General Coach Candidate News

[Chris007 57,970]

1 minute ago, HinnyHoosier said:

I no longer have context for this type of comment because I've spent maybe 20 minutes on here the last two days because work and middle age are stupid. 

But a quiet day would help me catch up, not to mention keep me level. This week is champ week, opening weekend for travel ball, and of course the ongoing epic of another IU search szn!

I've told everyone to make sure nothing happens till this afternoon at the earliest. So go get some work done

[Jet812 316]

1 minute ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I don't agree with that. I think every person you named other than Pitino is more likely, and I think everyone you named I would take over Billy D because I don't think we'd be more than a big paycheck for him. No way he's signing up for this grind after coaching in the NBA. 

Agreed about the Donovan concerns, how much zeal would he have for the job.  My hope would be he could assemble a rock star staff, seems like it would be pretty enticing to work for him for a few years & put yourself in position to get this or another great job…

[Alistair Smash 259]

I was told this morning from a friend who is tangentially connected that it’ll be McCollum. I’m not happy to report this and I’m no insider so I have no issue with this being dismissed by anyone or everyone on this board.  This is a friend who is not prone to hyperbole or gossip.  I’m confident that he 100% believes it.  He said, as you’d suspect, that they are waiting for Drake’s season to be done to announce it.

I don’t think this comports with the email tidbit from yesterday. But, I figured I share it.  

[JSHoosier 21,902]

6 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

Brownell was seen talking to Dolson this morning to discuss becoming to the new coach. 
 

 

(I feel dirty spreading that lie thinking speaking it into existence will make it happen)

 

If Brownell gets hired this should be a lifetime ban.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,558]

email tidbit? 

[HoosierKix 218]

I am starting to waver on my seat on the Brad train. Just seems like a lot of people are saying it’s not him and seems like a weird vibe around idea of him past couple days. I’m still in my seat, but my eyes are looking out the window to get off….someone give me something to stay on lol

Edited 23 hours ago by HoosierKix

[IU05 192]

1 minute ago, Alistair Smash said:

I was told this morning from a friend who is tangentially connected that it’ll be McCollum. I’m not happy to report this and I’m no insider so I have no issue with this being dismissed by anyone or everyone on this board.  This is a friend who is not prone to hyperbole or gossip.  I’m confident that he 100% believes it.  He said, as you’d suspect, that they are waiting for Drake’s season to be done to announce it.

I don’t think this comports with the email tidbit from yesterday. But, I figured I share it.  

I will choose to believe that McCollum is, in fact, signed and sealed via a contingent contract that states he will be coach if, and only if, something falls through with Our Guy at the very end.  

[HoosierPapi4 311]

Just now, HoosierKix said:

I am starting to waver on my seat on the Brad train. Just seems like a lot of people are saying it’s not him and seems like a weird vibe around idea of him past couple days. I’m still in my seat, but my eyes are looking out the window to get off….someone give me something to stay on lol

Just need more whale pictures. It’s Brad until it’s not. 

[JSHoosier 21,902]

31 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Let's have a nice quiet day.

Nah, just announce the hiring of Stevens and break the internet.

[IU05 192]

1 minute ago, HoosierKix said:

I am starting to waver on my seat on the Brad train. Just seems like a lot of people are saying it’s not him and seems like a weird vibe around idea of him past couple days. I’m still in my seat, but my eyes are looking out the window to get off….someone give me something to stay on lol

[HinnyHoosier 6,005]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I've told everyone to make sure nothing happens till this afternoon at the earliest. So go get some work done

It's circadian flip day for me so I appreciate your efforts. I'll be able to embrace my abrupt narcoleptic periods more peacefully.

[Alistair Smash 259]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

email tidbit? 

The email that allegedly went out to the AD and Hoosiers Connect asking for their availability over spring break. Speculation is they’d be needed for a flood of donations upon the naming of a coach in short order. 

[Stuhoo 86,558]

4 minutes ago, Alistair Smash said:

I was told this morning from a friend who is tangentially connected that it’ll be McCollum. I’m not happy to report this and I’m no insider so I have no issue with this being dismissed by anyone or everyone on this board.  This is a friend who is not prone to hyperbole or gossip.  I’m confident that he 100% believes it.  He said, as you’d suspect, that they are waiting for Drake’s season to be done to announce it.

I don’t think this comports with the email tidbit from yesterday. But, I figured I share it.  

McCollum makes perfect sense to me.

Occam's razor, also known as the principle of parsimony, suggests that when faced with competing hypotheses or explanations, the simplest one is usually the most likely correct one. 

For me? Ben McCollum is our "Occam's razor candidate."

[IUBtown 461]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

McCollum makes perfect sense to me.

Occam's razor, also known as the principle of parsimony, suggests that when faced with competing hypotheses or explanations, the simplest one is usually the most likely correct one. 

For me? Ben McCollum is our "Occam's razor candidate."

I don't shave so no.  

[HinnyHoosier 6,005]

14 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

Brownell was seen talking to Dolson this morning to discuss becoming to the new coach. 
 

 

(I feel dirty spreading that lie thinking speaking it into existence will make it happen)

 

 

[SlammySammy 941]

[Silat Player 1,314]

16 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

Brownell was seen talking to Dolson this morning to discuss becoming to the new coach. 
 

 

(I feel dirty spreading that lie thinking speaking it into existence will make it happen)

 

Don't say Brownell 3x

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,558]

5 minutes ago, Alistair Smash said:

The email that allegedly went out to the AD and Hoosiers Connect asking for their availability over spring break. Speculation is they’d be needed for a flood of donations upon the naming of a coach in short order. 

Shew. I was hoping it was a different email tidbit, but yes, I read those posts yesterday, and thank you for your reply. 

[JimmerNoe 878]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

McCollum makes perfect sense to me.

Occam's razor, also known as the principle of parsimony, suggests that when faced with competing hypotheses or explanations, the simplest one is usually the most likely correct one. 

For me? Ben McCollum is our "Occam's razor candidate."

I think this is true. Hopefully it is a big splashy hire, but I think historically the blind test would say that big school hires winningest young-ish mid major guy is the most likely outcome in these searches. There are exceptions but for better or worse that is generally the progression of coaches in general.

Crush at lower level, prove for 1-3 years you can crush at mid-major, get your shot at high major. 

[HinnyHoosier 6,005]

2 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Incredible!