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Amen. It's for the long-term good of the program to lose a lot in these final 2 weeks. Crean needs to go this year, or next year will be an extremely toxic environment for all involved (coach, admin, fans, players, etc...)

Ya, I meant the probability of winning all 4 of those combined. I think we can take any 1 of the 4, but together? Nahhhhh

Oh I agree we'd get in with wins against those 4 teams, but I find the likelihood of that happening 0.00000001%

I pissed down my leg, shat my pants, smacked my granny and snorted my La Croix after reading this it was so funny. If we win those 4 games, I'll erect a statue of CTC and be his biggest supporter for the rest of my days. That's how confident I am we don't.

I've heard that Vitale basically has a 'care-taker' type person that goes with him everywhere now. One of my buddies said he saw Dickie V at the UNC/Duke game last year with the caretaker and he was told it's his 'permanent chaperone' now.

I like those as my top 3, albeit in a different order. Regardless, I'd be content with any of said 3.

Not a fan - doesn't teach D at a high level consistently and there's much better options imo.

This is a little off-topic, but I've seen Mike White's name thrown around as a possible candidate for the IU job. While I think he's a fantastic young coach and would likely be an upgrade over CTC, is there any mention or possibillity of him being a replacement candidate when Coach K retires? How keen is Duke on keeping a Coach K groomed coach as the HC (i.e. Collins, Capel, etc...) vs. an 'outsider'? Reason I ask is I was just made aware that Mike White's dad is the current AD at Duke, Kevin White, and has been the AD there since 2008.

Agreed. I don't want the next coach to have had an adj D lower than the top 50 in the last 3 years. After watching CTC's teams play little to no defense the last 9 years, I want some semblance of fundamentals shown on the floor, especially on defense.

I can tell you a few things, as I watch UD basketball second to IU (went to Dayton and lived in the area for 6-7 years before moving south). Archie started his first 2 yrs at UD with 20-13 and 17-14 and hasn't won less than 25 since. He has the EE run that ppl point to, but also a remarkably similar curve upwards in his teams record, both in total wins and conference (7-9, 10-6, 13-5, 14-4). He coaches D at a high level, with his team's adj D finishing at 31, 15, and 22(current year). He's led UD to the best 3 year winning stretch in program history and will likely lead them to their 4 straight NCAA appearance (something CTC has NEVER done btw). Factor in the roster challenges he has faced in the last few years (one year he had no one over 6'6 due to kicking some gents to the curb) and you start to see why he's an up and coming coach many are excited about.

IU - 75 UM - 71

Not that most people needed another reason to want CTC gone, but I read a piece last night with a disturbing statistic. Over the last 4 seasons, we're 36-29 in the BiG with three finishes of seventh or worse over last four seasons – including this one not yet concluded. I decided to extrapolate on that further. Take since 2012 and we're 61-41 in conference. Other than the 2 BiG championships CTC has won(remove 2013 and 2016) we're 32-34. Under .500 in conference for 2012, 14, 15, and this year. That's insanity, that more often than not in the last 6 years we've been under .500 in conference.

How ugly does this thing get if, and likely a BIG if, CTC does return next year?

I think we'll lose 3 of our next 4. Other than PSU, NW, and Mich at home and stealing 1 on the road, I see us finishing 8-10 or best case 9-9 in conference. That should not be acceptable.

IF a change isn't made this year, Glass has to know the boo birds will be out in full force next year. They started showing up a couple years ago at home games. If we lose 3 of our next 4, things will really be ugly for those last 2 home games against Michigan and Northwestern.

I think I've put myself in position to brag after this weekend ;) Sent from my SM-N920V using BtownBanners mobile app

Chattanooga rated outside top 100 on kenpom. I like us to win by double digits to setup the UK matchup

Ughhhh

69 Mets, 1980 USA hockey team, Cinderella man, Rocky,etc... The job this team and coaching staff did after the Duke game is up there for me with underdog, under the radar, come from being knocked down wins. I'm not gonna get crazy and say CTC is the long-term answer at HC and should get another extension, but dang....I've definitely loved the ride this year and hope it translates to a deep tourney run as well. Great job boys, way to overcome a sloppy finish to win it outright!!

I fly a decent bit for work..not a ton, but enough to supplement my vacation flying. Combined with the platinum delta Alex and it's not hard to hit gold. My fiance just had work trip to Philippines and hit silver for this year on that one flight with business class seating

absolutely amazing!

And Delta medallion is easier to get. Got free upgrades for fiance and myself to comfort+ on trip from Atl to NYC and NYC to Iceland and back

I need to find a job over in Europe asap

Yea, there's many places in the USA I've yet to visit, but I'm far more intrigued with the rest of the world. Germany is in my top 3 & try going every other year. Iceland now up there too for adventure! :-)

Yup, same here. I'll prob be back to Germany this year, tho after Oktoberfest