General Coach Candidate News

[BGleas 7,880]

Just now, coonhounds said:

Quit raining on everyone's brad parade . Lol just kidding I know your being honest and giving good info

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Haha!

I'm trying to be balanced. Like I said earlier, I can't lose, either way Brad Stevens is coaching one of my favorite teams. 

Its also been a long time since I worked for the Celtics, but most of the same people are all still there. So I'm by no means an insider, but I do know how those people think and typically operate from the inside. 

With that said, I don't think the timing has ever been better for a Stevens/IU marriage. While i know Danny and the Celtics ownership love him, and the rational fans love him, 9 years is still a long time for the NBA. 

I still don't think it will happen, but the timing seems as close as it has ever been, but if it does it will be Stevens' choice, not the Celtics firing him. 

[Artie86 1,862]

8 hours ago, Evariste Galois said:

 

Guys.....I have to admit,  this possible or potential "Coach Steven + IU marriage" reminds me of watching the Bachelor/ Bachelorette with my wife.

YESSSSSSS,.... I watch those two shows because I love my wife and those are the things we do for our spouses. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does. They're DVR'd and haven't missed an episode. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does this for their loved one.

 ANYWAY..........my analogy between the Bachelor/Bachelorette and Coach Stevens is spot on. Potential candidates (IU fans) portray their love and desire to be chosen for that final ROSE. They are constantly trying to "pitch" why they should be "THE ONE", even telling them they love him. All the while, the Bachelor, "Coach Stevens" shows interest, but can never really say his true feelings until that Final Rose.

Will we (IU Fans) get that FINAL ROSE?

My wife would be so proud of me.....

[theriverpilot 5,589]

2 minutes ago, Cinco de Mayo said:

Guys.....I have to admit,  this possible or potential "Coach Steven + IU marriage" reminds me of watching the Bachelor/ Bachelorette with my wife.

YESSSSSSS,.... I watch those two shows because I love my wife and those are the things we do for our spouses. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does. They're DVR'd and haven't missed an episode. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does this for their loved one.

 ANYWAY..........my analogy between the Bachelor/Bachelorette and Coach Stevens is spot on. Potential candidates (IU fans) portray their love and desire to be chosen for that final ROSE. They are constantly trying to "pitch" why they should be "THE ONE", even telling them they love him. All the while, the Bachelor, "Coach Stevens" shows interest, but can never really say his true feelings until that Final Rose.

Will we (IU Fans) get that FINAL ROSE?

My wife would be so proud of me.....

You know things are getting surreal when there's a comparison between the IU basketball coach search and the Bachelor\Bachlorette!  But one thing I have to agree with is that Stevens almost seemed to ramble when talking about IU and Indiana in general.  An excited type of ramble.  Like a "I want this to happen" ramble.

[Josh 12,557]

5 minutes ago, Cinco de Mayo said:

Guys.....I have to admit,  this possible or potential "Coach Steven + IU marriage" reminds me of watching the Bachelor/ Bachelorette with my wife.

YESSSSSSS,.... I watch those two shows because I love my wife and those are the things we do for our spouses. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does. They're DVR'd and haven't missed an episode. I guarantee I'm not the only one on here who does this for their loved one.

 ANYWAY..........my analogy between the Bachelor/Bachelorette and Coach Stevens is spot on. Potential candidates (IU fans) portray their love and desire to be chosen for that final ROSE. They are constantly trying to "pitch" why they should be "THE ONE", even telling them they love him. All the while, the Bachelor, "Coach Stevens" shows interest, but can never really say his true feelings until that Final Rose.

Will we (IU Fans) get that FINAL ROSE?

My wife would be so proud of me.....

I have to watch Teen Mom, Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2.  However the one I have to watch that reminds me of our situation is Love After Lockup.

I'm not supposed to tell anybody my wife watches those though, so if you could keep it a secret I'd appreciate it.

[DWB 1,098]

From this old fart's perspective, there could not be a better time to come to IU as a coach. Program is, and has been a dumpster fire for quite a while (some say decades), certainly for many years.

