Comments on: Report says Dakich will take over for Sampson

By: CoveyDale

CoveyDale — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:54:46 +0000

by “sources” you mean your mom told you that before she tucked you in last night right?

By: CoveyDale

CoveyDale — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:54:46 +0000

by “sources” you mean your mom told you that before she tucked you in last night right?

By: ChicagoHoosier

ChicagoHoosier — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:49:22 +0000

I believe that McRobbie said that there was no provision in KS' contract for suspending the coach with pay.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:19:16 +0000

BC - a CALL acording to the NCAA is anything tha tis NOT a physical contact or a letter, so it includes emails, text and instant messaging, commenting on the same blog, faxes as well of course actual telephone calls.

I did not see any overall limit on CALLS in the rules but there could be . the limits are generally "n" contacts per player per recruiting period determined by high school class.

The Point: Given 1) different media counting as a CALL, 2) multiple recruits, 3) multiple reps of the university, 4) recruitnig concurrently it is easy to see how to blow the rules for CALLS.

I worry about proportionality here and long term fallout no matter what we do

By: bleeding crimson

bleeding crimson — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:06:20 +0000

I have read just a week ago that Pres McRobbie called the NCAA findings "serious allegations of misconduct." Responding to questions, he said he had not spoken to Sampson this week and also said suspending the coach was not an option because of Sampson's contract. Now this might have been the mood of the moment or facts at the time. A buyout would be the only thing that would change the contract. I think tha KS feels that he is really innocent, then he will fight the battle and convenience the powers to be. We also have to take the following into consideration:
KS goes, Greenspan is in jeopardy.
There have been several wrongful-termination lawsuits over the years that IU does not need to fight.
If we fire him now or if we fire him at the end of the season, the results are still the same.
Myles Brand will see to it that IU reacts as he sees fit.
If IU is to get slapped regardless if we fire KS or not, than I say we keep KS.
I would rather have an over zealous coach that is doing everything possible about getting the right recruits than have a coach is making sure we only make 999 phone calls out of 1000.
I have read that the average NCAA mens div 1 basketball call made over the NCAA limit is between 50-100 calls. The average.
I'll give you that he should have done a better job tracking calls, but in my own job as a salesmen. If I had to be hog tied that I could not make but only 1000 phone calls during a particular time. Then I'm going to do everything that I can to push that envelope to be as success as I can. Once again we are talking phone calls.
Lastly, I was a huge BMK fan for many years but I have to admit... since 1993 I got tired of defending bobby and was tired of is BS that continued to drag IU through the mud.
It is funny that we will support a guy as long as he wins but if he loses then get rid of his ass. KS is innocent until either proven guilty or resigns or works out a deal. Period.
bc

By: Matt J.

Matt J. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:57:37 +0000

Nothing more respectful than a few Tolkien references.

Gandalf says: “Fool of a Took! Next time, throw yourself in instead!”

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:47:01 +0000

Keep in mind Mr Kelin that Baylor has lost 6 of last 7 and playing KSU tonight. Do the right think and love Drew all you want but take him off your list ………….and………of course……….Bennett and Wright at the top

By: HoosierSmitty

HoosierSmitty — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:40:10 +0000

My sources say you're almost out of comments.

By: RW

RW — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:38:02 +0000

I am more concerned about next year, this team seems to be headed in the right direction. The coach vacany is a big part but what about incoming recruits or returning players. After all the players are the ones competing (winning games) , then coach prepare and puts the in the situation to win. Think many others if this is true there are still many questions. GO HOOSIERS!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:33:12 +0000

Thanks to you both for the correction and the funny image of STEVE Fisher with a mullett