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Kentucky fans well behaved - with a few exceptions

The vast majority of Tweets from Kentucky faithful were quite respectful to James Blackmon Jr. after he recommitted to Indiana. They wished him well and conceded that the Wildcats can't sign everyone.

And then there were Tweets from the likes of these guys:

As far as I’m concerned James Blackmon Sr is no longer part of the #BBN ! Yea I said it

— Moses (@Lexvegaskid) November 1, 2013

Well Blackmon, have fun playing Wisconsin and the big 10. You'll be lucky if your team scores 12 points each half. #big10sucks #BBN

— Richie Clements (@bosshogconway) November 1, 2013

Well ur gay Blackmon lol #BBN

— Brett (@BrettUkfan1414) November 1, 2013

Remember: Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to Tweet it, fellas.

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Victor Oladipo makes his NBA debut in Indy tonight

ESPN analysts make him the consensus preseason Rookie of the Year pick.

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Kofi Hughes' touchdown against Michigan

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Hoosiers land Robert Johnson

(Note: This may not be the Robert Johnson who committed to Indiana today. Our research department is checking.)

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Indiana players dunk on random students

Stanford Robinson, Troy Williams and Devin Davis dunk on random students across campus in Bloomington.

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These are my favorites.

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Indiana is 1-0 in these helmets.

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Carlos Aviles First Player Ejected Under Targeting Rule

When we first read about the NCAA's new "targeting" rule, we thought it was well-intentioned but open to subjectivity and would potentially fail to take intent into account (though can you ever know what's in a man's heart?).

We still think that.

But the hit on Indiana's Shane Wynn by Indiana State's Carlos Aviles tonight shows that the new rules gives officials the tool they need to eject players for egregious cheap shots.

Watch the hit here.

Aviles apparently is the first player to be ejected under the new rule. Congratulations, Carlos!

Dan Dakich, for one, wasn't impressed:

Carlos Aviles with as cheap/chicken$&@$ play as you will ever see..crushed then taunted IU's Wynn while Wynn was fair catching..

— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) August 30, 2013

Follow the link above for more details on the new rule.

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Tevin Coleman is faster than you - especially if you play for Indiana State. Hoosiers win 73-35 in season opener. (AP Photo)

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Football season!

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Indiana released its schedule today for the 2013-14 basketball season.

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Goodluck Cuts List To Five, Including IU

Indiana is in the final five for a big damn deal recruit:

One of the nation’s top defensive players is one step closer to make a college choice.

On Tuesday, Wilbraham & Monson Academy (Mass.) center Goodluck Okonoboh narrowed his list of offers to (in no order) Duke, Florida, Indiana, Ohio State and UNLV. ESPN’s Adam FInkelstein first reported the news, followed by Okonoboh, who confirmed the list.

“These coaches were all visible this summer, as were several others,” Vin Pastore, Okonoboh’s Mass Rivals AAU coach told NBC Sports in a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon. “But I guess these were the ones he felt the most connected to.

“It was time. He’s gonna start planning his visits. I think [it will] be sometime in the near future.”

Does Indiana have a chance for the No. 19 recruit in the class of 2014? Pastore thinks so:

Looking at Okonoboh’s top five, one school stands out: Indiana. Last fall, Tom Crean got a commitment from another Mass Rivals product, Noah Vonleh.

“He’s friends with Noah, and Noah’s at Indiana, so we’ll leave it at that,” Pastore said.

We would prefer to just get a commitment, but it's a start.

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Good luck, Calbert!

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CBS 2013 Conference Predictions

CBSSports.com experts kickoff the college football preview package with conference predictions and predicted order of finish for every conference.

Strangely excited to see people picking Indiana fourth in its division.

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Yogi has a big day, too

From the World University Games:

The Hoosiers’ Yogi Ferrell distributed a record 13 assists, and he and Will Sheehey scored 15 points each as the United States beat United Arab Emirates, 140-46, Sunday to open pool play in the World University Games at Kazan, Russia.

Ferrell’s 13 assists set a U.S. record for the World University Games, as did team totals for assists (36), rebounds (70) and 3-point attempts (39).

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Victor Oladipo is rich - and did a lot of Victor Oladipo things today

Not a bad Sunday at all. From ESPN:

The Orlando Magic on Sunday signed first-round pick Victor Oladipo, who starred later in the day in his Orlando Pro Summer League debut.

The Magic did not disclose financial terms of the contract for the former Indiana guard, who was selected second overall in the 2013 draft. Under the collective bargaining agreement, however, first-round picks sign two-year contracts, while the player's drafting team also holds options for two additional seasons.

Oladipo led the Magic past the Boston Celtics 95-88 on Sunday with 18 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals. He also had six turnovers.

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Goodness, I Miss Victor Already