Trish Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said: Just running through some thoughts here.. Brad Stevens left Butler for one of the top spots of all of basketball He stated he grew up watching Knight and IU was a dream job It was rumored he didn’t like recruiting in college, although he shot that down I believe at one point IU reached out to him but he said he wouldn’t talk unless there was an opening 007 posted that he was contacted before but wouldn’t “answer the door” but this time “he answered the door and listened” Dolson stated today that they haven’t talked to any potential candidates A donor gave $10 mil to part ways with Archie (would they need guarantees who the next coach is for that sum of money?) Another donor has agreed to pay for some other costs associated with the coaching change Has Brad listened to what the plan is and decided he could build something at IU? Has 8 years in the NBA given him enough cred that he can recruit at an extremely high level in college? It’s interesting the words chosen by Dolson when others inside the program have stated otherwise. I truly doubt IU would be able to convince Brad the timing is right but things could fall into place. I’m still thinking it’s Beilein or similar. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Scott was never going to come out and say “ Yeah I’ve got one guy in mind we’ll see if he comes” too much pressure on himself to say there’s a list or candidate. Would just draw more media and potential leaks. Scott has a list and has knowledge of who is possible. Otherwise two folks wouldn’t have donated the money. The no search committee and 10$ from two people speaks volumes! IUHAHN81 1
Bobman1 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Just running through some thoughts here..Brad Stevens left Butler for one of the top spots of all of basketballHe stated he grew up watching Knight and IU was a dream jobIt was rumored he didn’t like recruiting in college, although he shot that downI believe at one point IU reached out to him but he said he wouldn’t talk unless there was an opening007 posted that he was contacted before but wouldn’t “answer the door” but this time “he answered the door and listened”Dolson stated today that they haven’t talked to any potential candidatesA donor gave $10 mil to part ways with Archie (would they need guarantees who the next coach is for that sum of money?)Another donor has agreed to pay for some other costs associated with the coaching changeHas Brad listened to what the plan is and decided he could build something at IU?Has 8 years in the NBA given him enough cred that he can recruit at an extremely high level in college?It’s interesting the words chosen by Dolson when others inside the program have stated otherwise. I truly doubt IU would be able to convince Brad the timing is right but things could fall into place. I’m still thinking it’s Beilein or similar. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersSent from my iPhone using BtownBanners
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I don't know if this has been shared. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 What is the rumor? I don’t think there is one. Rumor has it that IU fans want StevensI believe a lot of in Indiana Fandom are going to be hugely disappointed that Stevens isn't coming.Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
WayneFleekHoosier Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I don't know if this has been shared. [/url]Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkNo, gosh no. I’m going to keep beating this drum, folks. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app ElectricBoogaloo, Bobman1, madmax and 1 other 4
rcbowla Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Scott was never going to come out and say “ Yeah I’ve got one guy in mind we’ll see if he comes” too much pressure on himself to say there’s a list or candidate. Would just draw more media and potential leaks. Scott has a list and has knowledge of who is possible. Otherwise two folks wouldn’t have donated the money. The no search committee and 10$ from two people speaks volumes! Are you working on being a politician? You seem to speak out of both sides of your mouth at the same time. Indiana isn't an elite job........Dolson obviously has a big time hire on the line. It's truly impressive sir.Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk
rcbowla Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 No, gosh no. I’m going to keep beating this drum, folks. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile appI'm with you. I like Belien and I think he's an excellent coach and would be an excellent hire if he were 10 years younger. I don't get wanting a guy that's going to be here for maybe 5 years and then hand the keys to a guy that we don't know will sustain what he builds.Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk pumpfake 1
Golfman25 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Treesh said: We want to think Indiana is a top job but we interviewed and hired one guy last time and he was a mid major coach. things have gotten worse. Has the job increased in value over the years? Ehhh... It was a top job with a low level AD. New AD - looks like things have changed. Over 100 Games 1
Golfman25 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Treesh said: Scott was never going to come out and say “ Yeah I’ve got one guy in mind we’ll see if he comes” too much pressure on himself to say there’s a list or candidate. Would just draw more media and potential leaks. Scott has a list and has knowledge of who is possible. Otherwise two folks wouldn’t have donated the money. The no search committee and 10$ from two people speaks volumes! Any good AD (or GM in the pros) will always have a short list of coaches they would upgrad to. Cause you never know what is going to happen -- health issues, retirements, leave for other jobs, etc. etc. jonz44, FWHoosier84 and T White 3
Golfman25 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said: I believe a lot of in Indiana Fandom are going to be hugely disappointed that Stevens isn't coming. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk I think Stevens is your "Joe Maddon" hire. The Cubs had just hired Rick Renteria a year prior. Joe Maddon came available and Renteria was gone. If we end up with an old guy, or an up and comer, Stevens will be a possiblity when he decides the time is right. If we hire a Beard et. al. and they are hugely successful, then maybe not.
