Golfman25

What if one asks about woodys age and succession plan? That’s how they are negative recruiting against him, right?

Look the stuff that came out would make one wonder what was wrong with Izzo. Maybe Fife did everything he is accused of. Maybe he was way over the top and the worst employee ever. Or matbe some of it was embellished for political purposes. I find it hard to believe he was a complete bull in a China shop.

Rabjohns said so much on the radio.

I don’t know. But surprisingly that’s a downfall of a lot of coaches — insecurity maybe. It’s like the guy driving around who won’t ask for directions who thinks it makes him less of a man. If it’s true, woody wouldn’t be the first and won’t be the last.

sounds like he was doing what his NBA "consultants" told him to do.

Went to the same sources and did some critical thinking. Try it.

Actually it was very cryptic. He actually said he wasn't going to divulge specifics. Just a lot of "not a good fit" nonsense.

Yeah. then spill the beans. Most is unverified nonsense. The rest is verified nonsense -- tweets about the NIL, Offering some kid going to Purdue, something about the MSU student section.

Apparently half the staff wasn't listened to.

Right, but he's not coming back. So you stop dreaming and move on.

So this is becomming more an more true. I beleive Woodson saw the specualation of Fife as coach in waiting as a distraction to the program. And since he wasn't listening to the college guys, he fixed the problem. The fact that he isn't using Mata for his knowledge is a concern. The problem with the NBA guys is they have to learn the college game. It may take a while. So if you're a potential assistant, do you have some reservations? Especially if your a good one.

Yeah. Checked some things out. I'll read between the lines. Root cause gentlemen -- Woody was, shall I say, "not appreciative" of the speculation that Fife was the Head Coach in waiting. Any Fife "incidents" are looked at thru that lens. Having his ex-NBA fellas around probably didn't help matters -- he and they are truly learning the college game. He's not learning from the college guys -- Mata, etc. Afraid to say, we may have a bit of a rough road ahead until the NBA guys get it figured out. I hope not.

Yeah, what trav said. :)

Dude went from the hottest thing in college ball to where again. :)

All we’re getting is cryptic BS. Who knows.

Coaching Rhode Island is employed? :).

His job. 40 something with kids. Fired from his alma mater. Rumors of insubordination. Not a good look for him.

It smells because it’s turning into Fife’s a bad dude. Maybe he is, I don’t know him. If it’s a not a fit issue it can usually be handled smoother.

Because they kill our future. More race and phin as they have done their 4 years. TJD isn’t coming back.

What, his reputation of an average NBA coach? Frankly, fife had a lot to lose and he lost it.

Yeah that means nothing. Was it the recruiting offer to the Purdue kid or something else. What the blank did he do? And if it was so bad, why not unload him during the season. The whole thing smells

Many things wrong or just a different style or opinion?

Not over reacting at all. I think it's time to move on from some players I really like -- Race, TJD, Phin for example -- and start building for the future.

No it doesn't. They determine fit by their skill set. Do due dilligence on their work ethic and attitude. You can meet players all over, not just on campus. The campus visit sells the school to the player -- look at our facilities, look at the girls, etc. As I have said, sure set up a preference for a campus visit, but not a requirement.

Wanna know how to make IU offers mean something? Win baby win.