tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post180354767027093236..comments2023-10-20T04:16:20.694-05:00Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: April Fools? Crean to Indiana?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-82473190279738434752008-04-01T23:28:00.000-05:002008-04-01T23:28:00.000-05:00Dewayne Stephens would be the perfect hire. He's ...Dewayne Stephens would be the perfect hire. He's young and a proven recruiter at every stop, including Marquette. We need recruits and a coach with energy and the ability to bring us quality bigs! Check his resume!Morghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519098630130711414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-700278243844811782008-04-01T21:47:00.000-05:002008-04-01T21:47:00.000-05:00BRING SEAN MILLER TO MU! He has both Big East (Pit...BRING SEAN MILLER TO MU! He has both Big East (Pitt) and Wisconsin (he was an assistant at UW) ties. Xavier's program is incredibly similar to Marquette (Jesuit, small, basketball is king mentality, new facilities, and a growing fan base), which would make the transition for Miller both easy and a step up. He'll be tough to lure away from XU (I hear he has a tough buyout clause), but his predecessor, Matta, left after a similar elite eight run in 2004.MarquetteNationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715307072324804863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-8250737267154009212008-04-01T20:43:00.000-05:002008-04-01T20:43:00.000-05:00chris lowery. southern illinois university.knows t...chris lowery. southern illinois university.<BR/><BR/>knows the midwest. successful at small school. young.<BR/><BR/>we are obviously going to be rebuilding as well, something lowery is young enough to withstand. mcneal and james are both going, although i think both need one more year. mnceal is more ready than james.<BR/><BR/>i hate crean right now. judas. i just melted my final four vhs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-54489792243281522962008-04-01T20:04:00.000-05:002008-04-01T20:04:00.000-05:00Coaches I'd like to see interviewed:Sean Miller-Xa...Coaches I'd like to see interviewed:<BR/><BR/>Sean Miller-Xavier<BR/>Tony Bennet-Wash St.<BR/>Tom Davis-Drake<BR/>Bob McKillup-Davidson<BR/><BR/>If not them, anyone who will implement a pressing defense that will utilize the 8 deep guard rotation we will have next yearNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617353624753486117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-4366201397168576302008-04-01T19:38:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:38:00.000-05:00this really hurts our chances of getting Jamil Wil...this really hurts our chances of getting Jamil Wilson and screws up our recruiting for a long time to come<BR/><BR/>Why you would want to go to a job that right now is in shambles instead of staying and coaching a experienced team that looks to be the best since 2003 is really beyond me.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for a coach who actually teaches his players offense and maybe recruits a big man! Maybe this is hopeful thinking but how about a press once in a blue moon next year. We are so "scrappy" and "tough" on defense. If we are so athletic and deep on guards why no press?<BR/><BR/>plus i am really hoping for sean miller, he has taken a mediocre xavier program and put it on the map. Plus look at the recruiting job he has done their with a school that has nothing to offer a recruit. Common Sean give us a Duncan!!!Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457272189760096573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-75935435089131736802008-04-01T19:25:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:25:00.000-05:00What about keno davis? he is one of the hottest c...What about keno davis? he is one of the hottest coaches in the country in a terrible conference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-35357077439531801882008-04-01T19:23:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:23:00.000-05:00Thanks for your recruiting Tom and being here when...Thanks for your recruiting Tom and being here when Wade defaulted to Marquette after DePaul dropped the ball. You are making a mistake but I welcome the change because we simply are a top 20 team with you. Hopefully you can learn how to draw up some plays before you go to Indiana. Please bring DJ with you.<BR/><BR/>Bring on Majerus!Packer Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866091231342601835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-89118593946263468612008-04-01T19:08:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:08:00.000-05:00According to a source with the team who wishes to ...According to a source with the team who wishes to remain anonymous, Buzz Williams will not be the new head coach. <BR/><BR/>Rumor is that Benny Seltzer is a possibility.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349288741367598350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-29378787387277341412008-04-01T19:05:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:05:00.000-05:00majerus?majerus?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-91958477264774888092008-04-01T18:55:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:55:00.000-05:00Kevin O's looking!Kevin O's looking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-64581646803844245692008-04-01T18:53:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:53:00.000-05:00Marquette should be able to pull almost any coach ...Marquette should be able to pull almost any coach from anywhere. Very attractive job, but Indiana is just transcendent.<BR/><BR/>Who would you put on the list?<BR/><BR/>Sean Miller? Tim Buckley? Tod Kowalcyzk? Brad Brownell? What about a Mike Davis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-27740610244450985342008-04-01T18:48:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:48:00.000-05:00I meant Ernie Kent..sorryI meant Ernie Kent..sorryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-65527634188957798112008-04-01T18:47:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:47:00.000-05:00Well all the haters are getting their wish. We'll...Well all the haters are getting their wish. We'll see how correct they are. Anyway, the last two successful coached hired were assistants at major programs. I don't think that is how they will go this time. I have a feeling Fran McCaffrey at Sienna will get a look, but I wouldn't mind Anthony Grant from VCU.<BR/><BR/>As for TC, who know why now? Maybe he just was right for him personally. Face it, IU is a step up and he might feel that he is ready now.jcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241581465823476008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-83659053079927662102008-04-01T18:34:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:34:00.000-05:00Eddie Kent?Eddie Kent?