General Coach Candidate News

[Trish]

5 minutes ago, Ryno6284 said:

So will both of those tourneys die off? Or be filled with low majors?

We’re going to see these post season tournaments die off within the next five years. Mid-major who want to get paid and join the big leagues will hit the portal as soon as their conference tourney’s are done. P4 players wanting a change will do the same. But pending these NIL deals and language in them, perhaps players will need to play in them to receive their full share? It will be something to keep an eye on. 

8 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

Wasn’t the deal with the Crown or some other tournament a guaranteed payout for the players or the winning team like TBT? I thought that was the draw. 

I think we’ll see pre-season tourney’s and events continue, post season’s will die outside of the dance. Portal + revenue sharing will change this landscape sooner than later. 

[Home Jersey]

Just now, SlammySammy said:

RTZ we waiting on that banger 

He got lost in one of the Vietcong tunnels…

[Trish]

1 minute ago, the_jackal said:

I remain very, very confident it won't be Brownell

I tend to agree. Dolson isn’t stupid. You don’t fire Woodson to make a lateral move. Bare minimum you either hit a home run or you hire the potential guy (Ben).

[OKHOOSIER]

1 minute ago, the_jackal said:

I remain very, very confident it won't be Brownell

On this my good jackal, we agree. And now that we know the story, use the signature. 

[Magisterium]

Just now, the_jackal said:

I remain very, very confident it won't be Brownell

As I posted above I don’t “hate” Brownell or think he’s a bad coach but I don’t think he’s good enough to justify his buyout. 

[Shooter]

2 minutes ago, Magisterium said:

I think Cronin and Brownell are both “good” coaches but in no world would I think either one was a good enough coach to justify their buyouts, especially on top of whatever “settlement” payout Woodson will likely get (as of April 1st Brownell’s would be $8.33 million and Cronin’s would drop to $10 million).

And for those who want to point to Allen’s buyout, that was a markedly different situation-the donors weren’t coming up with the $15 million then so they could come up with another huge bag in order to pursue a “name” or “elite” coach, they signed a coach who was making less than $1 million a year in his previous job.

If I were a big donor and Dolson came to me needing a bag for a buyout of a coaching candidate, it would need to either be a less expensive, or more impressive, name than Brownell or Cronin, or their  specific buyouts would have to be negotiated significantly lower.

Cronin and Brownell are not on the same level. Mick Cronin made the NCAA tournament 13 consecutive seasons before missing it last year. Brownell made it only 3 of those 13 years.

[newcastle12]

16 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I really hope Michael Lewis starts improving…always likes that kid. 

Last in the MAC in NIL by a WIDE margin.  Almost none.  Makes a big difference in the MAC.

[jimsorgi]

4 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Disappointed we’re not hearing more “chatter” about Alan Huss.

I know I’m not the only one. There are dozens of us. Lol

[Trish]

5 minutes ago, Henryville Hoosier said:

It’s going to be a slow weekend on the Indiana news front. Next week will be a big week. If Indiana doesn’t make the tourney, we’ll know if the next coach is in the dance or not (Stevens, etc.,). 

[Jwalk83]

3 minutes ago, Trish said:

I tend to agree. Dolson isn’t stupid. You don’t fire Woodson to make a lateral move. Bare minimum you either hit a home run or you hire the potential guy (Ben).

Who will it be?

[Ryno6284]

3 minutes ago, Trish said:

I tend to agree. Dolson isn’t stupid. You don’t fire Woodson to make a lateral move. Bare minimum you either hit a home run or you hire the potential guy (Ben).

You sure the woody firing wasn't just damage control in the moment?

[Magisterium]

Just now, Shooter said:

Cronin and Brownell are not on the same level. Mick Cronin made the NCAA tournament 13 consecutive seasons before missing it last year. Brownell made it only 3 of those 13 years.

Agree, and I still don’t think Cronin’s worth a $10 million buyout (as of April 1st) either.

