FW_Hoosier Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: That dawned on me this afternoon too. I knew Bru was from that area, but didn't know he played at St. Joes. His head coaching record isn't that bad either. He's above .500 overall and in conference play. Selfishly, I'd hate to lose him. I guess... To be honest, and this isn’t meant as an insult at all, I’m not exactly sure what he brings to the table. Is he a recruiting guru, X’s and O’s guy, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricBoogaloo Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 35 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: I guess... To be honest, and this isn’t meant as an insult at all, I’m not exactly sure what he brings to the table. Is he a recruiting guru, X’s and O’s guy, or what? It seemed like there were times when Bruiser was the one doing in-game coaching from the sideline. In particular, one game (Wisconsin?) where he would not get off the floor until the officials reviewed an out-of-bounds play that should have gone IU's way. He also seemed to spend a lot of time talking one-one-one with players who had just come out of the game. I'm not saying he's irreplaceable but he certainly brings something to the table that the rest of staff doesn't have COMBINED: two decades of Division 1 head coaching experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, FKIM01 said: I like Collins as a coach, but also wonder why he hasn't been able to finesse the Chicago market a little better. Academic standards? Just too much corruption? I mean, they are definitely the home team there... are they though? people in Chicago support NW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, btownqb said: are they though? people in Chicago support NW? Obviously not all of them, but if I'm a recruit wanting to stay close to home so grandma can go to my games, they've got to be a great option. Is there a better D1 college basketball gig in Chicago? DePaul, maybe, but I think Northwestern should be able to compete with them as long as academics aren't an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Obviously not all of them, but if I'm a recruit wanting to stay close to home so grandma can go to my games, they've got to be a great option. Is there a better D1 college basketball gig in Chicago? DePaul, maybe, but I think Northwestern should be able to compete with them as long as academics aren't an issue. But none of those kids growing up take NW seriously as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, btownqb said: But none of those kids growing up take NW seriously as an option. Really? I just looked and four on this year's roster are from Cook county and a 5th is from Gary, IN. That seems like some local interest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Really? I just looked and four on this year's roster are from Cook county and a 5th is from Gary, IN. That seems like some local interest to me. I meant big time players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, btownqb said: I meant big time players. I understand. Vic Law is probably the best player he's pulled out of Cook county, but you gotta start somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, btownqb said: But none of those kids growing up take NW seriously as an option. But they want to take them seriously. Now with newer facilities the kids who left for Nebraska, Iowa St, Illinois St, Wisconsin, Marquette....all might give the home town team a look. Goes without saying if you do get a degree from Northwestern....it will open up not just local but national doors too. I've said for years. When Illinois hired Groce I think most dodged a bullet. Collins at Illinois I think would have been dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, btownqb said: are they though? people in Chicago support NW? There are as many UI and IU alumni/serious fans in Chicago as there are NW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 For anyone picking Syracuse in the first round in your bracket might want to change your mind. I just saw that their starting PG Howard is suspended and he was coming off a game of 28 points against Duke. What is real bad is he is a senior and to end your career like this is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 16 minutes ago, IU Scott said: For anyone picking Syracuse in the first round in your bracket might want to change your mind. I just saw that their starting PG Howard is suspended and he was coming off a game of 28 points against Duke. What is real bad is he is a senior and to end your career like this is just ridiculous. Wow. Just wow. Thanks for sharing. Enough time for people to change their brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 https://thespun.com/college-hoops/nebraska-basketball-reportedly-hires-new-head-coach-before-firing-tim-miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Wow...classy job, Nebraska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Wow...classy job, Nebraska. Having class doesn’t win basketball games... That’s a huge upgrade for them, I’d be psyched if I was a Nebraska fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, FW_Hoosier said: Having class doesn’t win basketball games... That’s a huge upgrade for them, I’d be psyched if I was a Nebraska fan. Not questioning the hire...just the method. Hope the AD had the decency to tell Miles about it rather than letting it leak out to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Well the Big Ten just got a little tougher with that hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Remember fellas, that is just a report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricBoogaloo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Well the Big Ten is certainly going to be a b$%*tch. Lots of good coaches in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, ElectricBoogaloo said: Well the Big Ten is certainly going to be a b$%*$h. Lots of good coaches in this league. I welcome the challenge. No point in having a cream-puff conference that will only inflate expectations, only to get pounded by a battle-hardened team in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 St. John's proving why they should not have been selected before IU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: I welcome the challenge. No point in having a cream-puff conference that will only inflate expectations, only to get pounded by a battle-hardened team in March. Preaching to the choir!!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, 5fouls said: St. John's proving why they should not have been selected before IU. Saw that one coming. Garbage team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Nobody see what Jake forester sister said on instagram underneath an IU post? Sure Wasn’t good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricBoogaloo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, 5 championships said: Nobody see what Jake forester sister said on instagram underneath an IU post? Sure Wasn’t good Nope - care to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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