General Coach Candidate News

[Trish 14,482]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

Interesting. If true, that would mean the IU Athletic Department's immediate squashing of that rumor was untruthful. 

I'm still skeptical, just because I don't even know what a failed physical would mean in this context. What would we be concerned about specifically that would physically prevent him from taking the job? It just doesn't pass the smell test to me, no offense intended Chris (I know you are just passing along what you heard, which I appreciate)!

Coaching is a stressful job. Look how much Archie age'd in four years. Although I'm happy for him for losing the weight and getting in shape this past season!

If Thad can't pass a simple physical then he has no business being our coach. 

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 1,543]

Had a conference call this morning so I'm taking it at the airport. I arrived around 1030 and a jet was landing... I've been watching but only crew has left the plane... door is open but no activity

Probably a big nothing burger..

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[Stuhoo 89,878]

53 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Jason Kidd was pretty good too :-)

Not by then; he was 39 and in his last year.

[AZ Hoosier 10,998]

20 minutes ago, brandct said:

Yeah because multiple guys leaving screams come play basketball here.

Parker and Aarman have not left yet. They entered the transfer portal to enable them to keep their options open... both have said that they aren't necessarily or definitely leaving... just that they want to look around and talk to other programs. If IU gets a solid coach, he can keep both... no need to panic yet... IU basketball is not (yet) circling the drain...

I'm not directing this at anyone - more of a generalization, but is it just me, or does the entire IU basketball fan base seem to be totally schizophrenic?

[IU Prof 2,372]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

Coaching is a stressful job. Look how much Archie age'd in four years. Although I'm happy for him for losing the weight and getting in shape this past season!

If Thad can't pass a simple physical then he has no business being our coach. 

Yeah, I get that. I edited my post above to clarify what I was saying. It's not clear what a simple physical is going to tell us that would disprove whatever Matta feels about his health. Are we worried about his cholesterol? His white blood cell count? His back, specifically? If the back, what exactly is the standard we are using to determine if he's healthy enough to coach? In the abstract the idea sounds plausible, but the specifics don't actually make much sense.

[Chris007 62,605]

14 minutes ago, GreatMcCracken’sGhost said:

This is my favorite message board theory. Canary trap. I've seen it several times now!

I am curious @Chris007 whether you were told literally "the first story was true" or that in fact the physical was true. Because I believe the very first report about Matta was that he wasn't interested, then the physical was a shocker. 

I was told he was the 2nd choice and took the job, then the physical. Just so I'm clear that was explained from Dolson to a candidate than to me. I don't know the athletic side, or Matta's side

[Willkie71 234]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

Had a conference call this morning so I'm taking it at the airport. I arrived around 1030 and a jet was landing... I've been watching but only crew has left the plane... door is open but no activity

Probably a big nothing burger..

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Thanks, who knows, could have been a Whopper! 

[AZ Hoosier 10,998]

23 minutes ago, Treesh said:

Did you see the recent picture of him? Guy had a freakin ankle bracelet on. We've been talking about his health the past three weeks and we finally see a picture of him. He's already injured. 

I guess Greg Oden wore off on him. 

It's not like Matta is confined to a wheelchair... 

[Chris007 62,605]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

Had a conference call this morning so I'm taking it at the airport. I arrived around 1030 and a jet was landing... I've been watching but only crew has left the plane... door is open but no activity

Probably a big nothing burger..

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I was at Assembly hall, look for a big black SUV. It's already over there by now I'm guessing

[IUc2016 7,121]

Just now, AZ Hoosier said:

It's not like Matta is confined to a wheelchair... 

i would still take him

[JaybobHoosier 13,192]

So I’m trying to catch up..... Was Calbert just interviewed for the job but was just a phone call? Just tying to gather it all at work lol. Is Mike Woodson a serious candidate from what is being “heard?”

[IUc2016 7,121]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I was at Assembly hall, look for a big black SUV. It's already over there by now I'm guessing

NOOOOOOOO

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 1,543]

I was at Assembly hall, look for a big black SUV. It's already over there by now I'm guessing

They're is a black suv parked in front of the Cook building...

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[IU Prof 2,372]

Just now, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

They're is a black suv parked in front of the Cook building...

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There usually is a black SUV around there. Doubt it means anything. 

[Chris007 62,605]

2 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

So I’m trying to catch up..... Was Calbert just interviewed for the job but was just a phone call? Just tying to gather it all at work lol. Is Mike Woodson a serious candidate from what is being “heard?”

Yes on the first part. Not guessing either. Woodson could be flying in now either to be interviewed or to announce he is a candidate or nothing at all. 

[HoosierFan1994 5,351]

On a somewhat related note Brian Snow is leaving Peegs/247 sports. Interesting since he Dropped some IU info time to time. 

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 1,543]

I was at Assembly hall, look for a big black SUV. It's already over there by now I'm guessing

Same one?

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[Chris007 62,605]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

They're is a black suv parked in front of the Cook building...

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Dealer plates? I watched it leave assembly hall, couldn't tell if it was Dolson or Roberts both drive the same thing. 

[Chris007 62,605]

Just now, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

Same one?

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No the windows were tinted in the front and bigger. Suburban I believe

[AZ Hoosier 10,998]

46 minutes ago, brandct said:

School

That's what I thought... therefore, changing coaches won't dictate the shoe/equipment contract... probably another $10M buyout. :D