T White

You realize if you don't hire JB, that the "next guy" you are worried about might actually be the one hired in his place? So, if he "can't keep it going" after JB, are you counting on him to "keep it going" right now?

Guys are hesitant to interview for a job that is currently occupied. Can't blame them for that.

HA! It IS an odd thing to feel good about, but I get what you are saying.

Here's something to consider. The job is still the same job. The school is still the same school. None of that has changed. Just because it was first offered to a "big name" coach with massive ties to the state doesn't change any of that. Has the job itself become any less attractive because Stevens said no? Not in my eyes. I would have to think any other candidates would have enough self confidence (or ego) that the idea it was offered to someone else first would not deter them. I would think it makes a prospect think "here's a school that is REALLY looking to do something big and not just tread water. I want to be a part of that."

I don't know much about him, but did get to see his team play last night and I'll say this. They really went after it on the defensive end of the court. I was impressed with their effort.

Same number as IU, no?

Not Goodman. My name is my screen name. I had a previous account, but could not remember the password. Tried the "reset" and waited for a confirmation email, but it never came. In truth, it was been a couple years since I was on here. Just got interested in the coaching search and have been using the "like" or "laugh" buttons instead of takin up bandwidth by making replies out of those.