Seeking6 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) I'm curious what role exactly did Justin Fuente have this year? Maybe the answer has been staring us in the face all along? Edited November 26, 2023 by Seeking6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Needs Build not a rebuild edgy attitude that turns around the mindset of the entire program, take no crap tireless, limitless recruiter build an NIL infrastructure for football Build an elite staff: offense, defense, ST with competent practices and minimal shooting yourself in the foot on the field style of play that accommodates the level of talent we get, playing straight up is tough for us 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, KDB said: Rabjohns just said he doesn’t think this will be a long process, Osterman said the same. When does the portal open? I'm sure they will have someone in place before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, BobSaccamanno said: Ignore the off field stuff for this point. I loved the attitude Kevin Wilson came in here with. Not afraid of anything and was aggressive. Willing to fight for recruits. Played to win, not scared. Not encumbered by IU’s past and being resigned to failure. He knew offense too. I want that edge in the next guy. There’s no reason why we can’t win type of attitude. It's like any new product in a legacy market. Take automobiles for an example... Why did Tesla get made? Rivian, Lucid, Fisker, Polestar etc.? They are brands (teams) built by people (coaches) who have the audacity to think they can change the market. They have the ego and determination to change the landscape, legacy brands/teams be damned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, rico said: In my lifetime I would say 2 bad hires. Lynch and Allen. 😂😂 DiNardo? How many of the hires worked out? Edited November 26, 2023 by btownqb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMonkey Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Names that stick out to me are Kane Wommack, Sherrone Moore and Justin Frye. Womack has successful history as DC at Indiana and has done decent down south since he left. Not sure gow he is on the recruiting front. Moore and Frye both have come from Big Ten success at UM and OSU and I think would be successful recruiters in the midwest. May have better options though than Indiana or would wait out for better options in a year or 2. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Why would a proven HC come to Indiana? Money I bet we still pay more than Mac and other non p5 teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Needs Build not a rebuild edgy attitude that turns around the mindset of the entire program, take no crap tireless, limitless recruiter build an NIL infrastructure for football Build an elite staff: offense, defense, ST with competent practices and minimal shooting yourself in the foot on the field style of play that accommodates the level of talent we get, playing straight up is tough for us Anyone in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, btownqb said: Because he's our best option, imo. No way someone with no coaching experience is our best option. Hogwash comes to mind as a response Edited November 26, 2023 by iuswingman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, iuswingman said: Money I bet we still pay more than Mac and other non p5 teams Is a little more money worth the risk? This isn’t a program that is on the rise or has been historically good. Come to IU and do bad or even worse. Im not sure that’s a career builder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 My top 3 realistic choices just off of names I have seen tossed around would be: Fitzgerald, Herman, and Candle...probably in that order. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, iuswingman said: No way someone with no coaching experience is out best option. Hogwash comes to mind as a response Ok Edited November 26, 2023 by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Just now, FritzIam4IU said: My top 3 realistic choices just off of names I have seen tossed around would be: Fitzgerald, Herman, and Candle...probably in that order. Fitz would be fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Fitz would be fantastic. Yeah, I just keep thinking if you can win at Northwestern, why not IU? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, FritzIam4IU said: My top 3 realistic choices just off of names I have seen tossed around would be: Fitzgerald, Herman, and Candle...probably in that order. This seems to be where I'm fitting in but something about Herman has me intrigued. Did some reading on him. Not a silver spoon guy. Worked for everything he had. I'm liking him over Fitz right now....but the latter would be really good too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 The other thing is that times are changing and the idea that IU couldn’t get somebody good in the past may be different now. Conferences are consolidating and you can see with some schools getting marginalized (Oregon State, WSU, Cal etc) and more to get marginalized (think ACC), IU is sitting in a situation like a pro job where there’s only so many of them. If IU goes all out in investment, it’s definitely a premier job just because of all of its affiliations. That’s not the same situation it was 10 years ago. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: The other thing is that times are changing and the idea that IU couldn’t get somebody good in the past may be different now. Conferences are consolidating and you can see with some schools getting marginalized (Oregon State, WSU, Cal etc) and more to get marginalized (think ACC), IU is sitting in a situation like a pro job where there’s only so many of them. If IU goes all out in investment, it’s definitely a premier job just because of all of its affiliations. That’s not the same situation it was 10 years ago. Plus we aren't in the Big East anymore. That alone makes the job more attractive vs the past. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, ledies22 said: Is a little more money worth the risk? This isn’t a program that is on the rise or has been historically good. Come to IU and do bad or even worse. Im not sure that’s a career builder. Debeor and Wommack both got hc jobs. Any success and other teams will see them as miracle workers. Most coaches also have big egos and don't think they would fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, btownqb said: 😂😂 DiNardo? How many of the hires worked out? Nothing wrong with the DiNardo hire. I mean he did coach LSU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, ledies22 said: Anyone in mind? I have several I like but am formulating my thoughts. As fans, it’s tough to know everything since we don’t get to talk to the coaches and to me that would drive a lot. I think Herman has a good combo of energy, smarts and experience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, rico said: Nothing wrong with the DiNardo hire. I mean he did coach LSU. 😳 glad you aren't in charge Edited November 26, 2023 by btownqb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Yeah, I just keep thinking if you can win at Northwestern, why not IU? We have to recruit a personality, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Because he's our best option, imo. That is sad if that is the case. I would look at the guy at Toledo or a smaller conference HC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Just now, btownqb said: We have to recruit a personality, too. Fitz brings that edge I think we’d like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyPL Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 thank god, i never liked his goofy face cheering when were done 40 points, outside of one fluke season he did nothing for the program. I’ll sleep better every night from now on knowing ill never have to see him clapping and smiling every time we turn the ball over or give up a big play. RIP Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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