General Coach Candidate News

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 minute ago, Trish said:

I wonder if this thread dies down for a few weeks. We really shouldn’t expect any news during the season. 

I wouldn’t hold your breath!  It’s been operating at warp speed!

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

Dusty May will be the next IU basketball coach!  

[BlueDevil 9,359]

Just now, Ryno6284 said:

You guys are hung up on the timing thing, with Dusty, he either wants it or doesn't. 

I agree with you however i think the decision for him will be harder this year. He has established relationships, recruited, and may win the conference championship in his first year at a program that frankly right now is better than Indiana. IU royally f’d up not getting him last year. 

[Ryno6284 3,798]

1 minute ago, BlueDevil said:

I agree with you however i think the decision for him will be harder this year. He has established relationships, recruited, and may win the conference championship in his first year at a program that frankly right now is better than Indiana. IU royally f’d up not getting him last year. 

Roots are not too deep yet, another year and I think it would be a different story. 

[AZ Hoosier 9,819]

Fran says he has no plans to retire, that was earlier in the season but I doubt anything has changed.

So did Woodson… but apples and oranges :)

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

3 minutes ago, Ryno6284 said:

You guys are hung up on the timing thing, with Dusty, he either wants it or doesn't. 

He wants it like the virgin kid on prom night that got lucky to go with the head cheerleader!

[Ryno6284 3,798]

1 minute ago, AZ Hoosier said:

So did Woodson… but apples and oranges :)

Fran hasn't $hit the bed and didn't realize it like Woodson though!

[Ryno6284 3,798]

1 minute ago, IUFAN1976 said:

He wants it like the virgin kid on prom night that got lucky to go with the head cheerleader!

We shall see! Some think it is no Brainer he wants it, but I'm not sold on that logic.

[12345Brad 438]

34 minutes ago, BlueDevil said:

Yeah me too. Maybe because he still isn’t a household name? I feel like he’s the guy though. Running the conference in year 1. I hope it’s not too late to get him. 

I posted this earlier, but I think some people don’t feel like his resume is long enough and that his F4 run was more of a fluke.  Also, someone mentioned he didnt love the way Woodson was treated last weekend vs UM.  Finally - his family is still close and like the fact he’s a bit further away - just to avoid the potential risk if it doesn’t end up well in Bloomington. 
 

with that said, given his buyout, I still think he’s plan B.  He knew iu would be in this situation this offseason.  And Dolson approached him last offseason.  Others have mentioned his buyout is low due to UM not knowing how he’d pan out (which I could see too).  
 

we’ll see I suppose.  If he signs the contract raise soon with UM, then probably means Dolson has Stevens locked down!!?!? Right???!?

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

1 minute ago, Ryno6284 said:

We shall see! Some think it is no Brainer he wants it, but I'm not sold on that logic.

Why?  

[HinnyHoosier 6,015]

16 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

We probably need to make him a top three paid coach to get him imo.

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Agreed. If there was truth to IU + donors being willing to pay BS 10mil/yr, what are they willing to pay DM?

[hotjawns 47]

michigan probably knows if dusty is gone or not since they’re engaged in extension talks right?

[AZ Hoosier 9,819]

6 minutes ago, HinnyHoosier said:

Agreed. If there was truth to IU + donors being willing to pay BS 10mil/yr, what are they willing to pay DM?

hopefully enough to lure him away...

[BlueDevil 9,359]

11 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

Why?  

Pressure 

[AZ Hoosier 9,819]

5 minutes ago, hotjawns said:

michigan probably knows if dusty is gone or not since they’re engaged in extension talks right?

With 6 games to go in the season plus two tournaments, I'd think that Dusty is focused on the team and not any new contract with us or Michigan... pretty sure anybody is talking to his agent at this point... and his agent can play the stall game if he's worth his cut.

[Hoosierfan2017 23,982]

Sucks that we’ll probably miss out on Dusty because Scott was too scared to fire Woodson last spring. 

[iubb 3,909]

Sucks that we’ll probably miss out on Dusty because Scott was too scared to fire Woodson last spring. 

Would not be shocked if he wanted to, but the big $$& doaners threatened closing their wallets if he did


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[12345Brad 438]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Sucks that we’ll probably miss out on Dusty because Scott was too scared to fire Woodson last spring. 

He wanted to. QB interfered - again. 

[HinnyHoosier 6,015]

4 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Sucks that we’ll probably miss out on Dusty because Scott was too scared to fire Woodson last spring. 

If you've been here any amount of time you know there is 99% chance that wasn't the case.

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

10 minutes ago, BlueDevil said:

Pressure 

From what and why didnt Ryno answer?