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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Even if we were getting a Alan Huss, McCollum type guy they are very, very likely playing in the NCAAs. (And I doubt we are). Any power 5 guy is a big name. They are all playing in NCAAS.

An NBA GUY? Maybe (Stevens-other). But that is not at all what Dolson described.

Someone missing the tournament? Highly unlikely.


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[TadQueasy]

2 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

It will be more clear to you if you read the past x number of pages.

You will learn that an announcement will be made next week, after the BT tourney or after the season is over and that we are hiring Brad, a non-big name, five or 6 power 4 coaches and for good measure a “Dutch oven” joke is thrown in.

My gosh man we put all the effort into some great undertaker gifs, and they do not make your summary.  

Sad stuff. 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

That’s what I interpreted. I assume that McCollum would be in the running. But other than him, I honestly don’t know. 

No offense intended but I think you have some wrong info on this one.


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[TadQueasy]

2 minutes ago, normandale97 said:

I honestly don’t know. 

I think you have convinced us. 

[IUGRAD06]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Even if we were getting a Alan Huss, McCollum type guy they are very, very likely playing in the NCAAs. (And I doubt we are). Any power 5 guy is a big name. They are all playing in NCAAS.

An NBA GUY? Maybe (Stevens-other). But that is not at all what Dolson described.

Someone missing the tournament? Highly unlikely.


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That’s why I am saying doesn’t make sense.  Would have to be out of left field or for someone not to coach the tourney which has never happened.  

[AZ Hoosier]

19 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

So you think a coach won’t coach the tourney?  That would be a first.

Bill Frieder didn't coach Michigan in the tournament. Steve Fisher stepped in and got the natty.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

That’s why I am saying doesn’t make sense.  Would have to be out of left field or for someone not to coach the tourney which has never happened.  

Yeah, Dolson said he’s looking for a winner. We pulling one from the Euro leagues?

Even McDermott, Brownell, Cronin type guys are playing. And we could get someone like them if we wanted.


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[mdiu28]

There’s no way we made Woody step aside mid season to hire McCollum. No way. IMO, he’s probably on the list but no where near the top. 

[spe317]

I appreciate the insight and info. There’s just some cognitive dissonance we’re a working through. 

[MaynardaHoosier]

@normandale97 You're dead to me.  Wait... too soon?

I'm curious to know what's considered a big name.  Brad is one of the shorter names in the conversation.   T.J. is a really small name.  Am I doing this right?  I'm convinced it is Stevens and May is coming as his assistant until someone proves otherwise. 

[DSUMMITT]

Oddly IUFB isn't the only one mentioning BS on the other board. I won't do it... I won't be hurt again... I feel like me and Brad have an abusive relationship,  he's a giant tease and I just keep believing there could be more.

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[rcbowla]

23 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

No offense intended but I think you have some wrong info on this one.


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Idk man, dude has been pretty straight forward and honest. Also has some connections via the IUFB team so he may be telling us exactly what he knows. I appreciated him giving honest and forthright info a few hundred pages back.

[rcbowla]

29 minutes ago, normandale97 said:

Maybe. People at that level don’t just flat out tell you what is happening. So it’s a lot of interpretation and guessing. 

You could be BS'ing all of us and if so shame on me but you've been the most reasonable and (seemingly) brutally honest person with sources on this. Only question I have is what constitutes a "big name" from your perspective because that's incredibly subjective? Is McDermott a big name? Schertz? You get my point.

[rcbowla]

If Norm is right it would lead me to believe it's a Huss, Schertz or McCollum. Those all are or have the potential to be available when we inevitably lose in conference tournament. I still don't see Dolson announcing anyone until the season is done, done though. 

[MrBBall]

6 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

If Norm is right it would lead me to believe it's a Huss, Schertz or McCollum. Those all are or have the potential to be available when we inevitably lose in conference tournament. I still don't see Dolson announcing anyone until the season is done, done though. 

Do you really believe Dolson would fire a coach only to bring in (checks clipboard ) Schertz?? Really?

 

I’ve got one name. Brad. He’s coming home

[ziggyiu]

30 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

If Norm is right it would lead me to believe it's a Huss, Schertz or McCollum. Those all are or have the potential to be available when we inevitably lose in conference tournament. I still don't see Dolson announcing anyone until the season is done, done though. 

Did @normandale97 say to think of it like college football bowl season? Meaning the coaches team could make it to the tourney, but the coach peaces out before to take the IU job, or the coach is announced, but will remain with his currwnt team through the tourney. 

I'm not saying this is the case, just that I thought that's something the poster mentioned as a possibility. 

[rcbowla]

23 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

Do you really believe Dolson would fire a coach only to bring in (checks clipboard ) Schertz?? Really?

 

I’ve got one name. Brad. He’s coming home

Yes I believe he'd let Woody go to bring someone in who has a ceiling higher than my basement and is young enough to be here 20+ years. Honestly I'd be fine with all three getting a shot but in order it'd be: Schertz, McCollum and then Huss. Not the sexy hire but could end up being the best hire. Plenty of examples where this would be the case.

[rcbowla]

I get folks wanting the big time name hire but there are more examples of the lesser name becoming the big time name because they got their opportunity. I also understand, very much so, the trepidation we the fan base have with going with said lesser name. Thanks a lot Archie. I just honestly think the lesser name then becoming big time is the more typical approach in CBB. Just have to identify the right traits in a coach. Therefore, either you trust Dolson or you don't and I am not 100% sure either way.

[rcbowla]

8 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

Did @normandale97 say to think of it like college football bowl season? Meaning the coaches team could make it to the tourney, but the coach peaces out before to take the IU job, or the coach is announced, but will remain with his currwnt team through the tourney. 

I'm not saying this is the case, just that I thought that's something the poster mentioned as a possibility. 

Yes he did. I find that hard to believe just because there is a lack of precedent. It always starts with the 1st one though.

[rcbowla]

And for the record I'm not taking this dude's word as the gospel truth. As far as I'm concerned everyone is an option unless they sign another deal or say no like May and Stevens.