Coach Jackson to Kansas

[Alford Bailey 12,398]

Football and basketball? That is a lot of work. Makes me think it is some sort of  management position over the whole strength and conditioning program at KU.

[hoosierinIll 335]

Well yea, what would you expect them to say? Heard the same when big Kenny left. These guys can be replaced and the new guy will be an important piece in the off season as well.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/10/02/3248363/charlotte-bobcats-rookie-cody.html

"How did Zeller get to this point? He credits his strength coach back at Indiana, Je’Ney Jackson, with pushing him and Hoosiers teammate Victor Oladipo hard the past two years."

The thing about Coach Jackson leaving is he was something that set Indiana apart from other schools...Even if it was just a perception, it was becoming a reputation. From a recruiting standpoint Indiana, because of Coach Jackson, would develop you into a physically elite player. Is he replaceable?..probably. But we will either have to try to hire another strength and conditioning coach away from another program in the middle of the season, or look to other sports for a new coach. The position that was listed through the IU website stated that resumes were due by January 8, which suggests they're looking to hire right away.

[sirhoosierlot 2,818]

Jeez. If there was a guy we needed to pay, it was him... very disappointed right now 

[coonhounds 9,136]

Why couldn't he have done both football and basketball here? How can kansas get him from iu this is a bigger deal than we think I think lol

[Alford Bailey 12,398]

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/10/02/3248363/charlotte-bobcats-rookie-cody.html

"How did Zeller get to this point? He credits his strength coach back at Indiana, Je’Ney Jackson, with pushing him and Hoosiers teammate Victor Oladipo hard the past two years."

The thing about Coach Jackson leaving is he was something that set Indiana apart from other schools...Even if it was just a perception, it was becoming a reputation. From a recruiting standpoint Indiana, because of Coach Jackson, would develop you into a physically elite player. Is he replaceable?..probably. But we will either have to try to hire another strength and conditioning coach away from another program in the middle of the season, or look to other sports for a new coach. The position that was listed through the IU website stated that resumes were due by January 8, which suggests they're looking to hire right away.

IMO, its probably perception more than anything but I agree his reputation had some impact on recruiting. Also agree the midseason change may put us in a bind. I predict the casual fan will see no drop off in the fitness of our athletes with the new coach.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,544]

Not surprised at anything anymore!  Maybe the writing is MORE than on the wall for Crean's departure.  Guys fleeing like crazy.  Sad news again for THIS Hoosier fan.

[Josh 12,652]

Sounds like a big promotion.  Good luck Jenay, thanks for your time here

[MemphisHoosier 2,266]

Not surprised at anything anymore!  Maybe the writing is MORE than on the wall for Crean's departure.  Guys fleeing like crazy.  Sad news again for THIS Hoosier fan.

 

Guys fleeing like crazy?  Are you referring to our junior assistant coach that left in the summer and a strength and conditioning coach that left in the winter?  Fleeing like crazy...yeah...sound about right?

[HoosierTrav 7,898]

Kiss ANY shot at Thon Maker goodbye. This is what he liked most about the Kansas program was their strength and conditioning. They have now poached away our best shot at landing him. Who would have guessed that our program would have fallen this far this fast. We cant keep assistants and strength coaches. We are becoming a stepping stone program. Disappointing.

[southsidehoosier 5,048]

Guys fleeing like crazy?  Are you referring to our junior assistant coach that left in the summer and a strength and conditioning coach that left in the winter?  Fleeing like crazy...yeah...sound about right?

Are you referring to Cheaney or Johnson as the Jr Asst Coach?

[southsidehoosier 5,048]

By my count this is the 3rd departure in 3 years...maybe I'm wrong

Calbert

KJ

Je'Ney

[MemphisHoosier 2,266]

Are you referring to Cheaney or Johnson as the Jr Asst Coach?

 

Johnson, he was the least tenured of the Ast Coaches.

[hoosierinIll 335]

Calbert was the biggest blow, IMO. Turning down the IU assistant job for St. Louis is laughable. I don't care who the head coach is at St. Louis.

[southernindianahoosier 422]

Abandon Ship

[Basketball4iU 2,006]

JJ is on his way ..this is his last trip

[hoosierinIll 335]

One more thing on coach Jackson and then I'm done...I promise...

The guy and his family were out in the community ALL the time. From the county fair to the College Mall he was a great representative for the program that the public actually rubbed shoulders with. I've talked with him more than once in the public and thanked him for the work he was doing and he was always more than cordial...ok...I'm done now...

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,544]

Countless walk-ons who "love" Indiana

 

Kenny Johnson

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Je'Ney

Calbert

Video Coordinators

Etc....

 

All in a very short window!  YES!  I meant "guys fleeing like crazy"

[MikeRoberts 7,075]

I think it is more perception that is the problem. He was well liked and well respected and was the strength and conditioning coach for a blue blood program in the best basketball conference in America and he left... That just doesn't look good. Similar can be said for Cheaney. IU should be a destination, aspirational place, not a stepping stone and in some cases it has been viewed that way. That has to stop

[MikeRoberts 7,075]

Countless walk-ons who "love" Indiana

Kenny Johnson
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Je'Ney
Calbert
Video Coordinators
Etc....

All in a very short window! YES! I meant "guys fleeing like crazy"

you left out the large number of players that have exited recently too and our inability to recruit a big man/top notch talent right now

[southsidehoosier 5,048]

Does Glass do exit interviews with any of these guys? I'd love to know that.