General Coach Candidate News

[HoosierSadaseci]

13 minutes ago, MaynardaHoosier said:

There is talk among the staff that a certain coach is being lobbied for heavily by Dolson.  Think James Harden.

Bobby Hurley?

[JustWinBaby]

Buddy of mine well-connected in Texas just called me to tell me he's hearing Joel Osteen is getting some consideration from Indiana. Could be nothing. Just thought I'd pass that along.

[tyappleg]

Just now, HoosierSadaseci said:

Bobby Hurley?

It's Beard, as mentioned above. 

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I’ve heard they are worried about senior day because he’s told people he wants to tell his side.

I've stated that concern.  People with no self-actualization always think things are about them.  Senior day is meant to be about the seniors but I am going to be shocked if Woody doesn't use his mic time to point the finger at people who dared to blame him and then take swipes at people he doesn't consider 'true fans'. 

I fully expect that he isn't going to receive the reaction he thinks he would if he pulls that.  I was there for senior day last year and most of the crowd had cleared out before he spoke.

[lillurk]

I’m like extreeeeeemely convinced it won’t be Beard so it’s interesting that two people claiming to have some connections said it was him today. I’m still extremely convinced it’s not him.

[12345Brad]

1 minute ago, tyappleg said:

There it is. Wow, wonder if Dolson can pull it off. 

I spoke to a UT alum today … I didn’t realize that Beards fiancé/girlfriend at the time also had her issues. (Im not excusing him whatsoever, but sounds like she had some things to work on as well)

[Hovadipo]

Just now, JustWinBaby said:

Buddy of mine well-connected in Texas just called me to tell me he's hearing Joel Osteen is getting some consideration from Indiana. Could be nothing. Just thought I'd pass that along.

I could be talked into it. He comes with a private jet and a rabid fanbase that can pump in an infinite amount of money. 

[Dalton26]

3 hours ago, Scott_b said:

Just got off the line with a friend that's close to CMW. He said both Drew and Stevens are definitely out. Also no Beard due to off court history concerns. He states Greg McDermott is one name that hasn't been floating around that Dolson is focused on.

I hope you’re wrong.

[GloryDays]

3 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I want to make a bet our next coach WON'T be Greg McDermott.   Is he ready to re-negotiate his contract any time soon?

I hope you're right.I prefer someone younger also.

[JustWinBaby]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

I could be talked into it. He comes with a private jet and a rabid fanbase that can pump in an infinite amount of money. 

The potential Lakewood Church to IU pipeline would send shockwaves through the college basketball world.

[Uspshoosier]

3 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Ugh.

68 conference wins in a top 4 conference 3 sweet 16 with one of those being an elite 8 appearance with a 1 pt loss to go to the Final 4.  Down year still made the round of 32 and TBD on this year.   All that in a 5 year period. Yep sign me up all day everyday.   A coach that can produce that is a coach that can compete for a national title.   

[Kentuckysucks]

3 minutes ago, lillurk said:

I’m like extreeeeeemely convinced it won’t be Beard so it’s interesting that two people claiming to have some connections said it was him today. I’m still extremely convinced it’s not him.

I doubt it too but he’s a perfect fit other than that one thing.  If Beard was a choir boy I’d probably choose him over Brad if I was Dolson.

[moyemayhem]

48 minutes ago, JustWinBaby said:

What would this board do if Woody got up and went on a religious rant?

I’d say it’s more likely he goes on a rant about cork taint.

[HoosierTownie]

16 minutes ago, DSUMMITT said:

So SD pull an 8 mile rap like M did in the final battle? I like it.

Scott Dolson...aka...Slim Shady

[JustWinBaby]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

68 conference wins in a top 4 conference 3 sweet 16 with one of those being an elite 8 appearance with a 1 pt loss to go to the Final 4.  Down year still made the round of 32 and TBD on this year.   All that in a 5 year period. Yep sign me up all day everyday.   A coach that can produce that is a coach that can compete for a national title.   

More importantly, he's producing that at Creighton. Think what he could do at a program with the resources of Indiana.

[Kentuckysucks]

1 minute ago, JustWinBaby said:

More importantly, he's producing that at Creighton. Think what he could do at a program with the resources of Indiana.

Why didn’t Archie produce more?

[CSP]

Just now, Kentuckysucks said:

Why didn’t Archie produce more?

Hard to win when you score 55

[rcbowla]

2 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

68 conference wins in a top 4 conference 3 sweet 16 with one of those being an elite 8 appearance with a 1 pt loss to go to the Final 4.  Down year still made the round of 32 and TBD on this year.   All that in a 5 year period. Yep sign me up all day everyday.   A coach that can produce that is a coach that can compete for a national title.   

Yep it's a game of opportunities. You have to give yourself enough opportunities to get to a F4/Natty and typically you'll reach a F4 eventually. Only concern with Greg is that his opportunities are on a bit of a cap with his age. That said hire the man. Or Drew. Or TJ. Or a few others

[Demo]

13 minutes ago, MaynardaHoosier said:

 

5) There is talk among the staff that a certain coach is being lobbied for heavily by Dolson.  Think James Harden.

Ok, spicing up the thread today with Eric Olen and Herb Sendek references is certainly fun. Ain’t gonna be either of them, but definitely more interesting that another day of are we desperate enough for Chris Beard talk. 

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I’ve heard it does but you never know when he gets the mic

One thing he won't have this year is the 'I'm going to be here as long as I like' line.  And unlike last year, he went through a stretch where fans were visibily booing the team.  Someone who can read a room knows that sentiment isn't going to be with him.  Of course, he can't read a room.

I don't get the feeling as well that the players are all that sympathetic of him.  From what we've heard, Ballo doesn't respect him.  Bako and Tucker certainly don't.  I have a feeling that Rice and Reneau aren't happy about coming off the bench.  Leal and Galloway had his back last year but it seemed like they weren't coming back until they saw how their NIL was going to increase. His assistants certainly aren't behind him.