General Coach Candidate News

[lillurk 4,384]

9 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Coming from Brad's side of things. That's not it but it would be a great situation. 

 

[IUHoosierJoe 1,780]

1 minute ago, AH1971 said:

Blasphemy 

Agreed

[theriverpilot 6,107]

3 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Why?

He's a staunch, conservative 20+ year Texas transplant with deep religious views. Not that there is anything wrong with that but that is polar opposite to the values of Indiana University. 

Fair point.  However, my comment stems from Woodson's actions, which have obviously divided the fan base and his reluctance to accept any responsibility for team performance and failures.  Cronin has shown many of those same traits.

[lillurk 4,384]

8 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I get what you're saying. However in coaching circles it's known that he personally views Iowa as a dream job situation. 

The Iowa where the NIL partner had to pay players out of his own pocket to fulfill contracts because they don’t raise enough? I believe you but that’s not where I’d prefer. 

[Uspshoosier 50,372]

On 2/25/2025 at 8:02 PM, Uspshoosier said:

Disclaimer for the people in this thread 

 

This is a free message board so some of the information that is provided on this free message board may end up not happening.  I promise everyone will go on with their lives and move on if the information turns out to not happen.  We will continue to talk IU basketball and have fun conversations and even arguments on BT Banners after the search is completely done.   Again information you see on this free message board may or may not happen.   Enjoy your day 

 

[DoctorP 1,659]

21 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

this post will be met with skepticism, which is understandable. but it won't be Stevens. 100% confident on that. Dolson's current list is 3, he doesn't have his "man", but any of those 3 would be really strong hires. has plans D and E as well, names we've all heard but hope it doesn't get to them. Nothing announced until late march at the earliest. deep talks with 1 candidate in particular, a name i think would be just about universally liked, but nothing signed and won't be until his team is done

- Jackal

Makes sense. “Universally liked” and currently coaching leads me to think Drew. With Cronin and one more rounding out the top 3. McCollum as plan D or E. 

[Hoosier Guy 7,947]

9 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I will say at least I'm not scared to name names. If you're going to say something vague at least name someone. 

Hey everyone I can tell you it's not going to be this person but I think it could be one of these 5 guys

I agree.  There’s been so many new posters trying to chime in and say all this crap.  I don’t trust any of them as far as I can throw them.

[ap2345 10,235]

1 minute ago, lillurk said:

The Iowa where the NIL partner had to pay players out of his own pocket to fulfill contracts because they don’t raise enough? I believe you but that’s not where I’d prefer. 

I get it. Not every coach views every thing the same. 

[lillurk 4,384]

11 minutes ago, BBTB said:

Interesting that I watch Mind Your Banners and a little of Indiana Sports Beat Radio and both of them said the exact same thing ,which was Dolson does not have his guy  .  Just curious if this is true or just something that they have to say to keep the talk down ?

That’s not what MYB said. Osterman said there was chatter to this effect out there (on this board and elsewhere) but he didn’t think it to be the case.

Which all public indications would suggest it’s not the case…but it’s interesting Zach couldn’t categorically rule it out.

[Mopladysman 835]

12 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I get what you're saying. However in coaching circles it's known that he personally views Iowa as a dream job situation. 

But couldnt it be like I always wanted a house on Lake Morse but then someone offered me a beachfront property in the cayman islands?

[ap2345 10,235]

25 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

this post will be met with skepticism, which is understandable. but it won't be Stevens. 100% confident on that. Dolson's current list is 3, he doesn't have his "man", but any of those 3 would be really strong hires. has plans D and E as well, names we've all heard but hope it doesn't get to them. Nothing announced until late march at the earliest. deep talks with 1 candidate in particular, a name i think would be just about universally liked, but nothing signed and won't be until his team is done

- Jackal

Please feel free to dm and explain because I have info from Stevens side of things that track with this. I'm not saying you're wrong at all. This just doesn't add up to me.  

