hoosierbannerd Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, RTJ85 said: This may be unpopular, but I don't care. If we don't get Donovan...I want Fife. He's been steadily creeping up my board. I realize the risk, but I think the upside would be worth it. I'll have what you're having... Seriously, he needs success at a mid-major first AT LEAST Going from IPFW to an assistant to top 5 job in 'Merica? ah nope Tom White, Dizz, RedsIUfan and 1 other 4 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Wont be Fife or Alford. Will be Donovan or someone in the Bennett- Marshall range or someone completely out of the blue like Bill Self. Adillac 1 Quote
biteoftheapple Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Especially when we need a home run Dizz and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
bigrod Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, RTJ85 said: This may be unpopular, but I don't care. If we don't get Donovan...I want Fife. He's been steadily creeping up my board. I realize the risk, but I think the upside would be worth it. Maybe some day we look back and say, "Wow, we could have had Dane Fife back in 2017" but there's no way you can take a chance like that at a critical time like this. ALASKA HOOSIER, pumpfake, Dizz and 1 other 4 Quote
323SGrant Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, RTJ85 said: This may be unpopular, but I don't care. If we don't get Donovan...I want Fife. He's been steadily creeping up my board. I realize the risk, but I think the upside would be worth it. With all due respect, I prefer not to have another Izzo assistant. His last recommendation couldn't get us to the Final Four. ALASKA HOOSIER, Adillac and RedsIUfan 3 Quote
RTJ85 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Who thinks Izzo is a good coach? What about Brad Stevens? Roy Williams? They all went from assistant to HC. I want BD first and foremost, but if you can't get him I think you look hard at Fife. lillurk 1 Quote
Trish Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Just now, 323SGrant said: With all due respect, I prefer not to have another Izzo assistant. His last recommendation couldn't get us to the Final Four. Hard to judge on that, Crean never played competitive basketball in his life. At least Fife is an experienced player who learned from Bobby and Izzo. Quote
323SGrant Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Treesh said: Hard to judge on that, Crean never played competitive basketball in his life. At least Fife is an experienced player who learned from Bobby and Izzo. No doubt. I couldn't help taking a shot at Izzo! Trish 1 Quote
JSHoosier Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Treesh said: Hard to judge on that, Crean never played competitive basketball in his life. At least Fife is an experienced player who learned from Bobby and Izzo. I was about to say this. Besides, how many Izzo assistants could manage to not learn a thing from him aside from the one we can all name? Let Fife show if he learned anything somewhere else, loved him as a player though. Hardwood83 1 Quote
Dizz Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, RTJ85 said: Who thinks Izzo is a good coach? What about Brad Stevens? Roy Williams? They all went from assistant to HC. I want BD first and foremost, but if you can't get him I think you look hard at Fife. Roy is an exception I guess, but the other two were to programs that were nowhere in terms of basketball. Those programs could afford to take a chance. Edited March 23, 2017 by Dizz went to were Quote
Yogi's Picnic Basket Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Im sure it has been seen but I have been at work all week so that means I havent been able to stalk this board like I would like. Mike Woodson reached out to IU saying he was a package deal with Larry Brown. IU isnt interested though but how the heck did those 2 end up campaigning for jobs together?Sent from my LGLS676 using BtownBanners mobile app ALASKA HOOSIER, RTJ85, thebigweave and 1 other 4 Quote
Trish Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Just now, JSHoosier said: I was about to say this. Besides, how many Izzo assistants could manage to not learn a thing from him aside from the one we can all name? Let Fife show if he learned anything somewhere else, loved him as a player though. I agree, his stint at IPFW was interesting. He was just turning the program around when he left. I sort of have the same thinking with hiring Marshall. Let him prove he can win in a real conference before considering him here. Winning in the post season is a plus, but everyone knows March Madness is a whole new season for EVERY team in it. Quote
Hardwood83 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Fkfootball1 said: Someone brought up Charles Manson? I heard he's in the running to replace Pitino at UofL. Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile app Nope, just saw an update that Manson officially declined- doesn't want to ruin his reputation by associating with Louisville. Travis Scott, AZ Hoosier, ALASKA HOOSIER and 3 others 6 Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Have Dane Fife prove himself elsewhere before hiring him to coach IU. If Fife proves he can coach, have him follow Donovan Milldawg12 1 Quote
JSHoosier Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Just now, Treesh said: I agree, his stint at IPFW was interesting. He was just turning the program around when he left. I sort of have the same thinking with hiring Marshall. Let him prove he can win in a real conference before considering him here. Winning in the post season is a plus, but everyone knows March Madness is a whole new season for EVERY team in it. Some mention that Fife had a losing record at IPFW, which is true but he had a better record each year culminating in 18 wins. I didn't think he did too bad being considering where he was at. We won't agree on Marshall, so that's all there is. Home run, no. First choice, no. I firmly believe he's an upgrade though. Hardwood83 and Btownclouds 2 Quote
Adillac Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 I really do think it will be Donovan. southsidehoosier, Hoosier Guy and 323SGrant 3 Quote
biteoftheapple Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Some mention that Fife had a losing record at IPFW, which is true but he had a better record each year culminating in 18 wins. I didn't think he did too bad being considering where he was at. We won't agree on Marshall, so that's all there is. Home run, no. First choice, no. I firmly believe he's an upgrade though.I hope he is not considered here. But, in his defense he was the first division 1 coach at Ft. Wane, as well. Btownclouds 1 Quote
Hardwood83 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, RTJ85 said: This may be unpopular, but I don't care. If we don't get Donovan...I want Fife. He's been steadily creeping up my board. I realize the risk, but I think the upside would be worth it. You are absolutely right! That is unpopular. I haven't seen anything to convince me, BUT Fife may turn into a terrific head coach. Let someone else find that out, IU can't afford the risk of OJT. Nor do they need to, IMO. IU is a top 10 job, hire like it. Milldawg12 and pumpfake 2 Quote
Trish Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, JSHoosier said: Some mention that Fife had a losing record at IPFW, which is true but he had a better record each year culminating in 18 wins. I didn't think he did too bad being considering where he was at. We won't agree on Marshall, so that's all there is. Home run, no. First choice, no. I firmly believe he's an upgrade though. Exactly, he set the foundation of that program to where it is now IMO. As for Marshall, he's a coaching upgrade yes. But in terms of potential of winning a national championship and recruiting top talent, I don't think he's the guy. Adillac, IUsafety and AZ Hoosier 3 Quote
ctown2grhoosier Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 You heard here 1st on 3.23.17... Sean Miller will be our next head coach! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BtownBanners mobile app CR3AMnCR1MS0N, ALASKA HOOSIER, thebigweave and 1 other 4 Quote
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