Candidate Thread: Chris Beard (Texas Tech)

[IUHAHN81]

1 minute ago, IUguy77 said:

Missed one and one and missed layup. Gotta make those. 

Kinda sounds like some team WE root for :/

[Hoosierfan2017]

Kinda felt like I was watching IU there at the end tbh...

[Hoosierfan222]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I’m not over the moon with this option. We will need to pay him 6-7 per year. Is he worth that.

I know you all hate Scott Drew but that’s the best option all things considered.


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Why would Scott Drew leave Baylor?

[madmax]

IU would be lucky to get Chris Beard. I hope Dolson stops him before he gets to the airport.

[HoosierTrav]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I’m not over the moon with this option. We will need to pay him 6-7 per year. Is he worth that.

I know you all hate Scott Drew but that’s the best option all things considered.


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I’m starting to align with you here. Drew or Mussleman.

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan222 said:

Why would Scott Drew leave Baylor?

$$$

[TheDarkKnight69]

Think we’ll know this week whether or not beard is the guy. If we make an offer I won’t be surprised if TT matches. 

[ap2345]

Beard’s a really good coach. IU would be lucky to hire him. You guys should really stop relying on a couple tournament games to evaluate a coach. 

[IU Scott]

I have watched a lot of TT games the last few years and never really like his offense.  What I do like is that his team plays hard and doesn't ever give up.  They are tenacious on defense and causes a lot of turnovers.

[Zachetology]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

Beard’s a really good coach. IU would be lucky to hire him. You guys should really stop relying on a couple tournament games to evaluate a coach. 

Is the 18-17 conference record over the last two years a better sample size? I like Beard's energy, but I don't see a successful offensive identity and the defense has dropped off. He is definitely better than Woodson/Fife/Alford, but I think there are other calls to make.

[Feathery]

I’d take Beard. His offense does struggle at times. He is on the list but his style doesn’t fit what Dolson said he is looking for in an attractive style. 

[pumpfake]

1 minute ago, Feathery said:

I’d take Beard. His offense does struggle at times. He is on the list but his style doesn’t fit what Dolson said he is looking for in an attractive style. 

I like offense and his team knows how to bank in three's....lol

[str8baller]

6 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Beard’s a really good coach. IU would be lucky to hire him. You guys should really stop relying on a couple tournament games to evaluate a coach. 

Peep his kenpom numbers. Offense has been an issue. With that said, I wouldn’t be mad if he came. Solid candidate. 

[IU Scott]

Watching a lot of college games I have to wonder where these offensive coaches that Dolson is looking for.  I see most offenses in the country looking exactly the same and they are not good.  It is all  guys standing around waiting for someone to beat their man off the dribble.

[Golfman25]

If you want him, better not let him leave Indiana tonight.  

[Trish]

I think you offer him $6 million starting out. 

[Bowhunter]

I’d rather have Musselman


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[Jeff_Boy_Ardee]

I think Beard is a solid upgrade from Archie, but I’m not sold on him as the top candidate especially if the money for him is what we think it has to be. He had two great runs followed by two .500 conference records and early exits. Reminds me too much of the Crean roller coaster.

Wouldn’t be terribly upset with him but I think there are better options especially for 6 million


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[Ghost of Rick Majerus]

I really like Beard. His teams play hard and tough. And he is getting solid recruits to LUBBOCK. Imagine what he could do if he was actually at a school that stressed basketball. Plus he has a great personality for the big stage.  He has my vote. 

But I'll be positive with whoever is hired. Got to believe that better days are ahead for our beloved Hoosiers. 

Edited March 22, 2021 by Ghost of Rick Majerus

[8bucks]

Beard has shown he can get to the title game which seems then that he could win the title. The question with him is will this be near the floor level for him. If so, that is a pretty nice range.