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I think that was Fife. LOL

I would think these next 14 days will be interesting. I think Woodson definitely returns if we win against Michigan State and our first BTT game. It could be a different story if we lose our last two. Once the season ends, we'll see who enters the portal. My guess is that most of the players will enter the portal or indicate their NBA draft intentions. That means a total rebuild which will take 2-3 years if done properly. Does Dolson really want to commit to Woodson for 2-3 more years? If a rebuild is going to be done, bring in an actual college coach to do it. We've learned that an NBA coach learning on the job is not the answer.

Woodson's "I'm not going anywhere speech" was 1 or 2 days before Queen committed to Maryland.

If I'm Walsh, a young coach with a decent reputation, I'm looking to get out of this $hit storm whether Woodson returns or not.

I guess maybe there will be a meeting on Tuesday after all.

Woodson may run off Don Fischer and Tim Garl next.

Don't bang on Sparks. He wanted to be a Hoosier. You need guys like him to be 11-13 on your roster.

Woodson, Buckner, and Dolson started this bonfire. Don't blame the IU fans for grabbing some couches and throwing them in.

No, we'll have a bunch of guys here for the money.

More likely is that McNeeley is a one-and-done and wants to make sure he plays in the NCAA Tournament. No guarantees playing under coach Woodson.

Agree that we're going to pay top dollar to keep Reneau. He's a Montverde recruit and we want to keep those players happy and that pipeline open.

I believe this is referred to putting lipstick on a pig. Beating three bad teams does not cover up the flaws in the program and coaching. Please take your triple rainbows to another thread.

I believe Woodson supporter, NGW7183, stated a few weeks ago that there will be a change to Woodson's coaching staff this off-season. Who leaves- Hunter, Rosemond, or Walsh? Rosemond is supposed to get us Bruce Thornton in the portal, so I think he stays. I believe that Walsh was the lead recruiter on McNeeley so I would think Walsh is safe. That would mean that Kenya better be trying for that Detroit Mercy job.

NBA brotherhood? Real Estate?

Me just guessing again, Ware will go pro and most likely MgBako too. Leal will just move on. Everyone else will put their names in the portal to evaluate their value. A handful will return because IU will be the highest bidder. It's going to be an expensive NIL roster.

Yep, Sampson missed out on two championships because he was an idiot that couldn't play by the rules.

I heard/read somewhere, and I can't remember if it was here or Dakich on Two Big Brains, that Woodson and Buckner want to be the modern-day Georgetown. They think with our NIL, tradition, and Woodson we can attract NBA bound kids to IU and constantly compete for titles. First, I think that's a laugh. Secondly, I don't want to be that type of program. I don't think that's a sustainable model.

Is there any chance that we can bring in Dusty as an assistant coach/head coach in waiting for 1 year? I know if would be frustrating to Dusty, but d@mmit, I'm desperate.

My guess is boosters that smoke cigars and drink wine with Woodson after home losses.

The portal is our new normal. Purdue will run the model collegiate program and we will reload with 70% mercenaries every year. It saddens me that we have become that type of program. IU- the best team money can buy! Come see Happy for your cash! Buckner, Woodson, and Dolson are an embarrassment for turning our program into this.

I think all these players have pride. The team/Woodson was booed at home. They are playing in front of a lot of empty seats. That's one reason they are playing harder. I doubt any player was forthright with Dolson about Woodson. No one wants to talk about their boss to higher ups for fear of reprisal. Parents may be chirping, but I would guess the players didn't have a whole lot to say.

The last couple of games we've has crews that didn't call a lot of fouls. There were just 21 total in this game. Hopefully, this will continue against Michigan State and the BTT. We benefit when fewer foul are called in the game. Our defense needs Ware on the court and not sitting with fouls. Fewer fouls means that we shoot fewer free throws and we all know we are terrible at the line.

I have no excitement about next year. We already know that we aren't going to compete for the Big Ten title or make the Sweet 16. Now I know how Pittsburgh Pirates fans feel.

I thought a lot of that was our defense tonight. Minnesota is not as well coached as Penn State. They didn't have a lot of movement which made playing defense easier.

I'm still sticking with MgBako going pro. He's playing better the last month. MgBako will start showing up in mock drafts again.