Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[IUHAHN81 2,188]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

I WANT BRAD *********** STEVENS!!

At least you're consistent ;)

[cthomas 6,488]

Stevens is a hard get. Not impossible, but still hard. I've spent some time listening to other thoughts on this and it has kind of grounded me a bit. I'm not disputing anything that connected people are saying, and I'm grateful for what they share, but there seems to be a lot of obstacles to getting Brad Stevens. It's possible that our guys know more than the local or national guys do. I really hope that is the case. But, I'm not going to get crazy excited until I see an official announcement from the IU athletic department.

[Banksyrules 4,814]

You know with the lack of sleep, whatever happens I’ll still end up in the fetal position. It’s just whether they’ll be tears of joy or sadness at this point. 

[Trish 11,611]

3 minutes ago, Over 100 Games said:

Glad to see you’re back!

Are we talking about from the Scout board?

[Kentuckysucks 2,265]

I guess the good news is...no matter what happens we're all going to have an excuse to drink heavily. 

[IUrocker 2,195]

At this point, probably the next best piece of news would be if the insiders found out when the announcement and press conference is gonna be. My Lord would that put a lot of minds at ease, haha. 

[Chris007 44,115]

13 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I can't imagine how hard it is for you and Chris to not just spill all the details on here. (Fully respect and glad you aren't) but I'm sure it's difficult. 

I think we’ve pretty much said everything we have. It’s just no new information is coming in because we feel good in Bloomington. Just waiting for something to pop. 

[IUHAHN81 2,188]

Probably just waiting on the Celtics to figure out who's finishing their season as coach.....other than Brad of course ;)

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

1 minute ago, IUHAHN81 said:

Probably just waiting on the Celtics to figure out who's finishing their season as coach.....other than Brad of course ;)

If only man! If only!

[akumanina 323]

5 minutes ago, cthomas said:

Stevens is a hard get. Not impossible, but still hard. I've spent some time listening to other thoughts on this and it has kind of grounded me a bit. I'm not disputing anything that connected people are saying, and I'm grateful for what they share, but there seems to be a lot of obstacles to getting Brad Stevens. It's possible that our guys know more than the local or national guys do. I really hope that is the case. But, I'm not going to get crazy excited until I see an official announcement from the IU athletic department.

Totally reasonable. There's always a chance that things go to a different direction, so we never know until both parties sign on dotted lines. But even if this doesn't turn out to be a grand slam but a foul ball, I would still feel good about the whole situation because we finally got a good leader in Scott Dolson. He's committed to excellence in men's basketball. I gotta say future is bright either way. 

[Chris007 44,115]

Just now, IUHAHN81 said:

Probably just waiting on the Celtics to figure out who's finishing their season as coach.....other than Brad of course ;)

Jay Larranaga is the guy

[IUHAHN81 2,188]

Just now, Chris007 said:

Jay Larranaga is the guy

Bingo! Well stated my friend! 

[JSHoosier 20,280]

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

[lillurk 3,756]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think we’ve pretty much said everything we have. It’s just no new information is coming in because we feel good in Bloomington. Just waiting for something to pop. 

Wonder if the C’s had the day off and will learn tomorrow at shootaround

[iubb 2,558]

1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

not really, since there have been no reports  (MSM reporters) of us reaching out to anyone really... which is not the norm... noramlly there would be reports of IU or X team reaching out to SOMEONE 

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

Just now, JSHoosier said:

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

Nope. I am wavering too. I'm bracing for the hurt

[Hoosierfan1901 6,316]

Just now, JSHoosier said:

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

Nope, I still remain skeptical, but will not discredit Chris or 0708, as I believe they have great information. But I’m always skeptical about things all the time 

[Coach Robby 252]

1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

No, I don´t think you are alone. We live in a society that craves immediate answers/results. Unfortunately one of my biggest weakness areas: waiting

[Trish 11,611]

1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

Am I the only one feeling more skeptical the longer this takes?

It took Danny 10 plus days of recruiting Brad.

[IUHAHN81 2,188]

We sure are a fan base that cares and I'm DAMN proud to be part of it! Who wouldn't want to be a part of a "cannibalistic" fan base.