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This should go without saying obviously, but there will be no press conference tomorrow. I’ll be able to take the lid off a bit later in the week. But will say this, anybody providing details right no

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I’ve had several PM’s so wanted to drop a quick line to the broader board. Love this group and fully intend to continue to contribute to the community, Im not going anywhere. (Sorry to a few of you) B

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So I couldn’t get much from him unfortunately. But, to me that’s a good thing. There’s been pretty much zero chatter, nor leaks for a month about coaches. He said it doesn’t matter that the season is

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3 minutes ago, Eagle’s Rug said:

Yeah I edited out that second paragraph cause it was too salty.  Awesome you gave him that advice.  People need to be able to trust him in his line of work.

You’ve always been fair to me. You have every right to be salty. All good.

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58 minutes ago, normandale97 said:

Why do you think we would hire Brad Brownell?

Everyone better says, no, we don’t want to take a chance on an up and comer.  They’ll rationalize we need someone to get us over the hump for the next 5-6 years, become consistent, then make a “big hire”, basically repeat what they tried to do with Woody.

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26 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

This message board is a blast during coaching searches. Rumors are fun. I love "insiders" whether they are wrong or right. It's just fun to talk basketball with fellow Hoosier fans who have been subjected to the same misery as myself. 

But some of you guys are so bipolar and need to chill. The mood goes up and down by the minute. 

"Yes, we are getting Brad Stevens."

*10 minutes later*

"Brad Stevens was never going to happen!" 

*5 minutes later*

"It was all a smoke screen. Brad Stevens is signing his contract Monday!"

*30 seconds later*

"Actually it's Brad Brownell who is signing the contract!! He is Dolsons "guy".  Our program is doomed. Panic!"

 

 

While I have been diagnosed bipolar, I will agree this thread has more ups, downs, twists, and turns than my bipolar a$$ on the craziest ride at six flags LOL

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6 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Everyone better says, no, we don’t want to take a chance on an up and comer.  They’ll rationalize we need someone to get us over the hump for the next 5-6 years, become consistent, then make a “big hire”, basically repeat what they tried to do with Woody.

Except Woodson was never going to do that because he's a lousy coach. He'd already shown that before IU hired him.

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It won’t be Brownell but his overperformance whenever he's on the hot seat at Clemson is legendary. Which, at IU, would mean more final 4s and more tournament misses lol

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13 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

lot of people jumping from one former playing saying not to be surprised if it’s Brownell to assuming it will be brownell.  
 

fwiw, while  should not be the hire….but he is a good basketball coach.  

He is not.

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7 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Everyone better says, no, we don’t want to take a chance on an up and comer.  They’ll rationalize we need someone to get us over the hump for the next 5-6 years, become consistent, then make a “big hire”, basically repeat what they tried to do with Woody.

We did that with Archie….we need a proven winner, the money is there, Woody was never a proven winner and many people called it as mistake from the beginning.

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13 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

I agree with you 100%

There is some degree of risk and yes, the guy has made some mistakes. Some of those mistakes are inexcusable. But people change. 

He is #1 on my list. Always has been. I love the guy and think he would build a dynasty here. 

 

17 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

Not sure that this will make sense to some people. Hell, a lot of stuff posted here doesn’t make sense. But here’s my take on Beard.

Yes, a good coach who can win big here 

Yes, he would be divisive.He might drive off some big donors, but if he starts winning like I think he can, they’d start coming back.

Yes he’s a big risk.

All that to say. Based on his stated love and respect of RMK. Based on him outwardly expressing that he wants the IU job. I think Chris Beard would turn a new leaf in Bloomington. I think he views IU as his church, and RMK his mentor. I believe that he would not do anything that would tarnish those things he holds as so important to him. For lack of better words, I think IU would be the salvation for Chris Beard.

Whether the opportunity exists for him will require some open minds who believe in the concept of redemption. Whether the opportunity exists is going to take leadership who believes that the IU brand is strong enough to take the initial hit it will undoubtedly take, and believe that the reward is worth the risk.

I have personally seen people who have been in as low or lower places than Beard, and have changed themselves to become well respected individuals who contribute to the greater good of society. All it takes is one person, one group of leaders, to give him the chance.

 

Dusty May is my #1 since BS is no longer a candidate, according to Goodman and only Goodman.  I was skeptical of him last year but this year leading the B10 at this stage made me a believer but Chris Beard is a very close 2nd and I could make him tied with DM.  People do make mistakes and can change.  People should never throw stones in a glass house, everyone has skeletons in their closet, lets give the man a chance if SD chooses to hire him, Stuben you make a heck of a lot of sense!

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