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