Woodsonshump

I see a lot of talk about our cupboard being somewhat bare this year, and I agree with that... to a point. ALL of these guys, right down to the final walk on sitting on the bench, should be capable of playing a very solid game of fundamental basketball. All of them. Softness indicates laziness, and it doesn’t take a 5 star to play tough, hard nosed, basic basketball. That’s what I’m going to be looking for the rest of the season, just hard nosed fundamental basketball. And some hard assed coaching to boot.

If I’m Archie, I’m cutting my losses this season. I’m finding me 10 guys who will do exactly what I tell them to do, even if they fail miserably in doing it. Willingness is the key here. Then, I’m sending Newkirk and RoJo packing. Sometimes things are simply better through subtraction.

Pathetic. Miller needs to have them run the steps in the Hall until they puke. Then have them run the steps at the football stadium until they need the coroner.

So, where do you think Knight, Coach K, Beilein, and Donovan came from?

You mean like Knight when he came from Army, right? Or, Beilein when he left Richmond, or Donovan when he left Marshall? How about Bill Self when he left Tulsa? I could go on and on with "successful" coaches, who were named to big programs having no big program experience. None of these guys were big name coaches before taking over big programs. Hell, let's throw Coach K into this discussion too. [emoji849] I'm seeing some faulty logic with your argument here. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I'll just throw my IU stuff away and find some other school to root for. An Alford hire would just be more of the same old crap, a school that doesn't know how to make a good hire. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Dakich trying like hell to save face today. Opened his mouth a bit too far the last few days. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Us southern Indiana guys are going to have the last laugh though. All these naysayers are going to hide when IU starts punching everybody in the mouth again. I believe Glass already has his guy and that it's a matter of timing at this point.

He'll be doing guest appearances on Swamp People.

I think in the long haul, CTC will be remembered very favorably, if for nothing else than being willing to wade into our cesspool and clean it up. For that, IU will forever owe him our gratitude.

Exactly.

The look on his face when someone asked if he'd started fielding calls already from potential coaches was telling too.

Kinda thought that myself.

I'm wondering something here... Anybody think IU is going to take a look at Richard Pitino? Was just doing some reading on "potential candidates", and his name popped up.

Donovan.

Dakich has the butthurt meter pegged today.

What do you think journalism is? Reporting. You always verify. Ok, so he saw it on social media. Dig a little deeper. You do your homework.

Still, it's bad journalism. You want an answer you go straight to the source. I see your point, but any responsible reporter of any kind would surely look to something more concrete than a Facebook post.

So much for Facebook official. Rabjohns and others really need to use real sources and vet those sources before making themselves look absolutely stupid.

[attachment=1800:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1425756055.590728.jpg] Flying the flag of distress. Fred Glass, fix this mess NOW!!!

Nowhere did I ever reference CTC in my post. I meant it as a general point about yet another reason attendance might dwindle. There is more to the game than just the game itself. People derive their entertainment from multiple levels at any sporting event. You missed the entire point of my post.

I've read this thread with a lot of interest, and I have to say that most everybody that has offered up their opinion has a valid point to some degree. One thing I was just sitting here thinking about -- please bear with me while I try to phrase this without sounding like I want the "back in the day" thing -- is this... When RMK coached, we all know the quality product he put on the floor, but he also had layers to him. Not only was he a master of the game, but he was a colorful coach. Consciously or not (I prefer to think he crafted a lot of it purposely), he put on a show inside of the show, and fans ate it up. He was known for his antics during press conferences. Think about it... The Big 10 had Knight and his antics (some great, others boorish), there was Keady with his combover, yet fiery and full of his own antics. There was Jud Heathcote, who could be colorful in his own way. Hopefully you follow what I'm trying to say here. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I think we (IU & the Big 10 in general) could benefit from a new generation of colorful coaches. Right now, Izzo and Ryan, in my opinion are about the most colorful and demonstrative coaches we have. Admittedly, fans turned out en masse to see IU play some kick butt hoops, but I'll submit that darn near equally, fans turned out to see what RMK would do each game. Things are pretty vanilla in the coaching ranks these days, IMHO. The Knight/Keady rivalry that existed inside of the IU/Purdue rivalry, for instance. Not only were these coaches masters of the game, but they were masters of entertaining the crowds as well. Guess I've rambled enough on this, don't know if it made any sense or not, but I think we need coaches that are willing to liven things up inside of the game atmosphere. Hey, get T'd up and get the boot a little more often. Knight used to hike his sweater half way up and walk around with his hands on his head. Stuff like that keeps the fans wondering what coach is going to do next! Put some color back into coaching, not just this buttoned down Wall Street look! Develop that coaching persona that makes people crave not only the rivalry, but also the show within the show! Just my .02 cents worth, your mileage may vary!

Dakich is hitting it out of the park right now.

<br /><br />Let's be honest. You can't spell, and you don't know a damn thing about what you're talking about. Now, that said, IU offers stellar education whereby you can rectify problem #1, and unless your last name becomes Glass, you'll never know what "has" to happen next season, therefore, problem #2 only exists in your mind, and doesn't concern you one bit in the least.<br /><br />My only question for you at this point is this. Who have you spoken with in the "basketball world" that you can definitively say thinks coach can't win with this group? Then, I'd probably have to ask on whose authority do you speak that these two recruits won't help out anyway?<br /><br />I mean, did it come to you in a dream? Were you intoxicated, or otherwise mentally incapacitated when you arrived at these many conclusions? I'm really curious to know what your state of mind was, and what bridge were you standing upon when you decided to make these oh so deep pronouncements?<br /><br />Frankly, I don't mind getting these 2-3 star players. We all know how chasing the rainbow has turned out for us with 4-5 star guys, so how about we just recruit some hard working guys who have flown under the radar? You know, the ones who might actually be inclined to stay a full 4 years? Novel thought, wouldn't you say? <br /><br />Nah, that thought never crossed your mind, though.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Or it could say Hanner got off lucky but you two are about to get your nuts cut off.<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners