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[JustWinBaby 1,724]

Just now, P92 said:

With Brads money they could live in Bloomington and he could fly his daughter to school in Boston!

I, for one, refuse to believe that Dolson gave Brad 6 weeks to make up his mind, with the decision hinging on the whims of his 16 year old daughter.

There is far too much hinging on this hire, including Dolson’s livelihood, for him to put this in her hands.

[Home Jersey 15,090]

Just now, JustWinBaby said:

I, for one, refuse to believe that Dolson gave Brad 6 weeks to make up his mind, with the decision hinging on the whims of his 16 year old daughter.

There is far too much hinging on this hire, including Dolson’s livelihood, for him to put this in her hands.

Mr. Negativity over here!

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For those wanting an Alford related update from New Castle....

The Giant Shoe in front of the Steve Alford Inn remains Blue and White today.   

[BehindTheBench 1,555]

54 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

I am down to squash the beef. This search just has us all on edge and I’ve been especially cranky the past few days haha. Ready for it to be over. We all want what’s best for IU… sounds like we will find out soon enough. Looking forward to supporting the next coach. 

Consider is squashed!

[HoosierHoopster 7,902]

10 minutes ago, JustWinBaby said:

I listened to the Tom Crean interview with the Hysterics (I can’t stand them but just wanted to listen to him, and it was absolutely worth a listen) and he described how the hiring process went down with IU.

They met at a neutral site away from Milwaukee and Bloomington, in a hotel. Everything very hush-hush. The deal was in place immediately after his Marquette team was knocked out of the tournament. There had been backchannel discussions before in-person meetings. Marquette didn’t know any of it was going on until he’d signed.

And this is the most likely scenario. Of course there have been back channel discussions with whomever it actually is, and it's (imo) highly likely that it's a coach whose team is still playing (otherwise, just why??, and no it's not Brad, good grief already). The longer this goes on, imo, the more likely we've got a coach who's doing well in the NCAA tourney. 

[AZ Hoosier 10,512]

4 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

The search has worn on me. We all just want to know already. I appreciate posters with a track record sharing what they hear and having a conversation. I’ve got no patience for new accounts peddling fanciful rumors that don’t pan out continuing to string people along. Maybe it’s because I’m from New Jersey and don’t know how to act when I smell bull****

You're not alone, brother... agree 100%...

[Ryno6284 4,236]

38 minutes ago, IU05 said:

If this is true, then the coach isn’t currently coaching. 
 

#HoldTheLine #RidinWithRTZ

Collins

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1 hour ago, hoosiersoxfan said:

Osterman just said the search is going to gain steam pretty quickly 

One would hope so.  :) 

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,476]

24 minutes ago, JimmerNoe said:

Also this account typically is very good about clarifying how many sources and the quality of those sources. They say this one is “unimpeachable”. If this person has heard it is contracted already, that would make me very excited.

I know others have asked, just how unusual would it be for a current coach in the tournament to have signed a contract to take over at IU once their season ends? Less likely than a guy who’s not actively coaching, sure. 

[iu eyedoc 4,260]

1 hour ago, NVFalcons1990 said:

The pace of play ranking #347 out of 360+ schools is a concern offensively. 

Pace of play isn't  just  a  product of a methodical offense, it also reflects a defense that makes the opponent work for open shots.

Drake ranked 41st in points per 100 possessions while their opponents ranked 350th. They  also were #1 in steal %, 13th in Reb %

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13 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

So if coaching changes is reliable. Big if! If it's contracted it can't be a current head coach correct? Wouldn't that be a major bad look to their current employer?

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Look at his followed by list (32k but focus on Trilly and others who are 'plugged in'). It's hard cause we are a paranoid bunch of previously damaged nut bags (see last 2 hires or last 20 years of basketball) so when one gets spun up it doesn't take long for us all to. (Definitely including myself in this analogy)

[BehindTheBench 1,555]

I don't want to create arguments, call out sources, or even worse, reveal sources, but I'll say, @Chris007 is way more tuned in than some give him credit for. After reading some of the recent updates, and seeing how this is playing out, I can confirm the guy has been pretty spot on in all of this. We've shared some private messages, and he knows his stuff. We should be thankful to have him, and many others, sharing their info here. 

[Hoosierfan1901 8,123]

Just now, Jeff Flabjohns said:

I know others have asked, just how unusual would it be for a current coach in the tournament to have signed a contract to take over at IU once their season ends? Less likely than a guy who’s not actively coaching, sure. 

It’s pretty rare, I mentioned Lincoln Riley allegedly doing it.

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8 minutes ago, Papacap said:

And that I can see. It’s the still coaching part.

Just because you sign a contract doesn't mean it's dated to take into effect immediately. 

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1 minute ago, iu eyedoc said:

Pace of play isn't  just  a  product of a methodical offense, it also reflects a defense that makes the opponent work for open shots.

Drake ranked 41st in points per 100 possessions while their opponents ranked 350th. They  also were #1 in steal %, 13th in Reb %

DeVries to Iowa seems like a lock at this point. BM can come to us if he wants 

[the_jackal 393]

34 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

I'd say this is the correct read on where it's at. very few people know what's going on, myself included as i'm just relaying 2nd/3rd hand info.

also active coaches can sign contracts elsewhere, just entails a breach of contract and agreeing to the amount owed for buyout by the new university as most (if not all) college coaches are considered 'at-will' employees by the state. someone correct me if i'm wrong on that though as it may vary state to state

[mdiu28 2,887]

1 minute ago, DSUMMITT said:

Look at his followed by list (32k but focus on Trilly and others who are 'plugged in'). It's hard cause we are a paranoid bunch of previously damaged nut bags (see last 2 hires or last 20 years of basketball) so when one gets spun up it doesn't take long for us all to. (Definitely including myself in this analogy)

Trilly posted he got a very similar text. Almost identical language about the 4 people who know

[GP711 1,808]

Just now, BehindTheBench said:

I don't want to create arguments, call out sources, or even worse, reveal sources, but I'll say, @Chris007 is way more tuned in than some give him credit for. After reading some of the recent updates, and seeing how this is playing out, I can confirm the guy has been pretty spot on in all of this. We've shared some private messages, and he knows his stuff. We should be thankful to have him, and many others, sharing their info here. 

Couldn't agree more:)

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12 minutes ago, JustWinBaby said:

I, for one, refuse to believe that Dolson gave Brad 6 weeks to make up his mind, with the decision hinging on the whims of his 16 year old daughter.

There is far too much hinging on this hire, including Dolson’s livelihood, for him to put this in her hands.

As a parent, I too find this a ridiculous story. But, I also found the "famiily vote" story from 2021 to be crazy as well. 

Do you get kids' input? Sure, of course. Do you sit at a table and give kids an equal vote to determine the future of your family and to determine whether or not you take a new job? Of course not. LOL

But, it's a story that makes IU fans feel better about Stevens not taking the job, so...

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1 minute ago, BehindTheBench said:

I don't want to create arguments, call out sources, or even worse, reveal sources, but I'll say, @Chris007 is way more tuned in than some give him credit for. After reading some of the recent updates, and seeing how this is playing out, I can confirm the guy has been pretty spot on in all of this. We've shared some private messages, and he knows his stuff. We should be thankful to have him, and many others, sharing their info here. 

That's the unnerving thing; it seems like Chris is losing a sense of directionality. If we've come near the end of the search, it seems like people are largely in the dark.