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[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Shoutout to Chris as well. Dude is awesome to share his info with us. I’ll chip in on the beer bucket too!

[Trish 11,548]

I need to update my avatar. :(

[hper50 1,201]

4 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Shoutout to Chris as well. Dude is awesome to share his info with us. I’ll chip in on the beer bucket too!

+1. @Chris007

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

I need to update my avatar. :(

The wizards of BtownBanners will assist you. My avatar was changed without me knowing what happened. It was a welcome sight

[Trish 11,548]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

The wizards of BtownBanners will assist you. My avatar was changed without me knowing what happened. It was a welcome sight

I’ll change it once I get on a laptop again. These guys will give me a Tom Crean avatar more than likely. ;)

[HoosierFan1994 4,745]

Looking at this thread I see 7 games repeatedly. If I had to guess at popularity it's

1) Brad Stevens-not even close he's the number one choice. Media doesn't think he would leave Boston but nothing from him yet. Nothing with sources that says he's staying in Boston. Longshot? Yes. But not dead yet. 

2) Nate Oats-Goodman says he's not leaving Alabama. Would probably cross him off. (Not a Goodman fan but he's connected.)

3) Chris Beard- Will he leave the state of Texas? He's been there his whole life. 

4) Eric Musselman

T-5) John Beilein and Scott Drew

7) Thad Matta

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Just now, Treesh said:

I’ll change it once I get on a laptop again. These guys will give me a Tom Crean avatar more than likely. ;)

We were behind that tank train haha

[cthomas 6,416]

We can speculate all day long and AD's or CEO's talk is just that. It's where the rubber meets the road that makes a difference. We should find out soon whether the problem has been the coach or if the problem has been the university. Right now, I'm leaning towards the latter.

[IUc2016 7,121]

Looking at this thread I see 7 games repeatedly. If I had to guess at popularity it's
1) Brad Stevens-not even close he's the number one choice. Media doesn't think he would leave Boston but nothing from him yet. Nothing with sources that says he's staying in Boston. Longshot? Yes. But not dead yet. 
2) Nate Oats-Goodman says he's not leaving Alabama. Would probably cross him off. (Not a Goodman fan but he's connected.)
3) Chris Beard- Will he leave the state of Texas? He's been there his whole life. 
4) Eric Musselman
T-5) John Beilein and Scott Drew
7) Thad Matta

This is my list. Although switch oats and beard.




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[HoosierFan1994 4,745]

2 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

This is my list. Although switch oats and beard.




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Yeah I just felt there was more Oats love than Beard. Although Oats isn't happening. Not that Vegas Odds are everything but it seems like Beilein, Drew, and Beard are legit. Odds from +300 to +500. I'll be paying attention to the odds for sure. That can be telling. I noticed the day the Colts got Wentz they became the favorite that morning. 

[Josh 12,621]

1 hour ago, MikeRoberts said:

We are Nebraska football until we prove we’re not

 

1 hour ago, JHoosier914 said:

Tennessee football, IMO


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More like Alabama football before they hired Nick Saban.  All it takes to move from a Has Been to GOAT is the right hire.

[716e11th 107]

I've been off forums for a few years now...... Well bc IU hoops has been off for a few years now.  

I'm sure Michigan regrets their decision now, but when they wanted Harbaugh they basically took their A team and a dump truck full of money and wouldn't leave until they got their man.  IU needs to do this now with Stevens.  Just go get him for F#$%'s sake.  

[Redleader 186]

https://twitter.com/michaelmuss_13/status/1248333627433177088?s=09

Musselman will not be boring.

[HoosierRobbie 929]

Just can’t bring myself to get behind a beilein hire.


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[rcbowla 7,092]

Looking at this thread I see 7 games repeatedly. If I had to guess at popularity it's
1) Brad Stevens-not even close he's the number one choice. Media doesn't think he would leave Boston but nothing from him yet. Nothing with sources that says he's staying in Boston. Longshot? Yes. But not dead yet. 
2) Nate Oats-Goodman says he's not leaving Alabama. Would probably cross him off. (Not a Goodman fan but he's connected.)
3) Chris Beard- Will he leave the state of Texas? He's been there his whole life. 
4) Eric Musselman
T-5) John Beilein and Scott Drew
7) Thad Matta

I only seen Norlander say that about Oats and I don't think he's nearly as connected

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[lillurk 3,738]

47 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Apparently these are the Vegas odds on who will get the job. Lots of good names but a few duds.

Beilein: fine choice if you really swing and miss but then you’re back on the market. He might give you a great decade though.

Drew: I bet he stays at BU for a fat raise.

Beard: can you convince him to leave TX? Maybe if he wants title(s) and sees a better opportunity.

Alford: lol no

Altman: has a little more Crean in his teams than I think some would wish. The right PAC-12 candidate is Enfield. Won’t be either.

Matta: if he were healthy, he’s interesting. Doubt he’s it.

Fife: I think he’ll be a successful head coach someday but it seems like IU wants an established guy.

Musselman: love the offense and results; he has a rep as transfer-dependent but my hunch is that’s partly THE way to get talent quickly (or at all at NV).

Moser: I’ve been impressed this year but I’m not sure I’d take this flyer.

Oats: as discussed, home run, but his extension and Bama’s deep pockets, among other things, take him off the board.

Pope: good coach, not really sure I see him taking a high-pressure job in the Midwest.

Pitino: not a culture fit, old.

Few: not leaving Gonzaga.

Stevens: I remain encouraged by the positive insider chatter here but I’m still skeptical given the timing.

[IUHAHN81 2,184]

2 minutes ago, HoosierRobbie said:

Just can’t bring myself to get behind a beilein hire.


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Ditto man :/

[rcbowla 7,092]

Drew, Beard. Matta or Musselman. My guess one of those four.

That's where I'm at exactly. And I'd be very happy with 3 of them and ok with the 4th

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[tyappleg 3,087]

2 minutes ago, HoosierRobbie said:

Just can’t bring myself to get behind a beilein hire.


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Great coach but at 68 years old...

They could do a lot worse, but it doesn't excite me.. at all. 

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 817]

I have it on good authority that one meeting has already occurred between Dolson and Penny Hardaway and another meeting to iron out the details of the deal is expected tomorrow.