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Is he the one that wrecked the motorcycle at midnight madness?

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1 minute ago, coonhounds said:

Is he the one that wrecked the motorcycle at midnight madness?

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[EasyEJay 707]

7 hours ago, Lebowski said:

I know it's hard for folks to grasp because we've been so used to the disappointment of the football program but IUFB finally has a coach that knows what he's doing.

What a horrible take. Lol.

I’m a basketball fan , don’t claim to know “ball” 

not the case when it comes to football . Agreed it’s a terrible take . The amount of talent that returns off last years roster is almost unheard of in todays college football . Not to mention the additions (arguably better QB, RB , and couple of OL) and the retention of staff as well . 
 

9-3 minimum 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,096]

4 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Taking those points in a vacuum is nuts lol.

with football there was only upside. worst power 5 program ever. Little expectations. so  60 year old coming in works to give the program any relevance ever

 

basketball the expectations are so high. Mcdermott is a good coach but this program cant have another coaching search in 4-5 years again.

Why..  why would it? 

What vacuum was I speaking in? 

You all worry about the most trivial s*** 

[Silat Player 1,798]

37 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

So you can hire a 60yr old in football and have you best season ever, but that can't work for basketball? Got it. 

McDermott is a solid hire. 

Ok, so today's topic is McDermott as IU's coach. 

Got it. 

[Golfman25 6,543]

6 hours ago, Lebowski said:

I wouldn't pigeonhole his "system" into a label of a D2 style system. His approach seems to be more about his players' strengths and adapt to them. He's definitely a process driven coach, like Nick Saban for sure.  It looks like his biggest constant is the point guard play. It all starts and stops with the PG. I think I read on here somewhere or maybe watched an interview or something where he wants a player that can quickly process things mentally. His offense makes me think of the "motion" offense back in the day.  It's very fluid and not really about X's and O's but more about mentally processing what is available on the court that the defense is giving you. A lot of cuts to the basket, screens that help setting up open shots through mismatches, screens to get two defenders on the ball, ghost screens,  etc.. I watched it in the flesh, and it's really fun to watch. Personally, I enjoyed his team's defense more than I did the offense. Bottom line, they played smart.  I haven't seen an IUBB team play smart in a very long time.  I do question whether or not his type of philosophy/offense will work against length. We'll be able to watch this in the tournament for sure. 

 

If McCollum is the guy, I'll be extremely comfortable with the hire. 

Yeah, I understand.  But sometimes you have to let Cheney, Olidipo, etc, do what they do.   

[Hoosier987 2,582]

7 hours ago, JustWinBaby said:

He was praising “Trayce” Galloway the other day. I will not miss his aloofness. You just can’t lack basic attention to detail as a head coach. I know for a fact it cost us more than one top-level recruit.

Also I won’t miss him speaking in the third person. What the hell was that anyway?? How did he never take any heat for that? lmao

My personal favorite was calling Carlyle “Canine”

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IU basketball is in basically the same place as IU football after Allen. Day 0. We have NIL going for us which is nice but that’s not enough to make us elite. It’s just a perk of the job. The history here is something we should always respect. That said, the program needs to be gutted and rebuilt in a true winner’s image. 

[str8baller 7,185]

18 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I am hearing from my sources....don't kill the messenger....but I trust this person for a long time....Tubby Smith

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[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,096]

12 hours ago, Kentuckysucks said:

I'd give Cig another season before you crown him.  We played 2 good teams all season and got torched both times.  He was also able to bring a bunch of his JM guys with him.  Just reminds me of Tom Allen's covid year where we didn't beat a single team that finished in the top 25 and he got a near $40M buyout for it then the wheels came off.  Many of us called it at the time.  Expect a lot of 7-5 finishes from Cig which is certainly fine.

I can't think of more silly post. We played the two teams in the finals, not just "two good teams"... 

But, no,  Michigan was VERY good. Of course we only beat Nebraska by 49, good call man.   Good call 

 

You had 3 people like that post.  Crazy 

[GP711 1,834]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Why..  why would it? 

What vacuum was I speaking in? 

You all worry about the most trivial s*** 

Because he would retire? I know the things i say aren't the most complicated but you all make it seem like rocket science. You are taking coaches ages in a vacuum acting like the basketball program and football program are in the same status. Iu football was never relevant. Basketball used to be and needs to get back. having a coach retire in another 4-5 years would be terrible. 

[EasyEJay 707]

3 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

My personal favorite was calling Carlyle “Canine”

Idk his first sit down with Don Fischer and he called our best player Tracy instead of Trayce lol 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,096]

Just now, GP711 said:

Because he would retire? I know the things i say aren't the most complicated but you all make it seem like rocket science. You are taking coaches ages in a vacuum acting like the basketball program and football program are in the same status. Iu football was never relevant. Basketball used to be and needs to get back. having a coach retire in another 4-5 years would be terrible. 

Why would he retire? Idc what status they're in. It's sport. Good coaches win. 

You're talking in myth. 

[TheWatShot 15,374]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I can't think of more silly post. We played the two teams in the finals, not just "two good teams"... 

But, no,  Michigan was VERY good. Of course we only beat Nebraska by 49, good call man.   Good call 

 

You had 3 people like that post.  Crazy 

There are some IU fans who only root for the basketball program and have enjoyed taking pot shots at the football program over the years. That got ripped away from them this past year and they've not handled it very well. 

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6 minutes ago, Silat Player said:

Ok, so today's topic is McDermott as IU's coach. 

Got it. 

Haha I'm just confused what we're looking for if we're too good for McDermott. Of course, some had convinced themselves we were too good for Drew. 

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7 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

My personal favorite was calling Carlyle “Canine”

I think that's his nickname given he's #9.  K-9.

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1 minute ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Why would he retire? Idc what status they're in. It's sport. Good coaches win. 

You're talking in myth. 

Pitino is 72 and has another 2-4 years easy. McDermott could give us 12 great years. We don’t know what the guys motor is like.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,096]

13 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

There are some IU fans who only root for the basketball program and have enjoyed taking pot shots at the football program over the years. That got ripped away from them this past year and they've not handled it very well. 

I call those people nerds, Cignetti would too. 

[Silat Player 1,798]

7 hours ago, Over 100 Games said:

Guys - my sources are telling me that it’s McDermott. Not a joke. Not a troll. You heard it here first. I joked about his son earlier. This is not a drill

So you joked about McDermott earlier (saying it was going to be his son), but now you claim that it's going to be the pop? 

Color me sceptical...LOL

However, the betters have been on McDermott from the start, so I guess I shouldn't brush this idea off at all.

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Debrief for Friday

• MCCollum Thursday Night Slaughterhouse hangover.....for some
• McDermott - Coach of the Day
• IsaacTor makes an appearance...Is anyone still listening?
• Stevens - The edging continues