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We did it. Cheers.

We have BoT approval. Contract being worked on and will be sent to Brad to be reviewed and (hopefully) signed.

Okay so here is where we are at,: So yes some high dollar donors are where I am hearing that a verbal has been reached. Sounds like last bit of piece we need to do is get approval for new salary/bonus totals. Brads agents essentially got dolson to verbally up the offer which needs board approval. Takes time for board to approve, send revised contract, get him to sign it, work out other details. Because of this news being massive I think they will work to expedite. Part of reason high dollar donors are first to hear is because there is some additional NIL ask that is part of the verbal with brad. So while this is now at the one inch line we just need to formalize. I doubt top media will hear about this until later tomorrow as they are keeping it pretty quiet right now. I do not know what the verbal is in terms of how much we will pay him but do know that NIL increase will likely be much higher than what woodson worked with and woodson worked with a top 10 NIL budget

From what I have heard from different sources Isaac has been honest and upfront all day. I was told we have guarantees this time. Go Hoosiers!!

We have a verbal agreement. Still need contract signed. Likely will be signed tmw. That is why not today. I expect tmw to respond with "signed sealed delivered, I'm yours".

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Going with under a week till we are officially locked down and public announcement. Nothing signed yet but damn close

When all is said and done and you guys hear what dolson has done to land our coach you will wish we hired dolson years ago. Best AD in country

There doesn't need to be any BoT emergency meetings. Emails and Doc U sign are good enough

Patience is a virtue. It’s been 25 years, so what’s a few more days. Dolson knows what he’s doing

Hey guys, what's up?

Just passing this along of a text I got from a friend. I just received a text from a buddy…He knows an atty in Indy that supposedly works for the law firm that manages IU’s NIL collective. They’re hearing a contract has been agreed upon…. Sent from my SM-G981U using BtownBanners mobile app

FWIW I would still be shocked if anyone other than Brad is the coach next year.

Why are people mad? Are we not here for the fun of this all?And to get mad at anyone like @Chris007 or @JerryYeagley23 or anyone else... Really? Is it that serious? Maybe they were right and things haven't happened that way yet. All they do is relay things they hear. Be happy because no other free board is getting any info like here. Jerry says he has his guy? Maybe it's May and not Stevens, is anyone really gonna be upset about that? People need to get a grip and remember why we are here. I'll continue having my 25% faith that's Stevens. Because I know it'll be May or Beard or whoever. I also know we could hire a broken office chair and it'll work more than what we've had the last 8 years. Cheer up y'all, we got a fun ride ahead of us.

If there is anyone I know and trust it's Isaac. I've known him my whole life (3 days), he wouldnt lead us astray.

It doesn't look like I missed anything last night. A couple of catfights. Happy Valentine's Day my fellow BTB'ers. I'm only giving out love today to everyone even BKG. Looks like some promising flights this morning, I'm sure it's nothing :-) Can't wait to watch UCLA come to town tonight, my first time seeing them in person. I think it's going to be a beautiful weekend in Bloomington. Love is in the air. Deep down I think everyone loves Indiana. It just feels like home. Don't forget chocolate and flowers for the ladies and beer and liquor for ourselves.

Isaac, if this falls through you know what’s coming…

Brother, if this is all true, you have reached legend status on this board in a very short time. If it doesn't come to fruition, you might want to plan a vacation. Lol. Thanks for all the info!

You are a good man Isaac. I'll buy you a beer or if you need a vote in the next election just let me know

Some of you missed this, and I’d encourage everyone to note that Chris and Jerry liked it. And AP was being cryptically confident last night/this AM too.

Dolson will be the next one getting an extension if this gets pulled off lol

Love is in the air.

Morning fellow Hoosiers. Just wanted to give a quick update on where things are from my point of view. Obviously we all know brad has his 2 weeks to decide. We knew this would come at some point. From my point of view, i think more things have to go wrong for him to say no then things have to go right for him to say yes. We know he missing coaching and teaching, we gave brad everything he said he needed. His son could come play for him here at iu. Brad knows it's his last chance. I still think Scott will close him. With that being said, while brad can say yes at anytime, he can also say no. In Scott we trust!

We’ve had constant reminder from @JerryYeagley23 that Dolson has his guy. He hasn’t changed that stance. I’m not worried.

#Justice4Isaac

Maybe the real Brad Stevens is the fun we had along the way.

For me it's simple. I trust the people who say things I want to hear. Lol

The signs are everywhere, you just need to look:

Don’t get me wrong, like hearing this stuff as much as anyone, but to paraphrase Snoop from “The Wire”, they need to shut the F up. Noting good comes from them running their mouths. Not a single thing.

Scott dolson you dog

I promise everyone reading this thread, Brad Stevens did not suddenly forget how to coach winning basketball.

Just hire Chris Beard and get this over with. We’d be rolling by this time next year.

I wouldn't discount Stevens to IU still

All the way from Asia? Cheers brother

Don't fall for this everyone. It's not the real Brad Stevens. I can't tell you how I know that, I just do.

Until Brad says he’s out, I’m in.

If this doesn't happen, some of you may have to go into witness protection haha.

Banned if not true. /s

Scott knows exactly what Brad wants

Just got off the phone. This sounds like a smokescreen. Still anticipate stevens signing after this weekend

Guys, In all seriousness: We’re getting a new coach. There are differing opinions on who the best choices are or how close we are to revealing the new coach, but there are two things we can all agree upon: 1. It will 100% be an upgrade from the current situation. 2. Whether it is or is not Brad Stevens, this is fun and the new era coming will be fun.

Btw got messages and idk if guys like trilly Donovan or Jeff rabjohns know. Although I am highly confidence that rabjohns will be the last of media to know as he has burned many bridges with IU

With certain things. She doesn't do everything with his contracts.

Somebody get Brad Stevens a pen for christ's sake!

That's very possible

Here is a summary of all the flight info we've been tracking since Wednesday. I get flight info thrown at me from 3 different directions, and try to sort it out, so I am going to try and sort this out here. We had 2 planes linked to Ned Pfau go to Opa-Locka on Wednesday. About the same time had a plane from Bedford, MA (where Brad and Celtics fly out of) going to Opa Locka. I've had several people tell me that Brad has a rep near Opa-Locka airport, so the assumption was that it was contract related. Ned's plane then flew to Philly and has been there since Wednesday afternoon. It left this morning to go back to Opa, about the same time a plane from Bedford, MA was due in Philly. Now they missed each other by 15 minutes. Possible smoke screen, because Dolson knows we are tracking. Then this final one popped up from Philly to Bloomington. No links to anyone, as it is a chartered jet. You take all these together, and it is just an amazing set of coincidences, or is it involved? Hope that helps

Just turned my phone on after a few days. Nothing new I don’t think. Besides another 500 pages on this thread. Still Brad or Dusty. Why are people talking about Cronin? 65% Brad, 30% Dusty, 5% other. I’ll check back in Sunday.

I didn’t say Brad wasn’t coming by the way, just my money is on Dusty. I would gladly take Brad!!

Not sure about your self awareness, so I’m just gonna let you know, this came off really backhanded. If that’s what you were trying for, then you do you. But wanted to make sure you understood what everyone other than you was thinking when they read this.