General Coach Candidate News

[Papacap 1,716]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:56 PM, Home Jersey said:

People keep saying this. Doesn’t make any sense to me. One thing has nothing to do with the other… 

Sure it does. Do you think Dolson got rid of Woodson without having candidates in mind? If you agree with that, then you really think Brownell was in the top group of candidates? Either Dolson went through a bunch of guys who said no (which I doubt) or he wanted Brownell (which I doubt). 

[Alford Bailey 13,008]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:54 PM, Papacap said:

Actually, the logic is against him. It’s not that Brownell is a bad coach. It’s that he has had a long career and nothing in it shows he is ready for IU. If he wasn’t from Indiana, no way he’d be in the discussion. So, if it ends up being Brownell, it’s against all basketball logic. And I just don’t think Dolson will make such a bad hire. There’s a reason why Brownell is the most hated name being discussed. I’m not saying Dolson should crowd source this hire. But you don’t get rid of Woodson to hire Brownell.

When you start hearing rumblings from legit media you know it’s close.

[Home Jersey 14,401]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:59 PM, Papacap said:

Sure it does. Do you think Dolson got rid of Woodson without having candidates in mind? If you agree with that, then you really think Brownell was in the top group of candidates? Either Dolson went through a bunch of guys who said no (which I doubt) or he wanted Brownell (which I doubt). 

I don’t doubt this at all

[Indynorthsider 76]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:57 PM, Hoosierfan2017 said:

- Long career

- nothing in it shows he is ready for IU

- if he wasn’t from Indiana, no way he’d be in the discussion

That’s exactly what happened with the last basketball coach IU hired. 

The fact people mention “he’s from Indiana” as like that’s a prerequisite never made sense to me. You are 100% right, this is what got us in trouble with this current hire so why would you even entertain it again?

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 1,841]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:55 PM, Herotime said:

Did I miss something? Why are people acting like BB is official?

It's just the mood swing for today. Tomorrow will be different 

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,371]

Tyme (AH) knows his stuff. I don’t care for the guy but he knows. Bozich is confirming it. Dane Fife is endorsing it.  
 

Holy crap.  
 

If it happens that way I’ve freed up a bunch of spare time because I will treat basketball like I used to treat IU football.  Let the results speak for themselves. Show up mostly for games.  Fair weather fan myself.  ZERO, absolutely zero excitement in this hire.  
 

The only “potential” hire I dislike more than McCollum. lol. We are cooked either way.   Guy can’t win his conference barely can make tournaments.  If at all.  
 

We had mediocre covered with Mike. Lol

[JSHoosier 22,111]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:54 PM, Papacap said:

Actually, the logic is against him. It’s not that Brownell is a bad coach. It’s that he has had a long career and nothing in it shows he is ready for IU. If he wasn’t from Indiana, no way he’d be in the discussion. So, if it ends up being Brownell, it’s against all basketball logic. And I just don’t think Dolson will make such a bad hire. There’s a reason why Brownell is the most hated name being discussed. I’m not saying Dolson should crowd source this hire. But you don’t get rid of Woodson to hire Brownell.

A well run, serious program doesn't but this is Indiana.

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,111]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:56 PM, Home Jersey said:

People keep saying this. Doesn’t make any sense to me. One thing has nothing to do with the other… 

Yeah…

What if the current P5 guys are all happy enough where they are? McCollum might prefer to stay at Drake if he doesn’t get the Iowa job. 
Those not coaching may have never been realistic options. 
 

Leaves us with Brownell (if he’s interested) and then the next rung of mid-major guys. 

[Kentuckysucks 4,234]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:57 PM, Hoosierfan2017 said:

- Long career

- nothing in it shows he is ready for IU

- if he wasn’t from Indiana, no way he’d be in the discussion

That’s exactly what happened with the last basketball coach IU hired. 

To understand their mindset you have to think like IU.  They believe the only reason Woody failed is because he didn't have college experience.  Brownell has that. So in their mind he's a sure thing when he is anything but.

[SlammySammy 1,594]

[Alford Bailey 13,008]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:58 PM, SlammySammy said:

Dolson will be questioned almost immediately on this hire….who wants to cough up massive nil donations for a guy who’s basically as good as the guy you fired?

BB has had two great seasons back to back. That will be the pitch. Not sayin it’s Brownell but I’m leaning that way

[JF87 2,092]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:55 PM, Herotime said:

Did I miss something? Why are people acting like BB is official?

Because we are all pessimists after the last 20 years.  

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  On 3/16/2025 at 8:54 PM, JF87 said:

Yes, McCollum is a risk.  

Brownell= mediocre and adequate.  We know his ceiling. 

McCollum= possible boom or bust.  He ceiling is unknown, but many speculate it could be very high.  

And we shouldn't be down to those choices...

[Herotime 1,120]

  On 3/16/2025 at 9:03 PM, JF87 said:

Because we are all pessimists after the last 20 years.  

So feelings not rationality?

[IUGRAD06 572]

  On 3/16/2025 at 9:00 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Tyme (AH) knows his stuff. I don’t care for the guy but he knows. Bozich is confirming it. Dane Fife is endorsing it.  
 

Holy crap.  
 

If it happens that way I’ve freed up a bunch of spare time because I will treat basketball like I used to treat IU football.  Let the results speak for themselves. Show up mostly for games.  Fair weather fan myself.  ZERO, absolutely zero excitement in this hire.  
 

The only “potential” hire I dislike more than McCollum. lol. We are cooked either way.   Guy can’t win his conference barely can make tournaments.  If at all.  
 

We had mediocre covered with Mike. Lol

I am going to make my annual business donation to Purdue this year and send it to the dean of the business school.  Sorry not sorry.  

[SlammySammy 1,594]

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[Papacap 1,716]

  On 3/16/2025 at 8:59 PM, Alford Bailey said:

When you start hearing rumblings from legit media you know it’s close.

Doesn’t mean it’s logical. If Dolson doesn’t gauge the pulse of the fans, that’s on him. I don’t know a single person who wants Brownell. Again, I’m not saying it should be put to a vote. But if it’s that bad, I have to believe Dolson knows that too. But I don’t think it’s Brownell so not worried about. 

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  On 3/16/2025 at 9:01 PM, DoctorP said:

Yeah…

What if the current P5 guys are all happy enough where they are? McCollum might prefer to stay at Drake if he doesn’t get the Iowa job. 
Those not coaching may have never been realistic options. 
 

Leaves us with Brownell (if he’s interested) and then the next rung of mid-major guys. 

I don't really buy this thought process. Especially for a mid major guy. IU will offer a lot more money and resources than your current school. Most people will not turn down that kind of opportunity in their professional career

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  On 3/16/2025 at 8:58 PM, SlammySammy said:

Dolson will be questioned almost immediately on this hire….who wants to cough up massive nil donations for a guy who’s basically as good as the guy you fired?

WE HAVENT HIRED ANYONE YET!

Jesus Christ on a cracker


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It can't be Brownell because his record in conference at Clemson is just over .500, and Beard haters said that's unacceptable.