HoosierMatty

I live in New Albany and work Louisville. So I'm surrounded by UofL fans. They all seem to think Mack. But I'm not convinced yet. I think UofL is a better job technically than Xavier just because of prior success. And they will spend a lot of money. But this is a truly awful situation to take this job. Someone has to be patient for the long haul . Mack doesn't strike me as all that concerned about money. Yeah I think because of his wife's family he would consider this location over others. But he has it good right now at Xavier. He's almost at the top of the mountain right now. Why go back and deal with all that bs. Plus I hear he's got strong connections to Xavier previous coaches didn't have. It's possible they get him. But I think Uofl fans are in denial if they think it's going to happen with certainty .

Shaka has not had a good record at Texas. I felt like he peaked a long time before that at VCU. Getting Bamba really helped his fortunes. At least gets him another year.

Lol yeah I know. But I was just adding what I've heard about who they are looking for and who they could get. Izzo probably isn't going anywhere.

I've only heard Chris Mack. But I've heard he may want to by like Mark Few at Gonzaga. I read another article that mentioned Alford and Painter. Louisville fans would not want Alford. And I can't see Painter leaving Purdue. Maybe Thad Matta. Assuming he's in good health. He did turn down Georgia. He may want a better job offer.

Yes the NCAA is pathetic but U of L fans also have no shame. They care only about the unfair and uneven treatment by the NCAA. But they don't really care about the shenanigans that were going on or the culture of their program. With Jurich at the helm they would hire any scum bag as long as they win big.

All fan bases have idiots IU included. But U of L and UK are a special breed of stupid.

Why after dropping them off his list for all the drama and violations coming their way, come back because of a new coach. Especially after all the work these other coaches put in. He literally told me well because he would start. Well he would have no one to back him up and they might not be allowed to have post season play. Like he wouldn't start at these other schools? Louisville has no recruits right now. His response he's one and done they don't care about that. Then why would you even want a guy for one year on a team of walk ons that can't play post season because they are hammered with sanctions? It's breathlessly stupid. I honestly would be pissed if he went there. More than if he went to Vandy.

I have a Louisville fan I work with saying that Romeo is waiting to see who Louisville hires. That's a rumor on Louisville sports radio. These people are insane.

Can you pm me the info?

I wonder when he will visit IU. After the championship?

You're correct I realized my mistake afterwards but you get the idea.

I just saw on another board it was confirmed by Coach Jim Shannon that Archie will be coming to the sectionals in Seymour for a game this weekend.

You mean they aren't happy that everyone trashes their coach? A guy with a senior heavy team. A guy on his second season and their team is dead last in the SEC. Hasn't won a road game.

I'm honestly wonder what the feeling is among the IU coaching staff. Do they feel like they are in an uphill battle because of Garland? I also wonder if they feel played by the Garlands. I definitely get the sense that some of the local Indiana sports media feel this way.

I really want it to be over. If he comes great if not I don't care. If he goes to Vanderbilt he drank the kool-aide. Good luck finishing middle of his conference and playing in the NIT.

Indiana has to regain credibility with the younger generation of fans. Most kids now weren't alive when Indiana was great. All they know are old stories. Living in New Albany it's a harder sell with UofL and UK around. I get the feeling Romeo never grew up rooting for or caring about IU. That doesn't mean he isn't interested. I'm getting the feeling his family and his coaches want IU. He wants Vanderbilt but has been waivering some. It will really come down to whether his family and coaches will have enough sway. Also Indiana has to have one last meeting. I think that is really important.

I kind of fear him announcing at the McDonald's game. If only because it may be awkward to announce IU with Garland there. But if it's Vandy won't be so awkward. If he decided to wait this could only favor IU. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I also think even if Romeo was leaning toward Vandy he still wasn't 100 percent. He actually wanted to take his time and evaluate. If he was sure he would have committed rather than play games with people. And I can't image him or his family would like Darius and the Vanderbilt staff saying he's going to Vandy while he's taking his time. Assuming all those rumors are true I would think it would hurt Vandys chances. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I find the whole Vandy crew to be obnoxious ever since Garland committed. I thought Garland led the media and IU on. And I feel the coaching staff at Vandy are just giant trolls. They are acting like they will be this future blue blood. It's not going to happen. At this point I really want this whole recruitment and the drama over. I feel like Colts GM Chris Ballard. "Are you in or you out"? We will be fine regardless. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

Also I don't believe Romeo would tell him he's going and not just commit already. I really do think he's taking his time. Darius isn't helping by acting like this. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I really don't like this kids attitude. I don't like the way he runs his mouth and then tells people about another kids decision. It shows an utter lack of class. He literally said he would be mad if Romeo didn't come. I'm starting to think this kind of stuff is probably reinforcing why Romeos parents want him to go to IU. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I live in New Albany and the narrative for a while was Vandy. But more people are saying Indiana now. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I'm a NA resident it would mean a lot to me if he went to IU. If he doesn't I will definitely be bummed. But I'm still excited for Indiana's future. Archie will do great things. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

The vibe I get is he really wants to take his time to make a choice and I think he's really focused on NA winning a title. He seems really humble to me and doesn't like attention. He also seems like he appreciates good hard nosed basketball. Which is why him and his dad like Archie. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

The weird thing is that Garland seems to think they are closer friends than Langford seems to feel. Not that he doesn't consider him a friend. Just seems like a whole lot of Garland running his mouth. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app