AH1971

I think Pearl is a lot like Cignetti. I look at Pearl's roster this year and just don't see many recruiting stars or surefire NBA players. He has a system and is comfortable taking guys who play hard and smart for a full 40 minutes and making it work.

I think you absolutely "target" guys like Pearl, Drew, Beard (maybe?) first and make them say NO! I think most realize that the practical candidates are May, Shrews, and Schertz as those three are the easiest to hire away from their current situations, but SD has to have some inkling that his job may be on the line with the next bball hire. He's had to buyout multiple coaches already during his tenure and likely will with Woodson either this year or next.

Holtmann should get a better job than Indiana St I would think. Was more than respectable at Butler still fared well at Ohio State for most his tenure…the bottom just fell out there at the end. He’s got $12million coming his way so likely no rush to jump at the first bite. He seems like a good dude and one that would do well on TV for a year or two.

First time post. I've followed most of this thread but not all of it. I think I'm officially over the Woodson era. Loved him as a kid growing up and hate seeing him struggle today, but he's simply not getting the job done. I think most of us knew this was a gamble from the start but at some point you just have to cut your losses. As far as his replacement goes...I'm torn. As much as I'd like to see IU bring in a proven winner like Pearl or Beard, I've already told myself that the administration wouldn't touch some of these guys with their current baggage. May, Micah Shrewsberry, and Schertz are all probably realistic candidates and ones that could potentially do really well here but are far from a sure thing. Just wish we could rip the cord now before things get worse (if that's even possible).