monskisprodigy

Yeah...best I can describe is, he makes me feel "uneasy".

I know nothing about him except what I saw in this video, and his record on paper at Cleveland State. But I am definitely intrigued.

Program is dead... I see no possible way Archie keeps his job. There is nothing positive about the program right now. Why would you want to come play here?

Looks like a pretty barred rock. Sadly, only 3 of my original Barreds left in my crew (damn coyotes and hawks). Great temperaments, awesome egg production. Also a big fan of our ISA Browns and sapphire olive eggers.

Saw this article the other day, looks like Joey will be returning, although no official announcement has been made. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/joey-brunk-apparently-returning-for-sixth-year/

Don't always enjoy Dakich, but this is, uhh...brutally honest and spot on. Things don't always age well, but this is a fine wine at this point.

I find it hard to believe this season, and especially these past two games, hasn't moved the needle for the administration and boosters to make a move. Not saying we will make the move, but if the discussions haven't started behind closed doors, we truly are doomed as a program. I was with 3 other die hard hoosier fans last night (socially distanced of course), and I think we collectively "watched" 10ish minutes of the actual game. The apathy is the highest I have ever seen it, and have heard multiple people say they wish we still had crean...that's where we are at.

Wonder what wisdom he is keeping from the world by not doing all the board posting and podcasting that he made sure to mention he could be doing in his post... Wants the recognition for posting inside information while claiming to not be an insider...give me a break. People called you on your crap, own it.

Dad gave a hard no to the ambulance ride. Ride back to Bloomington was a joy. I can remember getting butter fly bandage put on my eyebrow cut, because the next game was too important. Missed the window for stitches, still have that massive scar. Also broke my wrist one football season. Coach was on me about never rolling out to block. Well, I did once, and ended up with a broken wrist. Mom and Dad didn’t believe me, went to the furniture store after the game and then had me “sleep on it”. Was still broken that next day. Oh how times have changed haha.

I wish that were the case. Take it from someone who caught an elbow in the post on a swim move and woke up on the floor. Reconstructive surgery, several nose packs (getting the nose packs out of the nostrils is the worst part. The pressure release made me pass out), a blood clot and lots of pain medicine... Having had several broken bones, including multiple ribs (linebacker turned power forward plowed through a screen at full speed. Heard them crack going up for a rebound afterwards), I wouldn’t wish a broken nose on anyone.

Couldn’t agree more. This type of attention grabbing look at me tweet drives me insane. Either share what you know, or shut up.

Gotcha! Didn't know any of the details outside of just "back issues". Had no idea he was dealing with lingering effect from a botched surgery, yikes. I do remember hearing he needed a chair to sit in all practice, and he had "drop foot" or something to that degree.

Do you know this, or just guessing? He obviously is close, as he took two flights to Georgia and left with an offer in hand, only to turn them down. And that was what, 3 years ago? He also met with Ole Miss leadership when that vacancy was up. Has been reported several times he has interest in returning to coaching, and very well may be just looking for the right fit and situation. Living in Indy, enjoying being close to where his daughter is attending school, taking some time. Again, have no inside information that his back is healthy enough, but also haven't heard anywhere that it isn't.

I read an article where he had an offer in hand from Georgia. Ended up turning down 5 years $16 million, quoted saying he "Wasn't complete ready to give Georgia what they deserve at this point". So, could read into that several ways. He was also linked to the Wichita State job.

If his back is healthy, I am all for the hire. 2 Final fours, 1 Final, 2 elite 8's, 4 sweet 16's. 5 time Big Ten Champs (2 ties) and 4 big ten tourney titles. Made the NCAA tournament 9 of his last 10 seasons, and won the NIT one of the three years he didn't get an NCAA birth. That is the type of sustained success I am looking for. And only being 53. Sign me up if that back is good to go.

Honest question. If Matta doesn't fall into the good category, who in your opinion does? Personally, I'd take a coach who had sustained success at OSU prior to his health failing him, than an up and coming coach who has had a few years of success.

I had a conversation with a buddy last night about this, who said it has to be a home run hire...Honestly, I just want someone who can freaking coach. Someone who has had sustained success, at any level. That is what scares me about the Mike White, Oates, Alexander names being throw out. I understand they have had relative success for a season or two, but what have they done that makes us think they will have long term success here? I know someone mentioned it earlier, and it will never happen, but if we go with an "unknown" or another "up and coming coach", I'd roll the dice on Greg Tonagel. Especially over a coach who only has 1-2 years of success, and certainly if they are coming from a lower conference. Tonagel has done nothing but win, and win, and win....

I'm not sure my mind can accept all of the positive IU athletics news over the past 2 days.... But this is huge!

Anyone hearing any chatter about a player suspension? Buddy of mine texted, hearing possibly Hunter? Figured if that news is out there, someone on this board has also heard it haha.

Doesn’t smile, which doesn’t bother me, but it’s noticeable. I joke with my wife all the time that it looks like he absolutely hates Mike Roberts. Who oddly also only sits the entire game, yells and smack his clipboard.

Seeing other programs take a chance with unproven big names and alumni, it appears to be working out for Michigan and others at this point. A very close comparison to Howard would be Calbert Cheaney for us...Howard only had 6 years NBA assistant experience before getting the gig. Calbert was at St. Louis, the g-league and now with the pacers. If you want a players coach, someone who can talk the talk (all American, long NBA career) and coaching experience at both levels, it would be him. I understand it would be a gamble, but he seems like a choice that could please the fan base that wants an IU guy, relate with these young kids and hopefully bring some excitement to the program. Thoughts?

I've had to mute it...I don't understand how ESPN thinks this is suitable for a basketball game. Completely takes away from the viewing pleasure and makes it almost unwatchable.

I think that is what has gotten to me. A buddy of mine texted me after the game and said "if today weren't so similar to what we have seen over the past several seasons, I wouldn't be so worried", which I think is what a lot of us are feeling.

I truly hope he becomes a solid 4 year player, but I have always had serious doubts if he was as good as his ranking and able to play in the big ten. Had the chance to watch him multiple times in highschool, have talked with a couple people close to both IU and South, and I think his minutes so far reflect where he is currently at. Coming into today he'd played 11 minutes over 3 games. Again, before people jump down my throat, he is young and I hope he continues to grow. I just dont see his minutes increasing in year 1 for him.

To be fair, I wouldn't say the Friars are a below average team. They were only 10 spots behind us in the NET going into our game and picked to finish 3rd in their league. Not saying they are great, but better than below average.