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[Old Friend 8,389]

2 minutes ago, hoosierpap said:

Agreed. What is your opinion w how Archie does in Indiana AAU circles...tricky business, but I've heard you've been there

It all depends on who he knows, and I don't know the answer to that.   What I want him to do is recruit to his system, stay with it, and get kids who can execute whatever it is he wants to do.  I have no doubt he'll focus on the midwest, which means he'll get kids who understand how and why (VERY important to know why) to use the screens in his system; and Dayton was a pretty solid defensive team.  If he can get kids to buy in, I think he'll be just fine.  His NBA pedigree needs to develop; but I think he'll be okay.

[hoosierbannerd 1,608]

I saw where our new coach is on twitter asking people to send tweets as he is heading back to Dayton right now. He thanked this site for the "new shirts". I don't have twitter, but if you do or know someone who does, please tell him not to show the shirt at his presser ala "Crean and Crimson"... 

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

I saw where our new coach is on twitter asking people to send tweets as he is heading back to Dayton right now. He thanked this site for the "new shirts". I don't have twitter, but if you do or know someone who does, please tell him not to show the shirt at his presser ala "Crean and Crimson"... 

I don't think that's really Archie

[Old Friend 8,389]

All of these expectations of NCAA tournament success in ____  years amuse me.   Let's focus on being in the conversation for conference titles consistently.  That happens, national results will be there.  I know we want to hang banners; but tournament success can be very arbitrary (raise your hand if you had Gonzaga and Oregon in your final four.  I rest my case)

I'd love to see simplified expectations and focus on consistency rather than a single accomplishment that's based on far more than whether or not a guy's a good coach.  Just be there.  Results will come.

[Trish 11,566]

You all know how much I dislike Newkirk. I'm curious to see what an experienced coach who actually played basketball (at the PG spot no less) can do with Josh.. or Green..

[Hoosierfan2017 21,388]

16 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

I still haven't gone back to look, but I'm shocked that people are panicking.  If Miller doesn't win immediately, but the team looks like it's doing good things and he's recruiting well; AND if they're better in February than they are in November; everything will be fine.  Good gravy....we just watched mediocrity at its finest for the last 9 seasons.  This is an energetic young kid who was a point guard.  That's a HUGE plus for me.  He's won his conference in back to back seasons and has single digit losses the last 3.   Why does anyone think this is a dumpster fire other than Indiana didn't "get" the big name some claim we need?   

Is it a plus for you or is it a double check plus? 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,370]

All of these expectations of NCAA tournament success in ____  years amuse me.   Let's focus on being in the conversation for conference titles consistently.  That happens, national results will be there.  I know we want to hang banners; but tournament success can be very arbitrary (raise your hand if you had Gonzaga and Oregon in your final four.  I rest my case)
I'd love to see simplified expectations and focus on consistency rather than a single accomplishment that's based on far more than whether or not a guy's a good coach.  Just be there.  Results will come.

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes.

This is my Mantra too.


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[Old Friend 8,389]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Is it a plus for you or is it a double check plus? 

 

I think just a plus.  Had he been a point guard who won a title and led his team for 4 years, double check plus.   The hot wife adds to it.....so....hhhmmm.....

[Uspshoosier 45,679]

All of these expectations of NCAA tournament success in ____  years amuse me.   Let's focus on being in the conversation for conference titles consistently.  That happens, national results will be there.  I know we want to hang banners; but tournament success can be very arbitrary (raise your hand if you had Gonzaga and Oregon in your final four.  I rest my case)
I'd love to see simplified expectations and focus on consistency rather than a single accomplishment that's based on far more than whether or not a guy's a good coach.  Just be there.  Results will come.

http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2017/en/entry?entryID=14142533
Raises hand
I agree with everything you said. The tournament is just to unpredictable. A lot of luck involved. Gonzaga made a final 4 playing a 16,8,4, and 11 and can make the championship game by playing a 7 or 4.


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1 hour ago, Hoosier82 said:

http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/tom-archdeacon-behind-the-scenes-archie-miller-road-indiana/FVTuIsT8BNtcjAK7imjpUM/

This is a good article concerning the hiring of Archie. It kind of makes the flight aware stuff look silly. He met with IU officials in Atlanta and San Jose.


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love it

[Old Friend 8,389]

2 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2017/en/entry?entryID=14142533
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I agree with everything you said. The tournament is just to unpredictable. A lot of luck involved. Gonzaga made a final 4 playing a 16,8,4, and 11 and can make the championship game by playing a 7 or 4.


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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Uspshoosier 45,679]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Picking Duke to win it all..... not nice


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[Josh 12,640]

Yep.  All it will take is the eyeball test.  If people think "winning" or not is all there is to it, they're out of their minds.

Wait...winning isn't the ultimate? No wonder we wound up here.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,388]

Like others have said I hope that he sticks to a system and recruits players that fit into it. The days of IU handing out scholarships like candy at a 4th of July parade need to be over. An offer from IU needs to mean something again. Too often over the past few years we've heard about kids getting offers after looking good in a workout or a game or two. Elite programs don't do that. 

[Dalton26 16,892]

I saw where our new coach is on twitter asking people to send tweets as he is heading back to Dayton right now. He thanked this site for the "new shirts". I don't have twitter, but if you do or know someone who does, please tell him not to show the shirt at his presser ala "Crean and Crimson"... 

That's not Archie.

[HoosierX 1,566]

34 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

I don't know if awkward is the word I would use. He seems pretty straightforward to me. Hopefully we find out quick how he recruits. Took his brother two years at Zona. Archie being on the US under 19 squad should help him with connections.


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Archie was an assistant to Sean who was the head coach of that U19 team. Calipari took over earlier in the year so I'm not sure he will still be an assistant coach.

[iubb 2,558]

9 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

Is anyone worried that OSU will try to poach him in the future? Matta is on borrowed time.

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No.. I doubt it

[Old Friend 8,389]

11 minutes ago, Josh said:

 

Wait...winning isn't the ultimate? No wonder we wound up here.

 

Please use your brain and reading comprehension skills if you have them.    This post is incredibly idiotic and misses the point completely.   

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

2 hours ago, Hoosier82 said:

http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/tom-archdeacon-behind-the-scenes-archie-miller-road-indiana/FVTuIsT8BNtcjAK7imjpUM/

This is a good article concerning the hiring of Archie. It kind of makes the flight aware stuff look silly. He met with IU officials in Atlanta and San Jose.


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He had 6 scholarship players total one year, and still got 24 wins and won a couple tournament games? That's mightily impressive.

[Josh 12,640]

Please use your brain and reading comprehension skills if you have them.    This post is incredibly idiotic and misses the point completely.   

Wow...name calling and condescending. Same ol' gocolts, huh?