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[Banksyrules 5,159]

@JerryYeagley23 One last question. Do you get the sense that whoever becomes in charge will have full control of the team with no outside influencers trying to get their way? The person that I would like hired should have full control of every decision. Granted I would hope they listen to ideas but in the end I would like to avoid a “too many chefs in the kitchen” scenario. 

[iu-dl 1,520]

15 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Yes. Obviously. Anything could happen. People have free will, situations could change. There’s no guarantees in life. But I believe what I’ve been told. I know the facts about what has been done and we’re preparing to do are in place right now. And if it does happen to go a different way unexpectedly, I’m very confident and happy with our “miss” scenario. This is much different than ‘21 replacing Archie. Coaches were looking at IU and saying I’ve got to go in there and be successful with those players, and even recruit some of them to come back - and I need to be competitive year one and two. NIL wasn’t in play yet. Flipping a roster wasn’t a thing like it is now. A coach now says, I’ve got more resources than almost every team in the country and will be able to get whoever I need to fit my system. And I get to be a hero for one of the most storied programs you could choose from. We had to scramble last time and heard “no” more than thrice. This week we’ve got major names in coaching reaching out to express interest. So yes. Objectively, we might get another kick in the dick. But I feel good right now we have our guy. We can’t miss this time. I myself am excited. All is good. 

Does his name rhyme with Rad Clevens, Musty Day or Dilly Bonovan?

[RoadRage 2,279]

9 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I’d be happy with him and I think he’d do very well. I’m just kinda tired of hearing about him at this point. He keeps rejecting us for the prom and we keep showing up with a bigger bouquet begging him to change his mind. I’m ready to find the guy who makes us forget about Brad Stevens. 

I agree, we’ve made it clear we want him, no more kissing his @ss, if he is interested he needs to make a statement as soon as appropriate

[JerryYeagley23 4,599]

18 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

If we do miss, do you think May is next, and if so, do you believe he’d take it?

So this is just my opinion as a fan, not because I’ve heard anything to support it. But I personally just don’t see May leaving a really good Michigan job with things going well and similar resources after giving it just a year. It feels like that’s not something he would do, or want to be know for doing based on his character. He worked hard, proved himself, and got a great job at a fantastic institution with great resources and basketball history that puts it solidly in the tier 1B or 1C category. They too, just fell off a bit after Belein left and have been trying to return to relevance. Yes, Dusty loves IU and has ties. But what if he comes here and none of his players follow, he has to keep most of our current roster, and he just stalls out of the gate and gets run out after 4-5 years? Does he want to take that risk just because he started his path with IU even though he’s essentially already “made it” right where he is? Maybe. Last year, he’s here. But he just started something and he’s got it going. If I was a betting man, he politely uses his feelings for IU, the team’s year one performance, and our vacancy to get himself a nice little extension. Well deserved. Just my two cents. Wouldn’t be devastated to be wrong. 

[IUHoosierJoe 1,426]

3 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

So this is just my opinion as a fan, not because I’ve heard anything to support it. But I personally just don’t see May leaving a really good Michigan job with things going well and similar resources after giving it just a year. It feels like that’s not something he would do, or want to be know for doing based on his character. He workers hard, proves himself, and got a great job a a fantastic institution with great resources and basketball history that puts it solidly in the tier 1B or 1C category. They too, just fell off a bit after Belein left and have been trying to return to relevance. Yes, Dusty loves IU and has ties. But what if he comes here and none of his players follow, he has to keep most of our current roster, and he just stalls out of the gate and gets run out after 4-5 years? Does he want to take that risk just because he started his path with IU even though he’s essentially already “made it” right where he is? Maybe. Last year, he’s here. But he just started something and he’s got it going. If I was a betting man, he politely uses his feelings for IU, the team’s year one performance, and our vacancy to get himself a nice little extension. Well deserved. Just my two cents. Wouldn’t be devastated to be wrong. 

I appreciate the response, even if it wasn't what I was hoping you would say, haha.

[Alford Bailey 12,480]

6 minutes ago, iu-dl said:

Does his name rhyme with Rad Clevens, Musty Day or Dilly Bonovan?

Dilly Bonovan has a losing record right now so maybe?

[JSHoosier 21,008]

If Few was actually interested he'd immediately be 2 on my list, and I could convince myself to put him 1. He's older but would have this program in good shape for the next 10 years or so.

[RoadRage 2,279]

5 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

So this is just my opinion as a fan, not because I’ve heard anything to support it. But I personally just don’t see May leaving a really good Michigan job with things going well and similar resources after giving it just a year. It feels like that’s not something he would do, or want to be know for doing based on his character. He workers hard, proves himself, and got a great job a a fantastic institution with great resources and basketball history that puts it solidly in the tier 1B or 1C category. They too, just fell off a bit after Belein left and have been trying to return to relevance. Yes, Dusty loves IU and has ties. But what if he comes here and none of his players follow, he has to keep most of our current roster, and he just stalls out of the gate and gets run out after 4-5 years? Does he want to take that risk just because he started his path with IU even though he’s essentially already “made it” right where he is? Maybe. Last year, he’s here. But he just started something and he’s got it going. If I was a betting man, he politely uses his feelings for IU, the team’s year one performance, and our vacancy to get himself a nice little extension. Well deserved. Just my two cents. Wouldn’t be devastated to be wrong. 

