General Coach Candidate News

[Trish 14,538]

We’re so BACK! I’ve been crying for a coaching search ever seen Dolson announced Woodson was the new head coach. What a complete waste of four years for this Indiana program.

Nonetheless, here we are. These are the candidates I think you have to pursue. 

1. Stevens

2. Wright

3. May

4. Pearl

5. Beard

 

Beard, with his history, I just don’t buy it. Yes, he’s a hell of a coach. But I just don’t know if Indiana wants that risk. They got rid of Kevin Wilson quickly for even lesser circumstances. 

I don’t think we can take a shot of an up and coming coach, that’s just to risky at this point. It needs be a proven winner. Obviously Brad and Jay are “longshots”, but you have to make them so no with your best offer.  

At the end of the day, I think Brad finally comes home and the basketball program is finally saved. 

[kottke 919]

46 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Comes down to Isiah Thomas or Randy Wittman IMO. 

 

[Home Jersey 17,004]

Just now, kottke said:

 

I prefer IT myself but it's hard to pass on a proven commodity like Alford if you can sway him to come home. 

[Hoosier987 2,881]

Stevens, May, Pearl, Beard, Drew. Anyone of these and we’re cooking. There’s not time to mess around anymore. Get a damn coach and win! 

[Hoosierfanyuh 7,326]

39 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Is this the new thread we’re moving over to officially? 

Yes what do you have

[BleedCubbieBlue 1,959]

24 minutes ago, Trish said:

We’re so BACK! I’ve been crying for a coaching search ever seen Dolson announced Woodson was the new head coach. What a complete waste of four years for this Indiana program.

Nonetheless, here we are. These are the candidates I think you have to pursue. 

1. Stevens

2. Wright

3. May

4. Pearl

5. Beard

 

Beard, with his history, I just don’t buy it. Yes, he’s a hell of a coach. But I just don’t know if Indiana wants that risk. They got rid of Kevin Wilson quickly for even lesser circumstances. 

I don’t think we can take a shot of an up and coming coach, that’s just to risky at this point. It needs be a proven winner. Obviously Brad and Jay are “longshots”, but you have to make them so no with your best offer.  

At the end of the day, I think Brad finally comes home and the basketball program is finally saved. 

I feel like TJ Otzelberger has to be on that list. 
Especially if this is true.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/top-virginia-head-coach-target-may-have-lower-buyout-estimated/c9190af5e1fbec166cc9e3c0

[OKHOOSIER 5,894]

5 minutes ago, Trish said:

We’re so BACK! I’ve been crying for a coaching search ever seen Dolson announced Woodson was the new head coach. What a complete waste of four years for this Indiana program.

Nonetheless, here we are. These are the candidates I think you have to pursue. 

1. Stevens

2. Wright

3. May

4. Pearl

5. Beard

 

Beard, with his history, I just don’t buy it. Yes, he’s a hell of a coach. But I just don’t know if Indiana wants that risk. They got rid of Kevin Wilson quickly for even lesser circumstances. 

I don’t think we can take a shot of an up and coming coach, that’s just to risky at this point. It needs be a proven winner. Obviously Brad and Jay are “longshots”, but you have to make them so no with your best offer.  

At the end of the day, I think Brad finally comes home and the basketball program is finally saved. 

I just don't think Wright is a realistic candidate based on his own words, that said, if we are doing pure wish list and including him, my list is adjusted (I also do not think Pearl is in there this time after last year but I will include it):

1. Jay

1A. Brad

1B. Few

2. Pearl

3. Drew

Field.

I am not rehashing the reasons and I do not think he will be considered, but I will say this for Beard: if an extremely thorough vetting process comes back clear (it wont), and he has very strict moral clauses I could squint and see it i guess. I do not have to agree morally with a hire to root for my alma mater. I rooted for them every game despite knowing every win was bad for the FMW train.

That said, if any of the Number 1s actually get hired, I am gonna be insufferable as a MF around other CBB fans lol 

 

[str8baller 7,895]

2 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

I fell like TJ Otzelberger has to be on that list. 
Especially if this is true.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/top-virginia-head-coach-target-may-have-lower-buyout-estimated/c9190af5e1fbec166cc9e3c0

Can’t see how UVA would even be a step up from ISU.

[BleedCubbieBlue 1,959]

Just now, str8baller said:

Can’t see how UVA would even be a step up from ISU.

Agreed. I know that there are some posters that will argue and say that IU isn’t a top job, but I think that with our NIL budget we can attract legit coaches that can win here.

[JF87 2,149]

38 minutes ago, Unexpectedflash said:

Is there any specific reason people are brining up buzz? I think he’s a good coach but he’s also from Texas making 4.5 million a year already so I’m not sure why he’d leave

No on Buzz Williams.  Good coach, but too quirky.  Very much like Crean in that respect.

[HoosierPapi4 488]

I’m here for the @JerryYeagley23 and @Chris007 bombs…this is going to be the longest month ever 

[IUHoosier5 2,148]

Found this online. Now these are some great tiers. 

[Chris007 62,616]

3 minutes ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

I’m here for the @JerryYeagley23 and @Chris007 bombs…this is going to be the longest month ever 

I’m ready to bring some good news. Scott is going to do this right, we have plenty of money and assurances that the NIL money will be there.

[IU Prof 2,395]

7 minutes ago, IUHoosier5 said:

Found this online. Now these are some great tiers. 

Not gonna lie, the "Banned from McNutt" tier made me laugh.

[IUHAHN81 3,309]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I’m ready to bring some good news. Scott is going to do this right, we have plenty of money and assurances that the NIL money will be there.

Then just offer the whale $20 mill a year and get it over with! 

[mdiu28 2,891]

@Chris007 @JerryYeagley23

Which has better odds? 

Woody leading this disaster to a Final Four? OR Brad coming to IU?

[BleedCubbieBlue 1,959]

6 minutes ago, IUHoosier5 said:

Found this online. Now these are some great tiers. 

This chart is insulting to Carmel Dads.

[HoosierPapi4 488]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I’m ready to bring some good news. Scott is going to do this right, we have plenty of money and assurances that the NIL money will be there.

Just a waiting game at this point…and hoping for a Dolson grand slam to bring our man home…I hope lol

[Trish 14,538]

9 minutes ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

I’m here for the @JerryYeagley23 and @Chris007 bombs…this is going to be the longest month ever 

Don’t count out Loaded Chicken, he has some inside sources.

[Chris007 62,616]

2 minutes ago, IUHAHN81 said:

Then just offer the whale $20 mill a year and get it over with! 

Let’s start with 10 and work our way up.