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This is interesting. May point out why Matt was not so welcome to come back. You will not be believed though because Grandmas probably lie when in Michigan.

I would venture to say that Davis had the better postseason record too while they were IU coaches. Much better in BTT and getting to championship game with three other appearances is better.

I really believe Crean is better than Davis but under Davis our average BT finish was 4.6. Under Crean, just since the rebuild was done, our average finish is 5.5. What exactly is the risk

All of them favor coaches. They have to have access to the programs to do their jobs well none of them ever talk bad about a coach.

Let's also look at Michigan. They have lost a ton of guys to the NBA the last couple of years. Not five star guys that were likely headed there but guys like Vic that surprised and went early. Then this year they lose their two best players for more of the year and a had a few more injuries on top of that. Where did they finish? Only 2 games behind us.

If not mistaken they seem to have key injuries every other year

Good point. The top programs in the BT do. Look at Wisconsin and their injuries the last few years.

On a case by case basis like this you can always find a what if. The problem is all programs have what ifs and yet manage to overcome those. When you have these year after year after year either you have incredibly bad luck or some other problems.

Seems to be the case every year except for Cody's years. Remember the same complaints about Rivers and Jeremy last year. Many wonder about Stan's playing time too.

lets say it is Bryant who many do not think is a one and done. Add him to a bubble team with one more year of experience. Is that really a stacked team? What does stacked mean exactly? Had we maintained a high position in the BT and finished this year reasonably well I once thought adding a legitimate big put us in the top ten. Now I have a lot of doubts.

So we could keep Crean and lose Yogi, Troy and not sign one of these five stars.

And once when he was the coach at Marquette - the DWade year

Everyone seems so argumentative. I know some of you this week have said you know believe Crean should go at seasons end but now you are arguing as if Crean is the most logical coach for us next year. Is it just one of those days to argue semantics?

I am pretty sure now that he will listen but he has done that a lot in the past. You just don't know with him until He decides.

Well it could simply be one of the other guys who said that but it certainly seems to point to a couple of guys.

A few NCAA games

Heard another angle on this which though a little new still fits with Crean not being the coach beyond the BTT. Jake Query related that feelers were sent out to some potential candidates. One of the things learned in this process was that the candidates valued some time between Crean leaving and them coming. They did not want to feel like Crean was pushed out to bring them in. Thus, an interim period with an interim coach. He may have talked more about who was contacted but this was the only segment I caught. So assuming this is true, I can think of one candidate who I can see saying this. Not that they all didn't but one in particular I could see this being suggested. It was not reported that they were close to an agreement with that person so there is certainly risk here. Nonetheless, thought I would share since I had not seen this angle discussed.

I did not yet. I was wondering if I should just show up tomorrow and tell them you and Fred set me up for free tickets or keep waiting on the PM.

Or maybe Martin stays and this is the last chance Bryant has to see IU live.

Think Cal was working through Brian Evans who played for him in NJ.

3 PM yes, but never at 3 AM

If Bryant is going to make a decision this spring, this would be the last time to see IU play at home. I suppose he is up to date on the uncertainty but it is possible that Martin is retained and maybe he realizes this is something he should see in person.

Billy Donovan played in the 1987 final four. Indiana won the championship in 87. I think this qualifies as back to the future.

Do you think the process is a centralized deliberate process targeting specific people? The time before Crean there was one group chasing Alford while the president chased Sampson

What exactly does that mean? Man I must be old.