Double D laying down a truth bomb right now on 1070!

[KingPG21 6,584]

I love Dakich. Always have and always will. He says the things that need to be said but too many people cry about it because they don't want to hear the truth.

Eh, I don't like the guy because so much of what he is most of the time is "shock jock", which people like that (Skip Bayless being a perfect example of this) are everything wrong with sports talk. And the other big thing is he comes off as a d-bag to anyone who disagrees with his opinion. 

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

I think most of all the sampson team revolting against Dakich pretty much says he wasn't in the Sampson inner circle of trust so I believe Dakich when he says he wasn't quiet about the culture and that team. 

 

He annoys me half the time but Dakich definitely pulled my attention back to him because you just can't deny that guy would take a bullet for the Hoosiers. And it was refreshing to hear that he likes Crean as the head coach. 

 

I'd say some indirect cause of this is just Crean not building any continuity long term. Half of his roster needs to get back to 4 year guys that you build programs around. This grab quick pick recruiting stuff needs to stop. We need a few moral compass guys as upperclassmen on the team. For example, how about we just commit to Tim Priller and make sure he is here when he is a senior and massage his vocal leadership skills as we go. 

 

I'm not on campus but this team just feels like the senior squad left (hulls, watford, "oladipo", "zeller") and then there a bad boy still hanging around (Sheehey) and a bunch of young freshman just having a ball being rockstars on campus. 

[2Much 165]

You missed my point. I'm saying that people are so quick to jump on Holt and judge him. I wasn't talking about the culture of the program or the fact that drinking 12 hours before a scrimmage infront of kids ins't an issue. It's obviously a HUGE issue. What I'm saying is Holt wasn't drunk on Halloween, he was driving around intoxicated people and Devin Davis jumped in front of his car and got hit.

This could have happened to ANYONE driving down 17th street that night when Davis decided to jump in front of the car. It could have happened to you, it could have happened to me. People need to stop getting all over Holt. He's honestly a victim in all of this, especially from the media. I dont' even want to think what opposing fanbases are going to say during games about this to him. It's going to be tough for sure.

Holt put himself in the position for having to be the whipping boy when he chose to drink. Had he blown under a 0.020, the story is 100% Devin Davis and Holt honestly IS the "victim" that you claim he is. No citation for anything. Holt gets to be the "poor guy" who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and tragically hit his teammate in a freak accident. Holt made himself part of the story when he chose to drink. That's a consequence of his actions.

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Holt put himself in the position for having to be the whipping boy when he chose to drink. Had he blown under a 0.020, the story is 100% Devin Davis and Holt honestly IS the "victim" that you claim he is. No citation for anything. Holt gets to be the "poor guy" who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and tragically hit his teammate in a freak accident. Holt made himself part of the story when he chose to drink. That's a consequence of his actions.

 

Agree with you, but the accident is 100% Devin Davis's fault.  Just read the police report.  Someone else in the car said Davis jumped in front of the car like trying to jump on the hood.  Said they had no clue what he was thinking or trying to do.  Wasn't Holt's fault at all.

 

It's Holt's fault for drinking underage, but this would have happened no matter how much or little anyone drank.  Holt was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  I'm glad it wasn't me.

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

As long as Crean is coach, nothing substantial will change. We'll always get our fair share of talent to come through the doors, and they'll have, throughout their careers, a modicum of success. What's sad is that "a modicum" is now the stick by which we measure success, instead of national championships.

 

At this point, (given the recent off the court incidents), a national championship would not change my mind about Crean.

He is the bastard love child of Kelvin Sampson and Bruce Pearl....... but with far less coaching ability than either parent. Like Pearl, he'll shake and rattle the alumni for support, utilizing inspirational and often times emotional talking points. Like a junior league version of Sampson, he'll walk a fine line with the NCAA rules, and blame everyone else for the failures on the court. Like both parents, he'll allow his ego and inflated opinion of himself to slowly bleed the program to death.

 

At this point, not only is a return of Bob Knight unlikely, it's highly unlikely to meet with success on the court. Additionally, there are still those in positions of authority at IU who would rather see Purdue win a championship than entertain the idea of Knight's return to the IU bench, so that idea would be non starter.

 

In the end, the only sure thing is that Crean must go, and the AD must find a highly qualified replacement.

[Trish 11,551]

Hanner is still hitting the bars???

 

 

More like hitting parties near the bars

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

At this point, not only is a return of Bob Knight unlikely, it's highly unlikely to meet with success on the court. Additionally, there are still those in positions of authority at IU who would rather see Purdue win a championship than entertain the idea of Knight's return to the IU bench, so that idea would be non starter.

 

In the end, the only sure thing is that Crean must go, and the AD must find a highly qualified replacement.

The return of Bob Knight was never ever going to happen. It's crazy to think anything else.

[JSHoosier 20,177]

I bet Dakich knew a lot about Sampson. Just couldn't do much about it.

I'm more inclined to believe this.  Let's not forget, he's the one that started the house cleaning when he became the interim coach.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,312]

yeah JS, I trust that.  I honestly think he wanted to fully clean house, but administration had other ideas.

[chitown hoosier 743]

Ok so Holt showed bad judgment by having a beer at a party Friday night on Halloween and was part of an unfortunate series of event because his teammate was acting idiotic. Please tell me how he shows no respect for the candy stripes and doesn't appreciate the opportunity to be playing for Indiana? This is my problem with Dakich. Why demolish this kid because of one bad judgement call. If this was a reoccurring issue with one player than yes, he deserves the bashing but to bash Holt for this is ridiculous. I'm not saying he shouldn't be suspended for the drinking even if it was just a beer or two but just because he screwed up this one time does not mean he doesn't appreciate his scholarship.

