Welcome Coach Miller

[Dalton26 17,208]

This song goes out to those of you that believe what those other guys are saying despite them changing their story a thousand times.


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[NCHoosier 474]

FWIW: I have a connection at UVA and he has heard nothing to indicate that TB is on the move.

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7 minutes ago, IUHAHN82 said:

I'm a tad old school.  While I don't think it is absolutely necessary for our next coach to be an "Indiana" guy there r big advantages.  I mean look at how the outsiders look at Indiana fans.  They think we r ridiculous.   U hafta understand how important bball is in Indiana to fully grasp this position.   There is where the "double check +" comes into play from fred.  We r a different breed in Indiana when it comes to bball.  Understanding that is a factor.  And no I don't want Alford.  I'm just speaking in general terms.

I'm not going to discredit your argument, but UK fans are probably even more rabid and the media sucks up to them (despite the fact they've shown themselves to be OK with cheating).  Much of the criticism I've read about our expectations has been from rival fans whose teams haven't done squat, historically.

[theriverpilot 6,743]

I'm still in the camp of why would BD be in Bloomington (entertain the thought please) just to turn down the gig? That makes no sense and there's smoke everywhere regarding BD. Nothing for any other candidate. I'll be thoroughly confused if anyone but Donovan is the next coach. That, or maybe I need a hobby instead of reading internet rumors all day. :-)

 

 

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[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

3 minutes ago, NCHoosier said:

FWIW: I have a connection at UVA and he has heard nothing to indicate that TB is on the move.

Because he probably isn't.

[Tom White 1,435]

10 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

I'm still in the camp of why would BD be in Bloomington (entertain the thought please) just to turn down the gig? That makes no sense and there's smoke everywhere regarding BD. Nothing for any other candidate. I'll be thoroughly confused if anyone but Donovan is the next coach. That, or maybe I need a hobby instead of reading internet rumors all day. :-)

 

 

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Have you given any thought to the idea that he was NOT in Bloomington?

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Just now, Tom White said:

Have you given any thought to the idea that he was NOT in Bloomington?

Thiiisssss

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

He was. I saw him from the bushes. I beat Treesh to the scoop!

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3 minutes ago, Tom White said:

Have you given any thought to the idea that he was NOT in Bloomington?

To be fair, he did use a disclaimer "entertain the thought please".

All we have is rumors and speculation.  Hopefully, no one is taking any of it with 100% confidence.  It's like playing cards waiting for a baby to be born - something to keep you occupied.

[Trish 14,538]

Might scoop by Cook Hall later today. See if I see Stevens picking his parking spot.

[MoyeNeeded 3,075]

If Donovan's name is intentionally being used as a smokescreen for anyone other than Brad Stevens, then we need to seriously re-think how smart the IU administration is.  That would be fork in an electrical socket stupid.
If they went with it out of convenience it's not as stupid, but wouldn't endear themselves to the fan base.

Don't think Donovan would be used for any smokescreen. I think Donovan should still be in play unless Pitino got in his ear.

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[Woodsonshump 377]

For those suggesting a mid-major coach, there's really only 1 question glass needs to consider. Is he willing to allow the basketball program to be the guinea pig for a coach from a mid-major college? Because that's what it would be, nobody knows what a coach from somewhere like a Dayton is going to do with a program who plays big boy teams every year

 

You mean like Knight when he came from Army, right? Or, Beilein when he left Richmond, or Donovan when he left Marshall? How about Bill Self when he left Tulsa? I could go on and on with "successful" coaches, who were named to big programs having no big program experience. None of these guys were big name coaches before taking over big programs.

 

Hell, let's throw Coach K into this discussion too.

 

I'm seeing some faulty logic with your argument here.

 

 

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[cthomas 6,677]

You can take a promising young coach from a lesser program for a lot less money and in a few years look pretty smart....or pretty dumb.

[Brass Cannon 25,589]

5 minutes ago, hoosierfan84 said:

 

You mean like Knight when he came from Army, right? Or, Beilein when he left Richmond, or Donovan when he left Marshall? How about Bill Self when he left Tulsa? I could go on and on with "successful" coaches, who were named to big programs having no big program experience. None of these guys were big name coaches before taking over big programs.

 

Hell, let's throw Coach K into this discussion too.

 

I'm seeing some faulty logic with your argument here.

 

 

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Times have changed national perception matters more now for recruiting. We have already had 3 bad hires we have to get it right this time. 

And duke was not a power before Coach K different scenario. 

[Tom White 1,435]

7 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

If Billy and Fred were going to meet with each other one would think it wouldn't be in OKC or Bloomington. Maybe some place like Houston where nobody gives a crap! Or Denver.


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Or maybe the tarmac at Oolitic International Airport.

[Adillac 1,009]

I'm afraid this coaching situation will end up being pretty lame.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Bennett 50% Field 50% meaning anyone else has a 50% chance of getting it as well.

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[MoyeNeeded 3,075]

I'm afraid this coaching situation will end up being pretty lame.

Look if its not Donovan, the 2nd tier coaches on all of our lists are better than what we had. With our resources we will still have the prognosis of being a better team and program with the opportunities to go on deeper tourney runs.

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[Dalton26 17,208]

Look if its not Donovan, the 2nd tier coaches on all of our lists are better than what we had. With our resources we will still have the prognosis of being a better team and program with the opportunities to go on deeper tourney runs.

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That's my biggest worry is that everyone will compare our new coach to Donovan. You can't do that because Donovan was never our coach. Comparing them to Crean is what should be done.

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