rico Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: In all seriousness, why in the flipping World does anyone think Donovan would want to leave the Thunder, who are doing very well and realistically in competition for the top of the West, to coach UCLA???? Why would anyone think that? It's UCLA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGERVOL Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 48 minutes ago, rico said: It's UCLA? Talk about a gorgeous campus and area. And the weather!!! And much more 😈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy1987 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 I'd go get Pitino to finish out the season.  There is enough talent on that team that he could turn the season around.  UCLA will be hard pressed to find anybody until April.  Go Hoosiers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Hoosierhoopster said: In all seriousness, why in the flipping World does anyone think Donovan would want to leave the Thunder, who are doing very well and realistically in competition for the top of the West, to coach UCLA???? Why would anyone think that? Not to mention the nightlife and social opportunities in OKC far exceed those of LA. I mean, in OKC he gets to hang out with Paul George!!!!  LA can't match that. Throw in the constant  tornado threat of OKC and LA simply cannot compete from an excitement perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, Indy1987 said: I'd go get Pitino to finish out the season.  There is enough talent on that team that he could turn the season around.  UCLA will be hard pressed to find anybody until April.  Go Hoosiers!!! Really? Pitino? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 I don't think any U.S. college team will ever hire Pitino as a HC. He has way too much baggage, and too much water under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier_exotics Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, slojoe said: I don't think any U.S. college team will ever hire Pitino as a HC. He has way too much baggage, and too much water under the bridge. Agreed! Slick Rick will never coach a respectable college program again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy1987 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 25 minutes ago, rico said: Really? Pitino? Really? Well I wouldn't want him but... the guy can coach. And as far as baggage...The NCAA won't do squat with the UofL crap. And if they do it'll be years from now and most likely slick Rick won't be touched.  Make him the interim coach and don't waste the season. Go Hoosiers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, hoosier_exotics said: Agreed! Slick Rick will never coach a respectable college program again.. That is what I thought about Larry Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 17 minutes ago, hoosier_exotics said: Agreed! Slick Rick will never coach a respectable college program again.. Since when was ucla respectable?  Cheaters love cheaters. He would be a nice bridge because there are a bunch of young, still trying to prove themselves type of coaches out there that would still be a gamble.  Would Jay Wright jump coasts? Doubt it. Bennet, too vanilla. Watson, what has he proven? Hoiberg, would probably do a good job but sounds like he prefers NBA. Musselman, still a gamble. I'm predicting hoiberg but you can't go wrong with slick rick out west.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier10 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 20 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: Just because he played at IU doesnt mean I want to support an arrogant pompous jerk that is willing to cover up sexual assaults an treat people like second class citizens. Poor character is poor character. So I am happy driving that bus. Calm down. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 56 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Not to mention the nightlife and social opportunities in OKC far exceed those of LA. I mean, in OKC he gets to hang out with Paul George!!!!  LA can't match that. Throw in the constant  tornado threat of OKC and LA simply cannot compete from an excitement perspective. What about Billy Donovan indicates he would want to live in a major city like LA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: What about Billy Donovan indicates he would want to live in a major city like LA? I'm not seriously proposing Donovan.  Just playing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Larry Brown is 78 years old. Who would want to hire a 78 year old coach, with a very questionable past ? John Wooden retired at the age of 64. For that matter, what coach in his right mind would want to coach UCLA (regardless of the money thrown to him), knowing he could get axed mid-season after just13 games? UCLA should not have caved into immediate donor pressure.... and just ridden the wave out till the end of the season. All the while lining up the perfect replacement, rather than treading water with an interim replacement. Think Wilkes would have committed to an interim replacement ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 hours ago, rico said: It's UCLA? And your point is? It's the NBA, it's a successful NBA team that is clearly on the rise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: And your point is? It's the NBA, it's a successful NBA team that is clearly on the rise.... On the rise because of Paul George.  Donovan has nothing to do with it.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: On the rise because of Paul George. Â Donovan has nothing to do with it. Â I'm beginning to like how you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Lavar Ball???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATX_sig Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: In all seriousness, why in the flipping World does anyone think Donovan would want to leave the Thunder, who are doing very well and realistically in competition for the top of the West, to coach UCLA???? Why would anyone think that? I don't think that especially mid-season. Still, If he has desires to go back to college this would be a good opportunity to walk away from a 1 year deal during the off season. Then the question is would UCLA wait. He'd likely win immediately. I just don't know that he wants to return to college. I could certainly see him loving the idea of NBA coaching in NY city much more once he becomes a FA NBA coach in 2020. Brooklyn is close to turning it around with some nice young players and about to be a factor in the luring of free agents.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 59 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Larry Brown is 78 years old. Who would want to hire a 78 year old coach, with a very questionable past ? John Wooden retired at the age of 64. For that matter, what coach in his right mind would want to coach UCLA (regardless of the money thrown to him), knowing he could get axed mid-season after just13 games? UCLA should not have caved into immediate donor pressure.... and just ridden the wave out till the end of the season. All the while lining up the perfect replacement, rather than treading water with an interim replacement. Think Wilkes would have committed to an interim replacement ? No question, it's usually preferable to let a coach go after the season, but I don't think UCLA had a choice. I'd submit that the current UCLA roster would play harder/better for me than they would for Alford. He's clearly completely lost the team after throwing them under the bus more than once and doing nothing that I can see to heal that divide. It's been said that the players literally hate him and from the way they are playing for him, that's likely more than a rumor. I don't think you'd have to choose an interim very well to get a better reaction from the team. This is clearly tough on all parties involved, but from the outside looking in, I'd vote for an immediate clean break. The former coach-player relationship was just spiraling out of control. That was apparent by the product on the court. It would be interesting to hear Wilkes speak candidly about the split as he always seemed to have Alford's back, taking the blame as players not giving sufficient effort. Does that tune change now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Hoosierhoopster said: And your point is? It's the NBA, it's a successful NBA team that is clearly on the rise.... That was a play off Tom Crean. Geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 I saw where Murry Bartow will be the interim coach and what is funny his father gene Bartow was the coach to replace Wooden. He left after one year because he did not like coaching with that kind of pressure that UCLA alumni puts on their coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUaic Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: Yikes..two minds thinking alike at the same time. With fouls, it's more like one and a half minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier_exotics Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Since when was ucla respectable?  Cheaters love cheaters. He would be a nice bridge because there are a bunch of young, still trying to prove themselves type of coaches out there that would still be a gamble.  Would Jay Wright jump coasts? Doubt it. Bennet, too vanilla. Watson, what has he proven? Hoiberg, would probably do a good job but sounds like he prefers NBA. Musselman, still a gamble. I'm predicting hoiberg but you can't go wrong with slick rick out west.  Thats true! But, i think his situation is still way too fresh in everyone's eyes. If this was a few years down the road, then sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, IUaic said: With fouls, it's more like one and a half minds. So, what you’re saying is that Fouls and B Walton are more similar than we know 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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