HoosierFan1994

If it is Stevens, I have to think things get leaked sooner rather than later. I don't see it staying quiet until the IUBB season ends in about a month.

Seeing the success that UK, Louisville, and Michigan are having this year is getting me pumped for next season. Hire the right coach, bring the right staff and players in...results should happen. I know I am not supposed to say this, but I like what Mark Pope has done at UK. Their top 3 options at PG out...two freshmen come off the bench, average a combined 4 points a game...they score 20 last night against the #5 team in the country. Michigan, who was awful last year, beats Purdue who has been the best program in the Big Ten over the last 8 or so years.

Here's why I put some stock into their Hot Board. Jeff isn't perfect but he works extremely hard. Woodson's been on the hot seat since this time last year. These names have been probably floating around since last spring. One thing I liked about IU's portal "haul": if it failed (like it has) it gets Woodson out.

If I remember right, Miller was in the main group for the 2017 Hot Board, Woodson was nowhere near the top in 2021. Interesting list for sure.

Forgot she is in the Media School...thought it would've been IndyStar.

It's February 6th. Season likely will end on March 12th or 13th. 5 more weeks of the speculation. Just so much time between now and then. I still believe our guys that we had Stevens in 2021 and he backed out at the midnight hour. Hope we get him this time.

I agree but you still take him. He's 48. He honestly didn't do that bad in the NBA. His move from Butler to Boston shocked me. I always thought he would be back. 2021 felt like the time to do it. He played a huge part in the Celtics winning it all last year. They are a contender this year too. College sports are becoming more like pro sports every year. Some people think Woodson didn't work at IU because he's an NBA guy. Woodson didn't work at IU because he's lazy. I don't think Stevens is.

Couple thoughts about today 1) I'm surprised Goodman in the media was the "first" one to "break" this. Makes me think it could've been leaked by the university to speed this up. 2) No reason IU can't have a new coach by the start of the NCAA Tournament. Some really good jobs could open up this year (UNC, maybe Texas?). Need to get our guy...if it's Stevens, McCollum, May, etc great. Just win!! I'm tired of Indiana Basketball being like everybody else.

I'll go 1) Stevens 2) Pearl 3) Few 4) May Would take any of them. IF I had to pick, I think May gets it.

Wow. Wish I could give it a listen.

This is easily a top 5 day in this boards history.

I don't want a situation like OSU or Texas where the interim coach does a good enough of a job to stick around and get a long term contact. This usually doesn't work out. I'm hoping for a fresh start next season.

If it happens, best possible solution for everyone. I don't want an interim coach. Let him finish this season. I think most fans would get behind the team again and hope for a strong finish...if possible.

I'm to the point I really don't know care who the next coach is as long as they bring winning back to the program. Whether it's Pearl, Stevens, Beard, May, Donovan, McCollum, etc..I don't care. Just freaking win. I invested way too much in 2017 and in 2021. With both hires, the program just got worse. It can absolutely get worse than Woodson. I'm not in the mood to do that again in 2025 (just like Presidential elections and olympics..IU hiring a new coach happens every 4 years). It makes me sad that I can't root for this team. I love Indiana basketball and March Madness. Just not excited this year. I blame Woodson most of all, but honestly the players, coaches, and other support staff can all go too. It was incredibly arrogant what happened at the Senior Night last year. That should've been a huge red flag for me that this team, no matter the additions, would be crap. "True Fans" "we're running it back" " you need to Chill"...comments made by the head coach and players on a team that missed the NCAA tournament. I remember as a kid how big of a deal it was that the 2004 team missed the tournament for the first time in almost 20 years. Now it's okay for that to happen. Needs to be a complete restart to the program. I trust that a guy that was able to help turn IU football into a force (Dolson) can turn Indiana Basketball into the power that they once were. There is NO REASON Indiana cannot be in the discussion for Big Ten Championships and compete for National Championships.

Didn't even watch last night. Sad. Never missed a game for years. Just don't care anymore. I hope that changes soon.

Not sure if this has been talked about...what is this nonsense Woodson is saying about "It's not right what the fans are doing to Trey Galloway". I guess I missed this. Why are we always the ones to blame because we want good basketball?? Trey is getting paid $500,000 to play basketball and get a free education...he will be okay. I am so sick of this program right now. I cannot support this current coaching staff and players. The most entitled bunch of...I'll stop there. I hope none of you are paying good money to go to a game this year. You deserve better. These players and coaches don't care one bit about the fans.

I too want a fresh start. I don't like how Woodson kept too many Archie coaches/support staff and players around. Not saying all 13 players have to go, but it's not a bad thing if only a few guys come back. I honestly set the over/under at 2.5 players returning with a new staff.

