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[IU Prof 1,407]

I'm convinced that the appeal of Beard for some people has nothing to do with coaching (because his record isn't that good). It's about the perception that he is an alpha, along with some kind of cultural/social signaling about not caring about the DV incident and his other baggage.

[bobknightsghost 329]

2 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Meanwhile Chris Collins at Northfreakingwestern is 19-46 in quad 1 games since 20-21…..basically same quad 1 record as beard at Texas tech, Texas, and ole miss (20-45).

Beard has been to the national championship and the elite 8 in separate seasons at Texas tech. He also won a conference title there.

but we’re comparing him to Chris Collins because their record vs quad 1 is similar

record vs quad 1 is appearing more and more overblown by the post 

[Dalton26 16,956]

McDermott gives me big fish in a small pond but would not survive in the big pond vibes. I have no reason why just my gut feeling

[SlammySammy 543]

Just now, IU Prof said:

I'm convinced that the appeal of Beard for some people has nothing to do with coaching (because his record isn't that good). It's about the perception that he is an alpha, along with some kind of cultural/social signaling about not caring about the DV incident and his other baggage.

Sperber? Is that you?

[HoosierFan1994 4,899]

2 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

I sure want to believe that... and understand the big picture here... but man, faith is weak after the last 8 years of crap...

You're not at fault. The Cignetti hire is the only reason I have faith in Dolson to do the right thing. 

[Dalton26 16,956]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

I'm convinced that the appeal of Beard for some people has nothing to do with coaching (because his record isn't that good). It's about the perception that he is an alpha, along with some kind of cultural/social signaling about not caring about the DV incident and his other baggage.

I think that may be one of the absolute worst takes I’ve read today. 

[Ryno6284 3,428]

4 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Meanwhile Chris Collins at Northfreakingwestern is 19-46 in quad 1 games since 20-21…..basically same quad 1 record as beard at Texas tech, Texas, and ole miss (20-45).

This is true, and if he had a final four and RMK on his quarter zip we would be all over it!

[bobknightsghost 329]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I'm convinced that the appeal of Beard for some people has nothing to do with coaching (because his record isn't that good). It's about the perception that he is an alpha, along with some kind of cultural/social signaling about not caring about the DV incident and his other baggage.

Huh?

[HoosierFan1994 4,899]

2 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

McDermott gives me big fish in a small pond but would not survive in the big pond vibes. I have no reason why just my gut feeling

I'm curious to see how he does at Creighton without his son at the start. Doug was probably the best player on College Basketball for a few years. I'd say it would be a meh hire. He did a nice job taking Creighton from the MVC to the Big East. Again, he did have Doug but still impressive. 

[Home Jersey 11,816]

Just now, bobknightsghost said:

Huh?

Basically the inverse of calling people holier than thou or saying they're virtue signaling for saying they don't want Beard. Lol

[IUFB 54]

4 minutes ago, JimmerNoe said:

Welcome! Your entry fee is one longform post spilling your guts about what you think is going on with our coaching search! Happy to have you. 

Boy I wish I had a good answer for you. I’m scratching my head really. Trying to make sense of the Dusty extension and timing/details, Woody out on a recruiting trip for a kid who is coming to IU regardless…it’s been a weird day. 

There was a solid 5 days or so after the Goodman tweet that I hadn’t really heard anything that gave me a reason to close that door mentally. last couple days sounded like maybe the door was closed.

But some of what is occurring really does not make a lot sense to me. Things not adding up. Not really sure what to think.

I will say I refuse to believe this search is anything but Dolson and Co.’s A game, as this process has been underway for months and months. So that’s part of why this is pretty confusing to me so far (granted it’s still early).

 

[RaceToTheTop 27,966]

1 minute ago, Hoosier987 said:

If we’re throwing Chris Collins in the mix…then might as well throw in John Groce or Jerome Tang lol

When we can throw in Chris collins and his quad 1 record is as good as beard’s, you need to start really thinking if beard is really as strong a candidate as you think he is.

and if all it takes is a final four appearance to separate you, then no one should have an issue with Cronin.

[Demo 21,468]

3 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Meanwhile Chris Collins at Northfreakingwestern is 19-46 in quad 1 games since 20-21…..basically same quad 1 record as beard at Texas tech, Texas, and ole miss (20-45).

This place would be basically nothing but charred embers if it happened, and it won’t, but they could do far, far worse than Chris Collins. How many Northwestern games have you watched in which you felt like the guy got straight up out-coached? Not sure I’ve ever seen 1. 

[bobknightsghost 329]

Just now, Home Jersey said:

Basically the inverse of calling people holier than thou or saying they're virtue signaling for saying they don't want Beard. Lol

I haven’t said that one time. I’m arguing that he’s a better coach than Cronin and that’s all I’ve said

[tyappleg 5,127]

1 minute ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I'm curious to see how he does at Creighton without his son. Doug was probably the best player on College Basketball for a few years. I'd say it would be a meh hire. He did a nice job taking Creighton from the MVC to the Big East. Again, he did have Doug but still impressive. 

Doug hasn't played college basketball in 10 years, lol.  I would say he's done just fine. 

[Ryno6284 3,428]

2 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

McDermott gives me big fish in a small pond but would not survive in the big pond vibes. I have no reason why just my gut feeling

Iowa st?  Fool me once!

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

Don’t need to win the press conference just need to get a college basketball coach that’s a grinder and with ius resources they will be just fine 

How far down do you think Louisville got before they ended up with Pat Kelsey? I’m guessing the Louisville boards lost their mind.   College of Charleston head coach is killing it at Louisville.   Kentucky hired a former Utah Valley and BYU head coach.  I’m sure Kentucky fans thought they were getting an established high major head coach.   They didn’t and Mark Pope in year 1 has that fan base as excited as they have been in a while.  These 2 will need to continue building the program however both have their programs off to a fantastic start.   Iu will be just fine in my opinion no matter who Dolson ends up hiring as long as that coach is a college basketball lifer and grinder that program will have a chance to crawl out of the mediocre hole they have been living in 

Maybe they got lucky!  The issue between us and them is we haven’t been relevant primarily for over 20 years!  I don’t care about Kensucky or Louisville, we need to get a guarantee coach that can win now, no possibles or maybes 

[Uspshoosier 49,463]

Drew is 50-38 in Q1 games since 2021 

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1 minute ago, Demo said:

This place would be basically nothing but charred embers if it happened, and it won’t, but they could do far, far worse than Chris Collins. How many Northwestern games have you watched in which you felt like the guy got straight up out-coached? Not sure I’ve ever seen 1. 

Collins is near the top of my list!!!

[Home Jersey 11,816]

1 minute ago, bobknightsghost said:

I haven’t said that one time. I’m arguing that he’s a better coach than Cronin and that’s all I’ve said

You said Huh? so thought you wanted an explanation. Never said you said any of that. Other people have on the board. 

Its whatever to me who people want, we're all just sharing opinions that don't ultimately matter