General Coach Candidate News

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31 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

At least now I have my confirmation that the IU basketball program is dead. My last bit of enthusiasm came from holding out for a big fish once Woodson got fired. It got me through the last four years knowing that he wasn’t a long-term hire. Now, though, it’s crystal clear what IU is as a basketball program and I can adjust accordingly. I wish I could’ve witnessed the IU of old, but maybe Coach Cig can bring back some of that magic. 

There hasn't been a big name coach hired at a major Blue Blood program in some time.  Louisville and Kentucky just hired guys who never won a NCAA tournament game last year.

Unless something happens like with Calipari being forced out, the odds that in the NIL era that a coach who's winning and has a comfortable NIL set up to move schools isn't likely.  

the choices are going to be reclamation projects or up and coming coaches and it has nothing to do with Indiana at a program.

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Just now, SlammySammy said:

We get confirmation Sunday evening when brackets are announced. If IU is out and the insiders are right, there should be no reason why massive leaks or an actual announcement could not come out Monday morning. Right or wrong? If it’s Stevens, Dolson should be shouting it to the wind.  Tell me why I am wrong. 

Correct for the most part.  If IU is out and there's no announcement by Tuesday, I would say IU's next coach is coaching in the tournament 100%.

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32 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

(Non IU)…..Retro Pop TV Trivia question!!!

I love watching the Rockford Files….(70’s crime drama)

1. When James Rockford is asked what his P.I. rates are, what does he always respond with? Lol

I’m currently watching it, plus I’m bored. The wife’s not home yet! Lol

200 a day plus expenses I believe.

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4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Maybe he’ll be great but he sounds a lot like Ray Harper to me. Except Harper got a guy to the NBA 

Remember when everyone said Beard had a drinkers nose?

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25 minutes ago, FightFor6 said:

This is the type of hard hitting insight I love breaking out the wallet for.

Who was Rabby talking about? McCollum

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FUNDUHMENTALS!

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I think Fran must’ve spent some time with the Amish

But I digress

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If it’s not the A tier candidates I’d much rather take a swing at a guy like McCollum than someone like Brownell. 
 

Regardless of who the next coach is, the fanbase needs to back him. Show support and rally the program. 

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1 minute ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Remember when everyone said Beard had a drinkers nose?

Dude, RMK had barnacle boy nose, and don't even think he drank!

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3 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I didn’t know you wanted Brad Brownell so bad.  Relax man. It will be ok. 

Oh I’m good. Appreciate you taking the time. I just want IU to be successful and it’s going to take a lot if we go this route. Dolson knows this but it might be his only option but I don’t think so. Can’t wait to hear though.

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So anyways, Mick Cronin eh guys? 

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Yep it's going to be a risk to find out how he is as a recruiter at this level. First cycle at D1 level without much of his core from Drake. We'll see what he's made of... he's apparently impressive to a lot of people that are impressive in their own right.
The fact he's put plenty of D2 guys into professional leagues overseas says a lot about his development. I don't care if he hasn't landed a Burger Boy (YET)... I'd expect him to pursue a couple every year, maybe get one, but primarily focus on scouting his kind of players in HS, developing them, and spending most of NIL on portal guys to fill in gaps.
As you know recruiting is such an interpersonal thing, I wouldn't hold his lack of NBA draftees against his ability to build relationships.  
We will see. Very capable coach. I like the vision. Should be fun.  

Another meh hire imo. I hope it works out, but I'm not expecting much honestly. Thought we could do much better

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5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Maybe he’ll be great but he sounds a lot like Ray Harper to me. Except Harper got a guy to the NBA 

I am on the Big fish train till the end, but at one point you listed McCollum as 2b choice (BS, May (gone) McC) and said we would be getting a great coach. He isn’t close to BS certainly but you seem to have soured on him a lot. 

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17 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

There's no basis yet to say McCollum is NOT a good recruiter. 

There is a basis to say he has recruited what he needed to win at wherever he’s been.

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10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

There is no basis that he can recruit at this level? Name me one McDonald’s All American he’s recruited? One NBA player?

Astounding you say this after watching 4 burger boys the last two years at IU go 37-28, under .500 in conference. 

Having a system and vision for your offense/defense is a top priority. After that, being able to identify and develop talent that fits said system is paramount. Both things we’ve been missing the last four years while the coach chased recruiting rankings and top portal players.

 

 

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I'm referring to Goodman's quote in his tweet.

Nevermind...Goodman didn't quote Dolson, he quoted a source.

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Just now, Hornsby said:

Another meh hire imo. I hope it works out, but I'm not expecting much honestly. Thought we could do much better

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So he’s been hired?

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Osterman hasn't posted anything yet, everyone calm down!

Seriously though, if it isn't Brad, can everyone take a break for an hour before posting after we actually find out who the next coach is? Please?!

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1 minute ago, Hornsby said:

Another meh hire imo. I hope it works out, but I'm not expecting much honestly. Thought we could do much better

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IMO, he's as good as IU could have realistically hoped to hire. And he would be great... if he ends up being the guy. 

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1 minute ago, 8bucks said:

I am on the Big fish train till the end, but at one point you listed McCollum as 2b choice (BS, May (gone) McC) and said we would be getting a great coach. He isn’t close to BS certainly but you seem to have soured on him a lot. 

I think he’ll be fine.