go iu bb

Good. Although it is troubling that it got to the point that she had to say yes or no. That doesn't bode well for this hire. It might be more of IU being IU.

What sucks is that coming into the season I thought we knew what we'd get from Johnson and Galloway. They haven't played as well as expected. Ware and Reneau were question marks but they're playing better than I'd hoped.

Right. They just having been good at caring effectively in addition to not enough. They overpaid Allen so they were willing to spend money just not in a smart fashion.

I'm hoping #1. It's a positive that Dolson realizes he can't do it himself so he's seeking assistance from those with experience.

From what I remember, IU spent about as much or maybe even more on basketball recruiting that football. That's insane. Basketball has 13 players. Football has 85. The football recruiting budget should be significantly more than basketball not only because of that but also because it generates much more income.

Might want to add recruiting budget. IIRC, IU does not spend very much on that compared with other B1G schools. It has been several years since I've seen a list of that so it may have changed but I'm kind of doubtful.

Dolson's best way to sell the job is to play to their ego. They're the one who can do what no other has done and become a legend for doing so.

Is he a starter again? I know he lost that role for at least a couple of games.

Cupps did the same thing but he still helps the team more than Gunn. Plus, Gunn is a sophomore in his second season under Woodson so he should know better.

Does Geronimo go 7 of 7 from 3 this game? lol

This is a 3 win team. There are no players on it who can't be replaced with similar or better talent. Whoever the incoming coach is will need to have some roster turnover anyways. Better the players leave because they want to, not because they're pushed out.

5 on 4 and they only won by 2? That's not good, which we already knew. And IU struggled against them. I'm glad IU is 5-1 now but I see a lot of losses in the B1G.

Fitz would be terrible. Outside of the scandal, just look at his record the last few years. It seems Dolson needs someone with football knowledge to help him make a smart hire. If Dolson is seriously considering him, he shouldn't be allowed to make this hire, especially after the awful extension he gave Allen.

And doesn't take a ton of bad shots.

At least we have a football coaching search to distract us from the basketball team.

I'll try to find the list of things they'll grant the waiver for now, but I don't think a coaching change is one of them anymore. Found it: The closest is #2 but the examples don't really seem to line up with coaching change). UNDERGRADUATE FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER WAIVERS (Effective for 2023-24 championship eligibility) An undergraduate transfer waiver will only be considered for student-athletes who transfer: (1) For reasons related to the student-athlete’s physical or mental health and well-being; (2) Due to exigent circumstances outside the student-athlete’s control (e.g., physical or sexual assault or discrimination based on a protected class); or (3) Assertions involving diagnosed education impacting disabilities. https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/9/12/media-center-di-board-statement-regarding-transfer-waivers.aspx

More excuses and shifting of blame. Typical Allen. Buh-bye, I won't miss him.

LEW!

Don't mind Trish. They'll complain regardless.

IU did their part to help 2 more deserving schools play in bowl games.

Not only does he have that hazing scandal, but even before that his record his last few years was IU bad. 3 out of 4 seasons with 1-8 conference records. And that was in the B1G west which was even weaker than usual during that time. Hard pass from me.

Make it happen, Dolson. Anything less will be disappointing.

The upside of that is that the program should be in a very good state when he does get hired away, making IU more attractive to good replacements. It would also show that it is possible to win at IU.

Try this one. Probably the same list as above but I can read this one while the the one you responded to is behind a paywall, as you say. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/11/26/indiana-hoosiers-football-tom-allen-fired-iu-coaching-candidates-justin-frye-antwaan-randle-el/71678895007/

Firing Allen despite his almost $21M buyout makes it look like IU may actually care about football. Now they need to follow that up with a real coaching search, not another half-a**ed search like they'd done in the past. Dolson needs to get some people who know football and can recognize good coaching to help him out. They also need to be prepared to pay the new head coach and his assistants well. Otherwise, what's the point of paying a bunch of money for a payout just to go cheap on the next hire? They also need to commit to spending money on upgraded and/or new football facilities soon as well as being willing to spend money on recruiting. This would help convince potential coaches they'll get the support they need to be successful at the least successful P5 program in history.