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[Class of '66 Old Fart 95,916]

47 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I’m really starting to like Scott Drew

So you're thinking of him a lot?

[Chris007 62,637]

3 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Maybe he's trying to get away from the in-laws.  Bloomington is close enough to Louisville to do the special occasions (b-days, holidays, etc.).    

I know what that's like mine lives 3 miles down the street from me. 

[Hoosierfan2017 25,484]

14 minutes ago, HoosierDYT said:

I agree with all your points...

I just think if I was a coach, the #1 thing to me would be longevity, and if Drew doesn't get in trouble at Baylor, he will literally be able to retire there. I don't think money matters as much as we think it does because of diminishing margins of return. 

But how does Drew want his legacy to end? As a solid coach who resurrected one of the worst D-1 programs all time, with probably a few Elite 8's / Final 4's (maybe even a national championship)? Or, as THE guy, from Indiana, who resurrected one of the most dominant basketball programs of all time? That would make him a hall of famer and a lifelong celebrity in Indiana.

I'm not saying any of that is likely, however, these coaches have egos, and with the current state of our program, playing into the legacy of coaches might be our best bet. That's what I'd do if I was Dolson, and I think its transferable to all of the big names we are after. Stevens? Heck, unless he wins 3+ championships with the Celtics (which, in the NBA, is virtually impossible without a top-5 player), his legacy will not even be in the same discussion than if he won ONE championship at Indiana.  

Yeah, I think it all comes down to what Drew wants. If he is happy with what he has at Baylor then he'll stay there. Barring disaster, he'll get to stay there for as long as he wants. A few million dollars a year and great job security would be hard to give up. But if he wants more, if he wants a bigger challenge, then IU would look pretty attractive. He lived in Indiana for a number of years back during IU basketball's better days, so he knows what IU basketball can be like when things are going well. I'd go after him pretty hard if I was Dolson. 

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1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I know what that's like mine lives 3 miles down the street from me. 

Mine live in Texas. And not a very easy part of Texas to get to (nowhere near a major airport). Very tough drive with 2 small kids so it's a once a year thing. They don't make a huge effort to travel here. And let me tell you.........that is juuuuuuuust fine with me. 

[Hoosierfan2017 25,484]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

So you're thinking of him a lot?

A whole lot

[Trish 14,559]

If Scott makes it to the final four this year, I'll be interested.

 

Far as I'm concerned, Baylor is losing in the Sweet 16. 

[LamarCheeks 23,447]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

A whole lot

Hoosierfan's message to the Drewster ... 

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1 minute ago, Treesh said:

If Scott makes it to the final four this year, I'll be interested.

 

Far as I'm concerned, Baylor is losing in the Sweet 16. 

The catch-22 is if he makes a run or wins the tournament I think it’d be harder for him to leave. 

[LamarCheeks 23,447]

1 minute ago, Hippopotamo said:

The catch-22 is if he makes a run or wins the tournament I think it’d be harder for him to leave. 

Who knows? Ol' Roy left Kansas a couple days after leading them to the NCAA title game. 

[Trish 14,559]

4 minutes ago, Hippopotamo said:

The catch-22 is if he makes a run or wins the tournament I think it’d be harder for him to leave. 

But he's from Indiana and wants to save Indiana Basketball! 

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That's the only real argument any media has had in defending him and I lump Bozich in with the media. 

Oh he's full blown media now and that's why he doesn't like to rock any boats because he doesn't want to lose favor. That's my opinion anyhow. I like Bozich but take way less away from what he says nowadays.

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[Hoosierfan2017 25,484]

5 minutes ago, Treesh said:

But he's from Indiana and wants to save Indiana Basketball! 

Meh. I never said that he wants to do any of that. I have no idea what he wants. I just said that that would be the appeal for Drew to leave his comfortable job for IU, if the appeal is there. 

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Alex is a great person.  I grew up playing sports with him.  His dad is a great person too.

[Stuhoo 93,367]

Love Inside the Hall.

Alex and Rick Bozich do a great job. Period.

[Chris007 62,637]

25 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Alex is a great person.  I grew up playing sports with him.  His dad is a great person too.

Sorry I was being a little judgemental. Since I don't know him I deleted my comment. 

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

38 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sorry I was being a little judgemental. Since I don't know him I deleted my comment. 

haha, no need to be sorry in the least.  We all have opinions.  They're a great family though.  I believe his mom taught with mine too.  His dad was always involved with his sports.  Just really good people.  I followed ITH for awhile but haven't been over there for awhile.

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2 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Are you insinuating Archie even has a HS offense?   :)  

I mean... I was in a better offense in the 4th grade... Soo...

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2 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

Who knows? Ol' Roy left Kansas a couple days after leading them to the NCAA title game. 

I think that was a little bit different in that Roy was a North Carolina alum who was close to Dean Smith.

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3 hours ago, Treesh said:

He seems to be happy with the fans there as he's been there for 14 years! He also seems to be pretty happy with his family in Texas. I mean.. to not leave a place for 14 years in this business is impressive. 

 

It's longer than that.  He started coaching at Baylor in 2003.  This is his 18th year there.

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7 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

I think that was a little bit different in that Roy was a North Carolina alum who was close to Dean Smith.

Right. But just a few years earlier, he had said no to UNC.