It appears we have a stable of talent on the roster, just not being developed at all. Armaan reportedly hired his own personal trainer during the lockdown  and over the summer to improve his shot. Appears to have worked. So a new coach wouldn't have to clean house, he may just need to focus more on player development and install an offense that doesn't dribble the logo off the ball on each possession, and a defense that understands that you it's possible to play defense before your man gets the ball.

And then there is the issue of rebuilding the IU culture. Fanbase, coaches, staff, the brand.

I'm not all that familiar with Stevens style of coaching, like many of you, but whoever we get, I think it's entirely possible to turn this team around in year 2 to be a contender again. My biggest concern with Stevens is,  if he's the right guy to rebuild the IU culture. Could be, I just don't have a sense of it.

 

[Chris007 43,565]

7 minutes ago, IamtheShapopo said:

Dolson should be standing outside of Stevens house holding up a boombox blasting “in your eyes” every morning until he signs

I'm not so sure he's not

[dwtaylor1055 1,518]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I'm not so sure he's not

so you're saying we'll see more full court press next season? 

[Chris007 43,565]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

so you're saying we'll see more full court press next season? 

I think today reminds me of the old Arkansas teams. 40 minutes of hell, full-court press everywhere.

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

9 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

You know things are getting surreal when there's a comparison between the IU basketball coach search and the Bachelor\Bachlorette!  But one thing I have to agree with is that Stevens almost seemed to ramble when talking about IU and Indiana in general.  An excited type of ramble.  Like a "I want this to happen" ramble.

Brad didn’t have to go on about IU and Indiana like he did. He wanted to talk about all of it. That was straight from the heart. If he’s truly thinking “I want this to happen”, then it’s a cinch. We all know Scott wants him. If Brad wants IU, it’s good as gold. Come on home Golden Boy!

[Chris007 43,565]

2 minutes ago, IamtheShapopo said:

And I also don’t mind if Stevens is pulling. Tom Cruise and yelling “Show me the money!” Out the window at him.....

I think we're able to show him the money

[Chris007 43,565]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

Brad didn’t have to go on about IU and Indiana like he did. He wanted to talk about all of it. That was straight from the heart. If he’s truly thinking “I want this to happen”, then it’s a cinch. We all know Scott wants him. If Brad wants IU, it’s good as gold. Come on home Golden Boy!

Sometimes you need a leprechaun to bring it all together

[FritzIam4IU 349]

11 minutes ago, IamtheShapopo said:

If Stevens takes the challenge, first song played at Hoosier Hysteria?

ELO “Mr Blue Sky”

Nah. I would go with Mellencamp's Small Town...

No I cannot forget where it is that I come from
I cannot forget the people who love me
Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town
And people let me be just what I want to be

[dwtaylor1055 1,518]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Sometimes you need a leprechaun to bring it all together

Maybe Brad is the leprechaun we need

[Chris007 43,565]

Just now, dwtaylor1055 said:

Maybe Brad is the leprechaun we need

He's too tall to be a leprechaun.

[Trish 11,505]

Woke up and my first thought was Brad Stevens. 
 

We’re in the endgame now boys. 

[IUHAHN81 2,176]

Just now, Treesh said:

Woke up and my first thought was Brad Stevens. 
 

We’re in the endgame now boys. 

You think THATS bad. Put it to the ol lady last night and right after she said, "OK now u can go back to thinking about Brad Stevens!" U better be coming Brad! 

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sometimes you need a leprechaun to bring it all together

Who is this leprechaun of which you speak?

[Artie86 1,862]

25 minutes ago, IamtheShapopo said:

If Stevens takes the challenge, first song played at Hoosier Hysteria?

ELO “Mr Blue Sky”

One of best concerts I've ever been to and was in the old Market Square Arena.....LOVE ELO!

Edited March 17, 2021 by Cinco de Mayo

[Chris007 43,565]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

Woke up and my first thought was Brad Stevens. 
 

We’re in the endgame now boys. 

I've been waiting outside all morning for you to pick me up all morning so we can get to the airport

[FritzIam4IU 349]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sometimes you need a leprechaun to bring it all together

My son's kindergarten class made "Leprechaun traps"...if he catches one I'll make sure he uses his wish for Brad Stevens to come to IU.