Jeff Goodman Just Reported Alford Staying at Indiana
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How come Donovan hasn't said anything quite as firm as Alford just did?
HE has. Donovan said no interest. He's not going to hold a press
Conference over turning down Indiana. It was never an option for him. In the next 5-8 years he can have Duke, UNC, UK, etc. he can take his pick. Indiana is not that program. Sorry.
Probably duped by DD wanting to believe he wouldn't mislead the fanbase. It's the only place he could have gotten Alford info and ran with it. Those people are ratings whores Rehab
Apparently negotiation broke down btw IU and Alford. He never said this last week. Now we can start to talk to other candidates because UCLA opening will not be available.
In 8 years donovan will be 60 years old. Those programs aren't hiring a 60 year old coach.
Also, where did donovan say he had no interest in iu? Link?
In fact, the last time he came close to discussing it, he never denied interest. Just said (paraphrasing) I'm committed to OKC "at this time"
I've been saying they were dumb to fire Crean without knowing they could get someone better to replace him. What a huge mistake, firing CTC.
Last interview I saw he gave a little chuckle and said "no I'm not interested in that job".
Yes. Fans of rival programs ARE still upset that IU fired Crean.
That's not happening. Woodson is interested and was trying to bring Larry Brown with him (ugh), but IU isn't interested. That came out a few days ago.
Not trolling Sappy. Just laying out the facts. Don't shoot the messenger.
People on here have been getting all freaked out over stupid internet rumors and throwing down the "if true, Glass is an idiot" gauntlet for weeks now. Remember how he was afraid to fire Crean?
It's all speculation. Glass hadn't said anything. Several media outlets reported that Crean was coming back.
We'll see who has the better program in four years...the one Crean gets or IU
CTC had to go.
Let's see who has a better foundation Laided for them. Crean returned IU from the ashes. It's a shame that so many here don't appreciate what he did for the program.
Oh I do appreciate what CTC did for IU, but after nine years, it was time for a change.
Sorry, I know that you're still disappointed that Crean is no longer IU's coach. We get it. All fans of IU's rivals still are.
Those same fans are going to laugh their heads off if all the posturing from Glass leads to Archie or Tony, or worse - Alford. Totally underwhelming
Ok fair enough. I'm just saying they should have made sure they had a lock for an upgrade before firing CTC. At this point I'm just not seeing it.
Agree. So we're going to spend buyout money to get a replacement that won't do what Fred Glass is demanding. Whoop whoop. Whoop whoop. Yup, we're elite. LOL
What Glass said in his press conference set the bar very high. I don't remember Greenspan said anything even close to that. I could only assume he must have someone, very likely, Steve, already. If not, Alford has to come out to deny IU interest first because he holds the UCLA job which many other coaches interested in IU would also consider or use as a bargain chip. Now the first domino has fell. Steve said no. Let's see who takes the job or denies interests next...
