WayneFleekHoosier Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I just read it on his Twitter feed: Austin Van Zyl has been offered the position as our new Assistant Coach. Might as well. Player/coach. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app MemphisHoosier 1 Quote
Chris007 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said: Yes, one of them. Was a student then and enjoyed that run to the finals. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Well this team member worked for me in the summers and I can say he's the nicest IU player I've ever met. You probably had a class or two with him or at least saw him around campus. He was very smart. He did not play in any of those games though :-) WayneFleekHoosier and JaybobHoosier 2 Quote
mdn82 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I just read it on his Twitter feed: Austin Van Zyl has been offered the position as our new Assistant Coach. That does it. We are modeling after Syracuse.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Popular Post Chris007 Posted August 20, 2019 Popular Post Posted August 20, 2019 On 8/17/2019 at 6:43 PM, MikeRoberts said: That’s been his thing forever... I find him annoying as hell Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Why have you been so quiet today??? Have the moving trucks arrived yet? pumpfake, LIHoosier, reconmkd and 18 others 11 10 Quote
mdn82 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Ha poor Mike probably logged on and is like what in the hell did I do?Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Stuhoo, Class of '66 Old Fart, LIHoosier and 2 others 3 2 Quote
coonhounds Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 So if it is mike Roberts what does he bring to the table? I worry about his recruiting capabilities I guessSent from my SM-G960U using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Chris007 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, coonhounds said: So if it is mike Roberts what does he bring to the table? I worry about his recruiting capabilities I guess Sent from my SM-G960U using BtownBanners mobile app I think player development. He has been credited for getting 3 or 4 players to the NBA in the last so many years. Not bad for a guy at UNCG coonhounds 1 Quote
Stuhoo Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, coonhounds said: So if it is mike Roberts what does he bring to the table? I worry about his recruiting capabilities I guess Sent from my SM-G960U using BtownBanners mobile app Integrity, passion, history of success, buy-in, fit with current coaching staff, in-state connections. By the way, most recruits and their families are smart; if there's a quality guy on staff they'll notice, and that in and of itself is helpful with recruiting. coonhounds, BGleas, ElectricBoogaloo and 1 other 4 Quote
coonhounds Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Ok I am convinced and on the mike Roberts train. Hope its himSent from my SM-G960U using BtownBanners mobile app MikeRoberts, mamasa and Chris007 3 Quote
Chris007 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, coonhounds said: Ok I am convinced and on the mike Roberts train. Hope its him Sent from my SM-G960U using BtownBanners mobile app Hopefully all I's are dotted and T's are crossed by tomorrow so it can be announced coonhounds 1 Quote
Walking Boot of Doom Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, Chris007 said: I think player development. He has been credited for getting 3 or 4 players to the NBA in the last so many years. Not bad for a guy at UNCG Who are the NBA players? Quote
MikeRoberts Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Hopefully all I's are dotted and T's are crossed by tomorrow so it can be announced I faxed it in a few minutes ago:)Now I don’t know what to do with this screen name, I feel like Michael Bolton from Office SpaceIn all seriousness, you nailed it a while back identifying him as a legit candidate when nobody else was talking about him - nice workSent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Chris007, Class of '66 Old Fart, mamasa and 4 others 6 1 Quote
8bucks Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Yeah it’s crazy the educated guesses that come from IU boards. I have been around so many and saw many from other fanbases. I would be willing to bet most fanbases don’t have a clue when put in this situation. I guarantee if this is the route we go Archie consulted the General and all other former bosses. I give the man that. He does what he says and has really went inside out. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appWhy do you think he talked with RMK about this. I know he played for him but you sound convinced he has and wondered if there were some dots you are connecting that lead to the conclusion and your inside out comment Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Hoosierfan0302 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Underwhelming hire if it’s Mike Roberts . Was expecting someone with major recruiting connections.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners BtownBanner6, Ohreally, Iugradman and 1 other 3 1 Quote
8bucks Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 2014 article on how Mike feels about IUhttps://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2014/11/roberts-still-passionate-about-basketball-iu/amp/Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Class of '66 Old Fart, HoosierAloha and fwgreenway 3 Quote
mdn82 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Why do you think he talked with RMK about this. I know he played for him but you sound convinced he has and wondered if there were some dots you are connecting that lead to the conclusion and your inside out comment Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appHe coached under him a season. In these types of things you will reach out to anyone and everyone if you don’t know him personally. I would really be surprised if CAM didn’t.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Bowhunter Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Mike Roberts over guys like Lewis, Cheaney, and recruiting specialist?Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
Jeff_Boy_Ardee Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I’m honestly not overly concerned with the hire. I understand the need to want someone established at a high level with recruiting or Connections, but to be honest there are lots of mid major or Lower level coaches that have an extremely high coaching IQ and are more than capable of Xs and Os, which to me is more important. IMHO a guy can learn to recruit moreso than a guy can learn to read a live defense and adjust on the fly or game plan. Some guys just have the ability to look at a game and dissect it. That to me is more important. At the end of the day Archie and Ostrom are our top recruiters, and I’m honestly not disappointed in what we’ve been getting, the new asst isn’t going to make or break the recruiting trail too much. There are lots of quality guys waiting for the chance to prove themselves, and are more than capable of being just as good or better than some of the “name brand” guys that some people want. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Str8Hoosiers, HoosierAloha, BGleas and 4 others 7 Quote
MoyeNeeded Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoosierfan0302 said: Underwhelming hire if it’s Mike Roberts . Was expecting someone with major recruiting connections. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Establish a winning vibe with the kind of recruits that we are getting now, and that is not a problem. You can put all the great recruits on the floor all you want, and if you don't know your X's and O's or player development, getd you nowhere. Jboser42, Ranger78, Jeff_Boy_Ardee and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post OGIUAndy Posted August 20, 2019 Popular Post Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Bowhunter said: Mike Roberts over guys like Lewis, Cheaney, and recruiting specialist? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Who says Lewis and Cheaney are better recruiters or coaches? Because they were better players or bigger names? That sh*t fades fast. You need passionate grinders. Lewis just went to UCLA (big time program, LA). Calbert is coaching pros. Roberts seems like the perfect fit for CAM. But this is speculation until it happens. Edited August 20, 2019 by OGIUAndy Hollywood Mike Miranda, Ranger78, Cheaney40 and 6 others 8 1 Quote
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