General Coach Candidate News

[RaceToTheTop 28,751]

3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

I'm not comparing Huss to Drew and Otzelberger, but I'm curious why he is an inferior possibility for discussion compared to any other mid-major coach. Because a mid-major coach may end up being our next coach.

Because if we get to a low major coach (high point is not mid….mid major would be conferences like Mountain West, A-10, AAC) then IU has struck out on their primary candidate list.  IU bball can spend, so if we aren’t trying to get a coach that compares to Drew or Otz, what are we doing?

[OKHOOSIER 5,165]

4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Compared to the McCollum, Schertz, McMillan discussions? For those who think those are also too "rich" I'm good with Huss being dismissed. (I don't think any of those are out of the question.

Hell, I took heat for suggesting Dennis freakin Gates! You know why Gates is an unlikely option? Because he'd rather be at Missouri. Equal pay, better conference, just as successful a program (far better this year), and he is building it himself. Yet people turn their noses up at him too.

I'm not comparing Huss to Drew and Otzelberger, but I'm curious why he is an inferior possibility for discussion compared to any other mid-major coach. Because a mid-major coach may end up being our next coach.

I think the issue is it doesn’t feel like we’ve moved to oh crap it’s totally gonna be a mid major or low major swing yet. I don’t think (based on nothing but vibes) that we have moved on from the tier 1 P5 guys yet. I’m not convinced we’ve even really gotten to the tier 2 P5 guys yet (Brownell, Cronin types). 
 

That said, if we do get to the oh crap it’s totally gonna be a mid major guy, I don’t think 2 years at a low major will get a look (even if he maybe should). Had Creighton taken a step back without him, the assoc HC title might mean more to me personally, but GM doesn’t seem to have missed a beat without him. JMO. 

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3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

None of those tweets eliminates Brad Stevens as a possibility.

Do I think it will be Stevens? No.

But those tweets pretty much add nothing.

 

2 minutes ago, westgym said:

Greg McDermott would kill it at IU.  I watch alot of Big East games (follow Butler also) and he’s the real deal.  Great demeanor, gets the most from his players, could handle the spotlight.  Also, my 2 cents on Brad based on my observations as someone who knows him and also those who know him better.  He’s very, very  unlikely to come back to the college game—even to IU.

But that post speaks more than any of the tweets. 

Thanks for adding to the discussion @westgym!

[jimsorgi 562]

26 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

I'm not here for "inside" info. I'm here to discuss IU basketball, in this case, the next coach. Brad Stevens is not going to coach Indiana basketball regardless of what anybody hears.

Glad we cleared that up.

98% of this thread will have nothing to do with the next coach. There are tons of names discussed here, all but one of which will not be the next coach and most of whom will never be in consideration. I'll never understand why people get so fixated on not discussing one particular name. 

[Hovadipo 59,769]

27 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Those are the best aren't they

Until they end up being a bit more than a whisper and your wife kicks you out of bed. 

[HinnyHoosier 5,890]

Good Lord.

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 1,368]

2 minutes ago, HinnyHoosier said:

Good Lord.

That's what Scott Drew said. 

 (My poor take on a "That's what she said" joke)

[realTomCrean 2,136]

Mods can we add a fire reaction? Some of the posts are too good for a simple like trophy

[Henryville Hoosier 1,107]

4 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Until they end up being a bit more than a whisper and your wife kicks you out of bed. 

That's when you give her a dutch oven.

[HinnyHoosier 5,890]

1 minute ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

Easy now, let's not start with another religion debate 

Come on, Rick. In your current state you're an insider on that discussion.

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1 minute ago, Henryville Hoosier said:

That's when you give her a dutch oven.

[Hovadipo 59,769]

3 minutes ago, HinnyHoosier said:

Good Lord.

I sincerely hope this wasn’t about my fart joke. If that is the line then my time on this site will come to an abrupt end. 

[AnotherSznOnTheBrink 311]

11 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

ok

I like how you show up to argue with everyone about everything then act shocked everyone gangs up on you. Weren’t you the one saying nothing was getting announced on Woodson in the middle of the season and everyone who thought otherwise was dumb?

[JPCIVOP 271]

20 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

Dan monsoon
Todd Lickliter

And on and on. If dolson is going to stick his neck out to hire some flavor of the month he sure better hope it works out


Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk
 

Lickliter can be Stevens' first assistant!

[OKHOOSIER 5,165]

4 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Let's say, hypothetically, that Brad Stevens is the coach. Will he succeed here? Elaborate!

I’ll bite Tom. I don’t think he’s quite the slam dunk he’s made out to be, and there is at least marginal risk. Not the least of which is that I have a hard time believing he’d be coach for 10+ years. Chances are he’d be as advertised, but I don’t think he’s as sure a thing as Oats or Pearl in terms of FF and title probabilities. It’s one reason I wish there was donor support to take whatever offer BS likely turns down and at least make Oats say no, but it doesn’t sound like there is stomach for 10+ million a year for anyone but the whale. 
 

 

[68Hoosier 1,092]

2 minutes ago, jimsorgi said:

98% of this thread will have nothing to do with the next coach. There are tons of names discussed here, all but one of which will not be the next coach and most of whom will never be in consideration. I'll never understand why people get so fixated on not discussing one particular name. 

I think this happens when someone with a different view of who they want doesn't align with what they want then the shut it down, attack the person or proposed coach and even lash out in some ways.  

The fact is we as a fan base should be able to have a discussion on potential names and not attack each other but I don't see that happening in today's world of message boards or anything else.  As I have grown older, I have learned to listen and value other thoughts and opinions.  It doesn't mean I agree with them but at least hear them out and not attack them.  Work life has taught me to not shut down others as it may keep them from sharing in the future and you may lose out on some good ideas or information.  Just my 2 cents. 

Plus, it just a coaching search for a team we all love.  Not a life decision we are making for our family or friends. 

 

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3 minutes ago, Henryville Hoosier said:

That's when you give her a dutch oven.

 

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39 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

I'm not here for "inside" info. I'm here to discuss IU basketball, in this case, the next coach. Brad Stevens is not going to coach Indiana basketball regardless of what anybody hears.

Glad we cleared that up.

Do I know you?

[OliviaPope40 7,144]

14 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

 

Can we all get behind this one at least.  The tooth fairy will bring us back.

Include the Easter Bunny

[HinnyHoosier 5,890]

22 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I sincerely hope this wasn’t about my fart joke. If that is the line then my time on this site will come to an abrupt end. 

Nooooo. There is no fart joke that won't elicit a smirk at the very least. By all means, keep it gassy.

It was my reaction after waking up and trying to peruse the day's activity only to see some posters evidently had idle time and a horse not dead enough to their liking.