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1 year ago
in Friday Roundup: Wisconsin, Kravitz and Knight on Inside the Hall
Bennett's best recruiting job? Getting McDonald's All Star Brian Butch to redshirt his freshman year. If Bennett can land a 6' 11" center while telling him he'll be benched for the entire first season, he's one terrific recruiter. Honest, too. Butch has had a so-so career, but at the time, everyone wanted him, including Duke and IU.
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JamesHardy
butch had some serious family issues (I believe that his mom was battling cancer) when he redshirted on his own accord. That had nothing to do with Bennett
CoveyDale
yeah, that or maybe the fact that he handed alando tucker his only major D-I offer.
1 year ago
in Friday Roundup: Wisconsin, Kravitz and Knight on Inside the Hall
You really struck a chord with this post BMD. Inside the Hall should have a separate story about the NCAA.
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B (MD)
I just read that article on Beasley and it really made me think that Sampson got railroaded by the NCAA. I'm not a Sampson guy, I'm actually pretty excited about the chance to now get the right coach...But it sucks that all this will set the program back a few years.
Anyways, I just found this site a couple weeks ago, and it think it's great. I'll definitely keep checking it out daily.
Anyways, I just found this site a couple weeks ago, and it think it's great. I'll definitely keep checking it out daily.
1 year ago
in Friday Roundup: Wisconsin, Kravitz and Knight on Inside the Hall
Is it possible the NCAA people are getting paid off, too? Why else would they only investigate when it was convenient, but completely ignore what is obvious to everyone else? (And what about USC's football program with players ADMITTING they were paid? No investigation, no fines, hardly even any press. Just national championships to show for it.) Please, someone explain this to me. I'm serious.
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Matt J.
Because when you're dealing with big money players (Bush, Beasley) or big money franchises (U$C), then the NCAA conveniently looks the other way. They make money off of the hype that surrounds these players with tv contracts, people attending their games, all that. They make money off USC being consistently good as they're reaping the benefits of no NFL franchise in LA.
Conversely, who gives a damn about Bloomington, IN? They're not making as much money off the Hoosiers as they are the other big money stars and teams, and so they'll come down hard on them.
Conversely, who gives a damn about Bloomington, IN? They're not making as much money off the Hoosiers as they are the other big money stars and teams, and so they'll come down hard on them.
1 year ago
in Hoosiers hang on at home against Ohio State, 72-69 on Inside the Hall
Does EJ remind anyone else of Shawn Respert? As a senior at Michigan State, the 195-pound guard averaged 25.6 points per game, and was a 1st team All American. His pro career fizzled after being the 8th pick in the draft. (PS: I hope EJ is an NBA all star - he's a great kid, and I'm very glad he's on our team.)
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IndianaJoe
shooting, yes, but not as athletic. Good comparison though.
1 year ago
in Is Tony Bennett a viable candidate for IU? on Inside the Hall
He should have been. And why isn't his name on anyone's top 10 list?
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DC Hoosier
Having gone 44-73 in his last head coaching position at Houston (before being "reassigned") probably has something to do with it. He was successful at Ball St., though. Anyone know what happened to make him leave? Was the pull to leave his alma mater to coach Houston that strong?
1 year ago
in Dan Dakich on 670 the Score on Inside the Hall
In defense of Davis (can't believe I'm writing that), he was thrown to the wolves by a clueless IU administration. It was clear after 30 seconds that Davis was a poor speaker. He should have received training, with extensive role-playing, before he was anywhere near a microphone. Not that it would have helped his coaching or recruiting, but wow, was he a bad public speaker. And people at IU should have done something about that before they let him represent the university to the nation.
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xxZPxx
First of all I'd like to thank God for giving me this opportunity....
1 year ago
in Ebanks still a Hoosier - for now on Inside the Hall
Agreed. But before we even hire a coach, the IU President should call ALL the recruits, and their families. Jet out to see them, too. That would send a powerful message, and show great respect to the recruits and their parents.
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SocksShortsSwish
Uh, I think the president has other stuff to worry about other than flying to NYC to see Devin. You know, like...being president of a major university.
Perspective is a good thing.
Perspective is a good thing.
