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Am I reading this correctly? McCollum has been a D2 coach and this is his first year in D1? Not suggesting it’s a bad thing (ie Bo Ryan non D1). it seems like a stretch hire on paper, but admittedly haven’t looked too closely into him.

Sorry I was referencing Dusty. I haven’t even begun to wrap my head around McCollum yet. Haven’t looked that closely. Seems like an Archie-type hire (which I thought was a great hire at the time)

The only truly Woody 2.0 would be Alford or Wittman or someone like that.

SIAP, but how is McCollum any different than Archie was at Dayton?

Given his buyout at UM, I think he has to be Plan B after Stevens. Hes not as high on my list either, but for some others, he’s their #1 candidate.

Sorry I’m not totally following , but do you like Dusty or don’t want him?

High probability it won’t go past plan B

They went for Stevens and Dolson hired Matta. QB overruled him and forced the Woodson hire. Hence why we had the first staff they had.

This could very well be Brad’s last chance at the job. If he is to pass this time (again) and IU doesn’t totally massacre this hire, there may not be a change for 15+ years. Now, knowing IU’s history of messing up these things, it’s possible he’ll have another shot. But I’m guessing Brad recognizes our situation, NIL, etc and that it would definitely be a long-term destination job for other candidates (ie - May, Beard, etc.) I suppose the only caveat would be a guy like Pearl, but sounds like that shipped sailed. Anyway, I’m guessing Brad is highly contemplating if it’s now or never.

lol. Possible adjunct professor for Political Science 101 too?!?

Just to be clear here … exactly what BS are we smelling?!? A scent from the Boston area?

Sadly for the kids, the losing will continue to take care of itself. likewise, the losing should mark the end of this experiment. I actually think an interim is the best of both worlds - maybe rally the troops for the next two months and have a new coach by early April.

Yup. Once he actually gets full control of bball operations, the program will be relevant again.

Agree. And QB has taken away Dolsons bball power. Hopefully that is changing.

Was it a quid pro quo with QB? $10mm for Archie’s buyout, but had to hire Stevens or Woodson? given this year is a debacle and QB backed Woody with $6mm, I would think/hope this one is 100% on Dolson. Allegedly Dolson was ready to move on last year, but QB bought him and funded him one more year.

I think Dolson hired Matta with Dane as an assistant and QB wanted Stevens then his guy Woodson. Hence the $hit storm we’re in. QB overruled the AD.

February 7th is when the pursuit and negotiations with Brad will commence.

His buyout at UM suggests he is very aware of our upcoming situation.

Same here

How bad were the emails? That seems like a potential breach of contract situation?

The argument from QB was “Archie got 4 years, so does woody. And here’s $6mm to buy a team” and underachieve

It seems like he’s 99.9% gone imo. Dolson was ready to move on last season.

Let’s see what happens after NW. I don’t trust Woodson at NW vs Collins

I hear you. Collins is just a 10x better coach. he would be on my personal short list, but still don’t think it goes past Stevens & May.

If they get buried at NW, it’ll get interesting. Very tough stretch after that.