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[TheWatShot]

Somewhere in this thread, many pages ago, it was said Cronin wants out of LA. I'll pass on him if any of that's true. I want a coach who takes this job because he wants it, not because he's looking for a way out. 

[Home Jersey]

Just now, TheWatShot said:

Somewhere in this thread, many pages ago, it was said Cronin wants out of LA. I'll pass on him if any of that's true. I want a coach who takes this job because he wants it, not because he's looking for a way out. 

Can’t two things be true at the same time? 

[Magnanimous]

2 hours ago, RoadToZion said:

Back state side. Andddddd there’s chaos. Fellas we are getting Brad. Goodmans comment is nothing. Sit back and relax. 

 

[WRSMick55]

1 hour ago, Tony! Toni! Toné! said:

Interesting Star article just dropped…two biggest takeaways…1) Parroting the talking point that this was Woodson’s decision to step down (absurd)

2) This paragraph…That date is not hard and fast in Dolson’s thinking. If he believes the right candidate requires IU to wait, he likely will. But the faster Indiana can move, the more time it will give its next coach to assemble a roster of his own liking with the maximum possible resources backing him. 

The right candidate to wait? Why bring this up at all? If it’s a current coach that’s going to justify whacking your coach midseason of course they’re going to have to wait. At least, most likely until mid/late March after their tourney run. Why write that paragraph at all? All current coaches are going to have roughly the same amount of time to assemble a roster. 
 

Unless…

Good article from which I have great confidence in Dolson and IU getting the right coach for IU basketball.

[OKHOOSIER]

Watching Drake yesterday I noticed a couple things. Numero uno, the play was slow, but not as mind numbing as the numbers seemed to make it out. Shot a lot of threes, ran nice actions to get easy baskets. Maybe 8 years of watching people stand around dribbling and no one moving or cutting has corrupted my opinion of "methodical offense."

Number two, the defense plays very hard. I know they lost (cross him off the list!), but I came away pretty impressed. McCollum is going to win somewhere P5. Wish more of their games were on TV where I am. 

[dwtaylor1055]

7 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

Somewhere in this thread, many pages ago, it was said Cronin wants out of LA. I'll pass on him if any of that's true. I want a coach who takes this job because he wants it, not because he's looking for a way out. 

 I enjoy visiting LA as a tourist.  I would not enjoy living there with the expenses needed on a day to day basis

[realTomCrean]

1 hour ago, Trish said:

 

It's Indiana. 

@realTomCrean

[SlammySammy]

3 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

 I enjoy visiting LA as a tourist.  I would not enjoy living there with the expenses needed on a day to day basis

Yeah I think reasonable people can agree there are probably quite a few reasons a guy from the Midwest may be done dealing with California...just saying

[IUFAN1976]

12 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

agree.  it's not a sexy hire like most will want, but he's got a higher floor (consistent tourney appearances year over year for quite some time) with solid upside still(sweet 16s/final 4). 

You are right, not a sexy hire at all; however, he definitely beats our last 8+ years.  I am hoping that Dolson does his due diligence and goes through his list of candidates and they all said no before he gets to Cronin.  At best Cronin would be 5-7 on Dolson’s list, not #1

[Juwan Moye]

36 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Is this still referring to the Goodman posting?  Does anyone put any weight on it or have a perspective?  I don't do xitter.  

Yeah, and there are other reasonable reputable people who think this isn’t over.

Personally, I’ll be surprised if we hear anything prior to the end of our teams current season regardless of who the coach will be. The only way would be through a leak but, if you buy that Goodman was intentionally thrown off the scent, then I’d guess the leaks will slow down if not stop completely. 

[dwtaylor1055]

1 minute ago, SlammySammy said:

Yeah I think reasonable people can agree there are probably quite a few reasons a guy from the Midwest may be done dealing with California...just saying

100%

[dwtaylor1055]

Just now, IUFAN1976 said:

You are right, not a sexy hire at all; however, he definitely beats our last 8+ years.  I am hoping that Dolson does his due diligence and goes through his list of candidates and they all said no before he gets to Cronin.  At best Cronin would be 5-7 on Dolson’s list, not #1

agree - check off all of your boxes.  Don't just settle for Mick if Brad is truly off of the radar now(honeslty no clue if he is or not).  Micks interview Friday was a good one just like Dustys was when UM was here and did his interview.  For me, I'd choose between Dusty and Mick.  Dusty has the wide potential floor vs ceiling risk/reward maybe.  Lower floor based on lack of head coaching experience at higher end D1 schools but was very good at FAU with less resources available and in year 1 is very good at Michigan so a higher ceiling compared to Mick?  Mick probably presents a higher floor but lower ceiling if comparing those two.   

[JaybobHoosier]

2 hours ago, RoadToZion said:

Oh great.

Told you not to post false information ;) 

On a serious note, did you bring me back the 5 mail order brides I asked for?

[realTomCrean]

Brad Stevens will be announced as HC within 2 weeks

[Chris007]

9 minutes ago, Juwan Moye said:

Yeah, and there are other reasonable reputable people who think this isn’t over.

Personally, I’ll be surprised if we hear anything prior to the end of our teams current season regardless of who the coach will be. The only way would be through a leak but, if you buy that Goodman was intentionally thrown off the scent, then I’d guess the leaks will slow down if not stop completely. 

I think that word is out if you know something be quiet. Except someone forgot to tell Isaac. :-)

[HoosierCoop]

Question:  Would they really announce a coaching change before the end of the season?

Theoretically, if it is Brad and the media is beating his door down, he (nor anyone else) is publicly accepting the IU position with someone still in that post.  Now, the minute after the season has ended...the gloves are off.

[IUFAN1976]

8 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

agree - check off all of your boxes.  Don't just settle for Mick if Brad is truly off of the radar now(honeslty no clue if he is or not).  Micks interview Friday was a good one just like Dustys was when UM was here and did his interview.  For me, I'd choose between Dusty and Mick.  Dusty has the wide potential floor vs ceiling risk/reward maybe.  Lower floor based on lack of head coaching experience at higher end D1 schools but was very good at FAU with less resources available and in year 1 is very good at Michigan so a higher ceiling compared to Mick?  Mick probably presents a higher floor but lower ceiling if comparing those two.   

I think most people know which one I would pick but if Dolson lands either one, I would be excited for either one.  Definitely they both are a very large upgrade from what we have now and the recent past.

[Juwan Moye]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think that word is out if you know something be quiet. Except someone forgot to tell Isaac. :-)

Loose lips sink championships.

[Uspshoosier]

1 hour ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

In terms of revenue, they aren't? Or? 

I’m guessing the Big East tv contracts are in line more with what  high major conferences get.   Fox inked a new deal last year for  12 year 500 million.  That’s just Fox.    NBC and cbs also have their own deals with them.   Not seeing many mid major conferences getting that kind of deal 

[Artie86]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think that word is out if you know something be quiet. Except someone forgot to tell Isaac. :-)

Isaac? lol