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To be fair - part II: That's probably what he told them. I wonder if he got confused when they asked if he want to be a member of the Kings.

My take is that he is looking for certain types of players, and isn't willing to sacrifice building the culture he wants to establish for a year of success. I think he is looking for long term success, and it's what we as fans should be looking for as well. It's easy to look at purely physical ability, but mental fortitude and culture is what will fuel long term success. It's what we see Cignetti building with football. I think we had a pretty good look at what talent alone gets us this past season. The good coaches are looking for mentality as much as physical ability. Just my opinion...

I love it! We must be on the right track. Last year at this time, most on this board were ready to hand us the conference title. This year, we're doomed. I think what you described is his intent: Make opponents pay for playing too many bigs. Will it work? Who knows, but it should be fun.

Maybe he didn't do it intentionally. We know that he was living in a delusional world where he thought the fans should embrace his mediocrity. But he and his players were blaming the fans for his inability to consistently win.

What is he, 32 now?

Right. I'm optimistic because we at least have a coach with a plan. The question is, how good is the plan. He seems to know what he's looking for and I think he's looking for guys who want to win and play with an edge. I hope his vision translates. Personally, I'm excited about IU basketball for the first time in quite a while.

But... Why? I appreciate everything he did last season, but he doesn't seem to fit with the type of team they are building.

IU coming in at 23 on this early top 25. Unfortunately, PUke is no. 1.

Sorry, I meant I don't disagree that we should make the tournament. I was disagreeing that we should look for a new coach if we didn't.

So we're looking for another coach next year if we don't make the tournament? I don't disagree that we should, but I think we should all be looking for a sound foundation building season before all else. This program is broken. Let's crawl, walk, and then run. We've had more resources than most for the past 25 years, and it's gotten us here.

Manifest destiny... I like it! Do another one!

This is nonsensical and makes no sense.

Woody really did that whole roster a disservice. Not only do they all have to take a pay cut, but the lack of development screwed them for the future. Now they have to try to go out and prove themselves again. I sincerely wish them all the best. This is what happens when administrations take the easy road instead of the correct one. You end up screwing over the very people you supposedly are trying to help.

Yeah, I think he'll probably perform better with a coach who is willing to run plays for him, but I don't ever see him living up to that 5 star ranking. I was surprised by his lack of athleticism. With a better attitude, he could be much better. Maybe this coach can pull that out of him.

Last time I ate at Taco Bell, I was on my way home from being out of town, and was too hungry to wait, so I stopped about an hour from home. Unfortunately, I needed to be about 40 minutes from home.