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-41942095758520621772008-04-01T18:24:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:24:00.000-05:00So we have:Heath - never was successful on big sta...So we have:<BR/><BR/>Heath - never was successful on big stage<BR/><BR/>Buzz - the "obvious" choice...why? because he happens to be there I guess...even though he's never accomplished anything as a coach.<BR/><BR/>O.K. That's two names to succeed Crean in four months. Let's keep the list going.Gene Frenklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219722201995664841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-86855562989716349042008-04-01T18:12:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:12:00.000-05:00Hey GeneFirst, suck eggs! 4 Months? its been less ...Hey Gene<BR/><BR/>First, suck eggs! 4 Months? its been less than 4 hours! Here's a name, Dwayne Stephens. Our bigs have been soft and poor since he jumped to MSU. Here's another: Stan Heath as South Florida. Liked him since Kent State. Finally, the obvious choice is Buzz Williams. <BR/><BR/>Jack 82The Chuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816719156714435839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-48632261959984021392008-04-01T18:10:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:10:00.000-05:00People may feel betrayed and p!ssed - I am - but, ...People may feel betrayed and p!ssed - I am - but, at the end of the day, IU is a step up over MU. I don't understand the timing of this move...but whatever. <BR/><BR/>Regarding Xs and Os, the Big Ten is a much weaker hoops conference, though.Gene Frenklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219722201995664841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-73606603136319058412008-04-01T18:08:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:08:00.000-05:00I was at MU 2000-2004 and am now a grad student at...I was at MU 2000-2004 and am now a grad student at IU. We all know Crean's strengths as a recruiter and "shortcomings" as a coach. Problem is, IU already recruits on name alone - what they need is an X's and O's coach who can manage game situations. That profile is not Tom Crean. He might have been able to get by through recruiting alone at MU but I think he will get roasted alive here at IU by the most knowledgeable b-ball fans in the country.<BR/><BR/>On another note, where is the outrage from Crean backers? I know if I'd ponied up that kind of dough for his contract extension I'd be feeling a bit betrayed right now.Sam Brazyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461411779282552375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-89691685940047138752008-04-01T18:05:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:05:00.000-05:00Food for thought:a) we have a great class coming t...Food for thought:<BR/><BR/>a) we have a great class coming to MU next year<BR/>b) we have two very good seniors dabbling in thoughts to go to the NBA<BR/>c) we have an A.D. that better not f-up this hire or else the program's set back four years minimum.Gene Frenklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219722201995664841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-85531037821856772732008-04-01T17:58:00.000-05:002008-04-01T17:58:00.000-05:00I hated the Cottingham hire when it happened, and ...I hated the Cottingham hire when it happened, and now I'm freaking out on what he's gonna do. Again, he has NO experieince doing something like this. <BR/><BR/>He BETTER bring in a qualified, successful coach. <BR/><BR/>Sean Miller. Sean Miller. Sean Miller. <BR/><BR/>I'm disappointed/mad that Crean's leaving. But stepping back, IU is still a higher profile gig than MU. <BR/><BR/>That said, at this juncture in his career, I'm shocked Crean would step into an IU job that for 3-5 years will be up to its ears in NCAA regulations/sanctions. Short term, it's a terrible move. And even long term, he'll still only be known as "the guy that followed Knight". <BR/><BR/>I wonder if all you previously "anon" deuschbags that wanted Tommy fired - but could never, ever give a name of a replacement - all come out of the woodwork now. You should all be thrilled now. YOu got what you want. Tom's gone. Who you gonna bring in? <BR/><BR/>It's been four months. We're waiting for names...Gene Frenklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219722201995664841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-29277408654591277762008-04-01T17:54:00.001-05:002008-04-01T17:54:00.001-05:00And we do NOT want Bob Knight!!!And we do NOT want Bob Knight!!!John Cocktoastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434862411429498377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-19408363725880481172008-04-01T17:54:00.000-05:002008-04-01T17:54:00.000-05:00Well, I am sad. I can't figure out why he would d...Well, I am sad. I can't figure out why he would do this this year. He has turned down bigger offers than this in the past (Kentucky anyone???). We will miss you Coach. Thanks for the good years.John Cocktoastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434862411429498377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-24292656980813572442008-04-01T17:48:00.000-05:002008-04-01T17:48:00.000-05:00ESPN just had "Breaking News" and confirmed it. Ne...ESPN just had "Breaking News" and confirmed it. News Conference tomorrow morning.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349288741367598350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-8308745196572235952008-04-01T17:40:00.000-05:002008-04-01T17:40:00.000-05:00Well, if it's true, maybe we can get someone who c...Well, if it's true, maybe we can get someone who can recruit AND coach! <BR/><BR/>However, I'm concerned about new AD Steve Cottingham's ability to hire a capable replacement. <BR/><BR/>Maybe Tony Bennett? Yeah!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377271954635491241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-63839392259350536792008-04-01T17:39:00.000-05:002008-04-01T17:39:00.000-05:00Well, it looks like those who post anonymously on ...Well, it looks like those who post anonymously on this blog finally got their wish. I'm a little shocked even though I know Crean's name comes up every year for big programs' coaching searches. Why this year though? <BR/><BR/>I think Crean is making the wrong career move. Crean basically runs Marquette University and is treated like a god there. In addition, his fans are loyal and love him. The IU fans are brutally impatient.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, Crean is a huge jerk by most accounts despite his glowing public persona. Thus, I'm not surprised by his lack of loyalty; he's a big phony. <BR/><BR/>In conclusion, I'll miss him. It's too bad South Carolina got to Darrin Horn before us... He would have been perfect, and he had more success in the tournament this year than Crean did!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334202674860129756noreply@blogger.com