Originally Posted by m21eagle45
I think I said this farther up in this thread, but being away 2 years is not as big of a deal that everyone seems to be making it. Many of the kids that are going to be seniors next year would have been freshman when he was recruiting last, so he would have some data on these kids. Also, most HS and AAU coaches are still at the same schools and teams they were at 2 years ago. As you said, a good assistant would help, but it's not like he was gone 10+ years from college recruiting.
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From a recruits perspective it could be a big deal, either for or against. Obviously having connections in the NBA is a positive when talking to recruits. But also some recruits have to have in the back of their minds....how long will he stay before another NBA gig opens up.
Personally believe he wants to retire here, thats the optimist side of me, but also didn't think AM would take the high pressure Indiana job.
I am much more optimistic AG will be more successful here than AM will be at IU, but we will have to wait and see how each develops into their new position.
Of course we all know that surrounding oneself with the right people (assistants, players etc) can make the difference in ones success at a particular program. AG at VCU/Alabama; AM only has one past performance to gauge on.
A big part of the question will be the admins, fans and boosters. AG has it better here than AM will have at IU in my opinion.
