Welcome Coach Miller

[sirhoosierlot 3,301]

I hated Aaron Craft, but if Archie can bring in a couple guys like him to IU man oh man.

[sirhoosierlot 3,301]

Found this video of him breaking down a few of his transition offenses. OFF BALL SCREENS AND MOVEMENT YALL!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL23Ki4ApjQ

[hsrtxp 1,400]

FYI: seems to me that we are going to be playing Kensucky again, and soon:
http://www.coachcal.com/40156/2016/09/miller-time/

Did I read that right? Calipari and Miller are cousins????

Is it just me or did anyone just throw up a little?


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[Hoosierfan2017 24,058]

3 minutes ago, hsrtxp said:

Did I read that right? Calipari and Miller are cousins????

Is it just me or did anyone just throw up a little?


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I didn't know that either. Calipari's slimy but he knows basketball. Having two top college coaches in his own family that he can turn to is great imo. 

[Trish 13,479]

Found this video of him breaking down a few of his transition offenses. OFF BALL SCREENS AND MOVEMENT YALL!! 

Our transition offense under Crean was pretty good, that's what won us games. However, we were limited by it because of our terrible defense and decision making.

With Archie as our coach, we should continue to thrive in transition offense even more.


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[sirhoosierlot 3,301]

3 minutes ago, Treesh said:

 

Our transition offense under Crean was pretty good, that's what won us games. However, we were limited by it because of our terrible defense and decision making.

With Archie as our coach, we should continue to thrive in transition offense even more.


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Yeah that was definitely one of Crean's strengths.  I'm encouraged about ol' Archie, after researching him more. 

[schoosier 3,654]

I really like Archie and think we're in good hands. Good luck!

[Trish 13,479]

Yeah that was definitely one of Crean's strengths.  I'm encouraged about ol' Archie, after researching him more. 

He knows basketball for sure. I'm not sure about his in game decision making or his timeout play calling, haven't watched him enough.

I'm a little worried about his offense and his recruiting right now but perhaps that opens up with him being at Indiana now. He needs to get some momentum going this summer.


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[cthomas 6,564]

From all that I've read, it looks like the days of the inmates running the asylum are over.

[hoosierbannerd 2,886]

Did I see somewhere about Archie recruiting Musa Jallow? 

[Bgrimm4 83]

I had a good long talk yesterday with a coworker who is originally from Dayton. He follows the the Flyers almost as much as he follows UK. We discussed the possibilities of renewing the UK rivalry, the recruiting Archie has done, and most importantly his basketball IQ.

Overall he was pretty upset that Dayton lost him, while also being happy IU landed him. This is coming from a guy, who has found any reason possible, to give me **** for being the only IU fan at work. Like him, I believe the general consensus around the college basketball world, is that they are ready for us to be relevant again. They, like MOST of us, are excited to see Archie make us compete again.

Personally, I was a little upset after the announcement like a few others. Although, after spending the entire day reading other coaches opinions, seeing his body of work as a whole, and thinking about where we were just a couple of months ago, I went to bed fairly excited. I firmly believe the only way to go from here is up.

That being said, even though I'm going to miss my Belgian Ales, I'm ready to start stocking my fridge with Millers, and enjoying IU basketball again.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,265]

1)  Since Archie is an ex-point guard, I'd love to see him over in Illinois and reel in Mark Smith as his first recruiting coup and send a very loud message.

 

2)  Still haven't heard any reaction from '17 Justin Smith unless I missed it.

 

3)  How many days do we need to hold our breath waiting for possible transfer out annoucements?

[GoIU8 205]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

1)  Since Archie is an ex-point guard, I'd love to see him over in Illinois and reel in Mark Smith as his first recruiting coup and send a very loud message.

 

2)  Still haven't heard any reaction from '17 Justin Smith unless I missed it.

 

3)  How many days do we need to hold our breath waiting for possible transfer out annoucements?

He's already reached out to the recruits who backed out when Crean got fired. And I have a gut feeling once the team meets him nobody is going anywhere.

[Dalton26 17,036]

Older brother is Sean and Cousin is Cal I think he'll be fine.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 50,233]

I'm getting excited guys.

Archie knows BB. Really hoping we can retain most of our team.

I bet we see better team defense and smarter play day1.






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[Hurryin'Hoosier317 57]

I think that there are some reasons to be positive. Having Knight pretty much ruined our fan base. He is the greatest college coach ever, and because of his character flaws there was never a shot at a smooth transition. Now many of us are left with expectations that no one could meet. If Miller can hold kids accountable for their mistakes on the floor, instill a tough defense and emphasize decision making on offense he will do fine. He is not what glass advertised, but he deserves a fair chance.

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Agreed 1000%. Archie may not be that "home run" that we were all looking for but he is damn close. At first I was apprehensive of this hire (mostly because my head had been filled with illusions of grandeur thinking that we would get Billy) however most of the mainstream media, commentators and above all Dayton fans have helped me change my opinion. The numbers don't lie, if anything they tell me that he is a good coach. Im willing to give the man a chance, at the very least he is twice if not 3x better than Crean which is good enough for me.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 50,233]

Anyone else surprised Crean hasn't landed anywhere yet? Barely in the gossip mill. Wonder if he can pull off the Georgetown job.

He'd take Chuck with him right in his recruiting backyard. Could be a solid match.

Really curious to see how Crean's career unfolds.


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[coonhounds 10,299]

I'm getting excited guys.

Archie knows BB. Really hoping we can retain most of our team.

I bet we see better team defense and smarter play day1.






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I really hope bryant and morgan and jbj return to see if archie can improve each one individualy and make them better as a team also

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[Hurryin'Hoosier317 57]

Anyone else surprised Crean hasn't landed anywhere yet? Barely in the gossip mill. Wonder if he can pull off the Georgetown job.

He'd take Chuck with him right in his recruiting backyard. Could be a solid match.

Really curious to see how Crean's career unfolds.


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What jobs are still open out there for him? I haven't been following all of that so I'm curious as to where he could land?


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[WayneFleekHoosier 50,233]

I really hope bryant and morgan and jbj return to see if archie can improve each one individualy and make them better as a team also

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Yes. Improving them as a team (defense in particular) would be the biggest and easiest net gain. We pissed away so many close games this season.


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