Calipari headed to Indiana??

Ego74 · Mar 27, 2006

According to a couple different media outlets, it's almost a done deal

ClipJoint · Mar 27, 2006

Incredible college coach...would be a great hire for Indiana.

Ego74 · Mar 27, 2006

Here's a link: http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/sports/

didn't feel like registering there to read the whole thing, it'll be at places like SI and ESPN soon enough :thumbsup2:

docmercer--banned · Mar 27, 2006

and Oden and Conley ... with signing day a few days away and those 2 fellas from the same high school in Bloomington I would have Caliperi on the horn as soon as the Ink is dry on this deal

Shit, Indiana just shifted the power base in the Big 10 if this is true

Ego74 · Mar 27, 2006

IU has always been known as running a clean program, while Calipari has a rep as a guy who bends the rules. How nasty would that IU/OSU rivalry get if he pulls a "midnight Lute" and snatches away Oden and Conley??

docmercer--banned · Mar 27, 2006

well verbals in my book are verbals and Oden is the best big man I've seen in the high school level in a number of years

CollegeFan · Mar 27, 2006

Oden & Conley aren't going anywhere. They've already signed letters of intent.

With the team OSU is going to have next year, why would they jeopardize their shot at a national title?

cy1981 · Mar 27, 2006

Wow. I can't understand why Indiana didn't jump at the chance to hire Stevie Alford. Let's see, John Calipari or Steve Alford? I guess the people in control at Indiana have a clue after all.

Matt24 · Mar 27, 2006

ego74 said:
IU has always been known as running a clean program, while Calipari has a rep as a guy who bends the rules.

This concerned me as well when his name came up a few weeks ago. But after doing some research, Calipari is doing some nice things in the classroom at Memphis. He has improved the Memphis graduation rate a ton. Even with some questionable past, I will accept Calipari with open arms and expect to be like Duke/UNC in no time.

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oldirtyku · Mar 27, 2006

Memphis has to be the favorite to win a national championship next year. Wonder why he would leave. I guess the salary must be ridiculus.

Whoever takes over Memphis next year has a shot to win it all in there first year as a coach. Unless the whole team leave early for the pro's. I think they only lose Carney.

Matt24 · Mar 27, 2006

He does have a good salary, its over a million a year. Carney is gone, and Williams and Washington are rumored to be going pro.

Illini · Mar 27, 2006

Matt24 said:
ego74 said:

Even with some questionable past, I will accept Calipari with open arms and expect to be like Duke/UNC in no time.

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Easy, now.

baseballfan+ · Mar 27, 2006

doc mercer said:
and Oden and Conley ... with signing day a few days away and those 2 fellas from the same high school in Bloomington I would have Caliperi on the horn as soon as the Ink is dry on this deal

Shit, Indiana just shifted the power base in the Big 10 if this is true

Doc as an Indiana student i can tell you Oden and Conley go to high school in Indianapolis for one. Another thing Oden and Conley AAU coach it the Ohio St. coach. They are going there.

Arodd · Mar 27, 2006

both those guys signed lettres with OSU a while back, theres a reason every time OSU was on tv the commentators mentioned the Thad Five for next year and the stud recruiting class widely veiwed as #1 next year.

oldirtyku · Mar 27, 2006

I just don't get why he is leaving. He makes a million bucks and is starting to turn Memphis into a powerhouse.

Its like Calhoun leaving Uconn after a few years after he built it up... Whats the point? Why would he do that? Its not like he leaving a small school for a larger one.

CollegeFan · Mar 27, 2006

oldirtyku said:
I just don't get why he is leaving. He makes a million bucks and is starting to turn Memphis into a powerhouse.

Its like Calhoun leaving Uconn after a few years after he built it up... Whats the point? Why would he do that? Its not like he leaving a small school for a larger one.

IU has more to offer, IMO. A rich history, tradition... A basketball school that is the sole attraction in Indiana (sorry, Purdue fans)... Memphis has to compete against Vandy & Tennessee. Greater access to high school talent in Indana (Indiana high schools, access to Chicago talent)... More support of the program than at Memphis... (It doesn't require a top-10 ranking to sell out games in Bloomington.) Greater visibility... Bigger budget at IU... The list goes on...

bucsfan67 · Mar 27, 2006

College Fan said:
IU has more to offer, IMO. A rich history, tradition... A basketball school that is the sole attraction in Indiana (sorry, Purdue fans)... Memphis has to compete against Vandy & Tennessee. Greater access to high school talent in Indana (Indiana high schools, access to Chicago talent)... More support of the program than at Memphis... (It doesn't require a top-10 ranking to sell out games in Bloomington.) Greater visibility... Bigger budget at IU... The list goes on...

those are good points...i was wondering the same thing myself...its not like he was leaving a mid major to come here, but i will be glad if it happens....:drink:

catsfan · Mar 27, 2006

Clip Joint said:
Incredible college coach...would be a great hire for Indiana.

You wouldn't know that from watching the UCLA game. I could not believe how he just sat their getting all upset every time one of his undisciplined players made another turn over or took a terrible shot. He is a Hell of a recruiter but the fact that he lets his players do whatever they want leaves a lot to be desired.

CollegeFan · Mar 27, 2006

catsfan said:
You wouldn't know that from watching the UCLA game. I could not believe how he just sat their getting all upset every time one of his undisciplined players made another turn over or took a terrible shot. He is a Hell of a recruiter but the fact that he lets his players do whatever they want leaves a lot to be desired.

:lolBIG:

I thought the same thing... He didn't run much of an offense at Memphis, but just let his players play "playground style" if you ask me... At least that's what it looked like...

Matt24 · Mar 27, 2006

Guys, have you been to Memphis? That place is dirty. I'm still hearing Crean is a viable option, but I will know more tonight.

Oden and Conley aren't going anywhere unless Thad goes somewhere.

Illini-Calipari would have IU as a powerhouse in no time. He'd be recruiting monster talent.