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The NCAA needs a Kenesaw Mountain Landis to head the program. Right now, as an earlier poster suggested, they are more of a collective Sepp Blatter.

I would love for Kipper to be a Sergio M./Lucas J. Maybe not as much Lucas, he might drive an opposing coach into an apoplectic rage. #LuteOlson

I remember that, and I remember it being mentioned during a game and the announcer commenting that he (White) would have a tough time staying afloat in water. It elicited a racial joke by non other than OJ Simpson, who was announcing the game as well.

Classic

Not saying they share any attributes, but Sir Charles is somewhere between 6' 4" and 6' 6", depending on the source, and he played some 5 at Auburn, and was a 4 in the NBA. Just like Nova just proved, you can be shorter and get it done with great D and tenacity.

Well, I don't think it is, but I lack the basketball acumen of many of our posters, so I defer to their better judgement. I have a generally good holistic view of things, but the finer points of skills and game planning I leave to those who know a great deal more.

Maybe this is a bit of a reach, but I think Mav's progress might be something Groce can use to show Tilmon a big can develop at Illinois. It wouldn't be that hard to say "look at where he was and where he is now, and he does't have your raw talent. You give us the time and commitment, and we...

I hate, hate, hate UNC! First, because they are UNC, which is self explanatory, and second, because they made me root for IU, and now they are making me root for ND.

I agree that it's too late in the game, that's why my criteria is based more on the success of the season than the recruiting class. I am very skeptical that we will get the big recruits we are going for....been down that road too many times the last three years.

Just catching up, but I agree with the idea that the tournament is make-or-break for JG. I see recruiting a good class as a tad bit lower as an important criterion for gauging next year's success. Recruiting is a crapshoot with teenagers. Yes, it is a skill to get them on board, but most of...

Notre Dame has a good PG.

You saw that too huh? I thought it was obvious as well.

I sincerely hate to be "Strickeresque," but I am rooting for Wisky.

Like I said, I'm all over the map.

I'm all over the damn map with Groce. I want him gone...I want him to succeed. I want him to land a good class...I want somebody else to try and sway recruits. He can't coach a lick...he's dealing with injuries, and an awkward roster. The players are undisciplined...they're young adults/kids...