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[NCHoosier 388]

I kinda figured eventually they all would but them doing it this soon makes me believe their intrigued by the hire. I cant wait to see who the first big recruit he lands ends up being.

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I'd have to agree with that statement.

You, me, and the rest of the fan base. It'll definitely set the tone for the future.


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[HoosierAloha 30,068]

I'm actually bumping it up.

Donovan 85%
Bennet 10%
Other 5%

Was wayyyyy off on this! Interesting to see what info comes from where though.

[mdn82 25,546]

I get the Marshall and Alford hesitation given their issues in the past but why was IU so anti-Mack? I am not complaining one bit and think we made a great hire. I'm just curious if their is something Shady about Mack I am not aware of?

I don't think so. At least that I know. Only possibility really is negative recruiting CTC over the years. Which if that's the case, whatever. Could be his age. Idk


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[mdn82 25,546]

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[Alford Bailey 12,411]

1 minute ago, mdn82 said:

I don't think so. At least that I know. Only possibility really is negative recruiting CTC over the years. Which if that's the case, whatever. Could be his age. Idk


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Wasnt there some rumors about the Bluiett recruiting?

[Aaron 4,295]

1 minute ago, mdn82 said:

I don't think so. At least that I know. Only possibility really is negative recruiting CTC over the years. Which if that's the case, whatever. Could be his age. Idk


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I just googled Mack to see if their was something I was missing and the only controversial incident I found he seems to have handled correctly. It involved his star player doing something bad to his girlfriend and Mack immediately suspended the player than dismissed him from the team.

Again I have zero issue with hiring Miller and love the hire. I am just trying to figure out why IU was so anti-Mack. I get the issues with the others guys IU said no to (Alford, Marshall) but am still curious if Mack has some skeleton in his closet that IU knows about that fans and the public don't.

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

5 minutes ago, Aaron said:

I just googled Mack to see if their was something I was missing and the only controversial incident I found he seems to have handled correctly. It involved his star player doing something bad to his girlfriend and Mack immediately suspended the player than dismissed him from the team.

Again I have zero issue with hiring Miller and love the hire. I am just trying to figure out why IU was so anti-Mack. I get the issues with the others guys IU said no to (Alford, Marshall) but am still curious if Mack has some skeleton in his closet that IU knows about that fans and the public don't.

Wasnt it rumored that they bought a house for Bluiett?

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

17 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Was wayyyyy off on this! Interesting to see what info comes from where though.

Me too. Before the Glass presser I woulda said Archie near the top though.

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

Did we actually offer Donovan?

[Aaron 4,295]

8 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Wasnt it rumored that they bought a house for Bluiett?

I have not heard or read that but if true that would certainly qualify as the skeleton in the closet I was wondering about that pushed us away. Thanks for the info!

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Wasnt it rumored that they bought a house for Bluiett?

I believe it was rumored that his parents house was paid off for his services at Xavier.

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

2 minutes ago, Aaron said:

I have not heard that but that would certainly qualify as the skeleton in the closet I was wondering about that pushed us away from him if true. Thanks for the info!

And just speculation here but may have something to do with the Scruggs as well. That went kinda wacky at the end.

[Aaron 4,295]

Just now, Alford Bailey said:

And just speculation here but may have something to do with the Scruggs as well. That went kinda wacky at the end.

True. I think we've found the skeletons. Good work everyone. LOL

[IUHAHN81 2,218]

Is anyone else kinda like "what happens if Ohio St. opens up?" with Archie?  Does he ride IU until Thad checks out and then Bolt?  I know I know it's way too soon for those thoughts but it was my one concern hiring him knowing we were all hoping for a guy that would have lingering success here for the foreseeable future.

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

1 minute ago, IUHAHN82 said:

Is anyone else kinda like "what happens if Ohio St. opens up?" with Archie?  Does he ride IU until Thad checks out and then Bolt?  I know I know it's way too soon for those thoughts but it was my one concern hiring him knowing we were all hoping for a guy that would have lingering success here for the foreseeable future.

Not really. I think we are the better job. I think if he produces he is a lifer. Was a little concerned IF were would have landed BD how long he would have stayed.

[IUHAHN81 2,218]

Archie saying to IU fans about his hire, "So, u guys all good with this?"  "Cool, let's go kick some a$$!"

[Aaron 4,295]

11 minutes ago, IUHAHN82 said:

Is anyone else kinda like "what happens if Ohio St. opens up?" with Archie?  Does he ride IU until Thad checks out and then Bolt?  I know I know it's way too soon for those thoughts but it was my one concern hiring him knowing we were all hoping for a guy that would have lingering success here for the foreseeable future.

No way will this happen.

This will be Thad Matta in reserve. Just as OSU stole Matta away from us since we were to late getting rid of Davis, with Archie they were to late getting rid of Matta and he is ours now for foreseeable future (and OSU fans have acknowledged this on their message boards).

Only way Archie leaves us if either he is fired or bolts for an NBA job. Once you're at IU you don't leave for another college job voluntarily (especially at a football school where basketball is second fiddle).

[Alford Bailey 12,411]

1 hour ago, Jeff_Boy_Ardee said:

Anyone else going to the pressers tomorrow? I think I've decided in going. More and more excited about this hire everyday

Pics please

[Bowhunter 2,701]

I wouldn't worry about him leaving for OSU. I know he said it was a dream job but Indiana has a better past and hopefully a brighter future.

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[HoosierFan1994 4,754]

First time poster... Very excited about the hire of Coach Miller. I am making the trip to go to the presser tomorrow! Already counting the days to Hoosier Hysteria!