Questions For Hutch

[HereWeGoAgain 27]

If I offended, I certainly apologize - that wasn't my intent. One of the great things about these boards is the opportunity to talk to those who cover the team closely, people like Hutch. Hopefully he's okay fielding questions on occasion, and taking a little good-natured ribbing (that was my intent with the conflict of interest comment - I realize journalism ethics aren't what they used to be).

[IU Bud 445]

Hutch- Any info you might have on Brad Stevens in general as it relates to IU would be appreciated. Rumors swirled mightily that IU had talked money with Brad Stevens last year. Significant amounts of it. Thanks in advance.

I learned from a high school basketball coach that talks regularly with a certain former player with almost daily contact with the program that a delegation from IU traveled to Boston.  The purpose of the trip was to evaluate the likelihood that Stevens would be interested in the IU job at the end of the season.

 

This coach got the impression that Stevens isn't interested in a college job.  Brad Stevens will be a successful NBA coach.  Unless he misses recruiting and the college game, he is going to have a job in the NBA for as long as he wants one.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

If I offended, I certainly apologize - that wasn't my intent. One of the great things about these boards is the opportunity to talk to those who cover the team closely, people like Hutch. Hopefully he's okay fielding questions on occasion, and taking a little good-natured ribbing (that was my intent with the conflict of interest comment - I realize journalism ethics aren't what they used to be).

That's fine. It sure looked like you had it out for Terry. Not a good way to start out around here. He's on my team now and you don't want to do that. Capiche?

 

Enjoy the site.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,948]

:rtfm: ccg might make you an offer you can't refuse :)

[HereWeGoAgain 27]

To borrow from Peyton Manning some eight years ago, "I just thought about [posting on the board] and a little pee came out."

 

In all seriousness, glad to see Hutch here and looking forward to him voicing his opinion on the site. There are too many watered down writers out there who are afraid to take a stand on an issue, and I'm glad that won't be his approach.

[Josh 12,507]

Who is Jason Hiner?  He wrote a book on the 1953 title team.  It said he worked for Inside Indiana and I asked over there to no reply.  Then you mentioned his name in another thread and I asked again but it got missed.  Now I'm thinking there's some sort of conspiracy.

 

But really, I just wanted to ask him a question about a picture in his book.  Does he have a website or email or twitter or something?  Is it s pen name for the illuminati?

[IndyHutch 1,718]

Who is Jason Hiner?  He wrote a book on the 1953 title team.  It said he worked for Inside Indiana and I asked over there to no reply.  Then you mentioned his name in another thread and I asked again but it got missed.  Now I'm thinking there's some sort of conspiracy.

 

But really, I just wanted to ask him a question about a picture in his book.  Does he have a website or email or twitter or something?  Is it s pen name for the illuminati?

 

Jason Hiner wrote the Encyclopedia of Indiana University Basketball that came out around 2003. In 2013, his publisher wanted him to update the book but for whatever reason he wasn't interested. That asked him to recommend someone to do it in his place and he suggested me. And so I wrote the next 10 seasons or so and that's why my name is on the cover for the second edition which came out in the summer of 2013. All of that said, he's a tough guy to find. He's one of those guys that sometimes I think he doesn't want to be found. I don't have a number on him. I'll look around and if I can find an email or something I'll send it to you in a direct message through the site.

[IndyHutch 1,718]

That's fine. It sure looked like you had it out for Terry. Not a good way to start out around here. He's on my team now and you don't want to do that. Capiche?

 

Enjoy the site.

 

CCG,

 

Thanks for having my back. This has been a good community building exercise.

[IndyHutch 1,718]

I learned from a high school basketball coach that talks regularly with a certain former player with almost daily contact with the program that a delegation from IU traveled to Boston.  The purpose of the trip was to evaluate the likelihood that Stevens would be interested in the IU job at the end of the season.

 

This coach got the impression that Stevens isn't interested in a college job.  Brad Stevens will be a successful NBA coach.  Unless he misses recruiting and the college game, he is going to have a job in the NBA for as long as he wants one.

