Manly executives are furious at because they think the joint venture is secretly planning to sabotage the Sea Eagles’ 2024 preparations.
Both teams have been busy. Manly recruited Tommy Talau and Luke Brooks from the Tigers, while the highly-regarded young Fainu twins chose to sign with another team.
Additionally, they have switched recruitment managers, with Manly set to hire Warren McDonnell and Scott Fulton heading to the Tigers.
Like usual, Brook has not missed one of his son’s games this season, but he has a different perspective compared to previous years. Instead of patrolling the sideline while Gabe runs his offense, the veteran coach is a row or two back in the stands watching him play for Indiana’s Mike Woodson, a former NBA coach and legendary Hoosiers player for Bob Knight.
“Definitely a different role for me and a different dynamic for us that we’re trying to figure out, but it’s been fun,” Brook said Tuesday night before Indiana play at Ohio State.
Woodson returned sixth-year senior Xavier johnson this season, meaning the younger Cupps figured to come off the bench in a supporting role all year.
