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5 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Didn't he also say Crean to NC State though?

Not sure on that actually, just remember the Billy D part and Crean being out

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If this is the case (and I'm sure Bozich would not report it otherwise) doesn't this throw cold water on Donovan at least for now (doesn't mean it won't happen)? If Donovan were a done deal why would IU be hiring a search firm? I don't want to hear it's because we want it to make it appear like a legitimate search. No AD would throw away 10's of thousands of dollars on a search firm if Donovan hire were already in place. We may still get him but this seems to indicate to me this is anything but a done deal.

247 thread said it was about letting communication happen without doing it directly while Billy is still with OKC.


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1 minute ago, Aaron said:

If this is the case (and I'm sure Bozich would not report it otherwise) doesn't this throw cold water on Donovan at least for now (doesn't mean it won't happen)? If Donovan were a done deal why would IU be hiring a search firm? I don't want to hear it's because we want it to make it appear like a legitimate search. No AD would throw away 10's of thousands of dollars on a search firm if Donovan hire were already in place. We may still get him but this seems to indicate to me this is anything but a done deal.

What 0708 is saying on 24/7 is its probably 2 reasons. 1. official dealings with Donovan going forward 2. make sure their is a plan b and c if Donovan backed out.

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1 minute ago, ccgeneral said:

A search firm with 0 following on twitter?

@rickbozich: Word is #IU has settled on @parkersearch in pursuit of new basketball coach. AD Fred Glass said search firm involvement was possible.

It's a search firm that has Notre Dame, NC State, Florida and others as clients.

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1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

It's a search firm that has Notre Dame, NC State, Florida and others as clients.

Florida?

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5 minutes ago, BlueDevil2aHoosier said:

Also hearing that Bryant is leaning towards staying..

 

 

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He'd be wise to

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If this is the case (and I'm sure Bozich would not report it otherwise) doesn't this throw cold water on Donovan at least for now (doesn't mean it won't happen)? If Donovan were a done deal why would IU be hiring a search firm? I don't want to hear it's because we want it to make it appear like a legitimate search. No AD would throw away 10's of thousands of dollars on a search firm if Donovan hire were already in place. We may still get him but this seems to indicate to me this is anything but a done deal.

Didn't Missouri hire a search firm, and then like 1 day later hire Cuonzo Martin?

I know absolutely nothing, but I wouldn't read much into this in regards to any Donovan rumors.


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Well Bryant possibly staying would be a solid boost for next year. Maybe new coach will park him back in the paint and let him kill teams with an open 3 after a pick n pop

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3 minutes ago, Aaron said:

If this is the case (and I'm sure Bozich would not report it otherwise) doesn't this throw cold water on Donovan at least for now (doesn't mean it won't happen)? If Donovan were a done deal why would IU be hiring a search firm? I don't want to hear it's because we want it to make it appear like a legitimate search. No AD would throw away 10's of thousands of dollars on a search firm if Donovan hire were already in place. We may still get him but this seems to indicate to me this is anything but a done deal.

Most people are saying it's fluid.

I found their site last night.  Search firms do more than just help locate candidates.  They can also be used to execute a strategy and maintain confidentiality and close the deal.  It could also be that they're being used to find backup plans.

So if the people saying Donovan is coming are right, we could be using Parker Search to formalize and finalize the deal as opposed to verbal agreements.

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2 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Florida?

University of Florida is one of Parker's clients.

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1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

Most people are saying it's fluid.

I found their site last night.  Search firms do more than just help locate candidates.  They can also be used to execute a strategy and maintain confidentiality and close the deal.  It could also be that they're being used to find backup plans.

So if the people saying Donovan is coming are right, we could be using Parker Search to formalize and finalize the deal as opposed to verbal agreements.

I think they use them as basically a third party to write the contract so neither Indiana or Donovan's reps are writing it.

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18 minutes ago, BtownBanner6 said:

Hmm always thought the school could let current players go and there wasn't a penalty. Oh well the more you know.

you have to throw glitter across when you say "the more you know"...

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Even if Billy Donovan has a verbal contract in place with Indiana University, Fred Glass must have a secondary plan ready to go. A 2007 Orlando Magic situation happening to us this April or May would not be good.

Donovan, Magic work out end of fleeting relationship

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Just now, brandct said:

I think they use them as basically a third party to write the contract so neither Indiana or Donovan's reps are writing it.

That would be formalizing and finalizing the deal, along with confidentiality.

It provides deniability on both sides while the suits write up a contract.

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Could the search firm just be building his staff?

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1 minute ago, MisterBigRig said:

Even if Billy Donovan has a verbal contract in place with Indiana University, Fred Glass must have a secondary plan ready to go. A 2007 Orlando Magic situation happening to us this April or May would not be good.

Donovan, Magic work out end of fleeting relationship

If I was Glass I'd have plan B and plan C, and if he's as smart as people say I guarantee he does.

If I had a verbal agreement with Donovan, I'd definitely consider using someone like Parker Search in a multi-purpose capacity.  They formalize a contract with Donovan and interview backup plans, and at the same time they can act as a smoke screen.

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1 minute ago, Brass Cannon said:

Could the search firm just be building his staff?

I would think Donovan would want to build his own staff, but I suppose it's possible.

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Just now, JSHoosier said:

I would think Donovan would want to build his own staff, but I suppose it's possible.

I mean I am sure he would give the names and they would do outreach 

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I would think Donovan would want to build his own staff, but I suppose it's possible.

If they're being the go between they could be getting names of assistants BD is interested in and reaching out for him.

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Just now, Brass Cannon said:

I mean I am sure he would give the names and they would do outreach 

Certainly possible.  They do the leg work on contracts and he can claim deniability.