go iu bb

That ship has sailed.

What were they saying?

Different buyout. The buyout to fire him is 70% of his remaining contract, so around $11M now.

One name I'm happy to see isn't being thrown around is Shrewsberry.

I already stated before that I wouldn't change my mind but I'll elaborate. I feel very strongly about domestic violence. \When I was a young, my mom's second husband was abusive. He was physically violent against my mom and younger brother and mentally/emotionally abusive to all of us. She wasn't with him too long before we left but it left a lasting impact. I remember. I remember the fear. I remember the fear my mom had even, especially, when she decided to take us and leave since that is one of the most dangerous times in an abusive relationship. He was such a POS that my sister, his daughter, didn't bother trying to get his paid off house and other belongings when he died without a will because she wanted nothing to do with him. A lot of people view this as just a one-off "accident" or something. Domestic violence tends to escalate over time. So the thought that the first time this particular guy laid hands on a women was in his late-40s and resulted in the cops being called because of how very violent it was is laughable to me. It wasn't a single slap or punch. It was biting and strangling. She called the cops because she literally feared for her life. People can fool themselves into thinking this was an isolated incident. I won't because the chance that it is is astronomically low. I won't change my mind. If he is hired, I won't be a fan of IU basketball while he's the coach, possibly never again. Miller and now Woodson have made it easier than ever to walk away if it comes to that. That said, I think the chance that IU actually hires Beard is pretty much 0%.

It works. archive.is/www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-asked-mike-woodson-to-resign-then-told-him-its-over-iu-step-down-retirement-fired/78344378007/# It's worth a read. It basically says what we've been saying on this board. A real Woodson takedown.

Copy that whole link then change 'https:/' into 'archive.is'

Did you stop reading after the first line? It looks like Jaybob was actually on your side. The first line looks like a quote or paraphrase of what a mod said to you on HSN.

If they're anything like the women's shelters around here, he probably wouldn't be allowed to volunteer there. I volunteered at a shelter for women escaping domestic violence and to be allowed to do so one has to get a fingerprint clearance card, which checks the person's criminal record for disqualifying arrests and charges. In this case, violent offenses. Even though he wasn't prosecuted, he was arrested.

With this thread also soon to be retired, do we need to worry about @Hornsby? Are you going to be ok?

I won't change my mind.

If he signs an extension then he was never really a serious option for IU unless IU has already announced a coach.

I was disappointed he wasn't recruited by IU, though unsurprised. Tough way to end his career.

Almost got within 1000 pages of the College Bball Thread in just over a year. I wanted to catch that one but it had too much of a head start. Valiant effort, everyone.

I spent a summer working at a music store in Bloomington. We sold pipes and stuff (this was before vaping). People would come in and say something like, "I'll take that bong." I'd respond with, "This water pipe? No problem, that'll be $xxx." Some were too stupid to get it and would argue that it's a bong so I'd have to make them leave.

McCasland is my preferred hire since I don't think we're getting Stevens. I don't know whether Dolson/IU has any interest or if he'd leave Texas but he'd be a great hire. May could be a great hire, but I don't think it's a given.

I know you're joking but I'll still add why it wouldn't be Walsh. Hunter and Rosemond both have Associate Head Coach titles, Walsh does not. It would definitely be one of those 2 who would end up as interim HC.

What does that even mean? There is now no way Woodson will be the coach next year, it's already public that he won't be. Does it mean he wants to "make some noise" with the team by winning some games? In that case, what is he actually going to do differently than he was doing before? What he's been doing wasn't working. Is he going to start trying all of a sudden? In that case, he should be fired for not putting in the effort until he was being shown the door. I guess some of the last few games look winnable, just like last year. So maybe they could win some games and feel like they turned it around when it was actually just a favorable schedule. I don't really care what Woodson does at this point. He won't be the coach after this year. I don't think he can fix his image/coaching legacy in the last few games. It's more likely it's just more embarrassment for himself.

But IU fans are not delusional or living in the past by expecting better than what they’ve gotten over the last two-plus decades. There’s no reason Indiana cannot be at least a periodic contender for national titles and Final Fours, and a regular contender in the Big Ten.

Yes, the Celtics should fire him then IU should hire him.

Given the choices as interim coach, it pretty much is. Do you really think one of those assistant coaches could turn it around?

I'm relieved that Woodson will be done (officially) at the end of the season. Now I'm steeling myself for the disappointing hire that will likely follow. At least I have some time to prepare myself since that's more than a month away.

I'm willing for IU to spend as much of other people's money as is needed to make it happen. They should spare no expense.

Wait a second. You're calling other people clowns? That rich coming from you. I'm still waiting for the greatness we were promised for this season. Looks like your 22 wins and S16 floor won't be reached. You fell for the Woodson is a good coach crap and tried to shove it in our faces. You seriously don't have the credibility to call anyone else a clown.

A fight between players? Assistant coaches? An assistant coach and Woodson? Looks like it's even more out of control than it appears from the outside.