TOM CREAN FIRED

[Stuhoo 79,776]

Not saying IU will hire Alford, but there's one aspect of him that I like:
Instead of "BILLY DONOVAN'S indiana hoosiers"
It would be "THE INDIANA HOOSIERS coached by Steve Alford
That's why I am a fan of Archie, Bennett, and Collins.
"

[Feathery 4,005]

3 minutes ago, IU Hoosier41 said:

 

Outside of Brad Stevens and Billy Donovan, there isn't one coach that unites the fan base. Just playing devil's advocate here. There are plenty of coaches who would unite Indiana more than Alford, but none of them will unite everyone.


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This is accurate. My favorite coach in college has been beaten to death by fans on this board. Gregg Marshall. 

Every fan has their own view on style of play, where to recruit, etc.. The next coach will have to get to a final four/banner 6 to unite it. 

[Hovadipo 55,172]

Same question as in regards to Dane Fife but a different scenario obviously:

Would the people OK with Alford be OK with Alford if he didn't play at IU?

Asking for discussion's sake because I'm not really sure how I feel about it.

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Not saying IU will hire Alford, but there's one aspect of him that I like:
Instead of "BILLY DONOVAN'S indiana hoosiers"
It would be "THE INDIANA HOOSIERS coached by Steve Alford
That's why I am a fan of Archie, Bennett, and Collins.
"

I'd take Archie, Bennett and Collins WAAAAY before I took Alford. Not even close.


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[jarrnoel 36]

I would prefer Billy Donovan, and I agree Alford's stats don't add up. But I think Alford would bring Indiana recruits back to Indiana. I think Alford could have an immensely better record here than he has at any other school. Just an observation.

[Brass Cannon 24,271]

2 minutes ago, IU Hoosier41 said:

 

I'd take Archie, Bennett and Collins WAAAAY before I took Alford. Not even close.


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I am not on the Collins train at all but he is way above Alford for me also

[Hoosiers High Life 278]

Because he's not exactly a good coach.  At best it's a lateral move.

I agree He is not my number one but I think he would be better than what we have now


THIS IS INDIANA!!!!

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

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[Stuhoo 79,776]

I'd take Archie, Bennett and Collins WAAAAY before I took Alford. Not even close.


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And if we hired one of those three instead of Donovan, I would be more than satisfied.
In fact, for me, because he wouldn't overshadow the program, Archie is my #1 choice.

[Feathery 4,005]

I think Alford has 1 statistical advantage over Crean and one built in advantage over Crean in terms of IU head coach.

Statistically he has actually had a defense that was in the kenpom championship level. Creans best team was ranked as high as the worst national title team, but statistically it was worse. 

Built in advantage for Alford is he is from the state, grew up here, play high school ball here, played college ball here. Which leads me to the advantage of being able to recruit here. 

Not a huge separation between the two. My concern is, it took 9 years to depart from Crean, if Alford is coach and is failing...... 

[Bruce 10]

How? What do you have to back that up ?


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Have u watched crean coached team! Removing zeller against butler on last play of game, giving up a layup to Illini with 0.6 sec left under ur own basket, playing 2 mc who have zero chance of scoring etc etc etc. examples of pure idiocy imo


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

I've been on record saying if it's not Donovan, I want Archie. And I stand by that

[VO5 8,272]

5 minutes ago, IU Hoosier41 said:

 

 

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The votes on this so far are disturbing 

[mdiu28 1,752]

I don't really understand the love for Archie most have. Do most not realize Collins beat Archie this year - on a neutral court. 

He's young - ok. 

People are worried about Collins leaving for Duke one day - Shouldn't you be worried about Archie leaving for OSU as well? 

Watch Collins' teams play and I think you'll realize he'd be a great hire. They play great fundamental basketball. They share the ball & play as a team. We're about to see how his guys play in the NCAA tourney - I'm excited to watch. 

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Donavon is my hope. But Archie, Collins, or Jacobsen would be good. imo

[Brass Cannon 24,271]

3 minutes ago, Feathery said:

I think Alford has 1 statistical advantage over Crean and one built in advantage over Crean in terms of IU head coach.

Statistically he has actually had a defense that was in the kenpom championship level. Creans best team was ranked as high as the worst national title team, but statistically it was worse. 

Built in advantage for Alford is he is from the state, grew up here, play high school ball here, played college ball here. Which leads me to the advantage of being able to recruit here. 

Not a huge separation between the two. My concern is, it took 9 years to depart from Crean, if Alford is coach and is failing...... 

When did Alford build a team that was good enough on offense and defense to win though. Never

[Tom White 1,435]

I still think IU should forego playing in the NIT. This season shouldn't go on any longer than it has to. The more time to talk with interested candidates, the better

But that would (in part) depend on how much longer the candidates current teams seasons goes on.

[8bucks 6,352]

Was Riley even offered a scholarship? Would he be able to make the team at an SEC school?

Pretty sure he was at Cincinnati. At IU he may be a preferred walk on. The Cincinnati offer suggests he has some skills.

[JSHoosier 19,844]

Frankly, I'm not sold on Archie Miller for an IU type job.  People try to minimize Marshall doing nothing but winning because he did it at mid majors, but Archie Miller is at a mid major.

[Josh 12,569]

I will say this about Janitor/ Bball4iu. The style in which they are posting this time has changed considerably. They are posting for attention, before they posted because "Hoosiers need to know what's really going on".


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I figured out his code. Yes, he "said Alford 4 days ago but"......he never said the first name. Everybody is just assuming it's Steve.

It'll be Sam with Bryce as an assistant. Mark the tape, you heard it here first.

FIRE HIM! This is embarrassing