*RANT HERE*

[Chris007 56,698]

7 minutes ago, schoosier said:

Not a fan because of his take on a program he spent 5 years building on blood, sweat & tears? Or because of some other family issues non of us really care about? Systemic problems like players in trouble without getting disciplined lead to nutt shots and further embarrassment from a six year senior captain. Let’s get to the real heart of Indiana’s problems in year 3 of Woodson era where poor behavior and play gets promoted instead of arrests or turnovers get bench time. 

Not a fan of the player or family. 

I'm not a fan of Xavier Johnson and have said it many times on here. I think he should be suspended for Friday night.

But the holy IU fans that want to kick him off the team for a nut job but cheered with Michael Lewis throwing the ball off people's faces or Dane Fife was biting guys on the floor and tripping them. Yes I know X has had other problems in the cell phone era but these guys did some of the same stuff. I had many IU players drinking at my parties in the 90's who were not 21. 

We're so fast to judge anymore

[Chris007 56,698]

3 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Is it you? Are you the former teammate? Don't lie Chris007 if that even is your real name!

I am not. but it's not hard to guess

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,344]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Not a fan of the player or family. 

I'm not a fan of Xavier Johnson and have said it many times on here. I think he should be suspended for Friday night.

But the holy IU fans that want to kick him off the team for a nut job but cheered with Michael Lewis throwing the ball off people's faces or Dane Fife was biting guys on the floor and tripping them. Yes I know X has had other problems in the cell phone era but these guys did some of the same stuff. I had many IU players drinking at my parties in the 90's who were not 21. 

We're so fast to judge anymore

And we SOOOO easily forget the things we did from 16-24. 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,557]

18 hours ago, IUCrazy2 said:

I don't know, I think he would have stunted JHS's growth.  And based on last night, XJ still has quite a bit of stupid in the tank.

Probably but we have 2nd year JHS and X would be gone.  I would really like to see this team with JHS as our point. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,344]

4 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Man, just imagine if we hired John Beilein instead of Sampson in 2006.

He would probably have won us a title by now, and would still be coaching. 

See.. now this is a reasonable complaint. We also should have thrown the truck and Bill Self.... and no, idgaf about what he's done/allegedly done at KU. 

What if Archie Miller recruits--- Desmond Bane, Nigel Pack, Jake LaRavia? 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,344]

Oh yes, we definitely should have hired Pearl, as well. 

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38 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Holier than thou? The guy has show cause orders and multiple infractions. Maybe you’re not familiar with his background. There’s a reason he’s at Auburn. He’s a good coach. He’s also a straight cheater

He did like next to nothing wrong at Tennessee. UT was stupid not to ride that out. 

[HoosierHoopster 7,693]

22 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Really no such thing as cheating anymore.  Most things are legal.

Uh, nope.

It is kind of a truism that the NCAA is really all about making money, and that's highlighted with UM winning the college football championship after Harbaugh was suspended for 6 games, but the idea there isn't cheating? Nope. It's really whether the schools care of just deny deny (e.g., UNC), or the NCAA cares (again UNC, or KU, etc.). I'm in the camp that values academics and ethics, not winning at all costs. Some don't care about ethics, rules or academics. To each his own.

[Chris007 56,698]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

He did like next to nothing wrong at Tennessee. UT was stupid not to ride that out. 

If I remember correctly he had a recruit over for a BBQ or something like that

[Hovadipo 59,905]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

If I remember correctly he had a recruit over for a BBQ or something like that

Aaron Kraft, baby.

[JSHoosier 21,716]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

If I remember correctly he had a recruit over for a BBQ or something like that

IU would've given themselves the death penalty and begged for forgiveness for that.

[8bucks 7,076]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

If I remember correctly he had a recruit over for a BBQ or something like that

I think he then did not tell the truth about it which was the bigger "crime" but I am sure he was thinking BBQ was smoked meat and sauce vs hot dogs and hamburgers so when he said, no i did not have him over for BBQ was he really lying ?

[schoosier 3,643]

9 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Not a fan of the player or family. 

I'm not a fan of Xavier Johnson and have said it many times on here. I think he should be suspended for Friday night.

But the holy IU fans that want to kick him off the team for a nut job but cheered with Michael Lewis throwing the ball off people's faces or Dane Fife was biting guys on the floor and tripping them. Yes I know X has had other problems in the cell phone era but these guys did some of the same stuff. I had many IU players drinking at my parties in the 90's who were not 21. 

We're so fast to judge anymore

Just like everyone on this site, you are one of those same fans by default. And I represent that comment!

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5 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

I think he then did not tell the truth about it which was the bigger "crime" but I am sure he was thinking BBQ was smoked meat and sauce vs hot dogs and hamburgers so when he said, no i did not have him over for BBQ was he really lying ?

Correct, but then he did admit to it. Idk. Seems like nothing. 

[southsidehoosier 5,148]

46 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

I think he then did not tell the truth about it which was the bigger "crime" but I am sure he was thinking BBQ was smoked meat and sauce vs hot dogs and hamburgers so when he said, no i did not have him over for BBQ was he really lying ?

 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,557]

15 hours ago, IU - Kaulie said:

Bruce Pearl would kill it here and it would be immediate.

You aren't the only one saying Pearl would kill it here just using your comment to reply.  I not in the majority here on Pearl what has the guy really done?  His time at Auburn he has missed the tourney more than he has made it.  He has been in trouble multiple times with the NCAA.  Like someone else mentioned his age.  Please someone let me know what I'm missing but I don't think Pearl would do good here. 

[8bucks 7,076]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

You aren't the only one saying Pearl would kill it here just using your comment to reply.  I not in the majority here on Pearl what has the guy really done?  His time at Auburn he has missed the tourney more than he has made it.  He has been in trouble multiple times with the NCAA.  Like someone else mentioned his age.  Please someone let me know what I'm missing but I don't think Pearl would do good here. 

He missed his first 3 years at Auburn but has made it basically every year since.  The covid year they were ranked as a top 20 team so they would have been in.

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1 hour ago, 8bucks said:

I think he then did not tell the truth about it which was the bigger "crime" but I am sure he was thinking BBQ was smoked meat and sauce vs hot dogs and hamburgers so when he said, no i did not have him over for BBQ was he really lying ?

That and he told that Craft family to lie about attending said BBQ. He was suspended the first 8 games by Tennessee to try and a limit the blow back from the NCAA but then was fired by Tennessee when one of his players passed a drug test. The NCAA later levied a 3 year show-cause against him. Child's play compared to what has been going on the last several years. Will Wade got a year for openly discussing payments to a player on wiretap. 

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16 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

You aren't the only one saying Pearl would kill it here just using your comment to reply.  I not in the majority here on Pearl what has the guy really done?  His time at Auburn he has missed the tourney more than he has made it.  He has been in trouble multiple times with the NCAA.  Like someone else mentioned his age.  Please someone let me know what I'm missing but I don't think Pearl would do good here. 

He's lead both TN and Auburn to #1 rankings at historically tough schools to win at. He brings fire and energy on the sideline. His teams ALWAYS play hard regardless of talent level. He's got 8-10 years left in him which is plenty for me.

My only concern with hiring Pearl would be a succession plan that involves his son Stephen who has been the AHC at Auburn the last few years. Perhaps him leaving to take another job would accelerate Auburn promoting his son to HC. 

[Chris007 56,698]

9 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

He missed his first 3 years at Auburn but has made it basically every year since.  The covid year they were ranked as a top 20 team so they would have been in.

Do you think we would want him fired if he didn't make the tourney in his first 3 years here?