Bo Ryan retires effective immediately- Investigated

[Uspshoosier 44,205]

https://twitter.com/btndaverevsine/status/676991370922455041
Puts into perspective just how good of coach he was. I won't miss him kicking iu's butt every year but as a fan of college basketball, I will miss how he coached the game

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

https://twitter.com/btndaverevsine/status/676992716950097922

What a bizarre comparison to make. What is it supposed to mean? I suppose it shows Bo did a lot with less (and did he ever) but like, Duke also won 2 national championships in those 14 years and won one the year previous (whose burger boys may have been counted). So, in the end it says "Well, even if you have a coach who can create great players out of lower-ranked recruits, you gotta have them burger boys if you want to hang a banner".

[incrediboy 919]

I pay the proper homage to the record of Bo Ryan. His record of past success speaks for itself.

 

Nonetheless, I predicted last summer that he needed to get out sooner rather than later before he became part of the mediocrity that would begin in Cheeseheadland this year. Not surprised that he did it. College basketball always begs the question, "What have you done for me lately?" Ryan, of course, is legendary at Wisky and could have stayed as long as he wanted. It appears he wanted no more of this team.

 

So when does his ESPN contract start?

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gBeIuS_WE

The people in Whoville are singing.

[AKHoosier 6,559]

What a bizarre comparison to make. What is it supposed to mean? I suppose it shows Bo did a lot with less (and did he ever) but like, Duke also won 2 national championships in those 14 years and won one the year previous (whose burger boys may have been counted). So, in the end it says "Well, even if you have a coach who can create great players out of lower-ranked recruits, you gotta have them burger boys if you want to hang a banner".

 

Exactly my thought as well, I guess they're just trying to make a comparison just for comparison's sake.

[HoosiersLoveBanners 797]

I would do bad things to have a coach like Bo Ryan

[Old Friend 8,389]

I'm not sure how anyone can do anything but stand, clap and wish him well.  Regardless of timing, this is a guy who always got the most from his teams, and did it in such a way I think most Indiana fans over the age of 35 can identify with.   Congratulations and best wishes to one hell of a coach.

[Dalton26 16,891]

I think the main reason Bo stepped down is to make sure the coach he wanted to replace him at least gets a chance to coach.

That's what I've read too. You've gotta respect him for making sure his guy got a fair shot.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

I'll ask for all of your collective forgiveness in advance for invoking PUke, but in many respects, Bo always reminded me of Gene Keady.  For most of his years Keady rarely signed the big names but for the most part year in and year out he put competitive teams on the court.  They may not have hung any banners in the pig sty, but for the most part were always competitive.  Gene got a few 'stars', but that's not how he built his program and neither did Bo.  I think Bo and Gene both were exceptionally good at recruiting players that fit their style, were fundamentally sound and were willing to play hardnosed team basketball.

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

Class of '66, I agree completely. When I heard Bo had retired, I thought of Gene Keady's retirement. Their teams, style of coaching and play were similar. I have a lot of respect for both of them.

[Hoosier DaDa 1,999]

I'll ask for all of your collective forgiveness in advance for invoking PUke, but in many respects, Bo always reminded me of Gene Keady.  For most of his years Keady rarely signed the big names but for the most part year in and year out he put competitive teams on the court.  They may not have hung any banners in the pig sty, but for the most part were always competitive.  Gene got a few 'stars', but that's not how he built his program and neither did Bo.  I think Bo and Gene both were exceptionally good at recruiting players that fit their style, were fundamentally sound and were willing to play hardnosed team basketball.

I think RMK was the same way. Yes he had higher recruits, but the players bought into his system.

[Scooter D 928]

Great coach...a blow to the Big 10.

 

Loved his teams and the style of ball that they played.  Always played tough defense and great team offense. 

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Deadspin

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Deadspin

The comment section is interesting. Definitely smells funny.

[sirhoosierlot 2,481]

The comment section is interesting. Definitely smells funny.

Chad Alverez seems like a real winner

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

The comment section is interesting. Definitely smells funny.

agree, that was some in depth rumor milling.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

agree, that was some in depth rumor milling.

Rumor milling where there were just WAY too many details to completely dismiss as rumors.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Where there's smoke there's usually a fire of some magnitude.

[AKHoosier 6,559]

The comments are pretty revealing, and don't surprise me in the least regarding Wisconsin.

 

I heard some pretty bad things also regarding Bret Bielema too, so it doesn't surprise me to hear them about Alvarez too.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I could care less, he does as he does. So do you and I.