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Let's say he does do that though. Mike Davis got to the championship game so it is possible. IF he got to the elite 8, even if the cupboard is bare the next year, do you think he would be fired? I have heard that coaches don't want it to look like they drove someone out. Well if we fire a guy that got to the E8, heck even if to the sweet sixteen given out last 2 years, I think we would struggle to make Creans firing not look like it was done to get Stevens.

What do you make of the reports that Crean studied teams like Uconn all offseason to have his team adapt to the personnel he had? I am not really an X and Os guy so I do notice subtle changes. Now going to a full court press I would notice or going to a motion from the dribble drive I think I would notice. Were the halftime changes by Belicek related to psi? Yeah I know, weak. I agree, reluctantly, that BB is a master at coaching based on what he has and/or what will beat you.

http://www.mandatory.com/2012/11/15/10-votes-of-confidence-in-sports-that-were-the-kiss-of-death/

My favorite posts are the ones that say no one knows what is going on then proceed to act like they know what is going on.

Can you imagine if we do not have this settled until mid summer? No definitive "He's Back" and all the college candidates are gone.

I agree. I think it would be cool for those who are absolute to have a badge attached to their user ID. If they are right then they get bragging rights for a year but if they are wrong we get to dog them for a year.

Sellouts and empty seats can coexist. The bigger message though will be when donations drop. If they don't then no worries but if they do the message is heard. I thought we had a poster here who worked for the foundation and mentioned he was getting more and more turndowns due to basketball but not sure if that is the case universally

I get that but it does send a message. Dakich talked about on air. Cub fans go to games regardless of performance and that sends a message too.

Nick was a leader for this years team right? Perhaps you don't even have to be a leader though. Our youth has been a heavily used reason for our struggles the last two years. Having experienced guys leave seemingly every year recently (Roth, creek Hollowell and Remy) are hurting our ability to perform at a higher level.

Fair point. Still one way or another we seem to be hurting due to lack of senior leaders. This has been a pretty consistent problem during his tenure here.

Once Alabama hires a coach then that might put it to rest. Doyle writing an article does not necc do that

Ordinarily I would say you're crazy but he is recruiting two mid level guard wings for next year right? We do not have any needs and are already over by two. Now if TB wants to come I get that but not mid level wing guards. So why recruit them. If not for his next gig then I don't like the other answer either. That of course would be that we are losing 2 guard wings and those guys are the core and the future. Surely we can't be losing two of these guys too right. I mean one argument for Crean staying is that next year looks really good.

Why do you say our AD is a wimp?

The good news is Stan sounds like he will be back.

Mr Glass has been quiet recently.

Well that's that. Next topic

At first I thought your response "done" was in response to the OPs question.

Not saying we are doing anything like this but does this feel like Blue Chips to anyone.

Original plan was to come for the game only.

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.

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.

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

We need a Brad Stevens, Billy Donovan and Sean Miller look alike on campus this weekend. Put them in a room with a big window and a sign that says finalists for next coach at IU While giving TB the tour just casually pause outside that window for awhile before proceeding on.

Have we had any really big recruit from outside of Indiana visit recently? Don't see how anyone can feel good about Bryant or Thon until they visit us like they are doing with other schools recruiting them. Seems awfully quiet except for the 2017 Indiana kids that have been to some games

After seeing all these recruits who we missed on and who are struggling I am not sure what to think. We missed on so many of them and ended up with two guys who barely see the court.