General Coach Candidate News

[Demo 21,428]

1 minute ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Elite.

https://x.com/cbkreport/status/1893022752560357516?s=46
 

 

Yup. And at some point some higher profile gig than Ole Miss will be willing to take a swing.

[Chris007 52,469]

17 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Is that last sentence you or the rabjohns of Michigan saying that?

also, do you recall who here was adamant that May would not discuss an extension until after the season was over?

I added my own personal opinion about him signing the extension. 
I’m not sure just glad it wasn’t me this time.

[JSHoosier 21,401]

I didn't really buy the idea that May went to Michigan while waiting for IU. If he was waiting for IU he could've stayed at FAU for another year.

IU missed the boat because they insist on giving bad coaches too long.

[Kentuckysucks 3,092]

10 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

We will have a very good coach next year, not worried one bit.  Everyone, well most everyone, will be happy.  Just be patient.  

All we want is a proven winner who is under age 55.  It shouldn’t be hard for IU with everything this job offers.  But this administration is so inept.

[Stuhoo 84,752]

5 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Elite.

https://x.com/cbkreport/status/1893022752560357516?s=46
 

 

lol… I love how they list the Texas “elite” status; the best year of the three, up until he was fired for allegations of drunken domestic violence. That is NOT elite.

[Home Jersey 11,744]

1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

I didn't really buy the idea that May went to Michigan while waiting for IU. If he was waiting for IU he could've stayed at FAU for another year.

IU missed the boat because they insist on giving bad coaches too long.

For sure. 

Because the leadership of IU very apparently has an issue with their culture/processes, etc. 

Because Quinn Buckner is corrupt. Because Woodson is a deluded egomaniac with rich donor friends. 

Because Dolson kowtow'ed to the powers that be, probably in the name of self-preservation.

Too many people in positions of power looking out for themselves and not the university or basketball program. 

Sure feels like they need to get this hire right or risk the apathy growing/becoming permanent. Football school?

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1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

lol… I love how they list the Texas “elite” status up until he was fired for allegations of drunken domestic violence. That is NOT elite.

Yea, he coached a whole 8 games before being fired. 
 

Either way, there’s good news for Beard fans: given IU’s history there’s a good chance the job will be open again in 4 years. At that time, Beard will have had about 6 seasons to rehabilitate himself and prove to people his problems were a fluke. IU could hire him then, as I suspect that time frame will give people more comfort than what is basically a season and a half at this point. 

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3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

lol… I love how they list the Texas “elite” status up until he was fired for allegations of drunken domestic violence. That is NOT elite.

In fairness he may be elite in that category... not sure how many other active coaches can match his record on that...

[Chris007 52,469]

22 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

If he's anything like our Rabjohns he doesn't know much :) I think we're not going to know much for while, right? 

I would guess that is correct. 3 weeks at least.

[Chris007 52,469]

19 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Apparently Self seriously considered the Ok State job last year. Wouldn’t be shocked if he wanted a change of scenery after this season.

At 62 with a bad heart this place would put him in the grave. 

[ronzo4IU 152]

Does anyone know if  the BOT is the final word or is there a way to circumvent them if an AD/President really wanted to make a change?

[JustWinBaby 55]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

At 62 with a bad heart this place would put him in the grave. 

Self is an elite coach but with his age and health concerns I don't know.

That said the dude wins at an elite level. I don't hate the idea. But I seriously doubt he's someone that's on Dolson's radar at the moment. Seems like Scott has things narrowed down right now and won't deviate unless something significant changes.

[Chris007 52,469]

14 minutes ago, Solsberryberries said:

As a lifelong IU fan and an Eastern Greene Tbird, this would be incredibly disappointing news.  It seemed like last year was the year, and it was a punch in the gut to see him go to Michigan, but to not be able to hire him away… woof.

I’m sure other candidates will be fine, but man is he a people person.  He embodies Knight in that manner-  remembers names, writes notes, visits people in the hospital and teaches his players to do the same.  It would have been impossible for the people of Indiana to not support him. Perfect fit culturally.

Dang it…

 

It’s not over yet. People have been wrong. I’m wrong more than I’m right I’m told.

[LamarCheeks 20,652]

Despite being asked often (or never), I haven't opined much on our coaching search. 

That's because frankly, I have no clue who might succeed here. 

Like most -- I'd be 100% on board with Stevens (long, long, long, long shot) or Dusty (long shot). 

I'll get accused (correctly) of recency bias after last night's brutal takedown of O$U in Columbus, but the more I think about it, I could really get behind a Chris Collins hire. He's not my top choice -- but I'd have no complaints. 

Granted, his record at NW isn't exactly stellar, but give him better NIL and significantly easier admission standards, and I think he'd do really well. He's smart -- that Duke education, you know -- and wouldn't have any issues with the "fishbowl" that is IU. I don't know if we have an interest, but I would think he might -- he can't win a natty at NW; he could in Bloomington. 

He's 50 on the button, so he should be good to go for at least 10 more years if he works out. 

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3 hours ago, RoadRage said:

That is the risk….I personally don’t see it happening.

I have appointments available next week if you need an eye exam.

A drunk that gets into biting matches with his girlfriend that continues to binge drink in campus bars. We could have never seen it coming is kinda weak.

[Chris007 52,469]

15 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

Seems what we all thought might happen, will. What is the reporters name?

Chris Balas I believe is his name.

[schoosier 3,608]

1 hour ago, Hoosier987 said:

I'm of the opinion that Dusty will take the job so I don't think it will get past Dusty...but if for some reason it does, pending background check, I'm on the Beard train. You cannot go from Option A/B to option F. Beard will win at Indiana. 

A championship winning coach in Pitino says that’s our guy and would have us in the top 5 every year competing for championships. This after spending time with him. Beard wants the job. After May says no, he’s our guy.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,641]

I’m a big No on Self.

I do think we might regret not getting Beard no matter who we get.

I also very strongly think Tony Bennett is a likely candidate if it’s not May.

I don’t think it’ll be Cronin.

Outside of May, Stevens, McCasland I don’t know which hire I’ll love from jump.

Age comes into play on a lot of the more elite coaches and question marks exist for many of the rest.

Beard is the most sure bet that is a realistic option.


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1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Chris Balas I believe is his name.

https://x.com/balas_wolverine?lang=en

[Chris007 52,469]

19 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

Could be true, but from the Michigan fans I know, they'd tell you that the track record of Sam Webb (if that's who it is) is spotty at best.

Chris Salas or something like that.