Hire Beard

[IUgradman]

Every time there is a huge debate over Beard it illustrates why he won't get the job -- IU doesn't want this big argument around their flagship bball program.

It's okay, there are plenty of good coaches out there.

If he is good enough for Ole Miss he is good enough for IU. Pitino was available four years ago but the powers that be would rather morally posture and lose than win big.

 

[IUgradman]

I don't get in to the "better" comparisons... I've posted a handful of lists on guys that I think would be successful at Indiana.

Beard, obviously, has proven he's capable of making deep NCAA runs...which is very important. But he's also jumped around a lot, hasn't really shown much that he can maintain a high level program for long stretches...why is it a given that he'd stay at IU? Maybe he'd jump at the Kentucky job in a few years if it opened up, or Kansas as you mentioned? His history shows he's pretty open to jumping ship. Doesn't look like a guy that has turned down many offers before. We can't bash the IU job, saying we aren't gonna attract anyone better, and then just assume a guy that's had 6-7 head coaching jobs in 13 years would stay at IU for 8-10 years. Might as well hire Jim Crutchfield, and hope he has the energy, at age 69, to coach for 4-5 more years, if you're willing to overlook Beard's history, and take that risk on.

Long winded way of providing examples on why he isn't an obviously perfect fit...and none of that mentions his DV issue.

I'd take McCollum over Beard. And I'm much less sure I like McCollum's style than I was even a few weeks ago.

Every job he left was for a better one.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Are you an actual IU grad? Or just a random fan? No way actual IU alumni want that dude representing our university.

…and yet, you said that this team is “close.”
I’m not sure you are in any condition right now mentally to be commenting on what makes a good coaching candidate or their character. Woody got you all messed up in the head.

 

[TR32]

He would be a massive upgrade to what we have now. However we will have several equal to or better candidates to choose from that don't have the extra baggage.

Name them.

I disagree.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

I just see a pretty strong correlation between non-IU grads and those most interested in taking on a coach with issues. Maybe he's an alum and doesn't fit that description like you do, but I don't believe that's the case.

I don't know why you're not proud of your Lincoln Trail CC education. Shout it from the rooftops bro.

We get it.. You're far superior to everyone here who didnt attend Indiana University.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

It appears mistakes are not allowed at all. One mistake and you are out.

Signed Zeke... Who is also for second chances after prison...

 

[TR32]

There are other candidates as good or better, I’m sure.

You need to name them. You're telling me you have a list of guys with a Final Four and a National Coach of the Year honor plus experience winning in 2 power conferences?

Let's hear them if you are sure. May? Pitino? Billy Donovan? Brian Dutcher? Who is on your list.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

Who is throwing out the insults tough guy? The fun comment was in context to your common reply. Also anytime you want to discuss this in person let me know.

I've already extended this invitation seven or eight times. Crickets... They or him will just continue to throw the same words at you constantly.

 

[TR32]

It's okay, there are plenty of good coaches out there.

Good lord . No there are absolutely not.

Name 3 that would win at IU AND, get this, AND be willing to coach at a place where the fans draw and quarter you if you miss the tourney 2 consecutive years.

Who ya got? Scott Drew? Darian DeVries? Let's hear it.

 

[ndhuntington]

Knight? Checkered past? You just answered why they won’t again. Sampson cost was great.

Indiana is not Holly Cross they have let alot of shit happen.

IU accused of bias in handling sexual abuse cases

Federal lawsuits filed in recent months allege Indiana University hedged the rights of students charged with sexual assault in order to protect its federal funding.

www.heraldtimesonline.com

 

[ndhuntington]

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