, what we’re learning about the best way to balance portal recruiting and high school recruiting, and much more.

Segment 1: Why Would a Kid Want to Leave “My School”?

1. Misconceptions and Myths- Things Aren’t Always What They Appear To Be
2. Current State of The Portal in Summer 2024- Overviews of Where Things Are
3. Applying Metrics to Players To Estimate Impact- We’re Going to Talk BPM (Slides 1-2)
4. And more.

Segment 2: What are some of the early findings with the Portal?

1. How is The Portal impacting the “Sweet Spot”? (Slides 3-4)
2. When is The Portal a proactive choice or a reactive decision? (Slide 5)
3. What is the best path for an incoming coach? (Slide 5)

Segment 3 and Wrap Up

• Summer Deeper Digs: How Can You Help?
• Plus, More Fun Stuff Coming…

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