RaceToTheTop Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 I’m kind of surprised no one is mentioning Bob Huggins....I know the issues with him, but when I hear the Bruce Pearls and Scott Drew’s of the world through around for jobs, I think his name would as well. woodenshoemanHoosierfan 1
Uspshoosier Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, brumdog45 said: I’m kind of surprised no one is mentioning Bob Huggins....I know the issues with him, but when I hear the Bruce Pearls and Scott Drew’s of the world through around for jobs, I think his name would as well. Fantastic coach. I would love him as coach. I think no one is mentioning him because he got taken home, county roads. He was born in Morgantown, transferred and played for West Virginia. I think he is home until retirement. lillurk and woodenshoemanHoosierfan 2
lillurk Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 If it’s gonna be someone with P5 (or Big East) HC experience, here’s a list of names we’ve either dreamed on, mentioned, or otherwise discussed who fit the bill. Note this would eliminate the Fife, Gates, Shrewsberry cohort. (as pointed out above it would technically eliminate Stevens but LOL) “Almost no chance” tier: Stevens, Donovan, Wright, Bennett Age, health, compliance concerns probably eliminate: Beilein, Kruger, Pearl, Huggins. Matta? check the price/willingness to move: Oats, Beard, Mack, Drew also mentioned but probably long-shots: Musselman, Enfield, Mike White (FL) thebigweave, GaryP and 8bucks 3
Stuhoo Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said: Fantastic coach. I would love him as coach. I think no one is mentioning him because he got taken home, county roads. He was born in Morgantown, transferred and played for West Virginia. I think he is home until retirement. Which may be soon. He's 67 and looks like he's ... ahem... lived to the fullest. GloryDays, Deserthoozier, HoosierDYT and 4 others 5 2
ap2345 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said: Since you asked :) Agree on your "no chance" list. So moving on... Beilein & Matta seem the most likely- need to be vetted for ability and drive. I say proceed with extreme caution, but proceed. Any red flags should eliminate them, IU can't afford to find out Beliein has lost the fire in his belly 2 years down the road or have Matta tapping out because of his back after a couple of seasons. Either would be devastating. I have stated before that I can't imagine why Drew would want to move, BUT fine with kicking the tires. Still he isn't a magician. Took a good while to get things rolling in Waco. IU should be a faster turn-around but not sure it's fair to expect a dramatic turn. Similar feel on Beard & Mack. Sadly, IU doesn't offer much over current jobs without a lot of grunt work first to return the shine. Oats is the most interesting to me for personal reasons and that he is young and has some results to evaluate. Seems like a winner on the trajectory for big things. Except for the part where it was Mack that reached out to IU and not the other way around. That’s what makes that situation more interesting IMO.
bigrod Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Treesh said: I emailed Scott and told him to let me know first if there is a head coaching decision. It feels appropriate I break the news. Drew or Dolson? ;) thebigweave and Trish 2
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 Dang looking at other boards, you guys sure don't stick up for little ole me. My poor little feelings are getting hurt. But on another note does anyone know what the athletic board does? There might be a chance they are meeting this week. ;-) tkbbn, HoosierAloha, Rookie33 and 4 others 6 1
Deserthoozier Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Capt. Crimson said: I know this table is slightly out of date, but no way Chris Beard would leave Texas Tech with his current situation. Sorry....but WHAT was Archie’s $250,000 bonus for in ‘18-19? Maybe grades?
lillurk Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said: Since you asked :) Agree on your "no chance" list. So moving on... Beilein & Matta seem the most likely- need to be vetted for ability and drive. I say proceed with extreme caution, but proceed. Any red flags should eliminate them, IU can't afford to find out Beliein has lost the fire in his belly 2 years down the road or have Matta tapping out because of his back after a couple of seasons. Either would be devastating. I have stated before that I can't imagine why Drew would want to move, BUT fine with kicking the tires. Still he isn't a magician. Took a good while to get things rolling in Waco. IU should be a faster turn-around but not sure it's fair to expect a dramatic turn. Similar feel on Beard & Mack. Sadly, IU doesn't offer much over current jobs without a lot of grunt work first to return the shine. Oats is the most interesting to me for personal reasons and that he is young and has some results to evaluate. Seems like a winner on the trajectory for big things. Yes, I LOVE Oats. Unfortunately he may not want to leave the SEC, just got an extension, Alabama has deep pockets...we can dream.
Capt. Crimson Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Chris007 said: Dang looking at other boards, you guys sure don't stick up for little ole me. My poor little feelings are getting hurt. But on another note does anyone know what the athletic board does? There might be a chance they are meeting this week. ;-) I wanna see you and IUWins0708 duke it out. Lay all your sources on the table and see who wins. thebigweave and Bowhunter 2
Trish Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, Chris007 said: Dang looking at other boards, you guys sure don't stick up for little ole me. My poor little feelings are getting hurt. But on another note does anyone know what the athletic board does? There might be a chance they are meeting this week. ;-) They talking smack over on Hoosier Sports Nation? I’ll go over there and teach them a lesson. Maybe photoshop a picture of Brad on Kirkwood to really piss them off! mamasa, Chris007, thebigweave and 1 other 3 1
Capt. Crimson Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 Just now, Treesh said: They talking smack over on Hoosier Sports Nation? I’ll go over there and teach them a lesson. Maybe photoshop a picture of Brad on Kirkwood to really piss them off! I'm just kidding as well. I read both sites, but this is the only one I have an account on. That site had me thinking Billy Donovan was looking at paint swatches for his new office last time around. Chris007 and Trish 2
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said: I wanna see you and IUWins0708 duke it out. Lay all your sources on the table and see who wins. I don't know him but he sounds like a great guy, or I do know him and just don't know that I know him. WayneFleekHoosier, lillurk, Capt. Crimson and 1 other 4
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Capt. Crimson said: I'm just kidding as well. I read both sites, but this is the only one I have an account on. That site had me thinking Billy Donovan was looking at paint swatches for his new office last time around. You mean he wasn't? I had a beautiful horse farm all picked out for his family till Fred hired Archie. Capt. Crimson and thebigweave 2
Popular Post hper50 Posted March 8, 2021 Popular Post Posted March 8, 2021 Bracketology is back Bobman1, craigyv88, Josh and 8 others 6 5
IUCane Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, hper50 said: Bracketology is back Means it will be Musselman since he isn't listed :) Chris007 1
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, hper50 said: Bracketology is back I think I can name 6 guys on that list that have less than 5% chance of becoming the next IU coach. At least two of them are IU guys lillurk 1
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 Just now, IUCane said: Means it will be Musselman since he isn't listed :) I'm starting to like the Musselman candidacy lillurk 1
lillurk Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Chris007 said: I'm starting to like the Musselman candidacy Yeah I agree. Relatively young, very quick turnarounds at both stops, good on the transfer market but immediately a good recruiter of HSers at Arkansas, where that’s probably a better option than it is at Nevada. He employed Jordan Sperber, the Hoop Vision guy, at Nevada. His pattern at both stops: massive improvement in year one from the recently established historical level of the program, then year two is another step up.
Chris007 Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, lillurk said: Yeah I agree. Relatively young, very quick turnarounds at both stops, good on the transfer market but immediately a good recruiter of HSers at Arkansas, where that’s probably a better option than it is at Nevada. He employed Jordan Sperber, the Hoop Vision guy, at Nevada. His pattern at both stops: massive improvement in year one from the recently established historical level of the program, then year two is another step up. Someone mentioned that Keith Smart played for him, so bring him on as an assistant lillurk 1
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