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1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Dana Altman is the same guy who recently called out his own fanbase when only 3,300 of them showed up for a spring break NIT game after a very disappointing season this year.

I'm more than certain that Kel'el Ware did not perform or work up to expectations, but publicly calling him out after Ware played well with the passive-aggressive statement  "At least he acted like he wanted to be here tonight" is some really weak sauce.

If that's the encouragement Ware received after responding with improved effort? I can see why he's getting the hell out of there.

 

Personally speaking... working with young adults. When I have had success building rapport/creating relationships, a lot of times, that bond was initially formed by ME owning up to one of MY mistakes. Kids don't need to exiled. Connect with them! 

Maybe Kel'el Ware told CMW.. "I need a coach who I know has my back and I'll give that coach everything I've got" or something like that, ya know? 

[Stuhoo 79,265]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

Personally speaking... working with young adults. When I have had success building rapport/creating relationships, a lot of times, that bond was initially formed by ME owning up to one of MY mistakes. Kids don't need to exiled. Connect with them! 

Maybe Kel'el Ware told CMW.. "I need a coach who I know has my back and I'll give that coach everything I've got" or something like that, ya know? 

We can hope.

Woody doesn't pull his punches, but our kids know he loves them the whole time he's riding them.

[cthomas 6,253]

15 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Sorry. That's probably the teacher/coach coming out in me, as fair amount of my time in life is spent advocating for kids. 

Those words just rubbed me the wrong way. I have no issue if others have a different opinion of that tweet. 

I thought the same thing. I get he is probably upset that the relationship went south. Sometimes two people just can't get on the same page. But, as a coach, if something is not working, try a different approach. Ware absolutely needed to move on after some of the Altman comments I have seen. No need to continue to trash the kid. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,782]

53 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

I agree!  It sort of makes him sound petty and reacting to the fact that he failed him as a coach.  I guarantee you Woodson would not put the blame on that kid!

This is what I was referring to about Altman.  Sounds like 2 straight NIT seasons are wearing on him.  This is the same guy who called the fans at Oregon out after only 3,000 showed up for their NIT game at Wisconsin.....might have wanted to consider that they were responding to the product he put on the floor....and I wouldn't assume Knecht is going to  end up at Oregon as well.  (BTW, the words below -- 'fire me if I'm the problem' -- are coming from someone who has a $19 million buyout if he gets fired)

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1 hour ago, Henryville Hoosier said:

What time tomorrow for Ware to announce his decision?

Probably while I’m in a stupid meeting at 1

[OGIUAndy 759]

22 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

This is what I was referring to about Altman.  Sounds like 2 straight NIT seasons are wearing on him.  This is the same guy who called the fans at Oregon out after only 3,000 showed up for their NIT game at Wisconsin.....might have wanted to consider that they were responding to the product he put on the floor....and I wouldn't assume Knecht is going to  end up at Oregon as well.  (BTW, the words below -- 'fire me if I'm the problem' -- are coming from someone who has a $19 million buyout if he gets fired)

You wanna end up in junior college? Keep thinking "My job is to coach". It's a new era you got to do more than coach these days if you want to make millions. 

[Trish 11,483]

He’s a Hoosier. 
 

 

[hper50 1,186]

 

woohoo! 

[NVFalcons1990 355]

3 minutes ago, hper50 said:

 

woohoo! 

Is Travis Branham legit?  Just making sure bc we have many tweets this last week saying this and none have been confirmed????

[Brass Cannon 24,186]

He must have meant Tuesday Berlin time lol

[Stuhoo 79,265]

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8 minutes ago, hper50 said:

 

woohoo! 

We can't replace TJD. 

But adding Ware to the frontcourt is about as good as you could ask for. This is another huge get for Woody!

[Brass Cannon 24,186]

Just now, TeeterInNJ said:

We can't replace TJD. 

But adding Ware to the frontcourt is about as good as you could ask for. This is another huge get for Woody!

Yep We can’t replace TJD but this was literally our best option Woodson knocked it out of the park. A few more pieces and we can be right back in the hunt. 

[hper50 1,186]

 

[monskisprodigy 1,813]

If Woody gets him to the league he can sell what he did for TJD and Ware to every big man recruit forever. Although I’d love him to stick around awhile haha. 

Huge get for the staff and awesome news on a Monday. 

[HoosierHoopster 6,682]

Is it .. could it be ... time for the Carlton dance?

 

 

 

 

[monskisprodigy 1,813]

11 minutes ago, NVFalcons1990 said:

Is Travis Branham legit?  Just making sure bc we have many tweets this last week saying this and none have been confirmed????

Ware confirmed it on his instagram and twitter also I believe. Bunch of other big names confirming as well.

[Home Jersey 6,249]

I'm ecstatic about adding Ware. This height and length is something I haven't seen on an Indiana team in my time following the program, I don't think (loosely in the DJ White era and more closely in the Zeller/Dipo era).

1. XJ - 6'3
2. TG - 6'4 
3. Ledlum - 6'6
4. Reneau - 6'9
5. Ware - 7'

Could add Knecht and Banks and CJ Gunn, three more 6'6 guys.

If we play the perimeter-centric offense many anticipate Woody prefers next season, I wouldn't be surprised if our rebounding is actually improved a bit. More threes/perimeter shots could lead to longer rebounds and if we're active without the ball could see us getting our fair share of second chance opportunities. I think/hope Reneau takes a big jump next year on his rebounding numbers. 

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38 minutes ago, hper50 said:

 

Hopefully nobody throws a shoe this time

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