skhoosier2

Yes. Other boards are like that too. I just try to steer clear as I’d rather discuss not argue. I’m not going to change anyone’s mind. Everyone has an opinion. Put in a morals clause. Do due diligence. Talk to Beard. If after you really feel you can’t take the risk then move on. But here’s the thing, I want a coach that wants to be at IU. I don’t want to have to beg or plead or settle. Passing on him again after he’s at Ole Miss likely will make the next candidate down underwhelming to most of the fanbase. Again maybe Scott surprises me and I’m off base. I hope so. Maybe Beard would walk the straight and narrow for an opportunity of a lifetime at IU. I doubt we will ever know…

Would be an excellent choice but I’m guessing he’s another that is likely not leaving his current situation.

Agree with you. I’ve been so apathetic about our program for so long I just want to see a good coach that can win. I want to be excited about IU basketball again. You are never going to please everyone. But I feel like winning cures a lot of those fractures. Maybe Scott will prove me wrong. Maybe he finds the CCC of basketball.

Me too however this is kind of where I thought it would go. Day late dollar short. Letting QB force Woody on us cost IU. Will be an interesting several weeks. Who is plan C? I like Beard but I’m sure IU doesn’t go in that direction so beyond that there’s plenty to look at or try and throw money at but I don’t see the Drews/Oats/Pearls leaving their situations. Dusty was my top realistic choice…

Thanks for the welcome! I like good discussions but like you said we have no control over who is selected so arguing for 20 pages about one’s favorite candidate is pointless. I respect everyone’s POV and for the most part can see the pros to most candidates. I just want someone that can coach, stabilize the program, and get us back to national relevance again by challenging for B1G titles and in the tournament yearly. I’m tired of feeling apathetic about IU basketball.

Came out of lurking just to say I agree with this 100%. It’s going to be a LONG several weeks of waiting.