General Coach Candidate News

[JJacks 28]

21 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

There’s talk that some high profile aau people got contacted by Dolson within the last couple days to see how the new coach would be perceived in the state. My guess is that’s what Kendrick heard but he didn’t want to out the coach by name. I’m guessing that’s why Jim Reamer responded to Bozich in that Twitter exchange with a gif that said “nothing”. AAU guys might be excited but do t want to burn bridges before the new coach gets to town. 

Jim Reamer......Ha.

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3 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Because it would be a failure. He doesn't fit Indiana. We literally just had a cardboard cutout of a coach that couldn't get the fanbase excited. He fits Virginia. A historically bad basketball school that had zero culture. So Bennett built one. Indiana has a culture for basketball and Bennett is the literal opposite. 

Indiana had a culture for basketball. The delusion of the hardcore fanbase has been on full display over the past week. IU is no longer a top-tier job, and it hasn't been for some time. It's time to come to terms with where this program stands to almost everyone outside of Bloomington and/or Indiana. We have a great history, but we haven't been relevant for an extended period of time in decades.

[ap2345 11,321]

Just now, JJacks said:

Jim Reamer......Ha.

Say what you want but he is connected in AAU circles around the state.

[AZ Hoosier 10,959]

2 hours ago, Treesh said:

I'd be very happy with Chris Mack.

However, I just find it hard to believe he leaves Louisville. It's been considered his dream job. His family is associated with the University and the area. Would be quite the news. I'll be okay with it! 

Maybe he's heard that he and his program will be paying the price for Pitino's escapades... and sees this as a chance to get out of Dodge.

[Artie86 3,501]

3 minutes ago, Treesh said:

Boy would Chris Mack be a surprise hire. Would shock college basketball in a way honestly. 

I am just not warm to that hire....IMHO...Better coach, yes. But somewhat blah. Not too sexy with big money on the table...He wouldn’t get that kind of money at IU.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 12,039]

What does Indiana basketball mean? 

I watch Carmel (the best program in the state right now)...  score 52ppg in the tourney so far. I literally do not care what style it is as long as it's a winning one. 

[IUHAHN81 3,309]

Not real high on Mack coming just because of sanctions at U OF L. I want a winner but I also want them to WANT to be here not because it's their bail out option. 

[JJacks 28]

4 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Say what you want but he is connected in AAU circles around the state.

I know him.  He does talk a lot. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 12,039]

6 minutes ago, Unexpectedflash said:

Has anyone else heard Wednesday other than that guy on the Rivals site? He has notoriously bad info and is not someone I'd consider an insider. 

Like an announcement Wed?

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1 minute ago, IUHAHN81 said:

Not real high on Mack coming just because of sanctions at U OF L. I want a winner but I also want them to WANT to be here not because it's their bail out option. 

I wouldn't think that'd be the reason. I don't think he's an option anyway. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 12,039]

10 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Maybe Dolson has caught on and is flying out of Indy or maybe it’s just fans flying home. Who knows.

Please no more flights 

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3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

What does Indiana basketball mean? 

I watch Carmel (the best program in the state right now)...  score 52ppg in the tourney so far. I literally do not care what style it is as long as it's a winning one. 

I'm a bit older and remember the days when IU & Wisconsin would be in a "battle to the death" 50-49 game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Epic defensive battles. Every point was more than well earned. 

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Just now, T White said:

I'm a bit older and remember the days when IU & Wisconsin would be in a "battle to the death" 50-49 game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Epic defensive battles. Every point was more than well earned. 

My lord, that triple overtime win (can't remember the year)-- that was fantastic! My friend (God rest his soul) gave up and went to bed. Couldn't wait to tell him the next day of our win.. good times

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,303]

16 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

Virginia averaged 68 points per game....the NCAA average was 71,  Stop acting like they had soccer scores.  

I don't care what the average is. Not looking for average. No excuse to be below 75. 

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10 hours ago, spe317 said:

Thanks to my detective work, judging by his Twitter follows, the new coach with either be Ezekiel Elliot of the Cowboys or Snoop Dogg. 

Snoop to IUBB confirmed 

[JSHoosier 22,213]

50 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Sorry that I want good basketball. Playing not to score like a crappy HS game, isn't basketball. It's not Indiana basketball. 

"Good basketball" is as subjective as it gets.  The guy is a championship level coach and wins a lot, last I checked that's pretty darn good.

[JSHoosier 22,213]

18 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

Virginia averaged 68 points per game....the NCAA average was 71,  Stop acting like they had soccer scores.  

So half the teams in the NCAA scored less than 71.  THE HORROR!

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26 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

What style is “IU basketball”?  Because from where I sit, it’s been losing.

guess I don’t get the thought that if the name doesn’t come from an individual’s personal list of top two or so, it’s a bad hire.

Well when Indiana was actually good... Under McCracken... Under Knight.. even under Crean.. we got up and down the court and tried putting the ball in the hoop. 

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23 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Kendrick usually gets good information. I live close to him and Lander. I have no source but based off the two of them I would guess it’s Mack or Belein with a possibility of Beard. Mack coached and played in Evansville . Belein coached Landers favorite team growing up.


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Mack isn't a "Homerun" more of a fielder's choice. I'd rather have Matta or Beilein or some of the nobodies on Stuhoo's list. REALLY hope this is another false rumor. 

[JSHoosier 22,213]

1 minute ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Well when Indiana was actually good... Under McCracken... Under Knight.. even under Crean.. we got up and down the court and tried putting the ball in the hoop. 

Knight's teams won in different ways, not always track meets.  He's the best coach ever for a reason.