General Coach Candidate News

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 918]

5 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

@LamarCheeks posted an extract earlier this morning.  The link is to everything Cronin had to say about our opening after last night's game FWIW.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/heres-everything-ucla-coach-mick-cronin-said-about-iu-basketball-and-their-job-opening/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIdchxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVsvF4tVWcReEvBWKq1iGjBbadOPr8dDCQDi_1vrcTSporsfmw2TQHdZ6w_aem_UPYgpA-lNucLREOhqdrKjg

can't say I hate his personality...although, Mike Woodson was never a National Champion

[bobknightsghost 265]

2 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Do you have a source that we're not in the tournament?  I mean, if you think I believe someone on the tournament committee leaked to you that we're not in the tournament already, I just don't, man.  I'm really smart.  I'm a realist.  What if a bunch of people on here believe we're not in the tournament, and then we make it?!!!  How will you live with yourself with all the mental and emotional anguish that would cause?!!  Use your brain, man!!

Good one Hoosierjoe! You should change your handle to georgecarlinsghost

[Juwan Moye 544]

5 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Woody was a national champion?  Maybe I am misreading that.

I could live with Cronin.  I've mentally prepared for that outcome.

Yeah, while he doesn’t “excite” me I’d be foolish to not be happy with what he’s done at UCLA. A F4 and two sweet 16s in 5 years is pretty good, and one of those seasons was the COVID cancelled tourney.

[coonhounds 9,863]

Man I just can't get 100 percent behind any other candidate behind stevens. I will support whoever the new hire is but I am getting a sick feeling it will be some b grade name. We need a big name or bust! Reason I believe the Steven's hype was because I was praying dolson passed on may to get stevens this year! I was hoping he wasn't that dumb! I am cooled some on may now because I have seen him at michigan! He is good and has been impressive so far but also not elite. I know way to small of sample to base anything on. I am really just saying if he leaves already and comes here and fails him and iu look like major clowns imo

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[bobknightsghost 265]

1 minute ago, coonhounds said:

Man I just can't get 100 percent behind any other candidate behind stevens. I will support whoever the new hire is but I am getting a sick feeling it will be some b grade name. We need a big name or bust! Reason I believe the Steven's hype was because I was praying dolson passed on may to get stevens this year! I was hoping he wasn't that dumb! I am cooled some on may now because I have seen him at michigan! He is good and has been impressive so far but also not elite. I know way to small of sample to base anything on. I am really just saying if he leaves already and comes here and fails him and iu look like major clowns imo

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There are lots of good candidates. Just have to convince yourself of that.

[Juwan Moye 544]

Just now, coonhounds said:

Man I just can't get 100 percent behind any other candidate behind stevens. I will support whoever the new hire is but I am getting a sick feeling it will be some b grade name. We need a big name or bust! Reason I believe the Steven's hype was because I was praying dolson passed on may to get stevens this year! I was hoping he wasn't that dumb! I am cooled some on may now because I have seen him at michigan! He is good and has been impressive so far but also not elite. I know way to small of sample to base anything on. I am really just saying if he leaves already and comes here and fails him and iu look like major clowns imo

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Im plenty ok if Dolson doesn’t prioritize “winning the press conference”. Stevens is the grand slam but there are still plenty of home run hires out there.

[WRSMick55 104]

1 hour ago, GP711 said:

Hi all!

I know I’m new and I’m fraud watch and reasonably so. Just wanted to say that from my position nothing I ever said was false. Everything has gone radio silent on my end, and none of this makes any sense. Brad had agreed to everything, that is true, and then that post comes out. I don’t understand it, I can’t explain it, and it almost doesn’t feel right. 
 

im not saying this is what happened at all because frankly i have no clue, but nick saban said he’s not going to Alabama 13 days before Alabama announced him as the next coach. Is the same thing happening here, probably not, but call me delusional I hope so.

I know you all think im full of it and that’s ok, I probably would too, but those are my thoughts. 

Don’t think you are. I take NOTHING as fact or lies. Just opinion and  information . I say to Chris 007 and all others to keep bringing it, I’m intelligent enough to make my own deductions. Only time will reveal the next Coach.

[coonhounds 9,863]

There are lots of good candidates. Just have to convince yourself of that.

I will try. Thanks robert.

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[Artie86 2,623]

44 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Hi all!

I know I’m new and I’m fraud watch and reasonably so. Just wanted to say that from my position nothing I ever said was false. Everything has gone radio silent on my end, and none of this makes any sense. Brad had agreed to everything, that is true, and then that post comes out. I don’t understand it, I can’t explain it, and it almost doesn’t feel right. 
 

im not saying this is what happened at all because frankly i have no clue, but nick saban said he’s not going to Alabama 13 days before Alabama announced him as the next coach. Is the same thing happening here, probably not, but call me delusional I hope so.