[Silat Player]

5 minutes ago, Trish said:

I tend to agree. Dolson isn’t stupid. You don’t fire Woodson to make a lateral move. Bare minimum you either hit a home run or you hire the potential guy (Ben).

Yes, of course this is what logically should happen.

But, this is IU we're talking about here...

[JimmerNoe]

Just now, Trish said:

It’s going to be a slow weekend on the Indiana news front. Next week will be a big week. If Indiana doesn’t make the tourney, we’ll know if the next coach is in the dance or not (Stevens, etc.,). 

I know it’s currently more exciting for us, myself included, that we find out ASAP who our next coach will be. 

That being said, it’s always heartbreaking to me when Indiana is not in the bracket. I am willing to hold my breath for the announcement even if just for 4-5 days longer because March needs to be fun dangit. Too many years of politely declining bracket pools because I don’t have a dog in the fight. 

[Shooter]

Just now, Magisterium said:

Agree, and I still don’t think Cronin’s worth a $10 million buyout (as of April 1st) either.

I doubt Cronin leaves UCLA anyway. But I think he's a good example of a very good but unsexy coach.

Brownell, the more I look into him, I don't understand why he wasn't fired by Clemson at some point.

[SlammySammy]

We should drop the puritan act and give Beard a chance……and please, I know about the drunken beating, let’s not rehash

[Silat Player]

2 minutes ago, JimmerNoe said:

I know it’s currently more exciting for us, myself included, that we find out ASAP who our next coach will be. 

That being said, it’s always heartbreaking to me when Indiana is not in the bracket. I am willing to hold my breath for the announcement even if just for 4-5 days longer because March needs to be fun dangit. Too many years of politely declining bracket pools because I don’t have a dog in the fight. 

We can usually find consolation in that double-digit seed that upsets Purdue, though. 

[Trish]

1 minute ago, Jwalk83 said:

Who will it be?

If Indiana doesn’t make the dance. I’m personally expecting an NBA announcement whether it be a Brad Stevens or Billy Donovan. Maybe throw Jay Wright in there, that announcement would be Monday-Wednesday of next week.

If Indiana makes the dance, we’ll find out the following week. 

I’d say it’s Brad Stevens / Jay Wright / Billy Donovan. Ben McCollum will go to Iowa. Brownell I don’t believe is a serious candidate despite media rumblings. At least he shouldn’t be a serious candidate. I’d be absolutely shocked if he was the guy. 

[RaceToTheTop]

38 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

That is why I always think these kind of rumors hurt the program because these rumors have no merit. People come on here and start these rumors thinking it is funny but to me it hurts more than it is funny. Since people want IU to be great again they want to believe anything but when it doesn't happen then they blame the administration for not doing their job.

Yeah, remember how nuts those Ohio state fans were in wanting day fired after he lost to Michigan this year?  Really derailed their season, didn’t it?

sorry, but the worst thing a fan base can be is apathetic.  Winning cures apathy— it’s what happened to IUfb

[newcastle12]

15 minutes ago, Trish said:

No reason to play in tourneys with the portal here to stay. Gives coaches and players a chance to get started on a new chapter instead of playing in a meaningless game(s).

 

Indiana will conclude their season Sunday if they miss out. 

You aren't allowed to turn down a Crowne invite, it's in the TV contract.  At least that's been what's been advertised.  So if Indiana gets asked (and they will) they have to go.

 

"Under terms of the proposed arrangement, the top 16 teams in the Big 12, Big East and Big Ten that did not qualify for the NCAA tournament  — as ranked by the NET — would be required to play in the Fox event even if they are invited to the NIT. Those three leagues have rights deals with Fox. The network also has a rights agreement with the Pac-12, but it is unclear whether that league would be added due to complications arising from the Pac-12’s impending realignment defections."

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20231012034237/https://themessenger.com/sports/fox-sports-mens-college-basketball-proposed-tournament-las-vegas