Poll: Archie Miller

[hoosierpap 14,300]

What say you?

[incrediboy 922]

I voted "bad hire" and my logic is:

He has no track record of success, just a reputation of being a brilliant, up-and-coming young coach.

I'm reminded of the San Francisco 49ers in the '90s, a powerhouse franchise under Bill Walsh and George Siefert. They had this "great young up-and-coming coach" named Steve Mariucci. Rather than lose him to another franchise, they ousted Siefert. Mariucci proceeded to lead the 49ers to mediocrity.

At least Crean had a Final Four on his list of credentials. What does Miller have? I hope someone can alleviate my distress over what I consider at this point a thoughtless hire.

[jmsgws 2,181]

Not much.

[OliviaPope40 6,423]

I say we give him a chance before we start complaining I mean today is a new day with a new coach and he hasn't even coached a game yet.

[RaceToTheTop 24,848]

1 minute ago, incrediboy said:

I voted "bad hire" and my logic is:

He has no track record of success, just a reputation of being a brilliant, up-and-coming young coach.

I'm reminded of the San Francisco 49ers in the '90s, a powerhouse franchise under Bill Walsh and George Siefert. They had this "great young up-and-coming coach" named Steve Mariucci. Rather than lose him to another franchise, they ousted Siefert. Mariucci proceeded to lead the 49ers to mediocrity.

At least Crean had a Final Four on his list of credentials. What does Miller have? I hope someone can alleviate my distress over what I consider at this point a thoughtless hire.

He has no track record of success?   He's won back to back conference titles and has averaged 26 wins per season over the last for.  He had an elite eight at Dayton versus the final four that Crean had (when he had Dwayne Wade).

C'mon.

[AKHoosier 6,738]

3 minutes ago, incrediboy said:

I voted "bad hire" and my logic is:

He has no track record of success, just a reputation of being a brilliant, up-and-coming young coach.

I'm reminded of the San Francisco 49ers in the '90s, a powerhouse franchise under Bill Walsh and George Siefert. They had this "great young up-and-coming coach" named Steve Mariucci. Rather than lose him to another franchise, they ousted Siefert. Mariucci proceeded to lead the 49ers to mediocrity.

At least Crean had a Final Four on his list of credentials. What does Miller have? I hope someone can alleviate my distress over what I consider at this point a thoughtless hire.

Be careful with comparisons though, especially in sports.  So, so many different factors influence whether or not a coach can be successful, especially when you compare professional sports to college.

You and I both know that for every situation where a young up-and-comer turned out poorly, there are probably plenty of examples of them turning out well.

Time will tell.

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

I'll take it one step past good. It's a GREAT hire

[OliviaPope40 6,423]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

I'll take it one step past good. It's a GREAT hire

Now you have to change your profile photo.

[Sota Hoosier 450]

Optimistic and smart. Fully understand it could not work out but I'm feeling good vibes. I think Archie "gets it."


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

1 minute ago, OliviaPope40 said:

Now you have to change your profile photo.

The only other coach I would've wanted as my profile photo haha

[theriverpilot 5,589]

Not that big splash I wanted but a solid hire. Lots of potential here


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[OliviaPope40 6,423]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

The only other coach I would've wanted as my profile photo haha

I see your point.

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Really enjoyed that last option.

[Alford Bailey 12,349]

Very good hire. Im in the Dayton market and have watched quite a bit. Very good in game coach and I think he will draw recruits. Best available minus Stevens and Donovan.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

Wait and see. 

[RTJ85 120]

Solid hire. Not the name everyone wanted, but could be exactly what IU needs.

[hoosha61 386]

Good Hire. He's young and hungry. Hoops lifer and son of a coach. His teams play hard and DEFEND, you know that thing where you try to stop the other team from scoring. He is well respected by his peers. I'm very optimistic. #GoHoosiers

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

He has potential and it brings optimism back to the team. We had seen Crean's ceiling, and it was a toxic environment. Should be a fun ride. We'll see if he can perform like his older brother. I'm optimistic (as always).


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[Adillac 953]

Thumbs up to the "I told you so" crowd....congrats lol. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,808]

The hype surrounding the potential Donovan hire was so overwhelming it's hard not to feel just a little bit let down.  But on the other hand, it could have been Alford (shiver).  He's our coach and I'll certainly support him in the short run and hope that he's another coach plucked from a much smaller stage, i.e., RMK, that can restore the IU brand and image.  Welcome Archie. Make us proud once again.