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[JF87 2,149]

22 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

I’m just going to say one thing to clear the air

i apologize for being a dick last night

i am an IU fan. I came here to discuss different people’s feelings about what people like and don’t like about the guys being talked about as potentially being the next coach at IU

90% of this forum is Brad Stevens tin foil hat conspiracy stuff man…

if that’s what you guys like.. you do you

BKG-  this isn't a debate society.  If someone disagrees with you, move on and don't take it personally.  You think the Stevens rumors are overblown.  Fine, they probably are.  Let other people have their hope.  There's plenty to discuss in this thread and on this board.  If you want to discuss potential other coaches that's cool.  In another thread someone posted a poll on which coaches fans would prefer.  There are some interesting results.  Anyway, welcome to the board. 

[JF87 2,149]

9 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I would bet a lot more on Dusty than anyone else.  

I still wonder about the optics with some older former players if Dolson forces out a former IU player and replace him with a former IU manager.  

[Hoosierfan1901 8,401]

Bring out the Dust Sweepers, it’s a bit Dusty in here. He’s my likely choice, although Brad would be fun

[8bucks 7,619]

1 hour ago, bobknightsghost said:

I like May a lot more now than I did at this time last year. I have PTSD from hiring the up and comer because of Archie. Seeing what May did with Michigan from where they were last year impressed me. I think he would be a great hire.

Seeing what he has done this year has honestly moved him equal to Stevens for me.   I give a slight nod to Stevens mainly to shut up anyone saying no chance. If in our pursuit of him I hope we can not make May feel like a backup 

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,885]

I would bet a lot more on Dusty than anyone else.  

This is what I’ve been saying from jumpstreet. It makes the most sense in every facet.

What I do know is-Dolson already knows if scheduling talks next year are happening “without” a coach.


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[cleeter 3,024]

If I had to bet my house….
I’m saying Brad doesn’t come to fruition and we get dusty.

In saying that, I’ve heard and seen great things on Dusty, loved the bit on the Journey on him the other night. But my gut, oversized gut, just isn’t sold on him bringing us back to where we used to be.

Hopefully I don’t have to eat crow on that because he won’t get offered, but even if Brad says no, I’ll be happy it’s dusty over woody and will be ready to keep supporting this team 110%.

No matter what. Woodson is gone. We all can be happy with that.


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[Hoosierfan1901 8,401]

Student Section should be nicknamed the “Dust Sweepers” if it’s Dusty

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,885]

Also, BKG, Tyme, AH1971 all pushing Mick Cronin so hard. Lol. These guy(s) legitimately want Indiana to fail again. So Woody can still have “2nd best winning percentage” of all coaches since Knight.


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[GP711 2,070]

FWIW I would still be shocked if anyone other than Brad is the coach next year. 

[Kentuckysucks 4,351]

10 minutes ago, JF87 said:

I still wonder about the optics with some older former players if Dolson forces out a former IU player and replace him with a former IU manager.  

We don’t really care Margaret.

[DLG3 1,188]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This is what I’ve been saying from jumpstreet. It makes the most sense in every facet.

What I do know is-Dolson already knows if scheduling talks next year are happening “without” a coach.


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This. I really don’t think this can be overstated. Can anyone (USPS maybe?) remember a major scheduling non-con series like that being announced without the coach in place? Seems highly unusual to me. The head coach is normally very involved with that process. 

[JF87 2,149]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Also, BKG, Tyme, AH1971 all pushing Mick Cronin so hard. Lol. These guy(s) legitimately want Indiana to fail again. So Woody can still have “2nd best winning percentage” of all coaches since Knight.


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Cronin not very popular in the poll.  He has been fairly successful, so I wonder if it is his style of play, personality, or height (hey, don't blame me someone else brought it up)?

[Alford Bailey 13,233]

IMO when IU fans talk of Stevens they think it’s 2015 not 2025. Stevens most successful college teams were 15 years ago now! He hasn’t coached college in 12 years. The guy will never live up to the expectations even if we could hire him with a record contract.

[mdiu28 2,891]

Just now, Alford Bailey said:

IMO when IU fans talk of Stevens they think it’s 2015 not 2025. Stevens most successful college teams were 15 years ago now! He hasn’t coached college in 12 years. The guy will never live up to the expectations even if we could hire him with a record contract.

Better than Buzz Williams....

[8bucks 7,619]

47 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

I’m just going to say one thing to clear the air

i apologize for being a dick last night

i am an IU fan. I came here to discuss different people’s feelings about what people like and don’t like about the guys being talked about as potentially being the next coach at IU

90% of this forum is Brad Stevens tin foil hat conspiracy stuff man…

if that’s what you guys like.. you do you

You started off well but it is like you are saying hey I just want to be friends with you a-holes.  Even when you apologize lol

[DLG3 1,188]

Also, put me down for being absolutely thrilled if it’s Dusty. I was saying the same last year before he did what he’s doing at UM. The guy gets it and is an incredible coach. I would be thrilled with Brad (of course!!), but won’t be surprised in 20 years if we think, “Man, why didn’t we hire Dusty?!”

[Ponduke 52]

2 minutes ago, GP711 said:

FWIW I would still be shocked if anyone other than Brad is the coach next year. 

I wasn't going to jump back on the train this time around, but based on a few people I know (somewhat close to the situation) I've decided to jump back on!!  All aboard!!

[IUHAHN81 3,309]

Even If Brad hasn't coached in over a decade, im counting on his basketball knowledge as a whole. Everything basketball he's done, he's done to damn near perfection! With his basketball prowess, I have zero doubt he could step right back into coaching and win and do it big! 

[Kentuckysucks 4,351]

3 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

IMO when IU fans talk of Stevens they think it’s 2015 not 2025. Stevens most successful college teams were 15 years ago now! He hasn’t coached college in 12 years. The guy will never live up to the expectations even if we could hire him with a record contract.

Nonsense.  He’d easily be one of the top coaches in college basketball day 1.  With  our resources he could land almost anyone he wants.  Think what Scheyer face is landing at Duke.

[Pagoda 5,614]

3 minutes ago, Ponduke said:

I wasn't going to jump back on the train this time around, but based on a few people I know (somewhat close to the situation) I've decided to jump back on!!  All aboard!!