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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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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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!

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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.

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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

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