Originally Posted by openwheelKT:
What has happened is ridiculous and is just plain sad. Sampson and Rick Greenspan both need their asses fired. You hired him so you go as well. There is no excuse for what has happened. Sampson had a second chance and he did the same thing he had already been in trouble for. The NCAA is not going to put in writing that someone lied to them and a university if it isn’t true. There doesn’t need to be any further discussion about it. He shouldn’t have coached last night regardless. If you’re under investigation, you have no reason to be on the bench until decisions are made. I personally feel the way they got beat last night was deserved. A bull **** banked in three to go along with a bull **** situation. I feel really bad for the players because they have really worked hard and put themselves into a position to succeed. I really hope they can hold things together for their sake.
When Knight left, all I wanted was the graduation rate to stay high and not cheat to win. Who do they hire? A guy who had a well below average rate and cheater at his previous stop. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and was on his side because everybody deserves a second chance. He blew it and he must go and go now. Just when you thought they were on the right track to getting back where they belong (legally), here we are. This fan and alum isn’t too proud to call himself either today. People say what they want about Knight’s personality. Winner, grad rates as high as anybody, did not cheat. Good enough for me.
I agree 100%.
Also, I think this time they almost have to hire someone from within the "IU Family." They are 0-2 when doing otherwise (No, Davis wasnt IU family even if he was an assistant).
Sampson isnt that great of a coach, he is getting carried by the talent he has on his team. They could be soo much better.
Look at Purdue, I cant stand them, but I cant discredit what Painter has done with them. From top to bottom Iu has more talent than Purdue, yet Purdue has been much more impressive this year. Why, a better coach.
**No way Knight would want to come back to IU...and I doubt IU would even consider him. I think they want to find someone who will be there for 20 years.
