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4 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Holy smokes. McCollum is not it. Dude hasn’t even coached 1 year in college basketball division let alone none at a high major. There are so many more qualified people than him lol. And we wonder why we have to make coaching changes every 3-5 years. This is prime example. Move on. McCollum isn’t it. 

I’m not sure anybody is saying we should take McCollum over Stevens, Pearl, Drew, or even Buzz….but a lot of people on this forum want Cronin, Brownell, or even Pitino Jr., I think some of us would prefer taking a shot with McCollum that’s all, of course there are better, very expensive top coaches, but rumors don’t indicate that is the direction we are going?

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6 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Not what I call inside info but hearing suddenly from sone who were at one time connected not to discount Otz. Fingers crossed 

Because that would be absolutely as good a hire as Stevens and quite possibly even a better hire.

Goodman talking up Otz for IU really intrigued me.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,912]

Let’s have like 7 head coaches

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3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Let’s have like 7 head coaches

really the only way to keep the group happy

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Because that would be absolutely as good a hire as Stevens and quite possibly even a better hire.
Goodman talking up Otz for IU really intrigued me.

I wouldn’t go that far at all. Has a system and gets guys to compete. But UNLV was rough. Iowa State has been really good for 2 years. He’s 47. That’s nice.

Could make the argument even Will Wade is the better candidate on paper.

Stevens with his clout and NBA/general basketball connections would be something else.


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21 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

Is McCollum it?

Of course not, as long as they are actually looking at bringing in an elite coach. But if they just want to bring in a mediocre safe guy to finish in the upper third of the conference each year, why not take A shot at a guy like McCollum?

Anyway, I am officially going to stop rambling on about McCollum, I know people are getting tired of reading it. I like him, but only for the above reasons, I am all about going for an elite proven winner and I hope that is the direction we take!

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4 minutes ago, #1fanofafrin said:

really the only way to keep the group happy

What could go wrong?

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2 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

Of course not, as long as they are actually looking at bringing in an elite coach. But if they just want to bring in a mediocre safe guy to finish in the upper third of the conference each year, why not take A shot at a guy like McCollum?

Yeah I was joking. He’s not my first choice, but he’s a better option than some of the names being thrown out for sure.

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17 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Not what I call inside info but hearing suddenly from sone who were at one time connected not to discount Otz. Fingers crossed 

You sir, are someone I trust to bring factual info. Not saying you're hearing good info lol but that I know you're not blowing smoke up my @$$.

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25 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Okay then. Forget about Pitino. What if I told you we could get a former B1G coach of the year who’s have a crazy good season in a really good conference, and this guy is young.

Would that guy interest you?

No on Holtman? I'm confused because he's not having a good year. Who you talking about? I'd say Groce but he didn't win B1G COY

[Hoosierfan2017 23,105]

5 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

No on Holtman? I'm confused because he's not having a good year. Who you talking about? I'd say Groce but he didn't win B1G COY

He’s talking about Pitino 

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38 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Okay then. Forget about Pitino. What if I told you we could get a former B1G coach of the year who’s have a crazy good season in a really good conference, and this guy is young.

Would that guy interest you?

You didn't ask me, but it's a trick question.

You're still referring to ...



 

[iubb 3,451]

What about re hiring sampson?


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[Magnanimous 4,776]

How far would McCollum have to go in the NCAAT this year to assuage the concerns of those who think he can’t hack it?

[Iufan71 11]

Not sure all who is really wanting Cronin......definately not myself. He does get to the tourney regularly for the most part, but usually a game or two and out. 

Love reading all of you peoples and your sort of "insider" sources posts. Gonna be a long month to wait and find out who our next coach is. Hopefully Dolson makes the pick 100% on his own with only advice from others.

Not 1 pick with satisfy every fan. People still will complain, whoever it is..please give him a chance before you start the next "Fire the coach webpage"   

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1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

 

I wouldn’t go that far at all. Has a system and gets guys to compete. But UNLV was rough. Iowa State has been really good for 2 years. He’s 47. That’s nice.

Could make the argument even Will Wade is the better candidate on paper.

Stevens with his clout and NBA/general basketball connections would be something else.


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Wade deserves more consideration.

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2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Mullins dropped 52 tonight.  Thanks Woody. 

Not to put the cart before the horse or anything but I bet IF (and that's a big if) Brad Stevens is the hire, we got a shot at flipping Mullins. Dude really wanted to be a Hoosier and from all reports Woodson just failed to recruit him. Barely tried. Didn't show up to hardly any of his games, didn't return his coach's phone calls. Straight up didn't do his job.

[Hoosierfan2017 23,105]

What makes Otz a better candidate than Cronin? 

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5 hours ago, Magnanimous said:

How far would McCollum have to go in the NCAAT this year to assuage the concerns of those who think he can’t hack it?

I don’t think he can’t hack it but people’s concerns with McCollum will probably not be assuaged by an NCAAT run because their concerns have more to do with the fact he’s never been associated with a P5 program in any capacity. 

 

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6 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

He’s talking about Pitino 

Oh....duh. Yeah, still no