Potential fallout from coaching change

[Hovadipo 52,913]

The discussions was "students" boycotting the game.

Go play xbox or something, Lord knows you won't be working.

PLAYSTATION OR DIE

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

And you took a shot at all millenials.

Although that literally made no sense but what was the point of taking personal shots because I called you on your post?

I don't know what group you fit in, so it wasn't at you, specifically.

[Dalton26 16,891]

I don't know what group you fit in, so it wasn't at you, specifically.

Fair enough. I took it as directed at me too. That was my fault then.

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

The discussions was "students" boycotting the game.

Go play xbox or something, Lord knows you won't be working.

You're toe-ing a line here man. No need to insult people like this because of their feelings on this topic

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

You're toe-ing a line here man. No need to insult people like this because of their feelings on this topic

Perhaps that's true

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

Fair enough. I took it as directed at me too. That was my fault then.

My bad. It did look directed at you.

 

It was to the theoretical "boycotting students".

[Dalton26 16,891]

My bad. It did look directed at you.

No worries. Things happen.

[BGleas 7,880]

Of course it's not going to happen in year 1. It takes time to win big and sustain it, whether it's a former Hoosier or not.

I'm not against a former Hoosier getting the job by any means, but there's also not one out there that has the college resume some targets from "outside the family" have. There are a bunch of guys in the pros, but even most of them have struggled at that level.

It would be a bit of an "off the radar" hire if it was a former Hoosier, unless I'm forgetting somebody?

With a new coach, first year is always tough, it'll take more than winning. Don't underestimate the ability of a former great Hoosier to do both!

[JSHoosier 19,559]

Of course it's not going to happen in year 1. It takes time to win big and sustain it, whether it's a former Hoosier or not.

I'm not against a former Hoosier getting the job by any means, but there's also not one out there that has the college resume some targets from "outside the family" have. There are a bunch of guys in the pros, but even most of them have struggled at that level.

It would be a bit of an "off the radar" hire if it was a former Hoosier, unless I'm forgetting somebody?
 

Maybe Stew Robinson at UIC, he's been mentioned today on the board, that'd certainly be off the radar since I don't think he has any head coaching experience.  As far as I know he's only been an assistant.

[BGleas 7,880]

That's kind of my point, there are guys out there that are former Hoosiers, but everyone says this needs to be a home run hire. Non of the former Hoosiers are home runs IMO.

But to my post earlier in the thread, IMO winning is all that really matter whether it's a former Hoosier, home run guy, or even an off the radar non-Hoosier.

Because even if we bring in a "Knight guy", if they don't win it actually might make things worse.

Maybe Stew Robinson at UIC, he's been mentioned today on the board, that'd certainly be off the radar since I don't think he has any head coaching experience. As far as I know he's only been an assistant.

[JSHoosier 19,559]

That's kind of my point, there are guys out there that are former Hoosiers, but everyone says this needs to be a home run hire. Non of the former Hoosiers are home runs IMO.

But to my post earlier in the thread, IMO winning is all that really matter whether it's a former Hoosier, home run guy, or even an off the radar non-Hoosier.

Because even if we bring in a "Knight guy", if they don't win it actually might make things worse.
 

I know, I was just throwing another name out.  This guy has been talking about some former Hoosier great all day, and I can't think of one we would really be excited about.  There's not a one I can think of that wouldn't come with some pretty big question marks.

[Kyleweberiu 386]

Anyone else hearing that Crean is initiating talks to step down soon after the season?

apperantly his wife wants out of Bloomington

[Alford Bailey 12,244]

apperantly his wife wants out of Bloomington

See, this doesn't surprise me at all.

[Kyleweberiu 386]

See, this doesn't surprise me at all.

yea also apparently would be willing to take a smaller buyout

[JSHoosier 19,559]

See, this doesn't surprise me at all.

Yeah, I could certainly understand it.  He has caught A LOT of heat, but it'd be that way at any school where basketball is the focus with the way these last couple years have been with off court issues included.

[Alford Bailey 12,244]

As I've said before, sometimes a fresh start is best for ALL parties involved. If this happens I really do wish them well.

[BlueDevil 8,643]

As I've said before, sometimes a fresh start is best for ALL parties involved. If this happens I really do wish them well.

I hope Tom Crean wins every game at his new job if he were to leave. But God damnit I hope he loses by 200 if he plays Duke or IU.

[AKHoosier 6,550]

I think Crean would absolutely kill it at a football school like Texas.  There's virtually no pressure there, and he'd be able to recruit the hell out of that state.

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

I've also heard that Joani wants to leave Bloomington. Talk is that Crean will resign either for "family reasons" or to take a job elsewhere. Sounds plausible to me.

[KingPG21 6,512]

The discussions was "students" boycotting the game.

Go play xbox or something, Lord knows you won't be working.

Lmao, really? Nice job over generalizing, bud