Irishman

Made that hike a couple times at X. It is a great environment. Still hate them, but incredible environment. 😁 The most noticeable thing is no track, so the fans are on top of you. But yeah, that climb.....unreal

I am ok with him going. He was one that was just way too inconsistent in his play. It is interesting though that after meeting one on one, he still decides to leave when so many others stayed.

Tough couple of weeks for the Miller family. I did not follow the story too closely as the Pitino part of it dominated the headlines, but Sean’s name was a big story at the time. There were recordings of conversations he had about illegal things in the FBI investigation. It was around the the time Archie got the IU job. In fact, I recall Sean’s name coming up for IU up to the the time the FBI investigation made the news. How Sean held onto the job as long as he did is a question I have. Was he cleared? Any way, he is out now. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31209814/sources-arizona-wildcats-fire-coach-sean-miller

Reminds me of the story of Fordham football. Vince Lombardi's Senior season (the time of the 7 blocks of granite on the offensive line), they were playing for a spot in the Rose Bowl. They ended up losing the game....another interesting story.....But at that point, University leaders decided to de emphasize football. They never did recover from that decision. This is all detailed in a biography about Lombardi titled "When Pride Still Mattered". It is still one of the best football books I have read.

That was my first thought as well, but I do really like the combination of Woodson with Matta and Fife.

great move

Thank you....Happy Easter to you too as well as your family.

I think the story is that he was being called RJ (middle name is Joseph), but his brother was saying Archie, so it stuck.

Archie is a nickname. Ryan was his given name at birth. You’re welcome 😃

"Yet, I’ve since learned that my legal opponent, Mr. Hardin, has a son who is on of the exclusive Command Staff of HPD. I am not saying in any way that Deshaun Watson’s lawyer, Mr. Hardin, has a son who has a position that would compromise HPD and its investigation. I support his service, along with all Houston police officers—I think the rank and file know that." In other words, I am not saying that (but I am) that anything inappropriate might happen.

What drives the quick trigger is the one and done players.......It has created the mindset of "win right now". Calipari took it to a whole new level. The ripple effect still impacts the game. On the opposite side of it, I think Romeo Langford may have been the guy that accelerated Archie's demise. His season raised expectations through the roof; only to have been very underwhelming.

Looks like IU is close to hiring....don't hate the move, but his entire career has been in the NBA; no experience with recruiting is a concern. I will have to find it, but a friend is saying that Thad Matta is going to be an assistant AD. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31154586/deal-mike-woodson-indiana-appears-imminent-sources-say-hoosiers-hone-their-next-men-basketball-coach

Well....one Hoosier bball team is making history. Huge props to the Lady Hoosiers for knocking off the number 1 seed in their region, NC State. Keep making history ladies

I have loved this place for as long as I can remember. I still remember as a kid going to see regional games here. The atmosphere was unreal back then. It is a shame that Barry Collier gave high schools the boot though. It is still nice to see it in the spotlight as a part of this tournament. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/26/sports/ncaabasketball/hinkle-fieldhouse-indiana-basketball.html?action=click&auth=login-google1tap&fbclid=IwAR0gFrO3vn7KhOJzrgxUNKacWHHSNrwM3HQZV2oB7nqpSt-P34yrJNCkaK8&login=google1tap&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage&section=Sports

Under hopes, wishes, and dreams........when will Mel Kiper go away? Even before Bill Tobin ripped him; which was just classic, I have never been a fan. How did he get here? 😄 For those who are too young to remember.... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1679629585424318

I am up for beers most any time.

hmmmmmm

It seems that technology has changed some of the rules in recent years, or at least forced some clarifications. We are shopping for a headset system to replace our current one. This seems like a new thing. Are there NFHS rules that do not allow this type of communication between a coach and a player in the huddle? I have even seen that ear pieces are being advertised so it would be less obvious, or more efficient.

Interesting to see stories about Buzbee living on the same street as the Texans owner....hmmm.

Man, I wish I could name him.....still hopeful it is Stevens.

I agree Bob...that one seems to have the most credibility if it bears out to be true. The difference is that she left immediately, ignored messages from him. That said, someone I grew up with is apparently well versed in these types of things. The ones that visit hotels likely offered "other services". The key will be where they placed ads. Even though a site like backpage has been shut down by the FBI, there are still sites out there to advertise services. The ones who did not leave immediately, like this latest one......will have issues as well trying to prove their cases. With this last one though, knowing physiology to the extent that I do, certain events just do not happen spontaneously, so there is a bit of suspicion even in this story.

Well, as far as the visual goes, it does not appear that Chris Beard or any other coach who has had the season end are on the priority list for Dolson. I think he had a person in mind when he dumped Miller. I am thinking that person is coaching a team who has not had their season end yet.

He just signed an extension in February that has him there through the 26-27 season

Some things still don’t add up though. I am sure he made the appointments. But anyone that offers service in hotels?????? A couple of them were repeat visits. That tells me they knew what was going on, especially when something happened the first time. The one said she had to leave and compose herself after he kissed her? But then she went through with the appointment? My guess is the attorney is hoping for a settlement. If this goes to court, many of them will get hammered on cross examination. Watson may face discipline regardless at this point. He might as well let the cases go to court. You are right though Bob, they are similar. I could also see that as a problem for the plaintiffs’ attorney. I am thinking the stories could vary a little more, and that the same basic story is used over and over.

I know the B1G has a history of tournament disappointment, but I am not sure I remember a time when the conference was hyped in the media as much as it was this year and to flop like this. It was a really tough year to tell with everyone just playing in conference games. Michigan has a tough battle tonight with LSU. Without Livers, they may be in trouble. The common excuse for the conference is that these teams beat each other up throughout the season. Well, it was a shorter season. but for the most part, they are games these teams should not have lost, and there have been a few blowouts too. I am curious if the 8 teams from yesterday's games will stay in Indy for the week? It seems like an obvious thing for the winners from today's games though, especially the West coast teams. Speaking of the West coast, the PAC 12 has been impressive.