Deserthoozier Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 10:00 AM, Uspshoosier said: Bring home Josh Pasternak. Kidding of course but if you want a former IU guy might as well go with the former manager that has his team dancing this year Joe! Josh Pastner is the GA Tech, former Memphis, guy proudly rocking the face shield!
Capt. Crimson Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Treesh said: We want to think Indiana is a top job but we interviewed and hired one guy last time and he was a mid major coach. things have gotten worse. Has the job increased in value over the years? Ehhh... DOUBLE CHECK PLUS Josh 1
ALASKA HOOSIER Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 changed my avatar for the first time in ___________ years. it's gotta happen!!! HoosierAloha 1
Vauxhall and IU Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, tyappleg said: His 2nd and 3rd year at TT were fantastic. Last year and this year have been just average. He is a major improvement, but seems more like a double or triple than a home run. Would be happy with the hire over a lot of the other options. This is kinda where I'm at. I admit to being a little cooler on Beard than most IU fans. I'd be perfectly happy with the hire and he'd obviously be a huge upgrade but I don't think he's the savior a lot of people think he would be. He's had a couple impressive tourney runs (granted, one REALLY impressive), but ideally, that kind of thing is gonna be a baseline expectation of anyone we're look at (hopefully). Furthermore, I see him as one of the least likely to take the offer. Whether or not you think Brad leaves the NBA, there's at least a good reason why people think he MIGHT come here, given his background. But Beard doesn't have any Indiana ties or even any Midwest ties I'm aware of. The main reason a lot of people want him is his Knight connection, but think about the period he was coaching under him - I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Knight probably wasn't painting a real rosy picture of IU at that time. On top of that, he's already earning a top salary, and has family considerations, and yet people act like he's just sitting by the phone waiting for the IU call. Definitely not against the idea, I'm just saying I think it's a real stretch. go iu bb, pumpfake, NOLA Hoosier and 2 others 5
Hoosier Guy Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Dalton26 said: Had to get you taken care of since you didn’t know how. I appreciate the help
Unexpectedflash Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Vauxhall and IU said: This is kinda where I'm at. I admit to being a little cooler on Beard than most IU fans. I'd be perfectly happy with the hire and he'd obviously be a huge upgrade but I don't think he's the savior a lot of people think he would be. He's had a couple impressive tourney runs (granted, one REALLY impressive), but ideally, that kind of thing is gonna be a baseline expectation of anyone we're look at (hopefully). Furthermore, I see him as one of the least likely to take the offer. Whether or not you think Brad leaves the NBA, there's at least a good reason why people think he MIGHT come here, given his background. But Beard doesn't have any Indiana ties or even any Midwest ties I'm aware of. The main reason a lot of people want him is his Knight connection, but think about the period he was coaching under him - I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Knight probably wasn't painting a real rosy picture of IU at that time. On top of that, he's already earning a top salary, and has family considerations, and yet people act like he's just sitting by the phone waiting for the IU call. Definitely not against the idea, I'm just saying I think it's a real stretch. His offense is pretty hard to watch. Listening to what Dolson talked about what he wanted in the next coach's play style sounded like someone with Oats' system. Beard is a great coach but his teams really muck it up and are a lot better on the defensive end than the offensive end. Edited March 16, 2021 by Unexpectedflash NVFalcons1990 1
JSHoosier Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Treesh said: We want to think Indiana is a top job but we interviewed and hired one guy last time and he was a mid major coach. things have gotten worse. Has the job increased in value over the years? Ehhh... You act like Indiana is a run of the mill program with no success outside of one coach. The bulk is under one coach, sure, but the same is true for Duke; they still have their legendary coach while we have an admin that refused to get out of the way. And that search was by Fred Glass, enough said. Dolson is TBD. FWHoosier84 1
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 My real fear is not that my hopes are up now, but that we will be disappointed with a good hire because our hopes were too high. I'm good where my hopes are. Doubt I'll be disappointed unless it is someone similar to CAM.Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk FWHoosier84 1
HoosierRobbie Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I don't know if this has been shared. [/url]Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkPlease no.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app
rcbowla Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I'm good where my hopes are. Doubt I'll be disappointed unless it is someone similar to CAM.Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkSomeone like CAM. So are you interested in Mack? I ask because he's basically Archie but maybe slightly better with a more charismatic personality. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk
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