I will take that staff.
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I will take that staff.
foby
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That's what she said.
Foggy Notion
- San Francisco
I'm ready to go Full Monty. Would be a great hire.
And these coaches are going fast... lose one evening, be gone by noon the next morning (e.g., Martin, Keatts).
Wow. Alford's buyout is $8mil, and Crean's is $4mil. I did not factor that into my opinion of Alford to Indiana.
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This is where I am. In my line of work, the recommendation and who it came from is crucial. This guy has his novel laureates sticking out their necks for him.
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Indiana is a school that could do it, but I am not confident that Alford is the guy IU should be looking for.
Although it is IU. They haven't done much in terms of hiring the right coach in the last 17ish years.
Thinking about it more, landing Monty would only increase my confidence that Whitman would hire the right guy again should the coach move on to the NBA
Was out of town, trying to follow all the news on a phone is annoying. Don't know how people do it.
It does not happen
I think the timing of Crean firing had more to do with IU hoping Mizzou voluntarily took him off their payroll (they were some rumors). I think it was no coincidence that as soon as Cuonzo took the Mizzou job, Crean was fired.
On Alford, I do not know him personally, but actually know someone close to him. Quite a long time ago, I was told that Alford did not want to come back to the B1G, there were some bad feelings from his time at Iowa and he had felt that B1G did not support him. But time cures all wounds, so you never know.
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Wichita State down at the half. Rescind Marshall's offer.
sacraig
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And down to Archie, to boot. Better double our offer to Archie.
Miller probably the only guy I would be as happy with as Monty.
My suggestion, buy up those NIT tickets for Monday night. Halftime will be better than a baby race.
sacraig
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What do you mean?
Not unreasonable to think, if he is the guy, that in the discussions between the time Wojiehowitz announced he wasn't biting and the time he was landed, he and JW talked about and agreed upon what arrangements could be made to accommodate his family situation, and also retaining a staff member or members that could be plugged in for Monty if things fall completely apart for him on the family side down the road. No idea who that might be. But I was wondering about Becky Hammons (sp?) and whether she might be interested in the college arena, not necessarily as Monty's heir apparent but in a stepped up position. No idea about how much she's making, etc., but would be interesting to have a female assistant. Maybe a nice comfort with recruits' mothers? Random thoughts while #bidingmytime.
P.S. Sorry for the Barney Miller reference; couldn't for the life of me remember the spelling for the guy's name.
Wouldn't think it could be anyone but Monty as the others are still playing. Guess they could have agreement as long as they don't announce it they are out. Want Archie if not Monty.
illiniCA
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It does not happen
I think the timing of Crean firing had more to do with IU hoping Mizzou voluntarily took him off their payroll (they were some rumors). I think it was no coincidence that as soon as Cuonzo took the Mizzou job, Crean was fired.
On Alford, I do not know him personally, but actually know someone close to him. Quite a long time ago, I was told that Alford did not want to come back to the B1G, there were some bad feelings from his time at Iowa and he had felt that B1G did not support him. But time cures all wounds, so you never know.
Money is the only reason I could see Alford leaving. I think he's making 2.5. Otherwise ucla is a much better gig.
That would take a little investigation to be sure. Yes, UCLA is a more legendary program than Indiana, but there's something to be said for the fact that they play on the west coast late at night. I know that sounds like it's not a big deal, but the way recruits see teams is 9/10 times on television.
Considering the last banner Indiana hoisted was in 1987, yes, UCLA is a better program. The question is whether or not Alford is a better fit at either.
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yup , the last thing JW is doing is reading a fan forum. Geez
illiniCA
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To me it's more about recruiting. My understanding is ucla guys run with NBA guys in the summer. The only thing difficult about reciting at ucla is getting guys from the east to live across the country.
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