General Coach Candidate News

[Demo]

2 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

I know we is old and many think he is a slimeball but looks like pitino still has it.

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He’s an all-time great. And people used to try to sell us on the idea that Woody was one of those guys who was gonna die on the sidelines and you knew he wasn’t. Pitino straight up is. He will never stop.

[Chris007]

8 minutes ago, MBORO615 said:

I think we also need to consider how revenue sharing plays into all of this. If they pay Stevens 9-10 million a year that will really cut into revenue payouts for players. Of course, there will still be NIL separately - but something to definitely consider.

 

Count me in for Beard.

The money we are going to pay Stevens has been raised by Boosters. 

[Bowhunter]

I have a theory. Insider’s insiders get wind of Scott Dolson having his guy. Insiders from previous years assume it’s Stevens for obvious reasons, but in reality it’s Dusty May.  Not a bad constellation prize, but makes more sense if you look at Brad’s current job title. 

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

No, not really.. if we are passing on Beard BEFORE his arrest? lol like what does that even mean? 

It means we don't want another Kevin Wilson situation - drinks way, way too much, to the point where problems stemming from the drinking ensue. 

Also notable - multiple people with a position of knowledge in Bloomington, including but not limited to posters that are well -known to have that knowledge, have stated that Beard won't be considered. 

For me? It has now officially become a waste of breath because Beard to IU is pretty much a zero % chance of happening.

[TadQueasy]

Gotta love those constellation prizes!!! 

[ap2345]

1 minute ago, Bowhunter said:

I have a theory. Insider’s insiders get wind of Scott Dolson having his guy. Insiders from previous years assume it’s Stevens for obvious reasons, but in reality it’s Dusty May.  Not a bad constellation prize, but makes more sense if you look at Brad’s current job title. 

Direct talks with May haven't started so this theory is incorrect. 

[Home Jersey]

Just now, Demo said:

He’s an all-time great. And people used to try to sell us on the idea that Woody was one of those guys who was gonna die on the sidelines and you knew he wasn’t. Pitino straight up is. He will never stop.

The UConn fanbase loves going on about how they're "psychos" "sickos" etc. because they're taking on the personality of Dan Hurley. The only person who is undoubtedly a bigger psycho than Hurley is Pitino. The guy is in his 70s and talks about how losing makes him want to die and if you told him before the season he'd be 12-1 in the Big East his first reaction would be "how the f*** did we lose that one game?!" ... You are right, he will never stop. He will coach til he drops. Absolute legend in the basketball world. 

[Bowhunter]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

Direct talks with May haven't started so this theory is incorrect. 

They wouldn’t have to be. Woodson has sucked for the last two seasons. Dusty is a family friend. 

[OKHOOSIER]

Buzz sorta just looks like Cronin with less wins and tournament success. Argument for Cronin having easier jobs to win at though I Guess. 

[Artie86]

16 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

That is how we roll here on BTB. Have you done anything to make IUBB better today?

...why, yes I have! I have decided to wear IU apparel to school again to support our fine university! lol

[Hoosierfan2017]

7 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I think most would probably agree that all else being equal, Kelvin Sampson is a better coach than John Beilein. But I also think most would agree that, in hindsight, IU would have been better off hiring Beilein than Sampson. And that's because all else is never equal, and it can never just be about coaching strength. You always have to weigh that against the other factors.

Probably. But we also would’ve been better off if IU had taken the UNC approach to NCAA allegations. Program just can’t get out of its own way, both then and now. 

[jimsorgi]

Our last hire - a mediocre old NBA coach from Indiana - didn't work.

But what if Dolson is doubling down and chasing an even older NBA coach from Indiana who is actually successful?? Is Greg Popovich's health issue this year really a smokescreen so he can negotiate the Indiana job?

[OliviaPope40]

14 minutes ago, Deserthoozier said:

Howdy! 

My grandmother would not like that hire she hated Huggins and I could never quite figure out why and never bothered to ask. 

[jermhoosierfan]

6 minutes ago, Demo said:

He’s an all-time great. And people used to try to sell us on the idea that Woody was one of those guys who was gonna die on the sidelines and you knew he wasn’t. Pitino straight up is. He will never stop.

Our chance with Pitino was over 20 years ago when the boosters had him lined up, but the Administration hired Mike Davis to give RMK the finger by hiring his former assistant.  PItino went to UL and the rest is history.  

[IUFAN1976]

16 minutes ago, Deserthoozier said:

Howdy! 

He’s been known to have a few!  

[iubb]

1 minute ago, OliviaPope40 said:

My grandmother would not like that hire she hated Huggins and I could never quite figure out why and never bothered to ask. 

Grandma knows best!

[Hoosierfanyuh]

I’m pretty sure peegs said they’ll have their second coaching hot board today. We can discuss about that whenever it comes out. 

[OliviaPope40]

25 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

.....Coach Buttermaker! ;)

No way could you get away with making that movie in this era.

[GP711]

14 minutes ago, IndianaSconnie90 said:

You seem to be dealing in absolutes. So I'm going to need to clarify if you're a sith or if you have some serious connections within the program so I know whether to mentally lightsaber your head off 

Wait until you find out its both

 

lol, i have some decent connections. There are definitely people more plugged in than i am, but if I am sharing it on here than i have confirmed it with more than just one person. 

[Asha’man]

9 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

The money we are going to pay Stevens has been raised by Boosters. 

If he turns it down does the money stay in the pot to get a different top tier coach? Or does the money available lessen?