 

I can't say one way or the other about any delegation traveling to Boston. IU plays that pretty close to the vest. You would almost have to know someone who was in that delegation to get that info. But as far as the intel, that's what I've been hearing for some time now and that's that Stevens is happy where he is at. I think he sees that as an opportunity that he wants to see through.

[IndyHutch 1,718]

To borrow from Peyton Manning some eight years ago, "I just thought about [posting on the board] and a little pee came out."

 

In all seriousness, glad to see Hutch here and looking forward to him voicing his opinion on the site. There are too many watered down writers out there who are afraid to take a stand on an issue, and I'm glad that won't be his approach.

 

We're all good.

[HereWeGoAgain 27]

I don't want you guys to think that I'm ignoring you ... but I am.

 

I have been out of the basketball recruiting realm the last two years at Scout because that was the main job of my colleague Justin Albers. So I've got to do my homework a little more before I answer.

 

This doesn't mean I'm dodging your questions or anything like that, it just means that when I give you an answer I want it to be accurate. I don't want to just shoot from the hip like a lot of people I know. I could baffle you with b.s. but that's not the course I like to take.

 

Give me a couple of days (it's freaking August by the way). I'm kind of locked in to getting football going with my stuff and with our contributors and at the same time I'm trying to get my latest book that will be out this fall to the printer. I'll try to have your answers by the end of the week.

 

Hope that works for you.

 

Hutch

 

Since it's the end of the week, looking forward to/hoping Hutch has got some answers on your questions Stuhoo. Kind of like our own version of ITLR!  

[IndyHutch 1,718]

Since it's the end of the week, looking forward to/hoping Hutch has got some answers on your questions Stuhoo. Kind of like our own version of ITLR!  

 

The reality there is I probably won't have it today or this weekend. I've spent my entire week trying to meet a deadline for my latest book on IU basketball that is supposed to be this fall. It all has to be done by tomorrow. And so to be honest that has been taking the majority of my focus. 

 

Just trust me that I won't forget about those questions and when I have a chance to talk to the right person within the program that I trust I'll get the best answers I can find for you.

[Stuhoo 79,289]

The reality there is I probably won't have it today or this weekend. I've spent my entire week trying to meet a deadline for my latest book on IU basketball that is supposed to be this fall. It all has to be done by tomorrow. And so to be honest that has been taking the majority of my focus. 

 

Just trust me that I won't forget about those questions and when I have a chance to talk to the right person within the program that I trust I'll get the best answers I can find for you.

 

You answer our questions...we buy the book.

 

Bada bing bada boom. Capiche?

[Naturalhoosier 15,404]

You answer our questions...we buy the book.

Bada bing bada boom. Capiche?

Lot of capiche's being tossed around these days.

[HereWeGoAgain 27]

The reality there is I probably won't have it today or this weekend. I've spent my entire week trying to meet a deadline for my latest book on IU basketball that is supposed to be this fall. It all has to be done by tomorrow. And so to be honest that has been taking the majority of my focus. 

 

Just trust me that I won't forget about those questions and when I have a chance to talk to the right person within the program that I trust I'll get the best answers I can find for you.

Understand - we'll look for something next week on this stuff. Good luck on wrapping up the book.

[Naturalhoosier 15,404]

Understand - we'll look for something next week on this stuff. Good luck on wrapping up the book.

 

Why don't you give him the time he needs?  It could be next month.  The man said he'll get to it.  In the mean time patience is key!  I knew you'd understand!

[HereWeGoAgain 27]

Why don't you give him the time he needs?  It could be next month.  The man said he'll get to it.  In the mean time patience is key!  I knew you'd understand!

Wow. Chillax a little bit. That was nothing more than a throwaway time frame. Next week, next month, next year, whenever he's got time, is A-OK!

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Wow. Chillax a little bit. That was nothing more than a throwaway time frame. Next week, next month, next year, whenever he's got time, is A-OK!

See, Natty, he really did get it.

[OliviaPope40 6,376]

Everyone calm down and relax

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,253]

@Hutch- Did the players all get along last season? I believe the year before, there was some bad ju ju between the players...did they straighten that stuff up?