Dave from Dayton

We have confirmed the appointment for Stuhoo. Just answer one question: Is it Brad?

I agree. He not only left dysfunctional lockeroom players for Archie Miller to clean up. And from my perspective, IU administration would not agree to let Archie get rid of a few and bring in his guy. Zeller saved Crean's butt. But it was time for Crean to go poof. Similar to what happened at Marquette.

No we don't.

Quite the contrary. He would go down the stairs with flair.

Not sure about that. It has been noted that Crean allegedly did not get along with Indiana high school coaches. And he offered scholarships to anyone that made eye contact. Quite the salesman, yes. At some point we all realized that he did have that gift...the gift to oversell/overhype. He worked very hard but really didn't come across as good with X's and O's as Sampson or Knight. Defense was hard for him to get his arms around or across to the players. Keep him away from the recruiting. (While he could get some recruits, he seemed to not follow through with others. Hence was felt to be...ahem...less believable by coaches and recruits.) Not sure if boosters would love it. I lived in Wisconsin and researched him way back when. While he and Wade were brilliant together at Marquette....I believe that was on Wade not Crean. And then some really bristled up there about his bait and switch on recruits. He also is a little to quirky...but who isn't? Zeller choosing IU saved Crean's job for years. Obviously, others felt differently.

Just read a non-fiction about exploring and discovery of an old city and community in Honduras. 'The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story' by Douglas Preston. If you like the idea of archeology and learning about other cultures and environments, this is the ticket. Wear your Deet and your anti-snake bite leggings. A few years ago, we went to Austria, Germany and Slovakia. Last year we visited Portugal and Maui. We visited San Diego, Palm Springs, Lake Havasu and (ugh) Vegas. Plus, toured the Valle de Guadeloupe just south of Tijuana. 90% of Mexican wine is produced there. This year, packing for St. Croix USVI. May get to Maine or N. Rockies in Canada. Going back to San Diego. Seems after we vacation somewhere, there is a disaster. Wondering where I should visit next...oh, I have an idea...looks east.

Wife and I are headed to St. Croix in 2 weeks. You have my proxy to vote on the prospective coach candidate's name that is submitted for approval by the loudest on this site.

Well, that stinks.

Based on the last 25 years of coach hiring decisions at IU, I'm worried that a bad result might be inevitable. Meantime, we should relax and enjoy it. My statement above will probably be misinterpreted.

Is this still referring to the Goodman posting? Does anyone put any weight on it or have a perspective? I don't do xitter.

I wonder whether the hookers are paid to help with players shooting. Jump shots or around the rim? Let's see how IU basketball can recruit against that.

I certainly appreciated Michigan's give and go. And they would streak to get position on the offensive boards, too. But it was anyone's ball game. You just have to make it your team's. OSU had a long 3 missed before the last possessions with maybe 11 seconds still remaining on the shot clock. Maybe that was not a good idea. Didn't get the rebound then it was all MI.

One reason that I left another site and came here was that there was a minimum of hate and personal attacks. Let's all take a break from personal attacks. To disagree with the post is cool.

I do not blame you for taking a break from this. I don't bother with commenting on other people's rumors and beliefs. It just seems to antagonize them. It takes two to fight. If it costs you your peace, then it is too expensive. Never take criticism from someone that you would not take advice from. Everyone knows about rumors. And some people just do not exhibit critical thinking. Good luck. Come back when the hurricane of rumors is passed.

This post by KS about an alleged comment by Coach Cignetti leaves me wondering to what it refers. Any insight would be appreciated? What does it mean? Is it about Goodman not knowing what is going on with Brad Stevens? Thanks.

OOoooooh, so close....

Blocked. /snark

Not to worry. The IU administration will have successfully trashed the IU basketball brand. We won't have to build one of those more modern 27,000 seat basketball arenas like OSU and UW have. We are a football school now. Only problem will be if we keep trying to dribble the football instead of passing. Some things may never change.

So will IU spot the next few opponents with 10 or 12 points to start each game? At the end of the games, will IU draw up a play with Miles Rice missing the last shot? Did we hang on to Coach Woody just about 4 years too long? Are we going to hang a banner in SSAH saying that about half of the games IU almost won and gave some effort? Will our assistant coach AH wake up before the end of the season? Will it make a difference? Nevermind.

Goody by Goode!

Yous guis... No way IU is gonna go down tonight. Put the big hammer on Cronin.

ugh

OK We got down by 12. Time to get going. Comon IU!

I like the lineup. Hope they do not get behind by 10 or more to start. Go IU! Do it for the ole Brad.