Saw that Indiana was trying get Holtmann but got denied. Looks like they are trying to outkick their coverage to me.
I feel like the football coaches were more or less lined up. I don't believe it was the case with the Groce firing. I think he had a list on that one and a relatively attractive job (compared to football) that he knew could get someone good.I firmly believe you should not fire a coach until you are one (or a backup) lined up. I dont know if that is exactly how things go down but JW seems to operate that way
Austin is a hell of a lot nicer than Champaign lolTo be clear I never said BU would have interest just that UT would have interest in him. Not sure how BU feels about Austin.
I feel like the football coaches were more or less lined up. I don't believe it was the case with the Groce firing. I think he had a list on that one and a relatively attractive job (compared to football) that he knew could get someone good.
I agree, but considering how we all view how BU vs. Archie turned out in hindsight, none of this will matter to IU if they get the right choice in the end. We'll have to wait and see how it plays out.Perhaps but he hired underwood in < 1 week. IU is on day 11 and you can feel the anxiety around the program IMO
Yeah, the angst is palpable. Loving it.Perhaps but he hired underwood in < 1 week. IU is on day 11 and you can feel the anxiety around the program IMO
Jon Rothstein is making a t-shirt of this saying as we speak.Yeah, the angst is palpable. Loving it.
I agree, but considering how we all view how BU vs. Archie turned out in hindsight, none of this will matter to IU if they get the right choice in the end. We'll have to wait and see how it plays out.
I feel the excitement for my Marquette friends because he is/was a sought-after name, but I agree he isn't the greatest coach, unless you're cool with just getting to the tournament and maybe winning a game.
Shaka Smart NCAA tournament performance:
VCU
2010 :
2011 : Final Four (11 seed)
2012 : Round of 32 (12 seed)
2013 : Round of 32 (5 seed)
2014 : Round of 64 (5 seed)
2015 : Round of 64 (7 seed)
Texas
2016 : Round of 64 (6 seed)
2017 :
2018 : Round of 64 (10 seed)
2019 :
2020 : Covid year (BracketMatrix had them as 2nd team out of tourney)
2021 : Round of 64 (3 seed)
Cost of living out of sight. Traffic now worse than Dallas or Houston. Boosters always up your a**. Housing market highest around. Don’t think it is paradise anymore like it was 25 years ago.Austin is a hell of a lot nicer than Champaign lol
Whoa Curb that enthusiasm!Yeah I think Shaka's "havoc" system works the best in a small conference where the ball handling isn't as good. Major conference players are too good, and can too easily beat any press. Its another reason why NBA never presses. Dribblers are just too good.
I don't think he'll do much better than Wojo did at Marquette. And the Texas basketball job is a very cushy job since Texas only cares about football. If I was Underwood, I'd definitely listen if they came calling.
UT is a bit toxic at the moment with boosters and AD. The comfort level in C-U is much higher.
Unless of course UT is an “elite” dream job? /s
Any contact should be followed by a sterilizing wash.Any chance UT contacts Sampson?
The sensible don a hazmat suit beforehand.Any contact should be followed by a sterilizing wash.
lol. Trademark it quickly.Jon Rothstein is making a t-shirt of this saying as we speak.
And summer practices in the Texas heat.Cost of living out of sight. Traffic now worse than Dallas or Houston. Boosters always up your a**. Housing market highest around. Don’t think it is paradise anymore like it was 25 years ago.
Indiana interviewed Calbert Chaney this week.,. Mike Woodson is listed as a favorite the last I heard.lol. Trademark it quickly.
IU Basketball
Palpable Angst Since September 2000
The actual favorite is that they disband the program due to general suckitudeIndiana interviewed Calbert Chaney this week.,. Mike Woodson is listed as a favorite the last I heard.