General Coach Candidate News

[HinnyHoosier]

3 minutes ago, bird4par said:

Are you back ScottyR?

Hurts has more coherent sentence structuring than that.

[Alistair Smash]

I’ve been lurking here for a couple of days and have really enjoyed the read. Place me in the category of hoping for Stevens but pessimistic about the chances. Brad seems like a straight shooter to me and his V-Day comment, while not as staunch as the Masshole proclamation, suggests to me that he is out. I pray I’m wrong. But for those that don’t understand why he’d leave the NBA front office of one of its premier teams, I’d just argue that he has a chance to be a legend. Nobody will remember the president of the Celtics who helmed a handful of championships, but Brad could own Indiana. He could have a statue. He could have the new basketball stadium named after him.  But, he seems like a good man with little ego unlike us mere mortals. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

12 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

We have to send Old Fart down to the crick to fetch a pail of bandwidth almost hourly when folks start talking about Brad. Have some sympathy, it’s a long and arduous journey. 

[theriverpilot]

1 minute ago, Alistair Smash said:

I’ve been lurking here for a couple of days and have really enjoyed the read. Place me in the category of hoping for Stevens but pessimistic about the chances. Brad seems like a straight shooter to me and his V-Day comment, while not as staunch as the Masshole proclamation, suggests to me that he is out. I pray I’m wrong. But for those that don’t understand why he’d leave the NBA front office of one of its premier teams, I’d just argue that he has a chance to be a legend. Nobody will remember the president of the Celtics who helmed a handful of championships, but Brad could own Indiana. He could have a statue. He could have the new basketball stadium named after him.  But, he seems like a good man with little ego unlike us mere mortals. 

Imagine what kind of legend he'd be if he took Butler to two championship games, earned a championship with the Celtics, AND won a national championship for the Indiana Hoosiers.  

[HinnyHoosier]

6 minutes ago, Alistair Smash said:

I’ve been lurking here for a couple of days and have really enjoyed the read. Place me in the category of hoping for Stevens but pessimistic about the chances. Brad seems like a straight shooter to me and his V-Day comment, while not as staunch as the Masshole proclamation, suggests to me that he is out. I pray I’m wrong. But for those that don’t understand why he’d leave the NBA front office of one of its premier teams, I’d just argue that he has a chance to be a legend. Nobody will remember the president of the Celtics who helmed a handful of championships, but Brad could own Indiana. He could have a statue. He could have the new basketball stadium named after him.  But, he seems like a good man with little ego unlike us mere mortals. 

I'm of a similar vein. And welcome! Keep adding to the discussion!

[Hoosier DaDa]

3 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Hurry back with that bandwidth I heard Stevens is going to be talked about again.

[Kentuckysucks]

20 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Guys, it’s Brad. Now enjoy your day.  :)

Correct.

[OKHOOSIER]

13 minutes ago, Alistair Smash said:

I’ve been lurking here for a couple of days and have really enjoyed the read. Place me in the category of hoping for Stevens but pessimistic about the chances. Brad seems like a straight shooter to me and his V-Day comment, while not as staunch as the Masshole proclamation, suggests to me that he is out. I pray I’m wrong. But for those that don’t understand why he’d leave the NBA front office of one of its premier teams, I’d just argue that he has a chance to be a legend. Nobody will remember the president of the Celtics who helmed a handful of championships, but Brad could own Indiana. He could have a statue. He could have the new basketball stadium named after him.  But, he seems like a good man with little ego unlike us mere mortals. 

Welcome, nice post, also what is Brad Stevens doing talking to Goodman on Valentine's Day? Have we not rabbit holed how absurd that would be on its face? *Puts on tinfoil hat*

[JSHoosier]

58 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

When Count Pitino coached Louisville his favorite place to take recruits was this place. And his lead recruiter/closer was left up to this lady.

 

Well, a 30 year old Salma Hayek wouldn't have to try too hard to get attention.

[Kentuckysucks]

https://x.com/hoosierhystrcs/status/1894741835823628518?s=46

[Home Jersey]

Anyone seen Brad wearing a red tie lately?

[FortWayneHoosier]

as we continue down this longgggg journey of finding our new head coach. I just want to take a moment and say thank you to all of our veteran members and the new ones. You guys make this place what it is. I am proud to be a part of BtownBanners!!!!! never change!

[Sobchak_Security]

4 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Well, a 30 year old Salma Hayek wouldn't have to try too hard to get attention.

Or some python for that matter if you catch my drift….

[Alistair Smash]

Thanks for the welcomes. The most curious part of this process for me has been the absolute silence from the administration. I respect that they don’t want to dance on Woody’s grave, and I certainly understand the complexities of candidates currently coaching and under contract, but you’d think there would be some mainstream reports digging in and we’ve seen next to nothing. Kudos to the administration, but it doesn’t help my impatience which obviously should be their number 1 concern. 

[GP711]

 

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Edited February 26, 2025 by GP711

[cleeter]

Just now, GP711 said:

I have no idea what this means, but i like it!! I think. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

Just now, cleeter said:

I have no idea what this means, but i like it!! I think. 

GP711 is probably Guy Fawkes

[GP711]

1 minute ago, cleeter said:

I have no idea what this means, but i like it!! I think. 

There's a revolution coming!

[JSHoosier]

9 minutes ago, Sobchak_Security said:

Or some python for that matter if you catch my drift….

Huh, there was a snake in that photo...

[westgym]

15 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Sorry I can’t get it squared up for you. I think Scott was more about building a relationship with him than talking details. But I’ll take what info you have.

I haven’t got much solid info—just some reasonable hunches.  A friend who is very connected with Varsity Club told me on 2/14 they were taking a “big run” at Brad.  Not clear if it had happened by that date or not.  I do know two people who would absolutely have been contacted to ante up—but haven’t asked what they know.  

Again—I just can’t get past what has substantially changed since the last run at Brad.  He had his eye on the NBA going back to his Butler days.  The Celtics is the one job that pulled him away from college.  He seems happy and content, as does his family.