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I’ve had several PM’s so wanted to drop a quick line to the broader board. Love this group and fully intend to continue to contribute to the community, Im not going anywhere. (Sorry to a few of you) But I have been asked to quiet down and I’m going to respect that. Talked to another guy in the know and he got the same messsage. The things being worked out right now they want to do with less heat and smoke. I’ll give some more insight when I can. Think things should be pretty quiet until after the B1G tourney. All is well.

I appreciate all the support. I love being a part of this place for the last so many years. I will continue to share what I hear. I will be right sometimes and wrong probably more than I would like. Do I get some bad information sometimes yes but I don’t think it was this time. So to the ones that are my friends thank you, to the ones who blast me, love you guys too. It’s a beautiful weekend and let’s see how this plays out. PS I was told my beautiful mug was all over the TV last night. Pretty sure a modeling agency will be knocking on my door any day now.

We did it. Cheers.

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

I'm going to say this. We're not going to be talking to a guy since late November about our job coming open. Discuss salary, give NIL assurances, make sure they feel comfortable coming here this time, and then the first weekend the job opens the person goes yeah NO Thanks. Scott and his team, have put a lot of time in effort in this back-channeling to try to give us the best shot possible at landing him. He has listened, given us feedback, asked for certain things, and told us he's considering it. We haven't even gotten to the formal part of the job interview yet and won't for some time. Not like Stevens needs to interview but we're not going to sit down with him for some time. He might say no. All of you people who have said Stevens is 100% not coming to IU will be able to post I told you so. But to say we have no chance, you're flat-out wrong. Nothing is happening with any candidate this month I can tell you that. So relax watch some games, go outside and get some air. Mike Woodson is not the coach next season and an upgrade is on their way. Go Hoosiers!!

Back state side. Andddddd there’s chaos. Fellas we are getting Brad. Goodmans comment is nothing. Sit back and relax.

It’s been Brad for weeks.

Don’t steal my lines. :)

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

I had a Valentine’s dinner with my wife then went to the game with my family. Not sure what’s going on. Last I was told there was a verbal with Brad guaranteeing he would sign since we met his counter offer. I was told he didn’t want to sign this weekend due to the all-star game. The contract was written up, signed by the trustees and sent to Brad. I can explain in more detail later. If I let you down it’s my fault. I’m going to try to get answers this weekend. Love is still in the air.

Remember we celebrated to early last time. Let’s stay calm and take this across the finish line

Sounds like Brad has 2 weeks to decide

@Scotty Rrunning over there to tell them you said that

It’s all happening.

Calendar is set.

Was told "expect 1-2 weeks for official confirmation but I'd be shocked if we don't close"

Going off the grid for a week and a half in Vietnam so I’ll leave you with this. My gut tells me Stevens will be our next coach. ✌️

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!!

Nothings changed on my front.

Let's get this on record since I have said it repeatedly on here. I think Stevens is the first choice. I think there are talks or have been talks there. I think we can do that right now because May is still playing. We have more time to work with Stevens. If Dusty is the guy I think I would be the happiest person. I was on this board for months last year saying hire him. From what I have been told from people here at the university, donors, and others, Scott thinks he has a shot this time. What I say here has no bearing on any of that. I'm just sharing what I hear is going on. Sometimes it's correct and sometimes it's not. I think we are in a good position with Brad, but Dolson might already have a deal done for Dusty. To me either is a win-win.

…and just wait until you all hear about the rest of the staff….brighter days ahead fellas, and that’s saying something on a beautiful Sunday where we put to belt to @$$ against little brother

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".

We have donated a lot of NIL money, I have random things I get told to me. Some true some not. I was told recently that Goode has filled out for another year of eligibility that he was not doing if Woodson was staying. I personally gave $5,000 extra to get Goode here (I am sure he had plenty of money, but they said they needed $5,000 more). So take what you want. I am not an insider nor claim to be. I just have a good circle of friends who are pretty cozy with some high up donors and some of the NIL members.

I want to say for all the people watching from the outside, not on BTB that I have no idea if we will get Brad Stevens or not. I like where we stand but I am not certain about anything. I also can't put a number on what I think the chances are. It's all a process and we are letting the process play out. I don't want anyone getting their hopes up then if something happens and they are crushed, it's my fault. I felt bad last time and don't want it happening again. Let's hope it works out differently this time. Just a FWIW. Whatever I post is what I'm hearing at the time. I don't expect to hear anything for a little while.