Coach Search 2017 IU Candidate: Billy Donovan (OKC Thunder)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,718]

FWIW.  A respected poster on another site commented today that he's heard nothing new on Donovan to IU nor anything regarding CTC's ouster.  Dead silence.  He then paraphrased Fred Glass with a "those that don't know, talk; those that know, don't".

[JSHoosier 19,771]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

FWIW.  A respected poster on another site commented today that he's heard nothing new on Donovan to IU nor anything regarding CTC's ouster.  Dead silence.  He then paraphrased Fred Glass with a "those that don't know, talk; those that know, don't".

Yeah, he said it there was radio silence after he was told a leading candidate was asked what kind of car they prefer to drive.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,951]

I told IU that I would prefer a maserati granturismo convertible but haven't heard back yet on my application.

[Josh 12,533]

I was talking to a coworker today who is a moderate Syracuse fan. He's more of a hockey guy but he knows the college basketball landscape. He asked me how IU was doing.

I told our tale and he was shocked IU was as bad as we are. I told him the Billy Donovan rumor and he raved about what a great pair it would be.

Can I use him as a source now?

FIRE HIM! This is embarrassing

[kottke 766]

2 minutes ago, Josh said:

I was talking to a coworker today who is a moderate Syracuse fan. He's more of a hockey guy but he knows the college basketball landscape. He asked me how IU was doing.

I told our tale and he was shocked IU was as bad as we are. I told him the Billy Donovan rumor and he raved about what a great pair it would be.

Can I use him as a source now?

FIRE HIM! This is embarrassing
 

 

I suppose at this point he is as reliable as anyone else 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,718]

HIRE HIM!  This is NOT embarrassing.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

HIRE HIM!  This is NOT embarrassing.

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[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

We'll use this for Billy Donvonan talk.  more coaches coming soon.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

We'll use this for Billy Donvonan talk.  more coaches coming soon.

You guys have some analysis for him you can add in here?


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[HoosierAloha 30,024]

We should just stay on this one

[Hoosierfan2017 20,753]

"Billy Donovan  to Indiana University" would send chills down the spine of every coach and fan base in the country. Make it happen by any means necessary. 

[Brass Cannon 24,210]

Did 0708 post something else today about Billy d?

[BTOWN 453]

0708 said today that IU already has their guy and BtownInsider was right all along... BtownInsider has been saying Billy Donovan to IU for about a month now. 

Also, Mile stated last night to not be so quick to put down the Billy Donovan talks. These are two very well sourced posters hearing the same things at the same time. 0708 was saying Crean was gone since yesterday afternoon and that turned out correct. Could he be right again?

 

 

[chitown hoosier 743]

I really hope billy is the next coach. It's going to take a well named coach to really being the fanbase together.

[Kmorlan 67]

If Donovan comes, and this is all purely wishful speculation, what would be a realistic date to expect an announcement? Still coaching a playoff team.


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[DChoosier 7,710]

Are there any "national guys" giving credence to Billy to IU or is this primarily just board talk.

[southsidehoosier 4,951]

Last thunder game is
April 12th


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[southsidehoosier 4,951]

Are there any "national guys" giving credence to Billy to IU or is this primarily just board talk.

Cowherd said he better be our #1 call


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[mdiu28 1,752]

 

Are there any "national guys" giving credence to Billy to IU or is this primarily just board talk.

Not that I've seen. They're just saying we should go after him, Marshall or Bennett

[Hovadipo 54,834]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Billy pick an assistant to run the program until May. Seems like the smart move if he is in fact the move here.

Time will tell.