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[PartyintheVillas]

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.

[CSP]

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]

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. 

[CSP]

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]

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]

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]

I’m just here for the Brad Stevens talk. 

[CSP]

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]

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

Blowing east or blowing from the east?

[AZ Hoosier]

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]

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]

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]

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?

[CSP]

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? 

[Chris007]

And some of you get upset with all the Brad talk. Holy cow. We might need to shut this place down, give it a good deep cleaning for an hour or so, and start over

[Asha’man]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The religion talk is interesting.  People coming together for a greater good and having a shared vision would likely be a very welcomed coaching attribute depending on how its handled.  I think A LOT of successful coaches are religious and can teach lessons and help hardships using those morals and principles.  

See the last 2 college football championship coaches for validation to what you just posted. Both do what you described above. 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

And some of you get upset with all the Brad talk. Holy cow. We might need to shut this place down, give it a good deep cleaning for an hour or so, and start over

People will pull at anything by if it means an argument lol

[Hornsby]

Has anyone ever heard the Nebraska softball team coach and players? They’re not the only example. People are getting WAY too caught up with this. If IU hires him he can very much display his faith while at IU. If he wants to personally lead the team in prayer, he can. I think it’s pretty crazy that he’s going “force” players or staff to submit to his way of thinking. He’s gotten ELITE recruits. You think everyone ND football signs is catholic? Sounds like we’ll lose more fans for hiring a religious guy than if we hired Beard the woman assaulter. What a backwards world we live in. 

I think we need to hire an atheist and the drew thread can end. Problem solved. I hope stevens isn't religious.

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[Hornsby]

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. 

You are in the minority it seems. An atheist or bust.

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[spe317]

2 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

People will pull at anything by if it means an argument lol

No we won’t. That’s ridiculous. You don’t know what you’re talking about.