JSHoosier Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 One thing, Alford might be able to unite the fan base. We'd be united in wanting Glass's head on a platter but we'd be united. mdn82, Kepner and RobPoff 3 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Alford would be a terrible hire. If Marshall is a lateral move then Alford is a few steps down. I was about to post that with the rest of my post hahaI agreeSent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 I agree on Alford. He's got a worse track record than Crean. That says quite a bit right there mark1981 1 Quote
coonhounds Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Going a bit far imo. I think Alford is more improbable than donovan and i think he is a huge risk for multiple reasons however i give him a big chance to be better than creanSent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Hardwood83 said: I agree about the timing. Even further, I can't imagine IU would even request/expect Billy to leave his team prior to the playoffs. Are the Thunder likely to advance? No, but leaving a team that still has a (slim) chance to win the NBA Finals isn't acceptable. If BD is willing to come to IU then a few weeks aren't gonna scotch the deal, IMO. Absolutely. I totally respect a coach for playing out the season with his current team. It's just not a good look to cut bait before the end of said season mark1981 1 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 I find this hard to believe, Alford has never been past the sweet 16 and has missed the NCAA 12/21 years.People are wearing their cream and Crimson colored glasses. Because he played here under BK, he is a good coach.Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk thebigweave and RedsIUfan 2 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Stevens and Donovan are the only two that are guaranteed success. But Archie Miller has HUGE potential. Matta is probably gone after this season so Ohio State worries me in that regard. I personally think Archie is just waiting for Ohio State to want him. That would be a big blow if Donovan is gone tooI think Keats does also, but not my top 5Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Marshall wouldn't recruit better than Alford. Alford would lock down the state and bring Wilkes. Alford recruits better in Indiana than Iu's current coach... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appHis team's don't play defense. That's a big complaint about CreanSent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
RobPoff Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 I agree about the timing. Even further, I can't imagine IU would even request/expect Billy to leave his team prior to the playoffs. Are the Thunder likely to advance? No, but leaving a team that still has a (slim) chance to win the NBA Finals isn't acceptable. If BD is willing to come to IU then a few weeks aren't gonna scotch the deal, IMO. Agreed. Glass isn't arrogant enough to say, "you want to coach the rest of your season? No, commit now or the door is closed and we keep our search open."Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said: I think Keats does also, but not my top 5 Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk He's good but I really hope it doesn't get that far down the list Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Alford resume after 22 years coaching at Iowa, New Mexico, and UCLA:- never made it past the S16- missed the tournament 12 times- the alleged rape cover up at IowaSounds like worse results than Crean, with a much, much shittier character. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appAnd people want him. It makes no sense.Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk mark1981, thebigweave and BtownBanner6 3 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 I'm not an advocate for Alford at all. Just trying to find perspective. I feel like IUs best options are Holtman, A. Miller, and Collins. Kevin Keatts too. He learned a lot from Pitino.Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile appFinally someone else like Keatts.[emoji6] Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 And 1 thing I will add about Kevin Keatts. Not only has he done a great job so far, but Pitino assistants typically do very well. Donovan, Frank Vogel, Kevin Willard, Scotty Davenport.Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile appExactlySent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
Yogi's Picnic Basket Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Jeff Goodman just said LSU is not a landing spot for Crean if/when IU lets him go but Mizzou is much more logical. Interesting. His name is being thrown out by the big dogs now. Glass's move. He surely doesn't want all these rumors and phone calls trying to get the scoop from people. Sent from my LGLS676 using BtownBanners mobile app Kepner 1 Quote
Yogi's Picnic Basket Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Also worth noting Mark Fox will be retained. May god the Georgia AD made this announcement because of rumors but Glass does nothing with a lot more rumors and a lot more eyes. Sent from my LGLS676 using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Yogi's Picnic Basket Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 ExactlySent from my SM-T377V using TapatalkKeatts just doesnt have the name recognition. Lot of recruits would wonder who he is when he came in their gym. I don't like that. It would take a year or two for him to take off here. Sent from my LGLS676 using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Yogi's Picnic Basket Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Goodman doesn't know if LSU would take Crean or not. Crean would love it down there though. Baton Rouge is nice.Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile appLSU doesnt have the money to offer him is why. Nothing else and he is right. Mizzou has been in the picture because of their 3 million dollar range. Sent from my LGLS676 using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
mdiu28 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 national media picking up the dumpster fire that is IU bball Kepner, ALASKA HOOSIER, Emberton and 3 others 6 Quote
Trish Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Just imagine for a second..Imagine Glass extending Crean at the end of our season. Just imagine. I know we're all sold on him leaving as am I.. but just imagine this board...Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
IUCane Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 49 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said: Alford would do well at IU. I really believe that. He's has evolved. He understands IU more than any coach in College Basketball. He bridges the gap to RMK. Would repair relationships with IN HS coaches. And he'd most likely being Wilkes with him. While certainly not a home run, he checks more boxes than Clappy. I'll take anyone to get Crean out of this state. Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile app Did WIlkes sign with UCLA? How is he coming? I've seen this posted before, but don't follow recruiting and the rules that closely. Quote
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