Welcome Coach Miller

[mdn82 25,456]

I know very little in fact but, I did have opportunity to watch two Dayton games this season. Offensively I saw a team that scores in transition. Pushes the ball up the court very quickly. Half-court was a bit of a motion offense with multiple screens. Mostly geared around the break however. Was very similar to Crean. Another offense that will lose to Wisconsin. Sorry, just my opinion.

Defensively they were great. Very aggressive high IQ team. I heard someone on here say they ran a 2-1-2? Not what I saw. They picked up a half court man for every second I watched. Tournament game I saw on tv was half court man all the way too.

 

 

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2-1-2 is the offense he runs. It is a motion style offense that is based on screens and cutting players. You need shooters, and a smart PG/big. His "Carolina Transition" is where you could say he is similar to Crean. But those are easy baskets. He essentially runs a motion.

 

 

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[Double Down 324]

BD was my number 1, but I'm really happy with Archie. The more this sinks in, the more I dig into it, the better I like it. I think he's going to get us there. 

Funny, my first reaction was relief, "Thank God it wasn't Steve Alford."

The Big Ten is ripe for the taking. Welcome to Bloomington, Archie! Can't wait to see what you do with the keys to this Ferrari.

[cappymo14 2,276]

2-1-2 is the offense he runs.
 
 
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Oh, yeah. That makes more sense. Thanks.


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[HoosierTrav 7,609]

1. Stevens
2. Donovan
3. Sean Miller
4. Few
5. Bennett
5. Alford
6. Marshall
7. Probably Archie 7. But I don't think he is necessarily, without a doubt, currently better than Collins, White, Huggins, Martin, and a host of others.

His age and family ties give hope. His results are pretty good. He's on the list. Of the "realistic"-whatever that means- list he is 2-4 for me. I like his youth a lot.



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I think you can plug Archie in the same spot as his brother. Nearly identical numbers and accomplishments at same point in career.

My List: (what I thought realistic)
1.) Donovan
2.) Bennett
3.) A. Miller
4.) Collins

Donovan for obvious reasons. Bennett bc I'm desperate for consistency and some semblance of a defense. Miller and Collins bc I think these two are head and shoulders above every other young coach in the nation. I believe they are the next line of legendary coaches. Glad we got one of them.

[mdn82 25,456]

Oh, yeah. That makes more sense. Thanks.


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It is essentially a motion offense when the transition isn't there. I think we will be better against Wisconsin than under Crean. Gard is now their coach and Crean isn't here. It's a good day.


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[mark1981 1,334]

BD was my number 1, but I'm really happy with Archie. The more this sinks in, the more I dig into it, the better I like it. I think he's going to get us there. 
Funny, my first reaction was relief, "Thank God it wasn't Steve Alford."
The Big Ten is ripe for the taking. Welcome to Bloomington, Archie! Can't wait to see what you do with the keys to this Ferrari.

Well said bro

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[coonhounds 8,690]

Most feel our fan base is nuts for not liking this. Just weird being on their side for once.


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Our fanbase is amazing. Anybody but Alford but wait not this young guy with tons of potential lol

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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,692]

I'm warming up to it as well once the shock has worn off. Plus I googled wife pics.

 

 

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[Trish 11,357]

So on page 1 or 2 of the "Who we going to hire" thread you had a Miller in your top 5. Was that Sean?

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Miller has been up and down on my coaching board the past month.

I sold myself into Billy and I left disappointed. Archie will be a good coach here, just not sold on his ability to get us our 6th banner.


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[Trish 11,357]

I thought you were done Treesh?

I calmed myself down. I'll give him some time..


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[mark1981 1,334]

I'm warming up to it as well once the shock has worn off. Plus I googled wife pics.
 
 
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She is hot. Can't wait to see her wearing red!

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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,692]

Miller has been up and down on my coaching board the past month.

I sold myself into Billy and I left disappointed. Archie will be a good coach here, just not sold on his ability to get us our 6th banner.


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This pretty much sums it up. We need to think about getting to the top of the B1G consistently first.



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[mark1981 1,334]

Miller has been up and down on my coaching board the past month.

I sold myself into Billy and I left disappointed. Archie will be a good coach here, just not sold on his ability to get us our 6th banner.


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I felt the same. Four beers and a little crying I'm ready to kick some @$$. Go Archie!

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[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I get tickled at all the posters on here that got the coach of their choice criticizing those of us who did not---we have a right to work through our disappointment and it doesn't mean we are somehow lesser fans or less intelligent. Don't attack us older Hoosiers who have actually seen IU have a great and proven coach who rarely lost at home and won national championships. We just want you younger Hoosiers to get to experience what we did which is why many of us wanted the proven and homerun hire. I want that for my kids who are at IU now and I want to experience that again for myself. Let me tell you it is an awesome feeling. Most of us agree Archie is a good coach but he is not yet proven and he is a risk whether people want to admit it or not. With all that being said, we don't know what happened in the search process. We have to face the fact that Archie might have been the best available option. Now that he has been selected we should do what Hoosiers have always done and rally around him with 100 percent support. I know I will and I am excited about the future. I will give Archie a chance to grow into the homerun hire we all want him to be. Just be sure to respect all view points because yours will not always be in the majority. That's what makes BTown Banners so great. Hoosiers Forever!


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,089]

Miller has been up and down on my coaching board the past month.

I sold myself into Billy and I left disappointed. Archie will be a good coach here, just not sold on his ability to get us our 6th banner.


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OK thanks for the clarification.

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,089]

Some of the posts from Illinois loyalty

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[ashmgee 193]

Go IU!!!

Welcome Archie!
Super excited about this hire.

[indy317219 97]

Can't wait to see CAM get his feet wet and show his chops. Recruiting at a high level as an assistant ant- little doubt he knows what it takes. X's and O's - check. Most importantly- he is accountable and doesn't believe in injuries or excuses. He owns his ****!!!

[jmsgws 2,030]

What about apologies from every other person that had Donavon "sources"

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I am not coming down on Justin for saying it was going to be Donovan. I am coming down on Albers for starting the **** storm that Donovan was IN Bloomington and then when it was shown he was wrong he compounded the problem by going in deeper and going off on people for questioning what he said. A lot of reporters got the coach wrong but Justin went beyond that with reporting facts of Donovan being physically in Bloomington. I will quickly apologize if he can provide proof for his reporting


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[cappymo14 2,276]

I didn't really fully consider him. Saw his name thrown around by some of you guys of course, but never gave it a thought. I think his success will be linked to his ability to recruit and the quality of his staff. I think he is a great hire for us. I didn't know him but seeing how excited most of you are, makes me excited. National media says he's the best coach under 40. I'm in. Let's blow up the conference!


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