General Coach Candidate News

[Pagoda 2,209]

Just now, iu-dl said:

Doyle at the IndyStar is the equivalent to Goodman. Ignore.

This article is Niziolek and Osterman.

[str8baller 6,217]

2 hours ago, SlammySammy said:

Anyone familiar with this Bobby2Bags? Reputable?

I bet those accounts read message boards like you and I. See USPS for the disclaimer

[Trish 12,558]

51 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

Don't tell her I stole it.  I needed something to build my post count.

I'm a dude. 

[TheWatShot 14,780]

I feel like if Stevens isn't a candidate and there's no chance of convincing him, Dolson would want to amplify that to the fanbase ASAP. You can't introduce a new coach not named Brad Stevens when you have fans who are still convinced it could be Brad Stevens. 

[Chris007 52,208]

6 minutes ago, Trish said:

I'm a dude. 

Sure you are. I bet next your going to say Brad Stevens is coming to IU haha

[Home Jersey 11,643]

IMO we should root for whoever the next coach is to have an early exit in the tournament. March 23 is the last day of the second round and on March 24 the portal is open. The sooner the better it’s announced. Need to get to work on a staff and roster for next year ASAP. 

[str8baller 6,217]

3 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I feel like if Stevens isn't a candidate and there's no chance of convincing him, Dolson would want to amplify that to the fanbase ASAP. You can't introduce a new coach not named Brad Stevens when you have fans who are still convinced it could be Brad Stevens. 

Nobody really thinks it’s Brad Stevens. And every article or tweet from any professional reporter who’s willing to put their name on it has specifically said it isn’t Brad Stevens. It would honestly be kind of weird for Dolson to come out and address a very tiny minority of people on social media and message boards.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,357]

48 minutes ago, iu-dl said:

First, I love BTB. Been here for years. Second, the ads have suddenly become so persistent and untimely, it's becoming quite the nuisance. Viewing on mobile is impossible. And an ad for every click is driving me nuts....

Do an ad block on your mobile, it works great.

[68Hoosier 919]

8 minutes ago, Trish said:

I'm a dude. 

Sorry Trish, LOL. 

[68Hoosier 919]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sure you are. I bet next your going to say Brad Stevens is coming to IU haha

Don't ask don't tell.  Unless it's about Brad ******* Stevens coming to IU as the next coach.

[CrossboneIU22 1,436]

30 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Seriously BTbanners ad machine?

Pretty sure the ads are personal to the user logged in ………….

[68Hoosier 919]

Just now, CrossboneIU22 said:

Pretty sure the ads are personal to the user logged in ………….

That explains mine and why I have to block the screen when co-workers walk in.

[GloryDays 6,030]

17 hours ago, Chris007 said:

How would we know if it happened on that day? It’s a Sunday too. Seems weird.

He shall appear on a white billowy cloud.

 Sent from the Heavens above to alleviate the long suffering masses that is Hoosier Nation.Our savior is delivered.

It is so written!

[IUFAN1976 4,295]

59 minutes ago, #1fanofafrin said:

We toss around IU's NIL in many posts - but which would you take

1) A top 2 or 3 coach in the game but only 1/2 the current NIL

2) Top NIL in the country and slightly above average coach

 

No brainer, all the above!  

[JHoosier914 1,241]

1 hour ago, #1fanofafrin said:

We toss around IU's NIL in many posts - but which would you take

1) A top 2 or 3 coach in the game but only 1/2 the current NIL

2) Top NIL in the country and slightly above average coach

 

If they are mutually exclusive, most definitely the first option.  Players want to play for winning coaches, even with a reduced NIL budget

[str8baller 6,217]

4 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Nobody really thinks it’s Brad Stevens. And every article or tweet from any professional reporter who’s willing to put their name on it has specifically said it isn’t Brad Stevens. It would honestly be kind of weird for Dolson to come out and address a very tiny minority of people on social media and message boards.

I should clarify, when I wrote “nobody” that isn’t a shot at anybody here. I just mean fans writ large who watch games, read articles, watch highlights but don’t spend time on message boards and whatnot. That’s probably like 90% of all fans.  
 

I don’t think there’s some general perception out there that we’re getting Brad Stevens that needs publicly rebutted. Out of sight, out of mind for most fans.
 

For context, I was at a bar watching basketball yesterday with a group of guys who all follow high school and college basketball—a couple IU fans and others not.  But not really message board guys, imo. When talking about the IU job not one person brought up Stevens. Dusty May was probably the most talked about, but in fairness the Michigan game was on. Interestingly, even the non-IU fans—except one Purdue fan hater—seemed to think May would be going to IU. 

[GloryDays 6,030]

17 hours ago, str8baller said:

If our current team could execute Chaneys matchup zone we’d be ranked in the top 10. That was one tough coach!

Wish he could have gotten hold of Calamari during that Temple/UMass press conference .I'll kill you MF!

Loved John Chaney and agreed with his sentiment.

 

[Hoosierfanyuh 3,453]

30 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

What is happening in two weeks? I don’t expect any announcement until well into March pending how long the next coach lasts in the tournament. 

I just said 2 weeks because it’ll be march, and the march 2nd rumor 

[Muskie plays the four 610]

1 hour ago, HoosierCoop said:

The real question is "Can we get to 2000 pages before an official announcement is made?"

Just a few good bangers away 

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16 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Nobody really thinks it’s Brad Stevens. And every article or tweet from any professional reporter who’s willing to put their name on it has specifically said it isn’t Brad Stevens. It would honestly be kind of weird for Dolson to come out and address a very tiny minority of people on social media and message boards.

Wish I could upvote this 10 times