I know you all think im full of it and that’s ok, I probably would too, but those are my thoughts. 

I will say this. It’s no secret that I’m  huge Steven’s fan and have been when it all started 4 years ago. With that being said, I’m going to choose to believe there is still a chance and no, I’m not crazy or delusional. 
The odds are against us because of the way it happened the last time, this time just seems different. 
The “elephant in the room” is the one tweet from Goodman stating the ONLY quote from Steven’s saying “I thoroughly appreciate being a Celtic and love the people I get to work with every day,” Stevens told @TheFieldOf68. This is the ONLY thing the various media outlets  have used to dispel Brad NOT coming to IU.

This may very well true and accurate. If so, then we just move on. 
However, that statement also leaves you wanting more detail. It’s implied that Brad told someone verbatim, that he is definitely not a candidate for the IU coaching opening for next year.

There is nothing posted where he was quoted saying anything close to that. IMO, this just says, “Guys, leave me, my family and my team alone right now, I work for the great Boston Celtics. I want to enjoy the All Star Break with my team!”

JMO
 

 

[bobknightsghost 265]

1 minute ago, coonhounds said:

I will try. Thanks robert.

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Chris beard would take us the to promised land. His name is not to be mentioned here though it seems.

[IUHoosierJoe 1,616]

3 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

Good one Hoosierjoe! You should change your handle to georgecarlinsghost

Maybe it will hit you that you and your buddies here sound just that ridiculous.  But probably not, right?

[bobknightsghost 265]

Just now, IUHoosierJoe said:

Maybe it will hit you that you and your buddies here sound just that ridiculous.  But probably not, right?

Whatever dude. It’s a message board. Move along.

have a great day!

[coonhounds 9,863]

Why is Cronin talking like we fired woodson? He is retiring our coaching search isn't the same as firing someone mid season!

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[IUHoosierJoe 1,616]

1 minute ago, bobknightsghost said:

Whatever dude. It’s a message board. Move along.

have a great day!

Yes, it's a message board.  Take your own advice.

[8bucks 6,852]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Here’s the thing. It’s a message board. Everyone knows they are filled with the most diehard of fans and rumors and speculation are the makeup of this type of medium. It’s also semi limited so opinions on players and coaches have some insulation.

 

If Tyme/AH wants to be mad at anyone he can be mad at himself and the IUAlliance Twitter burner army that all turned their images to brad Stevens inspired picture and incessantly posted Brad. Stevens. For 3 straight days on the biggest platform on the planet.

 

Be mad at them if you have to be mad at someone. This includes Tyme/AH himself.

 

But, who cares really. It’s fans having fun that maybe it can be Brad Stevens. Each person can choose to believe it as much as they want.

 

When the coaches and players finally start doing their job and winning at a high level people will be less inclined to believe in “fairytales” to stay connected to one of their biggest passions.

 

 

 

 

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Then the burners showed up here yesterday after Goodmans tweet to troll. 

[bobknightsghost 265]

Just now, coonhounds said:

Why is Cronin talking like we fired woodson? He is retiring our coaching search isn't the same as firing someone mid season!

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So he doesn’t have to answer the question. Anyone that’s asked about it will most likely give a vague answer whether they’re interested or not. It’s not bad for them financially if their team is worried that they’re going to leave. We’ll get a few coaches a nice raise throughout this process.

[bobknightsghost 265]

1 minute ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Yes, it's a message board.  Take your own advice.

Then just leave me alone brother. I was talking to another poster about how much it sucks when IU misses the tournament and you came at me. Your guys obsession with me is weird.

[Papacap 932]

7 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

Man I just can't get 100 percent behind any other candidate behind stevens. I will support whoever the new hire is but I am getting a sick feeling it will be some b grade name. We need a big name or bust! Reason I believe the Steven's hype was because I was praying dolson passed on may to get stevens this year! I was hoping he wasn't that dumb! I am cooled some on may now because I have seen him at michigan! He is good and has been impressive so far but also not elite. I know way to small of sample to base anything on. I am really just saying if he leaves already and comes here and fails him and iu look like major clowns imo

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I’m just the opposite on May. Part of me last year was in the….OK, but can he do it at a higher level? And he has Michigan competing for a Big 10 title after a crappy record last year. If we had hired May and had their record right now, we would be thrilled. 

[IUHoosierJoe 1,616]

4 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

Then just leave me alone brother. I was talking to another poster about how much it sucks when IU misses the tournament and you came at me. Your guys obsession with me is weird.

Awww.

[Josh 12,856]

Are we talking about Cronin because he's a Midwest guy?  Can we stop that limited thinking please?

There are great basketball minds outside of Indiana and the Midwest.  Haven't we evolved from that thinking yet?

Go get Todd Golden