Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[RaceToTheTop 25,002]

2 minutes ago, BayernFan said:

I warned the board about him earlier today and was rewarded with a “warning point” for being “abusive”.  He and his wife are conniving and opportunistic.  They played IU to the hilt and are laughing on the way to the bank.  

Yeah.  We need more coaches like Bill Lynch. :/

[HinnyHoosier 4,804]

[HoosierTrav 7,737]

8 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think I’ll just keep info to myself for a while.

Don’t blame ya brother. 

[Stromboli 6,076]

My people! Settle down!!

 

You're all being very undude...

[mdiu28 1,752]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think I’ll just keep info to myself for a while.

My DM is always open.....just sayin. 

Don't let some angry children dissuade you from sharing. Your information is appreciated by most!

[DylanBeach33 83]

6 minutes ago, HoosierBoiler said:

Several guys have....Fife would crawl to Btown with a dead rat in his mouth to coach at IU. Give me that guy over any of the so called top coaches

If fife really wanted to be at Indiana I’m sure there would’ve been an assistant spot open for him over the years

[hoosrnight 52]

7 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Kind of a ****** move by him & his family if true.  I get it if we just offered this week, they considered a few days then said no, but if he’s had months to figure it out & strung Dolson along, not real impressed with him.  I thought he was better than than that...

Yep and guess what, if they miss the playoffs this year and possibly next year, he will be fired without a second thought. More power to him.

[Hardwood83 4,750]

21 minutes ago, SteelerHoosier said:

Welp.....there's the dagger in Indiana BBall's blue blood status. At least the football program is on the up and up. Guess I am just destined to not see a strong basketball program. See y'all in 4-5 years after we can the next guy.

Ahhhh, Brad Stevens isn't the only guy that can coach. This stings and he woulda been great, but he doesn't want the job- so what can you do? Go find the next best coach. 

Stevens can continue to enjoy Bah-ston, all I care about it IU. 

[mdiu28 1,752]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

It’s that IU met everything he wanted and he supposedly accepted then backed out when he went back to Boston. 

I hear ya. It sucks. Can't spin it in a positive way. We lost. 

[bigrod 2,848]

At the end of the day, it’s all speculation based on people who talked to other people. If anyone thought that was rock solid, well, I really don’t know what to tell you. I for one enjoyed the ride. On to the next candidate! 

[HinnyHoosier 4,804]

Danny Ainge is on my poop list. 

[ib4iu 350]

As disappointing as this is, it’s still not as disappointing as what the last 4 years is Indiana basketball has been. I’m not sure any of us ever thought Stevens was a legitimate candidate prior to 72 hours ago. The only reason it’s as disappointing as this, is because it’s the most excited we’ve had an opportunity to get in a looooong time. We’ll still end up with a strong coach. 

[IUCrazy2 2,351]

5 minutes ago, Magisterium said:

I can't think of anyone else who would be worth $7 million--including Beard.

Yeah, there is no one left on our board I would throw that kind of money at.

[HoosierBoiler 236]

1 minute ago, DylanBeach33 said:

If fife really wanted to be at Indiana I’m sure there would’ve been an assistant spot open for him over the years

Yeah there have been so many spots for IU guys over the years!

[mark1981 1,340]

I just hope Brad doesn't end up at Duke or North Carolina in next couple years.

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

1 minute ago, Hardwood83 said:

Ahhhh, Brad Stevens isn't the only guy that can coach. This stings and he woulda been great, but he doesn't want the job- so what can you do? Go find the next best coach. 

Stevens can continue to enjoy Bah-ston, all I care about it IU. 

Give me your short list of guys you believe can fill the vacancy? I'll gladly get excited if the results bear it out......but there's not a single coach that has been mentioned beyond Stevens that gives me hope for the long term success of this program. 

[Unexpectedflash 991]

As disappointed as I am, I had so much fun the last three day. I knew going in that Brad was the longest of long shots so I'm trying not to get too down. I have confidence that Dolson will be able to respond to this and get someone good. 

[TucsonHoosier 25]

7 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

It sure looks that way. 

emotional investment clouds perception

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14 minutes ago, Josh said:

There's been a lot of credibility lost today.  Certain posters, this website, myself with coworkers.  I'm sick about it.. I hope we all learned a big lesson but I doubt most do.

Meh.  I don’t live in a world where my credibility comes down to who I think the next coach at IU is.  Think that’s pretty hyperbolic.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,125]

They could make another push, but I think the Stevens saga is over.