General Coach Candidate News

[Demo 19,583]

6 minutes ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

I'm a bit surprised at the level of negativity too, even as someone who doesn't have him terribly high on my list. Coaching track record in college alone? I'd be thrilled to have that. The age is always a concern since we've cycled through many coaches in the last 2 decades but you're hitting on the moving parts that would alleviate some of that concern. The thugs comment is nearly as big of a concern to me. Regardless of his intent, he'll have an uphill battle in recruiting every single time b/c of that comment and recruiting is hard enough, especially if you're doing it clean. If that alone delays him getting things going we could be talking about him in his mid 70s before he gets us where we expect him to get us. Then we are already talking about another transition, even if those moving parts were in place, which scares the crap out of me. 

All that said, if in the end, he is out next coach, and it happens b/c 1a, 1b, and 2 were not feasible.....well holy cow we had a heckuva #3 choice that I ultimately think the fanbase will get behind pretty easily. 

Yeah, if someone’s hung on the thug comment, that I get. He would face some serious vetting on that from the school and from parents. And he should.

[Notithatlives 93]

6 minutes ago, finky said:

The "Thug" comment is way overblown.  John and ownership parted ways because John had expectations that during practice players practiced.  Instead, they were playing video games, late for practice etc.  John and Ownership had different views on how to handle this.  His Thug comment had nothing to do with them parting ways.  John wanted a team and wasn't willing to sacrifice process for primadonna's.  John's style does not work in the NBA, he'd be the first to tell you that, now.

No one cares if that was the reason he was fired or not.  That's not the point.  The point is he said and only Shaqdiculious and Snarles Charkley were the only people to come to his defense.  Not one former michigan player spoke up.  Someone said Kevin love said he respected him but couldn't produce the sound bite or quote.  And thought Garland said something positive but again, couldn't produce a quote.  

I'd be very happy if someone could. 

[Chris007 43,553]

Let's all root for the Cavs tonight, then end this madness tomorrow before the tourney starts. 

[mark1981 1,340]

7 minutes ago, Henryville Hoosier said:

Class of 86 New Washington. Moved here in 99. Love Henryville

Hey I'm in Henryville too, originally from Speed 

[KoB2011 40]

1 minute ago, Notithatlives said:

No one cares if that was the reason he was fired or not.  That's not the point.  The point is he said and only Shaqdiculious and Snarles Charkley were the only people to come to his defense.  Not one former michigan player spoke up.  Someone said Kevin love said he respected him but couldn't produce the sound bite or quote.  And thought Garland said something positive but again, couldn't produce a quote.  

I'd be very happy if someone could. 

This.

It doesn't matter how we perceive the comment, or how former NBA players perceive it, all that matters is how Gen Z kids perceive it. 

[Trish 11,505]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Let's all root for the Cavs tonight, then end this madness tomorrow before the tourney starts. 

I just put my house on the Celtics tonight. That will do it.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,060]

Go Cavs

[Bowhunter 2,693]

If Stevens is not going to workout, I’m not as big on Beard. I wonder how his recruiting will do in Indiana. Texas kids are really far away to come to Bloomington. I respect his tournament run a couple years ago. Bobby Knight connection is cool, but not a game changer for me. His offensive style a play seems a little boring to me. Not sure how recruiting mid west and Indiana kids will respond. I guess I’m just torn. Have kind of been leaning more towards Oats and Mussleman with Drew and Belein/Matta as back up.


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[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

12 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Well since I am unemployed I have the time to try to follow or stalk, whatever you want to call where Dolson goes.

Doing God's work. 

[Banksyrules 4,490]

Cleveland Rocks!!!!

[Notithatlives 93]

1 minute ago, KoB2011 said:

This.

It doesn't matter how we perceive the comment, or how former NBA players perceive it, all that matters is how Gen Z kids perceive it. 

This is woke 2021

Until someone can show me a few former players coming to his defense.  This is still a stain that will follow him.  Unless you are ok with only one or 2 black guys on the team like wisconsin or iowa, just understand what your ceiling is now.  

[TargaFlorio 55]

I don't know if John Beilein will be our next coach (there are a few others higher on my wish list) but I will say he's a really nice guy from the one time I met him.  I was walking through the lobby of the JW Marriott one Final Four weekend when I saw him sitting by himself and I went over and said hello and that my Dad is a Michigan grad.  He jumped out of his chair and shook my hand.  We stood there and talked college hoops for several minutes including about IU (wish I could remember what he said about IU).  I remember leaving and being blown away by how friendly he was to some random IU grad.  

None of this means he's the perfect coach to hire right now, just that he seemed like a really decent guy.  

Edited March 17, 2021 by TargaFlorio
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[Artie86 1,855]

15 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Well since I am unemployed I have the time to try to follow or stalk, whatever you want to call where Dolson goes.

IU Scott on the beat!

[Turdferguson85 35]

I need 2 more hours of this. I'm at work and out of SOP's to read for the day. 

[Hoosierfan2017 20,822]

2 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

If Stevens is not going to workout, I’m not as big on Beard. I wonder how his recruiting will do in Indiana. Texas kids are really far away to come to Bloomington. I respect his tournament run a couple years ago. Bobby Knight connection is cool, but not a game changer for me. His offensive style a play seems a little boring to me. Not sure how recruiting mid west and Indiana kids will respond. I guess I’m just torn. Have kind of been leaning more towards Oats and Mussleman with Drew and Belein/Matta as back up.


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You guys have gotten me to question my opinion of Beard. I originally thought he’d be right underneath Stevens. But you all have made good points. I think I have a few other guys ahead of Beard now.

[Chris007 43,553]

13 minutes ago, Josh said:

This site is on the brink of legendary status or failure.  The misfortunes of another site has delivered many new faces just as we're talking about Brad Stevens as our next coach.  If he does become coach, this site will supplant all others.  If he does not, this site will be a Stevens punchline.

Transformative times.  I'm glad I'm here to see it.

When he comes I'm going to start charging you guys beers like Rabby does money for my info. Just kidding I enjoy chatting with everyone too much to do that. 

[Chris007 43,553]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

You guys have gotten me to question my opinion of Beard. I originally thought he’d be right underneath Stevens. But you all have made good points. I think I have a few other guys ahead of Beard now.

He's 2nd IMO but hopefully don't have to worry about it

[IUrocker 2,145]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

When he comes I'm going to start charging you guys beers like Rabby does money for my info. Just kidding I enjoy chatting with everyone too much to do that. 

There’s that word WHEN again! Geez!! Lol 

[Capt. Crimson 3,415]

There has been one post in BTB history that foretold this moment...

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,920]

11 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Let's all root for the Cavs tonight, then end this madness tomorrow before the tourney starts. 

Just going on intuition and my good looks, I don't think his decision will hinge on a few losses.

Either he wants the job because of "home", money, family and a combination of all 3 or he doesn't want the job.  I'm convinced if he takes the job its not because of losing a few games in the NBA or being fired from Boston.  That's my thought. 

Tomorrow would be extraordinarily nice for good news. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by WayneFleekHoosier