rcbowla Posted March 20 Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said: So we aren't allowed to disagree with you? It used to be standard not to transfer schools 3 or 4 times, but here we are. You are asking DeVries to be loyal to unloyal people, why? I'm not sure why what I said bothered you, though. Trust me your opinion isn't important enough to bother me. I'm not going down this path and derailing the thread. cybergates and Eagle’s Rug 2 Quote
Chris007 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 12 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said: Some excerpts from the Herald Times , may be behind a paywall so just posting a bit -- goes more into the in depth work by Dolson to bring in DeVries/DRock which, unlike a certain thread below that continues the ridiculous notion of Brad S, reflects the extensive work / search that was kept extremely close to the vest and not leaked: "... Dolson managed to keep that process buttoned up so tight nearly no credible information leaked out. With the help of a search firm (TurnkeyZRG) — and in the interests of respecting both his and other programs’ ongoing seasons — Dolson kept a profile so demonstrably low that even in the final hours of the search, college basketball power brokers still considered themselves so in the dark on IU’s intentions they wondered if Dolson had a “mystery candidate” waiting in the wings. ... Dolson tasked John Decker, IU’s director of strategic communications, with conducting a study similar in nature to the one that was the backbone for the department’s most recent football coaching search. That previous study focused on comparing historically similar programs, but this time Decker focused his analysis on coaches themselves, including IU’s most recent hires. Indiana asked, for example, whether a head coach successful in a certain job had inherited any of that success, or built it from scratch.... Decker’s number crunching picked up on the fact that Miller had more or less sustained success at Dayton, rather than built it — Brian Gregory won 97 games in his final four seasons coaching the Flyers, before handing off to Miller, who won 90 in his first four years there. DeVries compared favorably in that analysis. Drake had won just 40 games in the four years before he arrived, compared to 95 in his first four years.... Decker’s research also suggested DeVries was a capable coach in close games. Dolson said Wednesday that DeVries has a career .650 winning percentage in games decided by five points or less. “As we looked around the country, that's something that's really significant with winning programs,” Dolson said. “All that stuff mattered.” - Side note, I know Decker from way back, he's a good dude and a long, long-time Hoosier through and through I've known John for years. He is a good dude. You learn something new every time you're around him. MikeRoberts, HoosierHoopster, 8bucks and 4 others 7 Quote
LamarCheeks Posted March 20 Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, Chris007 said: I've known John for years. He is a good dude. You learn something new every time you're around him. If it's the same guy -- John was a student intern/assistant in the SID's office when I was an IDS sports reporter about 35 years ago. Really good dude. MikeRoberts 1 Quote
CSP Posted March 20 Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, rcbowla said: Trust me your opinion isn't important enough to bother me. I'm not going down this path and derailing the thread. Theres nothing derailing about it. But you acted pretty bothered. It's not awesome to you that he didn't address the team. It makes no difference to me either way. Both are ok. Eagle’s Rug 1 Quote
Hovadipo Posted March 20 Posted March 20 10 minutes ago, Chris007 said: I've known John for years. He is a good dude. You learn something new every time you're around him. He’s an absolute encyclopedia. Great Twitter follow too. Demo, Chris007 and Blackmon_for_3 3 Quote
NashvilleHoosier Posted March 20 Posted March 20 HMBBCDDV has a nice ring to it. moyemayhem, Demo, JustWinBaby and 4 others 2 5 Quote
Hovadipo Posted March 20 Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, NashvilleHoosier said: HMBBCDDV has a nice ring to it. It was right there the whole time. Glad that’s settled. IvanRenkosillegitimatechild, JustWinBaby, Demo and 2 others 1 4 Quote
Golfman25 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 43 minutes ago, newcastle12 said: So was Woody at the press conference to welcome the new coach in abd hand off the program? there’s people claiming that happened yet not one shot of the press room showed him. anyone know for sure? Not a snowball's chance in hell. Edit: won't believe it without a picture. Quote
BluegrassHoosier859 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, rcbowla said: FWIW: "Locked On" WVU guy said 2 current WVU players verified that DeVries left without addressing the team. That was what Small's tweet with crying and laughing emojis was about. "If" true that's not awesome. Are they on spring break like IU? Not great if true but this could definitely play a role. Stuhoo, rcbowla and Chris007 3 Quote
NashvilleHoosier Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 minute ago, Hovadipo said: It was right there the whole time. Glad that’s settled. Happy to help! Chris007 1 Quote
Hovadipo Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Just now, BluegrassHoosier859 said: Are they on spring break like IU? Not great if true but this could definitely play a role. They are. Good call, new guy! Golfman25 and rcbowla 2 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted March 20 Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, BluegrassHoosier859 said: Are they on spring break like IU? Not great if true but this could definitely play a role. You know, some people just really hate it when new people come on here and actually post solid information. lol Glad to have you join us and hopefully we see you as a frequent poster. ebridges24 1 Quote
sirhoosierlot Posted March 20 Posted March 20 4 minutes ago, BluegrassHoosier859 said: Are they on spring break like IU? Not great if true but this could definitely play a role. Shout out to you for holding down the fort in Lexington! That’s a brave soul right there! tkbbn and Chris007 2 Quote
Popular Post BluegrassHoosier859 Posted March 20 Popular Post Posted March 20 1 minute ago, sirhoosierlot said: Shout out to you for holding down the fort in Lexington! That’s a brave soul right there! Eagle’s Rug, Pagoda, skhoosier2 and 10 others 3 10 Quote
rcbowla Posted March 20 Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, BluegrassHoosier859 said: Are they on spring break like IU? Not great if true but this could definitely play a role. Good point. No clue on their SB schedule. Quote
Hurryin' Hoosiers Posted March 20 Posted March 20 19 minutes ago, rcbowla said: Good point. No clue on their SB schedule. https://provost.wvu.edu/academic-calendar yes, this week is spring break. So he only had the opportunity to tell the losers that stayed on campus. Hoosier Roots, AZ Hoosier and Silat Player 1 2 Quote
hoosierbannerd Posted March 20 Posted March 20 LOL at the fighting Brownells getting their *ss handed to them by Will Wade in the first half... FWHoosier84 1 Quote
FightFor6 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said: LOL at the fighting Brownells getting their *ss handed to them by Will Wade in the first half... I knew taking McNeese was the right choice hoosierbannerd and skhoosier2 2 Quote
go iu bb Posted March 20 Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said: LOL at the fighting Brownells getting their *ss handed to them by Will Wade in the first half... This doesn't bode well for Brownell in the future when Clemson has to play an NC State team coached by Wade and will have a lot more talent than McNeese. 11 points scored, down 16 with under 2 minutes left in the half. Pathetic. Edit: Down 31-13 at the half. This board would be imploding if we hadn't announced a hire yet and he was still thought of as a possibility. Mr. Hoosier Pride, hoosierbannerd, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Chris007 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 57 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said: If it's the same guy -- John was a student intern/assistant in the SID's office when I was an IDS sports reporter about 35 years ago. Really good dude. Yep same guy. Quote
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