[theriverpilot 5,593]

Ok so Holt showed bad judgment by having a beer at a party Friday night on Halloween and was part of an unfortunate series of event because his teammate was acting idiotic. Please tell me how he shows no respect for the candy stripes and doesn't appreciate the opportunity to be playing for Indiana? This is my problem with Dakich. Why demolish this kid because of one bad judgement call. If this was a reoccurring issue with one player than yes, he deserves the bashing but to bash Holt for this is ridiculous. I'm not saying he shouldn't be suspended for the drinking even if it was just a beer or two but just because he screwed up this one time does not mean he doesn't appreciate his scholarship.

 

I agreed with several things Dakich ranted about today, but his opinion on Holt wasn't one of them.  Dan finds himself having to go for the "shock value" or else there are no listeners.  No one likes boring.  It's as simple as that for me and the shock jock schtick gets old.

[indianato 157]

I'm 40 years old and remember many times when drugs and drinking were a problem at IU under Knight. Several players were given numerous chances to clean up their act. His own son was one of the big drinkers. Dont disagree about a need to reel these guys in a little but dont give the "didnt happen when Knight was here" BS.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

I think Dakich overreacted a little on Holt but his main stance is why in the hell was Holt drinking the night before the scrimmage. His opinion is that they didn't screw around like that on knights team. They drank after, not before. That's what I heard in my ears at least.

[Bigdaddy76 111]

No coach should ever have total control of a school.  They are but a small part of the SCHOOL. 

Agreed! But they have went so far away from what a decent coach should be. If these players actually had a little fear in them of what the coach might do, they might act a little different. I am so tired of the politically correct bs that goes on today. This is not just an Indiana problem, its a societal one. Little Jimmy acts up at school and nobody but his parents are allowed to say anything to him. Then, when the parent actually talks to him, that's all he can do. Because god forbid he might warm his backside or someone might call child services.Johnny doesn't get to start on his team, so then the parent gets involved. Give ALL the kids a trophy for playing. Never mind that they can't even dribble a basketball, let alone shoot one. This country is eroding around our ears, and everyone just turns a deaf ear to it. Just my opinion, but it sure wouldn't hurt to have a couple BK types around just to keep things straight. Oh, and btw. I'll let Coach K run Indiana....The whole friggin state if he wants too. : )   

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I think Dakich overreacted a little on Holt but his main stance is why in the hell was Holt drinking the night before the scrimmage. His opinion is that they didn't screw around like that on knights team. They drank after, not before. That's what I heard in my ears at least.

 

Holt drank because the leaders of our team were drinking.  That's the culture of Indiana basketball right now so he didn't know any better.  Probably just thinks that what College bball is like.  I'm not trying to downplay his poor decision, but as a freshman who has been on campus for a whopping 2 months, how much do you really know about basketball protocol except what you learn from your teammates?

[Bigdaddy76 111]

Ok so Holt showed bad judgment by having a beer at a party Friday night on Halloween and was part of an unfortunate series of event because his teammate was acting idiotic. Please tell me how he shows no respect for the candy stripes and doesn't appreciate the opportunity to be playing for Indiana? This is my problem with Dakich. Why demolish this kid because of one bad judgement call. If this was a reoccurring issue with one player than yes, he deserves the bashing but to bash Holt for this is ridiculous. I'm not saying he shouldn't be suspended for the drinking even if it was just a beer or two but just because he screwed up this one time does not mean he doesn't appreciate his scholarship.

I think DD's point was. He shouldn't have been out before a game night at all. Never mind the drinking. That's what I said all along. If you really want to be a part of turning this team around, why are you out at 1 in the morning the night before a scrimmage. I know! Most people will be like Iverson saying "we talkin bout practice" : ) But, it was a publicly watched scrimmage

[JSHoosier 20,177]

I'm 40 years old and remember many times when drugs and drinking were a problem at IU under Knight. Several players were given numerous chances to clean up their act. His own son was one of the big drinkers. Dont disagree about a need to reel these guys in a little but dont give the "didnt happen when Knight was here" BS.

He kicked his son off the team at one point too.

[HoosierD 504]

Holt drank because the leaders of our team were drinking. That's the culture of Indiana basketball right now so he didn't know any better. Probably just thinks that what College bball is like. I'm not trying to downplay his poor decision, but as a freshman who has been on campus for a whopping 2 months, how much do you really know about basketball protocol except what you learn from your teammates?

Just liked about 5 of your posts in the last couple of minutes lol but how can I not when you're making perfect sense!

[Alabaster Thunder 306]

Holt drank because the leaders of our team were drinking.  That's the culture of Indiana basketball right now so he didn't know any better.  Probably just thinks that what College bball is like.  I'm not trying to downplay his poor decision, but as a freshman who has been on campus for a whopping 2 months, how much do you really know about basketball protocol except what you learn from your teammates?

I too thought this was an excellent point that Doyel/Doyle hit on with Dakich. Dakich had mentioned Kitchel and Wittman as leaders on the team that made it very clear to Dan what kind of behavior wouldn't be tolerated by the team, let alone the coach. Holt and Davis are doing what they see the current team leaders (Yogi/Hanner) doing and try to maintain the standard. There is a lack of leadership amongst the current players. I can only hope this event wakes these young men up, as life doesn't give you too many second chances.

[IUBB666 201]

When knight was here, didn't some of his players get caught smoking weed at the Alaskan shootout ?