What you are saying makes perfect sense, but I can’t help thinking that Michigan knew when they hired him that the Indiana job was likely to be open next season….knowing that I am shocked they didn’t lock him up better, unless they tried and Dusty refused, in which case, why would he do that?

[Alford Bailey 12,480]

2 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

If Few was actually interested he'd immediately be 2 on my list, and I could convince myself to put him 1. He's older but would have this program in good shape for the next 10 years or so.

Great coach I would 100% get behind. Just think it’s totally unrealistic at this point in his career.

[Silat Player 847]

12 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

So this is just my opinion as a fan, not because I’ve heard anything to support it. But I personally just don’t see May leaving a really good Michigan job with things going well and similar resources after giving it just a year. It feels like that’s not something he would do, or want to be know for doing based on his character. He worked hard, proved himself, and got a great job at a fantastic institution with great resources and basketball history that puts it solidly in the tier 1B or 1C category. They too, just fell off a bit after Belein left and have been trying to return to relevance. Yes, Dusty loves IU and has ties. But what if he comes here and none of his players follow, he has to keep most of our current roster, and he just stalls out of the gate and gets run out after 4-5 years? Does he want to take that risk just because he started his path with IU even though he’s essentially already “made it” right where he is? Maybe. Last year, he’s here. But he just started something and he’s got it going. If I was a betting man, he politely uses his feelings for IU, the team’s year one performance, and our vacancy to get himself a nice little extension. Well deserved. Just my two cents. Wouldn’t be devastated to be wrong. 

This is by far the most likely scenario with May. He turns the open IU job into a raise and extension. 

[Chris007 49,407]

17 minutes ago, lillurk said:

As for what GMs are doing post-deadline, probably some of the below:

1. Coordinating ops like scouting with coaches

2. managing waiver/roster stuff

3. self-scouting

4. draft scouting

5. long-range planning

6. Considering offseason plans

Also, my guess is Stevens would get a ‘25 ring if he left in March and Boston won it all.

We need to remember that the Celtics have a GM. So the GM could handle those things.

[Chris007 49,407]

17 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

@JerryYeagley23 One last question. Do you get the sense that whoever becomes in charge will have full control of the team with no outside influencers trying to get their way? The person that I would like hired should have full control of every decision. Granted I would hope they listen to ideas but in the end I would like to avoid a “too many chefs in the kitchen” scenario. 

I’m not Jerry but yes 100%. You’re not going to pay someone this much, give them the NIL money and try to control them. Plus we’ve seen that doesn’t work.

[Mopladysman 524]

7 minutes ago, Silat Player said:

This is by far the most likely scenario with May. He turns the open IU job into a raise and extension. 

I don’t know.  That answer and the wife without the Michigan on her shirt.  Family vote time.  Wife counts x2

[Muskie plays the four 481]

See you guys have been busy while I was napping. 

[Pagoda 1,630]

11 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

@JerryYeagley23 One last question. Do you get the sense that whoever becomes in charge will have full control of the team with no outside influencers trying to get their way? The person that I would like hired should have full control of every decision. Granted I would hope they listen to ideas but in the end I would like to avoid a “too many chefs in the kitchen” scenario. 

On this note, I’m optimistic we can get our athletics org chart fixed in the next few months.

Scott has the long history at IU and he’s developing a track record that will allow him to fill the power vacuum when Quinn leaves.  The next BoT Chair should be less interested in meddling with sports.  The donors should be embarrassed and neutered after their Woody support, so they will pipe down.  Pam should be supporting Scott and providing cover from bad outside influences.  If the above happens things will be much healthier with Scott running the atheltic dept and therefore he can be held accountable for the teams’ results.

Cig always references Scott and Pam and constantly thanks them.  That’s who he interacts with and that is exactly how it should work.  No trustees, donors, old mentors… these are all bad influences that should not be involved.  I hope our next bball coach talks about Scott and Pam the same way Cig does.  That would be some much welcomed stability after 25 years of people meddling with the bball program.

[steubenhoosier 1,287]

32 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Yes but realistically is the GM of the second seed in the east gonna leave a situation that by all accounts has been a match made in heaven. It’s highly unlikely.

Not sure how old you are, but there’s a part of this that you’re missing.

 Family ties become more important as life progresses. The desire to be closer to his parents can’t be dismissed. Stevens has made plenty of money. He’s been successful everywhere he’s been in his basketball career. His parents are at the stage in life where you never know. Being able to help them if needed may override his position in Boston. 
From everything I have read about Brad, he was raised in a very supportive family. Maybe he feels it’s time to repay his parents for all their love and support.

[AZ Hoosier 8,573]

13 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I’m not Jerry but yes 100%. You’re not going to pay someone this much, give them the NIL money and try to control them. Plus we’ve seen that doesn’t work.

Agree, but to  be fair, there's a huge difference between "control" and "propping up".

[AZ Hoosier 8,573]

9 minutes ago, Muskie plays the four said:

See you guys have been busy while I was napping. 

Armond, is that you?

[hoosierbannerd 2,133]

Whatever happened to the "big name hitting the portal that wants to go to IU" from Trilly?

[HoosierPapi4 39]

Just now, hoosierbannerd said:

Whatever happened to the "big name hitting the portal that wants to go to IU" from Trilly?

It’s Nijel pack