[463] IU-Michigan Postgame Show: 30 Good Minutes After Another Horrendous, Game-Sealing Start

On Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Indiana played the #2 team in the country toe-to-toe for the final 30 minutes of action. Unfortunately, the first 10 minutes of the game count also, and Indiana got off to another horrible start that proved to be a deficit to steep to recover from. 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: — Why there are reasons to be simultaneously encouraged and bewildered by how this game played out — if you’re willing to put the final result within the larger context of this developing season. — The positives from Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford, who put Indiana on their backs offensively. — The negatives from Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford, whose first half foul trouble and early-game struggles directly led to Michigan’s scorching start. — Justin Smith’s strong play defensively on Ignas Brazdeikis. — Another forgettable, and mostly unproductive day, from Indiana’s beleaguered and diminishing bench. — Some good things to take away from the performances of Devonte Green and Al Durham. — Why Archie Miller gets strong reviews for his performance … not for having the team ready to play out of the gates, but for pushing a lot of the right buttons after being dealt a 30-13 deficit. — Plus a rant about why some IU fans are being ridiculous in their comments about how Indiana is handling the concussions of Rob Phinisee and Race Thompson. 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.