Above is correct-- I build in both Champaign and Austin. Austin is a wonderful city- I don't go to either downtown often (homeless, parking hassles....) You figure out the traffic- that's a non issue (Awesome places are busier than non awesome places). I'm not sure what the draw would be for Underwood to Austin unless he felt like it was his chance to gain permanent financial security for his family (if Texas offers that). There are housing cost options similar to Champaign Cost in many areas in Austin but home prices are rising rapidly year over year and housing cost will become an issue in the near future if price appreciation doesn't slow down. There are also places in Austin that are extremely expensive like any big city. They are building a New Basketball Arena to make way for a medical campus which might attract/retain in-state talent but it's a Foot Ball School for sure. I went to a basketball game in Austin and the highlight was the craft beer and Chuck Norris happened to be there. Sorry for the long post but did want to set the record straight on some of the previous post.
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altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Yes, but there's the hubris factor. Beard just knows he's going to be the exception.
He showed up at Texas Tech and instantly took them to an elite 8 and the title game.
Why would he not think he can be successful at one of the easiest schools to recruit to in the nation.
Look at the track record of previous coaches. Beard would be better off staying. The cockiness of the Slowhorn fans and media will make it difficult if you do not win.
Have you ever been to Texas, on campus, or to a game?
People see the money and assume that makes everything here okay. There are significant issues here that need to be overcome. That’s why the last 3 football/basketball hires have FAILED.
You know there’s a significant problem when the football hires have failed down here. And we’re talking about a sport they don’t care about in basketball.
What’s the track record with football coaches at the U of I... Basketball is always second to football at Texas, that’s the culture. Does that make for a bad place to coach~ I don’t know.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Borzello also reporting the same. Lots of unknowns in new coaching hires but as an Illinois fan I thoroughly enjoy this hire by Indiana.
BMoreIllini
- Baltimore, MD
If you want some fun reads, check out this Hoosier forum, a lot of IU fans are "done" with the program and think they've given up.
Thad Matta is apparently coming on as associate AD for men's basketball.
Thad Matta is apparently coming on as associate AD for men's basketball.
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chrisRunner7
- Spokane, WA
I suspect that Hoosier fans will not consider this the home-run hire that they thought they deserved due to their elite status as college basketball royalty
They've had 3 coaches in the last 33 years. Seems to me like lower expectations leads to higher job security.
Sounds like they were on option 5 or 6 with this hire. Very Tennessee football-ish.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
The Matta wrinkle is interesting. Apparently will not be an assistant coach/can't recruit, so not sure exactly what his role will beIf you want some fun reads, check out this Hoosier forum, a lot of IU fans are "done" with the program and think they've given up.
Thad Matta is apparently coming on as associate AD for men's basketball.
Surprised they didn't wait until the tournament is over at this point to interview Drew/Beard, if maybe they already sent out feelers that were not promising
Watching Indiana fans reactions on Twitter to the Woodson hire is hilarious. I would not be suprised to see TJD transfer.
We still don’t have to worry about IU hoops being good again. Great hire, IU!
AirNeezy
Orange Krush '13 -'14
Be careful though, it wasn't too long ago that they were laughing at us.
IU fans feeling the same way Bears fans felt about Andy Dalton.
Glad the hire wasn't Beard, Moser, or Drew. I aporove the Woodson hire.
illiniCA
- DC Area
His role is going to be to line up the next coach and fire Woodson.
Matta will be acting in some type of clearing house role.
And his alma mater.
It seems Matta coming out of retirement for this kind of role is questionable at least, wondering what his salary is also because he's not used to clearinghouse pay.
Clearinghouse as in managing eligibility issues??
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