HoosierInParadise

I'm not sure why there is so much negative talk about Brooks. He obviously came out of high school as a highly regarded talent. Why couldn't his college career just be a "fit" situation? Much like Justin Smith. Justin seemed to thrive at his new school. If Brooks is available and wants to come and Woodson sees how he would contribute to winning...you take him and make it work. No one would have cared one bit when Archie was struggling to win if he would have taken a Brooks type player and pushed someone else out of it potentially meant more wins. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

In general, I think system, coaching, and confidence building will make more if a difference than getting any one player. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

We are getting an announcement every hour....what will be the 6:30 announcement? Assistant coach or player coming back? Crazy times. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

https://247sports.com/Coach/Dane-Fife-1339/AllTimeRecruits/ Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

This is the third person we have hired that was on our head coaching candidate list. .crazy. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Hunter... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I am not really sure that we are in the best position to turn away talented players that want to come here. I say, if Brooks wants to come, sign him up. If our other guys don't come out of the portal and go elsewhere, he might end up being a great pickup... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Tom Crean will love this... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Anyone starting to check flights for assistant coaches? Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I know it may not matter to some, but once fans can be in the stands again, maybe we will see Knight make regular appearances at games? Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Bottom line.....Woodson WANTS to be here. It's not the money, it's not prestige. He just wants what we all want out if Indiana basketball. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

What if Stevens would have taken the last 4 years off? Would people want him now? What if Andrew Luck wanted to come out of retirement? Would teams want to pick him up? I don't think Matta has forgotten how to coach. Questions about his health are valid, however, he knows how to win, knows how to run a program, etc. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Goodman wants us to have a no name guy that will produce worse results than Archie. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I'm with you on this... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

My point in asking was that if we haven't seen anything concrete either way then what is to say that this statement by Stevens wasn't the necessary plan to get to June. That is the only way he finishes the season like he might want to so it doesn't look like he is just bailing out. I'm reaching...I know. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Bummer... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I know Donovan just started with the Bulls but he only has a 4 year $24 million deal. If we throw the same 7 year $50 million figure at him would he bite? Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I guess we will have to see what feelers start going out to these other coaches. If we hear nothing the next few days or weeks and there is no report of a raise, it could just be the strategy to get to June... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I've seen nothing about a raise being offered....is it hearsay? Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I agree....the only way for him to finish the season in June is to come out and say he's all in. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Gotta believe he would want enough money in the university or donor budget for top assistants as well... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Stevens doesn't have to wait until June to leave Boston if he wants this job. Transition times for jobs don't always align. We either wait or he leaves early... Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

Maybe the directive was to "go find a job or it's going to get bad for you in the stands." Tgen the hiring school is on the hook for some of the buyout?? Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

I would be fine with right now as well.. Sent from my SM-F916U1 using BtownBanners mobile app

This is so frustrating to watch. However, anytime I even think about IU getting rid of Archie Miller I am also frustrated with constant rebuilds with new coaches. The post that said we are not getting what we were sold when getting rid of Crean is exactly right. Just wish we could show definitive improvement in the overall product... Sent from my SM-F700U using BtownBanners mobile app