General Coach Candidate News

[AZ Hoosier 10,873]

25 minutes ago, iubb said:

Sure, he can post scriptures on his social media account every hour of the day for all I care...

But if he pushes it on players thats where the issue is..

In N out for example has scripture on the cups and other utensils.. The owners are very very religious..

However they do not force that religion onto the people who work at the company...   But they treat their employees very very well (and pay really really well for a fast food job)

My point was more that Crean seemed to have that particular "bend", but I never saw anyone posting or saying that he was "too religious" or that there was any proselytizing going on at Marquette (catholic university) or a secular liberal institution of higher learning (Indiana or Georgia)... 

[Hoosier_Hatchet 83]

39 minutes ago, iubb said:

Nothing..

There is being religious, and then BEING RELIGIOUS, to the point where you try to push it onto the players/ staff etc...

 

Thats where this becomes an issue (especially with recruits) because some may find that offputting especially since there are many flavors of religion (Judaism, Islam, etc)

 

I give zero ***** about the religion/beliefs of our coach...  I just dont want them to push it on the players...

The same goes for political beliefs...  

 

 

 

Don't you think the players and their families know what they are getting if they go play for Coach Drew.  In fact, I would venture to say those players and families are seeking that "type" of coaching and mentoring from a coach if they play for Coach Drew.  Coach Drew's religious practices apparently have not hurt his abilities to build championship winning teams at Baylor.  I don't think it would have any hindrance to his ability to build championship teams at Indiana.  

[mamasa 15,968]

1 hour ago, hoosiersoxfan said:

Religion shouldn't matter at all when it comes to coaching.  3 of the teams in this week's top 5 have Jewish head coaches.

It's not the religion, it's the zealot factor. Drew used to do his in person recruiting (not on the road) in the pews of his church. I read an article about his behavior and bible thumping with his teams, really not how a true Christian should act (or, at least pump himself up as a upright person). As the husband to a pastor, using religion as a virtue signal absolutely pisses me off.

[HoosierPapi4 488]

32 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

Which way are the winds blowing today? West or east?

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I don't think they've stopped blowing East since the beginning... 

[Golfman25 6,769]

40 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I was surprised when I heard he was putting up a lot of money if we could get a certain candidate. Then I looked up his net worth and was also surprised again. 

Now you know why cars are so freaking expensive.  :)  

[WRSMick55 260]

59 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

Nothing at all. I think some may fear that it will be/might be pushed within the program and be a turn off. jmo

Nothing, and think Chris might be alluding to the over the top religious behavior not being religious itself that turn off some people 

[PartyintheVillas 1,033]

Would the same people be ok with a heavily religious Muslim coach who preached Islam to the team?

I actually don't think I have a problem with Scott Drew's "religiousness." I actually had a good friend who was an assistant for him at Valpo. There was a lot of talk but the actions were not as true to the word we'll say. I think some of it is for image and PR, which can help win fans in the South and Midwest, and definitely in Indiana. Religion is being used in this country right now as a weapon at times and a shield at times though, so I'm a little sensitive about it, admittedly.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,798]

Just now, PartyintheVillas said:

Would the same people be ok with a heavily religious Muslim coach who preached Islam to the team?

I actually don't think I have a problem with Scott Drew's "religiousness." I actually had a good friend who was an assistant for him at Valpo. There was a lot of talk but the actions were not as true to the word we'll say. I think some of it is for image and PR, which can help win fans in the South and Midwest, and definitely in Indiana. Religion is being used in this country right now as a weapon at times and a shield at times though, so I'm a little sensitive about it, admittedly.

no lol 

 

being sensitive seems like a poor way to go about life 

[Hoosierfan2017 24,880]

Drew won a national championship at a school with four tournament appearances in its history before he got there. I could not give less of a crap about his religious preferences. Just win, baby. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,798]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Drew won a national championship at a school with four tournament appearances in its history before he got there. I could not give less of a crap about his religious preferences. Just win, baby. 

2+2=4 right? simple simple

[NYhoosier 46]

1 hour ago, spe317 said:

I think the religious aspect is more the “institutional” perspective than personal. Agree or disagree with his beliefs, blurring the lines of personal belief and team dynamics is a risk that IU institutionally may not wish to take. 
 

Then again there’s always Al Davis—“just win baby” 

Only matters if he can’t get recruits. I don’t see that

[PartyintheVillas 1,033]

4 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

no lol 

 

being sensitive seems like a poor way to go about life 

says the guy reacting and responding to almost every comment about religion

[Bowhunter 3,124]

I’m just here for the Brad Stevens talk. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,798]

2 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

says the guy reacting and responding to every comment about religion

which hasn't happened, speak in facts.... 

and I'm just trying to help, you said you're sensitive, which confuses me. 

[HoosierInParadise 1,653]

I don't think they've stopped blowing East since the beginning... 

Blowing east or blowing from the east?

[AZ Hoosier 10,873]

3 minutes ago, NYhoosier said:

Only matters if he can’t get recruits. I don’t see that

FWIW, party boy Jim McMahon played for staunch mormon LaVell Edwards at BYU...

[go iu bb 9,532]

37 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

Why haven't we seen any lists like this for IU....hmmm.....

From previous experience around the college CBB ranks, it's obvious Sam Cassell would be a a homerun for them and win a ton. Hiring ex-star players without college coaching experience is a sure fire way to win. That's who they should go with.

[PartyintheVillas 1,033]

3 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

which hasn't happened, speak in facts.... 

and I'm just trying to help, you said you're sensitive, which confuses me. 

lol thanks for the "help" but here you are responding and editing still. You don't care so hard.

[AZ Hoosier 10,873]

1 minute ago, go iu bb said:

From previous experience around the college CBB ranks, it's obvious Sam Cassell would be a a homerun for them and win a ton. Hiring ex-star players without college coaching experience is a sure fire way to win. That's who they should go with.

Just make sure Cassell gets a 6-year deal (4 guaranteed) and at east $6M in NIL... what could go wrong?

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,798]

3 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

lol thanks for the "help" but here you are responding and editing still. You don't care so hard.

What dont I care about? Yes, when communicating with others I prefer to be clear, even if I have to edit a post?