General Coach Candidate News

[Chris007 57,970]

1 minute ago, DSUMMITT said:

Personally I could not care less who is 'wrong' and who is 'right' - I feel like most parties (some are obvious trolls) have given the information they've heard as honestly as they could (hard not to cross the line of compromising a friend). That's why I'm here - give me all of it! If I was stupid enough to bet my mortgage or be so emotionally invested that the outcome would destroy me - maybe that person isn't mature enough to be on the internet.

This is a rollercoaster for sure but it's not one without an end - while it's fun to speculate I have absolutely 0 influence on the final decision, so I choose to have fun with the speculation and possible choices. Or as RMK said to Connie Chung....

I love it when people share but if you're going to call me and my friends foolish then I'm going to have a problem. I'm here almost daily I don't just show up during searches. 

[spe317 903]

1 minute ago, wirenuts said:

Dammit. You got to me before my edit. Lol

Very solid reference. One for the old timers haha. 

[HoosierHuddle 405]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Who is sitting behind the ND bench? He has been to two games in the last two weeks but could only make one in the first 30 games.

Anyway, everything I have posted that I have heard today I could name 6 or 7 other people on here who have heard it too. I won't so they don't take the heat I do but they send me their rumors. Yes, it could be the echo chamber of IU but I know I don't have the same sources as RTZ and a few others. 

So yes we could be wrong but there is a reason we think what we do. I owned it 4 years ago, just like I will again. I have even said I don't believe it fully myself. 

Is Brad wearing the white ND quarter-zip and sitting two or three rows behind the ND bench?

 

I hope he doesn't take too many ideas from what Shrewsberry is running at Notre Dame because they still look terrible and completely outclassed ha. 

[Alford Bailey 12,887]

32 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

Yes, we were in deep talks until Drew got promises of more NIL at Baylor. funny that you responded to my DM saying everything you've heard from those you trust around campus is it will be Drew too. 

I gave 5 names, Stevens (don't refute we inquired, but he directly said NO again), Drew (mutual interest til there wasn't), Otz (mutual interest til there wasn't), Mccollum (speaking to him now), and Beard (fully vetted and said no to him). We don't have a coach signed yet. I don't know who the next coach will be at this hour because no coach has been selected by Scott. 

Since it's known the 5 coaches i mentioned had or since have been spoken to/vetted, would love for someone to tell me where exactly my info was wrong at the time. It appears my info has been the only credible info provided to this board in weeks, which was Scott's original list of names

- Jackal

If I had to pick a guy to run with on this coaching search it’s probably you

[JaybobHoosier 12,626]

Just now, Hornsby said:

It's pretty obvious it's going to be ole-what’s-eez-name or mccollum. Both are disappointing to me but I'll give them a few years. I don't think anyone has the patience for a four year rebuild.


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I might be in the minority, but I don’t mind a rebuild with a new coach as long as there is progress and sustainability. With Woody and Archie, writing was on the wall after 3 years. I’m open to any coach that warrants being hired and then builds a competent program that has continued success. 

[iu eyedoc 3,802]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I have the listing, it's still pending.

If the person hasn't signed, it would be bad business to not be vetting other candidates. That was what Dolson was accused of not doing last time. 

 

55 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

The listing I'm talking about does have a horse barn

Well that was easy.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7607-Banta-Woods-Dr-Bargersville-IN-46106/244272607_zpid/

Now who is going to pose as Brad Stevens and call and ask for the listing agent?

[GP711 994]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I love it when people share but if you're going to call me and my friends foolish then I'm going to have a problem. I'm here almost daily I don't just show up during searches. 

I thoroughly enjoy when Chris gets fiery. 

[wirenuts 1,331]

Just now, spe317 said:

Very solid reference. One for the old timers haha. 

Thank you sir. Don't forget to tip your waitress lol

[Alistair Smash 259]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I love it when people share but if you're going to call me and my friends foolish then I'm going to have a problem. I'm here almost daily I don't just show up during searches. 

Hold it. I technically fall into that category. Ouch. 
 

Of course, I just found this forum during this search…

[HoosierSadaseci 2,721]

46 minutes ago, cleeter said:

Marry a twin….


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I did marry a twin...unfortunately her twin is a brother...I'll pass...

[GP711 994]

1 minute ago, iu eyedoc said:

 

Well that was easy.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7607-Banta-Woods-Dr-Bargersville-IN-46106/244272607_zpid/

Idk about you but that house just scream Billy D :)

[Chris007 57,970]

Just now, Alistair Smash said:

Hold it. I technically fall into that category. Ouch. 
 

Of course, I just found this forum during this search…

I am dang glad you're here and hope you stay after we name the next coach.

[DSUMMITT 278]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I love it when people share but if you're going to call me and my friends foolish then I'm going to have a problem. I'm here almost daily I don't just show up during searches. 

Absolutely - this wasn't meant towards 'you' - just anyone that would come down on someone for sharing what they know. I appreciate it - and feel like it's childish to attack you over it.

[realTomCrean 2,371]

52 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

The listing I'm talking about does have a horse barn

7601 S 700 W, Morgantown, IN 46160 | MLS #21996451 | Zillow

[8bucks 7,146]

4 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

If I had to pick a guy to run with on this coaching search it’s probably you

I can’t keep track. Who has the Jackel suggested as coach 

[iu eyedoc 3,802]

2 minutes ago, HoosierSadaseci said:

I did marry a twin...unfortunately her twin is a brother...I'll pass...

So, he's not hot?

[Uspshoosier 51,838]

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/03/12/oddsmaker-greg-mcdermott-ben-mccollum-among-favorites-to-become-next-iu-basketball-coach/

[iu eyedoc 3,802]

1 minute ago, realTomCrean said:

7601 S 700 W, Morgantown, IN 46160 | MLS #21996451 | Zillow

Not pending

[pumpfake 4,260]

You have to kind of pity the OSU basketball fans - they fired their coach last year, were deprived of an exciting coaching search and ended up with an unspiring coach.

I guarantee that a month after the new coach is announced, things will feel mighty dull around here.  It'll be conjecture on portal guys and incessant discussion on starting lineups.

Enjoy the spectacle of it!

[Chris007 57,970]

1 minute ago, realTomCrean said:

7601 S 700 W, Morgantown, IN 46160 | MLS #21996451 | Zillow

No that's not it. It's on Banta road I think