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And now I'm torn even more. Ugh. I think when I saw him hugging the players and showing all that emotion and then classily coming up to Izzo and shaking hands and talking (I know they're old friends) I was like “Man, can he somehow turn this around?”

Still…he knew the rules, and he should have followed them.

But, I agree. Give it a rest already, Dickie V. Talk about how awesome Gordon was, talk about how big the bench was, talk about how important DJ's knee is going to be over the next seven games…whatever. Give the public crucifixion of Greenspan and Sampson a rest from time to time.

I'll be interested in seeing what Lavin and Musberger have to say during the Purdue game. I'm Mush-mouth will be in the same vein as Vitale, but Lavin seems to have a pretty level head on his shoulders.

IU should hire Digger Phelps as interim coach.

In addition to coaching Tony Bennett was also the 35th player chosen in the NBA '92. Gordon will go lower at this rate since I can name 4 freshman better not counting upperclassmen like COllison, Chalmers , Augustyne etc

Keno Davis (born March 10, 1972) is the current Drake University head basketball coach. He was named Drake's 24th head men’s basketball coach when his father Dr. Tom Davis retired on March 21, 2007. Keno Davis previously was an assistant coach at Drake from 2003-2007, Southeast Missouri State 1997-2003, Southern Indiana 1995-1997, as well as an undergraduate assistant coach at Iowa from 1991-1995. He currently lives with his wife Krista, whom he married in 2005.

It's still a bit early to talk about our next coach, but with that said, here are three names I would definitely want to look into:

Tony Bennett
Keno Davis
Sean Miller

President McRobbie needs to act immediately to let everyone know that he/IU will not condone the least impropriety much less repeated violations. At least Sampson and Greenspan need to be fired immediately.

There is no doubt that Sampson is guilty. Either he is a liar or multiple recruits, parents and coaches are liars. It is evident that Sampson is the liar.

Actually much of the damage to IU has already been done. I can't imagine that Sampson's contract doesn't have a clause allowing his removal if his action damage IU in any way.

It is a real shame he threw his career and IU's reputation away for nothing. He is a good coach and the team played their best game against a quality opponent in the victory over MSU.

Let’s get rid of Sampson and then take our lumps and do it the right way next time.

He is a good coach, I still think he is a nice guy with good intentions, but his lack of good judgement has put a damper on this season. It is easy to fall back in love after a great win last night and hopefully Tuesday also…..but lets not forget…..

*When RMK left, whom at some point we all loved……we got over it.
*When Mike Davis got us to the final 4 we loved him too…..then he left and we got over it.
*When they hired KS we accepted it, we got pass last summer of the self reported allegations and now this………….we will get over it…..

WHY………it isn't about the coach, it is about the kids, tradition, the banners, and it is about HOW WE DO THINGS. I don't want 20pt wins, EJ, DJ type recruits, and coaching scandels….when IU has shown we can win, get banners, get blue chip players, and do it the RIGHT way.

So hit yourself in the nads…..cheer the kids….but understand KS is GONE and should be. If that doesn' t work think about this……………

May 5th 2008………..
Rick Greenspan: I am here today to introduce our new coach _______________

*Scott Drew
*Anthony Grant
*Kieth Smart
*Randy Whitman
*Thad Matta
*Chris Collins

“wow, i think you guys coulda beat the UNC-DUKE all-star team…even with vitale coaching them….hopefully you guys somehow lose that in the next couple days lol”

Crawford – has had 2 great games in a row especially on defense
Mike White – where did he learn to play the zone wing so well ?
Ellis – where has that shot been ?
Bassett – still our best player driving to the hoop because he kicks
Thomas – eat less, shoot more
Gordon – wonderful when he plays with a team

Baylor – played hard but they did not show much coaching on offense last night I would drop Drew to 2nd tier choice based on the single game I watched

VCU – even they though they lost and appeared outcoached on offense Grant's team was still impressive, he stays in the top tier

I still stand by Tony Bennett, last years unanimous Coach of the Year as having the best background in tough PAC-10 wars to lead IU

Then during the game, IU fans booed The Basketball Coach once more then largely forgot about him. They got behind the players, created what is the best atmosphere I've ever had the pleasure of being part of in Assembly Hall, and propelled the team to pound MSU. Even though I don't agree with chanting his name at the end of the game, I can live with it. Despite the bad message it sends (that winning cures everything), I think it shows more that IU fans are conflicted. And it's fine to be conflicted right now.

Near the end of the game, watching The Basketball Coach hug all the players coming off the floor, or the chest bumps with DeAndre and AB, I totally changed my mind about what he did. I was pretty much outraged by what he did. Now, it's disbelief and pity. I keep thinking to myself “You really screwed this up? You really couldn't quit?” I feel sorry for him in the way you feel sorry for an addict who gets opportunity after opportunity to clean themselves up but never does.

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