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Think I may be in a small minority arguing this but I’m not trying to see #12 Oregon State get smacked by Baylor in the F4. I love upsets as much as the next guy but give me four heavyweights over a Cinderella or two every day of the week. High seeds winning a couple games is fun and all, but it’s gotta end eventually IMO. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Yes, Brown is old these days and there’s fair reason to question what his impact would be on IUBB, but I love that Dolson and Woodson are seeing this transition as a huge culture shift and one that represents an increased focus on the NBA within our own program. All the top programs, UK, Duke, KU, etc. seem to have much better NBA connects and a more professional culture surrounding their program. Nice to see IU finally realize that hard nosed, mid-major coaches who play by the rules won’t get it done anymore. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Before anybody drags the guys that Zoom'd in, a few of the players have seemed to be out of town judging by their social medias and that may be the reason Woody has not been able to meet with everybody in person.

Uhhh what’s an NC State fan doing wasting their time on an IU board? Doesn’t your women’s team have an Elite 8 game tonight? Oh wait... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Not sure what the majority opinion is here but I think Woody has rocked this press conference. Clearly comes off as a players coach and one who can have a profound impact on their development as a player and as a person. I’d be honestly shocked if he doesn’t retain a bunch of the portal guys, and I fully expect him to have pretty immediate success finding other transfers and high level recruits. Just seems like a good @$$, relatable dude. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Woody’s squad better establish a sense of physicality and rim-protection first but if so, get on that copyright quick. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Love this. F*** the Nat’l media for saying we settled on this search. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

After some drinks I’ve gone from warming up to the Woodson hire to fully ecstatic about it. LFG Woody, glad we got somebody whose dream job it is to coach here! Edit: I love the Woodshed idea too. Hopefully the team gives the students something to cheer for. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Alright after digesting the news for a couple hours I’m starting to warm up to Woody. He’s paired with a proven winner at the college level and I think he’ll do a good job retaining the guys who hit the portal. Add in a couple transfers from around the country and there’s a real chance Woody/Matta and whoever else rounds out the staff have the squad competing next year. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Just let me know when I can get my golden ticket to get on board. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Good news is, all you gotta do to win at this level is recruit well. Who cares if Woodson is a good coach, start acting like every other CBB program and put talent on the floor, and the rest will figure itself out. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Well the Sampson era could have ended well if IU acted in the same manner nearly every other CBB program does. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

This is a good point. Finally somebody who WANTS TO BE AT IU, not just happy because they’re getting paid more than their mid-major. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Kind of have a feeling Woody and Matta will be willing to toss around some bags and bring in some recruits. Really one of the only reasons I’m holding out hope for this transition. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Awesome! But what exactly is that position? Assistant AD just for men’s Basketball? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

It’s one thing to hire Juwan Howard and have every basketball player in the country know who that is w/ recruiting, and it’s another to hire Mike Woodson. I will support this team no matter what and think it’s possible that Woodson does well; but man is this disappointing given some of the other options I thought were possible. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Spain without the S. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Oh I would too. But if you know for certain that Brad is leaving at the end of the season, then well, you’re crazy not to wait. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

And I would assume Indiana donors are willing to spend more on basketball than Arkansas’. Who knows but I’m tired of worrying about which SEC/football schools are gonna take CTA and we can’t even have the luxury of poaching their bball coaches. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Now that Moser and Loyola have been eliminated, if we don’t have a coach for the next week or so is it safe to assume it has to be Stevens, Oats, Drew, or Musselman? Obviously not safe to assume, but I mean come on. The further along we get without a coach means the greater chance it is Stevens and it’s starting to have been awhile since Archie was canned. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Hopefully deeper pockets. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I know you’re not on the Muss bus Treesh, but I hope to god (not even b/c of a Muss hire) that Indiana boosters > Arkansas boosters. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

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Good q and one that I will quote with the hopes somebody will see and answer. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Will be very interesting to see who gets the Texas gig and I think it will say a lot about who SD is after. Can’t imagine IU will let Texas fire a coach after them and hire a guy they wanted. I still do think though, that Texas hires their guy before Dolson does. The Saga continues. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners