ISU86
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Not saying it isn't, more times than not, anymore ...A search firm is used almost every single time
Not saying it isn't, more times than not, anymore ...A search firm is used almost every single time
Yeah, those riots that ended up on national news were something!ISU is one of the better schools, centrally located and if it gets much better at men’s basketball the media should recognize that. Murray State and Belmont are very very good long term basketball schools. Belmont women’s BB team very good also. UIC added for the Chicago market, which is ok. Not much besides pros gets mentioned in Chicago media unless a nun cheers you to the final four, then you have a great story. Nashville is a great place to hang out especially Broadway street. ISU in the 80s got lots of publicity and that was with a former Big10 assistant coach from the east of ISU. This hire could be the same. ISU plays it right it will be the number 2 school in the state basketball wise. Hard to compete with a school in a very large conference less than 50 miles away but in the 1980s ISU did. No reason we cannot have games in redbird like we used to in Horton. Loud and proud from start to finish.
If successful ISU will get plenty of recognition we just have to start getting consistently to the NIT and NCAA and with 12 schools in the valley and the two quality teams valley added I believe it has a much better chance to be a consistent 2 or more bid league.
Long way to go but it could be a short time to get there. My guess within two to three years we will know if this coach can get it done. If not hopefully they cut ties early and next person up.
He’s right. Murray St joining was the first headline on CBS Sports’ CBB page and second headline on ESPN’s CBB page. It was also on the ESPN BottomLine the Friday it was leaked — I remember sitting at a restaurant and seeing it come across the ticker.Oh no, I feel bad for you.
A) for thinking that anything at all MVC related would be all over national news
And
B) for thinking any of those teams other than Belmont are officially in for 2022
A search firm is used almost every single time
Yep I stand corrected. Have to wear this one that was bad. Knew Belmont was confirmed, thought uic, kc, murray state, utsa were still giving presentations, and thought kc and uic were favorites. Oh well, glad those 3 are in for next yearHe’s right. Murray St joining was the first headline on CBS Sports’ CBB page and second headline on ESPN’s CBB page. It was also on the ESPN BottomLine the Friday it was leaked — I remember sitting at a restaurant and seeing it come across the ticker.
Also, all 3 of those teams are joining for 2022. This happened awhile ago.
Agreed. A 6-7 out of conference record against a “strong SOS” doesn’t help anyone. And the theory of playing good teams gets them ready to play in conference is BS if you ask me. Sure maybe the first game or two of conference play, but by game 3 it doesn’t matterI think I wasn’t alone during the Jank era, thinking how cupcake-y our schedule felt. But now I’m appreciating the fact that we were winning and at the tail-end, attracting some high level talent. (Ice cold Nic).
I am calling it now; that we may again see some of that soft scheduling…to be truthful, I’m not all that opposed to it.
I am expecting a near complete roster turnover. I think there are some guys Pedon will like to keep talent wise but he talked about establishing his culture. I am more concerned with him getting that established first. If guys don't fit then they don't fit it. There are guys on this team I hope see back but it isn't my choice and will support the team next season no matter the roster.Just a note of interest, the new coach is being announced tomorrow morning…the Monday of spring break. Expect very few players in attendance for the announcement.
Will he get six free wings if we make 8 3s and medium McDonalds fries if we score 65?I am pretty sure we can give him more than 4 football tickets as an incentive
Agreed. There will be a handful back but I don’t expect much else. It appears Howie is sticking around for tomorrow’s presser.I am expecting a near complete roster turnover. I think there are some guys Pedon will like to keep talent wise but he talked about establishing his culture. I am more concerned with him getting that established first. If guys don't fit then they don't fit it. There are guys on this team I hope see back but it isn't my choice and will support the team next season no matter the roster.