General Coach Candidate News

[RaceToTheTop 28,918]

1 minute ago, Golfman25 said:

Yeah.  I think we are stuck with either that guy out at USC, Enfield, (or someone like him) or a Fife (or similar).  I don't see a final four type P5 coach comming here anytime soon.   

I could see a Matta or Belein.  Fear an Alford hire.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,306]

Hopefully, this guy can transfer into IU this offseason.

[323SGrant 1,176]

I do too...he has 5 star vision. A good offseason would do wonders for him. I just don't want the family to bring down the culture. As I said above the family is probably frustrated. They were most likely misled by the staff into Khristian leaving Reitz a year early. That's on them too. 

Did you have the opportunity to see him play at Reitz? Hopefully, as with most players, a year of experience will significantly help him. Hoping for significant improvement with IU Basketball!

 

 

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[JSHoosier 21,712]

5 hours ago, Ryno6284 said:

I think a lot of the Archie hate started with the Billy D talks coming here.  People were certain BD was coming, got their hopes up, and no one was going to be good enough.  (Other than Brad Stevens)

For me, no.  He's not the hire Glass led us on, at the time it was a double at best, but he’s been horrid here.

[JSHoosier 21,712]

6 hours ago, Bowhunter said:

The only thing that I feel good about is that at the time he was announced, I called the Archie Miller Hire a major disappointment. My exact word were I feel like I’ve just been kicked in the nuts! Well, I still feel that way 4 seasons later.


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There's a reason.  Not beating PU, sub .500 in conference every year, etc; the Miller era has been a repeated kick in the nuts.

[Feathery 4,005]

Chris Beard, his buyout is $3 million. That’s a realistic number fo IU pay and then give the necessary salary to get him here. 

[lillurk 4,513]

39 minutes ago, Feathery said:

Chris Beard, his buyout is $3 million. That’s a realistic number fo IU pay and then give the necessary salary to get him here. 

And drops to 2.5M on 4/1. It’s so low I had to check this but here it is: https://media.everythinglubbock.com/nxsglobal/everythinglubbock/document_dev/2019/04/29/Chris Beard - 2019_1556568389982_85046221_ver1.0.pdf

Good pick, though I know @Stuhoo has been vocal that he doesn’t think Beard leaves the state of TX. We’ll find out. 

[Feathery 4,005]

2 minutes ago, lillurk said:

And drops to 2.5M on 4/1. It’s so low I had to check this but here it is: https://media.everythinglubbock.com/nxsglobal/everythinglubbock/document_dev/2019/04/29/Chris Beard - 2019_1556568389982_85046221_ver1.0.pdf

Good pick, though I know @Stuhoo has been vocal that he doesn’t think Beard leaves the state of TX. We’ll find out. 

I think if the offer is right, I could see him making the move unless he wants to try and hold out for a Duke UNC move in a few years. I don’t think he will be a Texas Tech lifer. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,936]

8 hours ago, TheWatShot said:

Interesting choice of insults. Used car salesmen tend to have personalities and actually engage with people. 

Yes, I always viewed CTC as a used car salesman.  Archie reminds me more of a mortician.

[Stuhoo 86,025]

1 hour ago, Feathery said:

Chris Beard, his buyout is $3 million. That’s a realistic number fo IU pay and then give the necessary salary to get him here. 

His salary is $5 million and his school age kids are in Texas with his ex. His long time girlfriend is from Texas.

A very long shot to say the least.

[ap2345 10,420]

8 hours ago, Jeff_Boy_Ardee said:

For what’s it’s worth, I have on very good authority that after Saturday’s game Landers mom text Archie and told him “you’re nothing but a ******* used car salesman”

 

I did not see this text directly but I know people that were at the same establishment she was and saw it.

 

 

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If that took place I would say that it came from whatever promises Archie made while he was recruiting Lander in order to get him to leave high school and enroll early. That's not good at all if it's true. Plus like DD says all the time families really need to get out of players ways and let the athletes deal with whatever the problem is. 

[ap2345 10,420]

8 hours ago, Unexpectedflash said:

Could this have been why Lander didn’t play today? I don’t remember hearing anything about an injury for him so I found it odd he didn’t get any minutes.

If Archie took out a his frustration on a kids parent out on the athlete that's a problem. If Lander feels the same way as his mom then that could've been it. That said I've seen many times when parents and kids aren't on the same page with these types of situations so who knows. My guess is Archie just wanted to shorten the rotation in the tournament. 

[ap2345 10,420]

8 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

If the text is true, then I believe this is why.  Kid reclassified for nothing.  You'd think an honest college coach would let him know he needs more seasoning in HS.  Hell even I could see it.  

DD has said on his show many times that the IU staff did a disservice to Lander by convincing him to reclassify and then not play him in a consistent role throughout the season. Seth Greenburgh said the same thing when he came on the show so I'd love to know what exactly Archie and company sold him on. 

[Bobman1 2,913]

Excited to hear the Friday morning rumor mill on here in a few hours. Post Rutgers loss, this board will be as fun over the next few days as it ever is every couple years when we make a HC change. Hopefully Dolson does the same this year.


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[ap2345 10,420]

1 hour ago, Feathery said:

I think if the offer is right, I could see him making the move unless he wants to try and hold out for a Duke UNC move in a few years. I don’t think he will be a Texas Tech lifer. 

UNC: Wes Miller will likely be the guy.

Duke: a coach K picked Duke guy. 

I think Beard is staying in Texas until his kids are older unless he gets blown away. Everyone has a $ amount they can't refuse. 

[IUHAHN81 3,011]

I don't care how unrealistic Brad is. U blow up his phone, visit his house etc until he gets a restraining order. All these other names are great n all but this program needs THAT hire THIS time around. No more ***** footing around. Get it done! 

[Stuhoo 86,025]

Wes Miller would be a fantastic choice.

[ap2345 10,420]

4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Wes Miller would be a fantastic choice.

That's what we all need. Miller time part 2 to lead IU. 

Yes I know he's a good coach but I really think he's waiting on Ol' Roy to retire. 

[Stuhoo 86,025]

Just now, ap2345 said:

That's what we need. Miller time part 2 to lead IU. 

Yes I know he's a good coach but I really think he's waiting on Ol' Roy to retire. 

Agreed, but being offered a P5 job can change those plans.

[ap2345 10,420]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Agreed, but being offered a P5 job can change those plans.

It does but it makes you wonder if he would do what Roy did when he left KU for UNC. I could see Wes Miller leaving IU to take UNC too.