[ap2345 10,235]

Just now, Mopladysman said:

But couldnt it be like I always wanted a house on Lake Morse but then someone offered me a beachfront property in the cayman islands?

Couldn't tell ya. I just know what I've heard. 

[BBTB 64]

1 minute ago, lillurk said:

That’s not what MYB said. Osterman said there was chatter to this effect out there (on this board and elsewhere) but he didn’t think it to be the case.

Which all public indications would suggest it’s not the case…but it’s interesting Zach couldn’t categorically rule it out.

Maybe I miss heard or it was an older video  ,thank you for clearing it up 

[spe317 716]

4 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

 

Mods ban this spammer. He posts the same thing everyday!

[the_jackal 54]

13 minutes ago, TadQueasy said:

And you know all of this how Mr. Jackal? 

Directly connected to Dolson. Let's just say I speak regularly with someone who speaks with Dolson every day. 1 of the very, very few people who actually knows specific names he is targeting. Either this guy is giving me bad info on purpose about Stevens - honestly could be a smokescreen - or he gave me good info into the current landscape of the search. 

Used to go by a different name on this site but deleted that account. maybe Chris will remember, but I told him Archie would be the hire about a week before he was announced via DMs. Don't post on other boards, but have lurked here for a while. Don't want to be the bad guy, i want stevens just as much as everyone else and hope this is just bad info. figured i'd pass along what i heard yesterday

- Jackal

[DoctorP 1,659]

1 minute ago, the_jackal said:

Directly connected to Dolson. Let's just say I speak regularly with someone who speaks with Dolson every day. 1 of the very, very few people who actually knows specific names he is targeting. Either this guy is giving me bad info on purpose about Stevens - honestly could be a smokescreen - or he gave me good info into the current landscape of the search. 

Used to go by a different name on this site but deleted that account. maybe Chris will remember, but I told him Archie would be the hire about a week before he was announced via DMs. Don't post on other boards, but have lurked here for a while. Don't want to be the bad guy, i want stevens just as much as everyone else and hope this is just bad info. figured i'd pass along what i heard yesterday

- Jackal

Thank you!!! In Jackal we trust

[lillurk 4,384]

Actual Otz news from an IA newspaper reporter:

https://twitter.com/ben_hutchens_/status/1895264994704724122?s=46

https://twitter.com/ben_hutchens_/status/1895269434832626117?s=46

great coach, absolutely attainable if he’s targeted.

[Hoosierfan1901 7,118]

It probably won’t be him, but can we just hire BS already and make everyone happy? 

[HinnyHoosier 5,733]

32 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

this post will be met with skepticism, which is understandable. but it won't be Stevens. 100% confident on that. Dolson's current list is 3, he doesn't have his "man", but any of those 3 would be really strong hires. has plans D and E as well, names we've all heard but hope it doesn't get to them. Nothing announced until late march at the earliest. deep talks with 1 candidate in particular, a name i think would be just about universally liked, but nothing signed and won't be until his team is done

- Jackal

https://youtu.be/VbOPpgrTXh8?si=FggYvIuoHW1LtFO6

[IU Prof 1,509]

3 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

Directly connected to Dolson. Let's just say I speak regularly with someone who speaks with Dolson every day. 1 of the very, very few people who actually knows specific names he is targeting. Either this guy is giving me bad info on purpose about Stevens - honestly could be a smokescreen - or he gave me good info into the current landscape of the search. 

Used to go by a different name on this site but deleted that account. maybe Chris will remember, but I told him Archie would be the hire about a week before he was announced via DMs. Don't post on other boards, but have lurked here for a while. Don't want to be the bad guy, i want stevens just as much as everyone else and hope this is just bad info. figured i'd pass along what i heard yesterday

- Jackal

Thanks for all this. If you can say, would we be surprised by any of the 3 names on the list, or are they guys who've been kicked around here?