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LazOffTheBench

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    B/R: The Legend of Damon Bailey

    Were Montross's parents opposed to having their son play for Knight? I don't remember exactly. There were some parents who were very uncomfortable with Knight's personality.   Edit: I do remember there was some discussion that Montross didn't want to play in the shadow of Damon, who had been an Indiana legend since he was in middle school.
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    How bout a pump fake?

    I'm planning to change my screen name to "Gramps", "GetOffMyLawn", "MyKneeReplacements", or "AndyGriffithMarathon" as soon as BTB will allow me to. Only one name change per year is the rule.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    I haven't seen anybody here saying definitively that they know exactly what is happening with Crean. Maybe I missed those posts.   I have seen people saying what they have heard or read, as well as what they think, feel, or believe will happen. I think ( my opinion only! ) that we are all confused and frustrated about not knowing what is going on with the basketball program we love so much. I propose we show a little kindness to each other as we try to get through this. A little humor helps, too ( also my opinion only ).
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    B/R: The Legend of Damon Bailey

    Great story, BGleas! Thanks for sharing that. Nice personal stories about our IU legends are always a pleasure to read.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    Some boosters ( from what I've heard ) are still very impressed with Crean's handling of the academic aspects of the program. He has been strong there. Those boosters tend to want to keep him here regardless of how his teams perform on the court. So I think there is indeed a split between types of boosters.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    Isn't that poster with the info on 247 an old friend of BTB? The name sounds familiar.   Edit: To be clear, I'm not trying to call him out regarding his info. I have no idea if he has sources or not.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    From what I've read, Glass was vague about Crean's job future. If he did say unequivocally that Crean will be IU's men's basketball coach next season, I would like to know where I can find that statement.   Glass did explain in considerable detail how a Crean buyout would be handled by IU. Very curious that Glass would even discuss that if Crean is here to stay.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    When there is so much national speculation about Crean leaving, one would expect Glass or another IU official to confirm that Crean will indeed be IU's coach next season. That hasn't happened.   As far as I know, there is no national speculation that Groce or Painter will be leaving their current positions. Their job security is not analogous to Crean's and requires no official confirmation to silence rumors.
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    Troy Williams returning to IU!!!!!!

    Downing and McGinnis were teammates at George Washington and then for one season at IU ( 1970-71 ) before Knight arrived.   I wish younger IU fans could have seen McGinnis in action. He was only here for a short time but he was amazing. Watching him play is something I will never forget.   ( This is off-topic, I know, but people are discussing other IU players who left early. )
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    B/R: The Legend of Damon Bailey

    Graham was coaching at Warren Central, right?
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    B/R: The Legend of Damon Bailey

    Bnkepner, interesting info. Knight's players still seem to want to avoid IU like the plague. Our loss.   About Damon: He's the nicest IU player I've ever met and I've met quite a few over the past 50+ years.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    I'm not happy about the way this situation is trending. Another season of unwatchable Crean basketball is more than I can take.
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    Thoughts on Archie Miller

    My inside sources tell me McRobbie loves roasted kangaroo.
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    (2015) JUCO PF Ray Kasongo

    Ray and Crean to Seton Hall? Hmm.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    But it seems like so much longer...   #GroundhogDay
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    (2015) JUCO PF Ray Kasongo

    Is there any place Ray hasn't visited by now, either intentionally or just by chance?
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    Thoughts on Archie Miller

    My choices: Brad Billy Archie   We're forming a consensus here! Too bad we don't have any influence or power. That sucks.
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    Prayer Thread

    Prayers for all who are in need at BTB. God bless you.
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    Troy Williams returning to IU!!!!!!

    Well, there was a kid named Isiah who did pretty well.
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    'Bama planning to make "a big run" at Marshall? Roll Tide! Sounds like football school talk. Maybe they can tackle him?
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    Tom Crean to Alabama Rumor Thread

    Chuck with HC job interview?
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    Steve McClain to UIC

    I have no idea what he did here but I wish him success in his new job.
  23. You're losing it, aren't you, JTreesh? LOL. You're not alone.
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    Troy Williams returning to IU!!!!!!

    I look forward to Troy coming back next year and running the whole 96 feet of the court.   GO HOOSIERS!!!
  25. Admittedly OT: Can we get Jordy back here as an assistant, ASAP?
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