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[rcbowla]

Not sure I want Mack either but I’m confused as how he’s just like Archie. 

Pack line defense. Offense is very meh a lot of times. Nothing wrong with either of those as long as great results accompany them. I'm just not sure that'd be the case with Mack. I could be wrong and I would certainly get behind him and root like hell for him but he's not on my list of ideal candidates.

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[IUc2016]

Pack line defense. Offense is very meh a lot of times. Nothing wrong with either of those as long as great results accompany them. I'm just not sure that'd be the case with Mack. I could be wrong and I would certainly get behind him and root like hell for him but he's not on my list of ideal candidates.

 

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He has quite a few 13-14 loss seasons with mediocre conference records. Not really a huge upgrade IMO

 

 

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[Stuhoo]

19 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

It’d be nice if a new rumor popped up already. 

We may have to “self-generate.”

[rcbowla]

Not sure I want Mack either but I’m confused as how he’s just like Archie. 

An example. Absolute snapshot so I get that but just this season: AdjO - IU 66 UL 85
AdjD IU 43 UL 44. Now I know these aren't the end all be all but if you look through Mack's resume it's really not that spectacular outside of an elite 8 and 3 sweet 16's. His defenses have never really been great.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Georgetown doesn't get its act together in the 2nd half and Patrick Ewing might be available.   (I'm kidding)

[T White]

5 hours ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

I realize my theory fall under that category of expecting the worst. And I'm happy to be wrong. I just don't think it's that far-fetched of a thought. 

Here's something to consider. The job is still the same job. The school is still the same school. None of that has changed. Just because it was first offered to a "big name" coach with massive ties to the state doesn't change any of that. Has the job itself become any less attractive because Stevens said no? Not in my eyes.

I would have to think any other candidates would have enough self confidence (or ego) that the idea it was offered to someone else first would not deter them. I would think it makes a prospect think "here's a school that is REALLY looking to do something big and not just tread water. I want to be a part of that."

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

The masses are clearly testy today.

I’d recommend watching a full day of basketball.

Have peace in knowing Dolsen and the donors want IU to be a winner. That’s why Archie is gone now. We have to have some peace and trust. If it’s not Brad Stevens there are reasons for that. I think we aim big still. And if not, and you hate the new coach, drop IUBB for new hobbies.

That’s my plan.


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[raorIU]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

We may have to “self-generate.”

Have to be careful with that, heard it can mess with your eyesight!

[NashvilleHoosier]

16 minutes ago, T White said:

Here's something to consider. The job is still the same job. The school is still the same school. None of that has changed. Just because it was first offered to a "big name" coach with massive ties to the state doesn't change any of that. Has the job itself become any less attractive because Stevens said no? Not in my eyes.

I would have to think any other candidates would have enough self confidence (or ego) that the idea it was offered to someone else first would not deter them. I would think it makes a prospect think "here's a school that is REALLY looking to do something big and not just tread water. I want to be a part of that."

Yeah, I agree, it's still a great job. And to be clear, I never thought Stevens saying no had much to do with it. More so our all out eggs in one basket pursuit of Stevens. I know its common to have a top target in a search like this. Maybe the way we pursued Stevens isn't any different that most coaching searches. I don't know. I don't want to beat a dead horse with this. I feel better about it today not that I've had ample time to pout :-). It also helps that nobody has agreed with me so far. 

[T White]

2 minutes ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

It also helps that nobody has agreed with me so far. 

HA! It IS an odd thing to feel good about, but I get what you are saying.

[HoosierTrav]

15 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The masses are clearly testy today.

I’d recommend watching a full day of basketball.

Have peace in knowing Dolsen and the donors want IU to be a winner. That’s why Archie is gone now. We have to have some peace and trust. If it’s not Brad Stevens there are reasons for that. I think we aim big still. And if not, and you hate the new coach, drop IUBB for new hobbies.

That’s my plan.


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Agreed. Or as the kids say.... “100!”

[Chris007]

No matter who the next coach is Michael Lewis should get a huge raise to come home. Young, offensive mind, good recruiter, worked under good coaches including Stevens. Bring him home to groom him to be the next guy.

[Chris007]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

No matter who the next coach is Michael Lewis should get a huge raise to come home. Young, offensive mind, good recruiter, worked under good coaches including Stevens. Bring him home to groom him to be the next guy.

You can pair him with Beilein, Beard, Musselman, or Enfield.

[HoosierBoiler]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

No matter who the next coach is Michael Lewis should get a huge raise to come home. Young, offensive mind, good recruiter, worked under good coaches including Stevens. Bring him home to groom him to be the next guy.

That what I’m talking about!

[Stuhoo]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

No matter who the next coach is Michael Lewis should get a huge raise to come home. Young, offensive mind, good recruiter, worked under good coaches including Stevens. Bring him home to groom him to be the next guy.

Beard would LOVE him. As he should.

[IU - Kaulie]

Just now, Chris007 said:

You can pair him with Beilein, Beard, Musselman, or Enfield.

That’s part of the reason I’m all in on John Beilein.  Not saying he would bring Lewis or another IU guy with him but certainly possible.  Does anyone know who was on the Beilein staff when he was at Michigan?  Was it Michigan guys on his bench?

 

[Hoosierfan1901]

3 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

That’s part of the reason I’m all in on John Beilein.  Not saying he would bring Lewis or another IU guy with him but certainly possible.  Does anyone know who was on the Beilein staff when he was at Michigan?  Was it Michigan guys on his bench?

 

Not quite, however, he did have 2 assistants from the State of Michigan in his final year 

[Chris007]

5 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

That’s part of the reason I’m all in on John Beilein.  Not saying he would bring Lewis or another IU guy with him but certainly possible.  Does anyone know who was on the Beilein staff when he was at Michigan?  Was it Michigan guys on his bench?

 

I don’t think so but I think you can make that part of the offer. Beilein would have 5 years to make a final four or Lewis takes over.

[BGleas]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I don’t think so but I think you can make that part of the offer. Beilein would have 5 years to make a final four or Lewis takes over.

Honestly, while that would be a big disappointment, I'll take that over something like Alford or some other coach outside of the Beard, Musselman, Oats, etc. group. 

[IU - Kaulie]

I think in 3-4 years Beilein could have IU knocking on the door of a FF.  I don’t know if it’s possible to get Fife away from Izzo to be with Beilein.  Or substitute Fife with Lewis.  Or Calbert if he has the desire.