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I think they had enough of the "drinks way too much" part when they had Gillespie. Probably didn't want to go down that road again. They were probably fine with the domestic abuse...j/k.

I don't know much about him other than from what I've read he is "supposed' to be a good coach and great recruiter in the state. I've just seen him mentioned here from time to time as a possibility. I'm sure there are better candidates.

This is why I am so frustrated we missed out on Dusty and Schertz. We probably could have had either one of those guys and likely will strike out on the "big" names just like UK is this season. Maybe Shrewsberry could still be an option, but maybe not.

Damn. I was hoping they would get stuck with Pope.

Are you saying it's a done deal?

I think he’s trolling the UK fans. I remember reading he hates Kensucky.

For me it wasn’t/isn’t about Purdue either. It’s about this year clearly demonstrating that Woodson isn’t the answer. His first two seasons I didn’t love what I was seeing all the time, but still, it was at least what appeared to be a mild upgrade from Archie. This season made me realize that here we are yet AGAIN, and that we just can’t seem to get the correct hire…AGAIN. Then the fact that administration doubled down just made/makes it that much worse.

I can’t imagine the heights we’ll climb next season as soon as it gets rocky. 1000 pages will seem like child’s play.

Happy Easter Btowners…and FIRE MIKE WOODSON

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he returns to ISU after this season and we can poach him next season assuming Woodson “retires.”

He’d probably instantly be the best free throw shooter on the team, no?

I feel the same way but only if he really wins. Not barely making the tournament and getting our butts kicked in the round of 32.

I hope he stays at ISU. We may not hire him (after next season), but if he goes to SLU I think it's a lot less likely that he'd be available after just one year. Money talks, but I think it would be easier to leave ISU after flirting with it this year as opposed to moving to a completely new location (SLU) then turning around and moving again to another (Bloomington).

“They”…AKA…QB.

Cards? Reds? You guys are crazy. Go Cubbies!

I give you credit for hanging on to that hope. But h*ll, by the time they get around to it (which I don't think will happen...my hope tank is empty lol), we will have missed out on several great candidates.

Can't we just have Scotty R email him?

I'm also seeing rumors that Schertz might be headed to Louisville. If he winds up at Louisville, right in our backyard, and May is of course at Michigan, and we roll out a big fat turd of a season next year, I have no words....

Think Woody comments at all? Or does he just keep his head in the sand?

Seems like someone is missing…I’m sure he’s too busy recruiting.

Yeah I canceled my membership with his Discord. I think he has legit sources but some of this stuff is just to fluid to really know.

Not sure if this was already posted. Looks like Byington is going to Vandy: https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2024/03/25/vanderbilt-basketball-hire-mark-byington-coach-james-madison-jerry-stackhouse/73094599007/

I feel like this would probably be up your alley Stuhoo:

The UL search is very interesting and worth watching because we very well be in a similar situation next year if Woodson bombs in the portal and/or can't figure out how to put the pieces correctly until it's too late, like this year. Obviously May won't be coming. Shrewsberry will probably be turning the corner with ND, would he want to leave and start all over...again? Schertz most likely will have just finished year one somewhere new, so don't see him leaving. I'm sure there are other young coaches I'm not even aware of, but I don't know of any that excite me like those 3. Then there are the older established guys. I personally don't like that route just because I'd prefer to have somebody in place for 10+ years, but beggars can't be choosers, right? Pearl will be another year older. Cal if he doesn't get fired this year and UK finally collapses? Are we going to end up having to go with someone like Michael Lewis because he'd actually be interested in the job?