Not that it matters, but I decided to email Dolson a short, but polite message after the game yesterday. He at least took the time to respond. Probably should have sent it to the BOT. Based on Woodson's Radio show comments, he isn't going down without a fight. I just don't see him "retiring". I think the University is going to have to fire him. Quinn Buckner's term doesn't end until July 1st. Who is to say he won't step in after the season is over in March and demand Woodson is back? It is clear they have massive ego's and just don't get it. I really do think Woodson thinks he is doing such a good job. What a mess. Last, I know most of you hate him. But, Dakich is worth a listen to today. I absolutely believe that the talk about Ballo and some of the players are true. It shows during the games. Look no further than Goode having Woodson and Rosemond turn around after the game. I really do think this is the lowest this program has been in 15 years. It's sad...I felt after sweeping Purdue in 2023 that the tide was changing. Makes me appreciate Trayce even more.

I don't think this will happen based on the thought he is having former players come out and support him but...a "retirement" announcement is the best possible outcome for me. It may get fans to support the team the rest of the year knowing this is going to be over with soon. I'm worried the interim coach would do well enough to be considered full time. I don't want that. Again, I think it's going to get ugly.

I echo what many of you said. If they were to make a change, today or tomorrow is the time to do it. Midway through B1G play and they are off unitl Friday. It's sad. I never missed a game under Crean or Archie. This season I am just burnt out from IUBB with Woodson. I literally turned the game on right with Maryland hit the go-ahead 3. What an awful sequence of events. How much longer do IU fans have to put up with this?

Yes I want Woodson gone and it needs to be now..but, I am afraid that the interim coach will go on some kind of "run" and the university would hire him full time. Team has quit on Woodson. Possible, not likely, they could end up with a solid B1G record and win a few tournament games with Rosemond or Hunter. Very rarely does hiring an interim coach full time work out. Yes, Michigan in 1989. I don't think Texas and OSU are happy with their full time hires. The Las Vegas Raiders just fired their interim coach that they chose over Harbaugh.

I think I said this at the start of the year, and I mean this in no disrespect to him, but if Anthony Leal is playing major minutes for this team, we are screwed. Top 5 in NIL and a guy averaging 1.8 points a game for his career is starting. I am curious how much they spent on Carlyle to come to Indiana and for Galloway to return. To me, this isn't a knock on Anthony. It's more so a knock on the "talent" that was brought in... and the evaluator and conductor of this team. That being said, I'm not a true fan and didn't watch the game. Just box score lurking. I have no doubt he probably played hard.

Haven't posted much about Indiana basketball since this season has been so depressing. Anyone else give up hope after the Louisville game? That's where I am at. I really dislike saying this but this team is so hard to root for. As much as I'm over Woodson, I'm easily over the players An incredibly entitled group. Ballo, Galloway, Leal, Goode, Mgbako, Reneau. Over them all. Have zero idea what happens between now and the end of the season but I hope this: 1) Woodson and every single assistant coach are gone. Need to clean house. Woodson kept too many Archie hires around. Next coach doesn't need to keep any of these guys around. 2) A heavy majority of the players are gone. I'd like to see Rice with a competent staff and Tucker stick around. Blow it up. At this point, I'm not sure I even care who the coach is. Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey didn't seem like home run hires. Both programs are doing well so far. Just give me someone that lives and breaths college hoops 365/24/7. Give me someone who will hold the players accountable. Brad Stevens, Bruce Pearl, Ben McCollum, Dusty May...I don't care. It should not be that hard to turn this freaking program around. Let Dolson do his job and I'm confident he can find the right guy. I always think there is a moment when you know the coach you have isn't the right guy. I knew Crean would never win here after the Syracuse loss. Just knew he would never have a team that talented again. For Archie it was his second year when they went on that insane losing streak. He lost the team. For Woodson, it was going 0 for 5 on Fland, McNeeley, Queen, Harralson, and Mullins. No matter how nice it looked, you can't build a team on transfers. I hope better days are ahead. BTW I'm in the camp of let Woodson finish this mess. I'm a Cowboys fan. Dallas went 5-3 when Jason Garrett took over as interim coach and for some reason let him stick around 6 years too long...Let's say Rosemond takes over and by some chance they go on some type of run and then decide to hire him. Ask Texas and OSU (in the NFL the Raiders too) how they feel about their interim coaching hires. No thanks.

Never thought there would be a time that I would be more interested in IUFB off-season than the IUBB regular season but here we are. The cupboard isn't exactly bare. 11 starters are returning (5 on offense, 6 on defense) including 3 All-Americans on defense and an All-B1G WR. Plus 3 starters from a Joe Moore OL Finalist. Another awesome transfer haul for IU Football. I don't care what the rankings say, but it feels they added some big time additions. It really does feel like the team is just reloading. I guess for me my biggest area left is the offensive line. Not sure how healthy Drew Evans will be to start the season. C and RT spots up for grabs. Still a sour taste in my mouth from the OSU and Notre Dame games. Can Indiana compete with Oregon and Penn State? That will be the question for 2025. Both will likely be top ten teams. My guess is the Hoosiers are picked 4th and ranked in the top 25 to start the season. Not that it matters..

Really like our chances. I think Beck could potentially come back to Georgia.