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[Over 100 Games 112]

Day 2 of riding the Wade. The guy’s first and last names start with a “W”, can’t go wrong there  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

[Alistair Smash 268]

1 minute ago, Over 100 Games said:

Day 2 of riding the Wade. The guy’s first and last names start with a “W”, can’t go wrong there  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

Deadpool?

[GP711 1,032]

4 minutes ago, Over 100 Games said:

Day 2 of riding the Wade. The guy’s first and last names start with a “W”, can’t go wrong there  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

Lot of people campaigning for wade past couple of days. Some important people some meaningless people. While I would love for him to be considered post everyone’s #1 option, unfortunate reality is will is not being considered. Would be shocked to see that change but suppose anything is possible. 

[Hoosier987 2,119]

18 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Look how well that’s going.  
 

BTW, did everyone see him tell his player to miss the free throw up 3 with just a couple of seconds left?  His answer was he sometimes does “unconventional “ things?  Whoa.

If Self is willing for a change of scenery and wants to coach here...I'm absolutely taking him. 

[hoosierbannerd 2,862]

emailed my Principal this morning..

"If you hear cursing from my room between 12:00 and 2:00 just walk on by..

his response 

"Thanks for letting me know."... 

[iu2win 163]

Rock-Chalk-JaysSuck-PEEEEEEEUUUUUUUU

[go iu bb 8,144]

4 hours ago, Asha’man said:

Today’s rumor is Ben Johnson to IU. 

Just think of what he could do with IU's resources!

[bodsbums 266]

Mostly off-topic, but as a Northern Indiana boy myself- anyone know what the hell Scott Skiles is up to these days? He’s a former coach from the state of Indiana.  Not trying to steer things off the rails just genuinely curious what he’s been up to for the last decade. 

[go iu bb 8,144]

4 hours ago, SlammySammy said:

Lock the doors and start the "Fire Dolson" thread...lol

That thread already exists although it's been renamed a bit since then.

[HoosierInParadise 1,151]

Very unlikely...to the point there's no reason to even think about. Could possibly see a victory lap at his alma mater with Oklahoma State but even then I put the chances at slim to none. He's 62 with some pretty serious heart issues and has nothing left to prove.

Are you going to be upset if we actually hire a big name?

[AH1971 2,409]

2 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

24 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Very unlikely...to the point there's no reason to even think about. Could possibly see a victory lap at his alma mater with Oklahoma State but even then I put the chances at slim to none. He's 62 with some pretty serious heart issues and has nothing left to prove.

Are you going to be upset if we actually hire a big name?

Of course not.

[lillurk 4,607]

38 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

One could've said the same thing about Calipari and Kentucky. Similar situations...fanbase getting angry, results haven't been as good recently. Fresh start needed. 

Yeah I don’t think KU fans are quite where UK fans were but I actually think this is a good comparison. 2025 Self is a better coach than 2025 (or 2024) Cal but I REALLY worry about downside risk.

Obviously if you can hire 2003 Self you do it. But we can’t time travel him.

[Pagoda 3,176]

3 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Yeah I don’t think KU fans are quite where UK fans were but I actually think this is a good comparison. 2025 Self is a better coach than 2025 (or 2024) Cal but I REALLY worry about downside risk.

Obviously if you can hire 2003 Self you do it. But we can’t time travel him.

Yea KU won a title three years ago and 17 of the last 20 conference titles!  Those poor KU fans, one down season and they’re complaining lol.

[TTT 1,209]

Bob Smith 

Joe Smith 

Larry Smith 

Tom Smith 

Howard Smith 

Carl Smith 

Lloyd Smith 

Jim Smith 

John Smith

Brad Stevens 

[lillurk 4,607]

1 minute ago, Pagoda said:

Yea KU won a title three years ago and 17 of the last 20 conference titles!  Those poor KU fans, one down season and they’re complaining lol.

Oh they’ve had it good but I’m trying to win future conference titles 

[Silat Player 1,334]

37 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

I think that was New Mexico. At least while he was at IU. 

I believe he was very loosely connected with an opening at Arizona State when he was at Texas Tech. 

Yep. You're right. It's my faulty memory.

[Pagoda 3,176]

2 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Oh they’ve had it good but I’m trying to win future conference titles 

Yea I’m not commenting on Self, who I don’t think is at the right stage in his career to hire.  Just highlighting KU has had its first down year in like 20 years and it’s crazy they’re complaining.  And our fanbase gets the toxic and fishbowl narrative…

[AZ Hoosier 9,844]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I had a great conversation with someone last night.

I'm going

Stevens, Self, Few, Donovan. But mostly just the first one

Please don't hurt me, @Chris007 ... I'm fragile ... :D

[IUCrazy2 2,653]

4 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Yea KU won a title three years ago and 17 of the last 20 conference titles!  Those poor KU fans, one down season and they’re complaining lol.

But, but, but Indiana fans are unreasonable......

[Old Friend 8,594]

21 minutes ago, Over 100 Games said:

Day 2 of riding the Wade. The guy’s first and last names start with a “W”, can’t go wrong there  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

That would be catastrophic.  Will Wade would be the antithesis of Curt Cignetti.  Unlikable and just not a good guy.   Watch "The Scheme."  He comes across as a complete a$$hole and not a guy IU would support....at all.  No thank you.