General Coach Candidate News

[Uspshoosier 54,428]

1 minute ago, mdn82 said:

I really hope TJO gets to be a part of the final discussion and evaluated as a final candidate.  Haven’t heard anything on him, but he absolutely should be approached, imo. 

My number 1 candidate this cycle 

[rcbowla 8,261]

Just now, LamarCheeks said:

Oh he's nowhere near the top of my list but I'd take him over Brownell (Bronwell) and Turgeon. Probably take him over a few others out there as well.

[EasyEJay 806]

25 minutes ago, TrueHoosier62 said:

"Doing more for the coaching profession since 1970, than Mike Woodson".

Monrovia boy here born and raised. My Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother are Buried about 50 yards away from Branch. Beautiful little Cemetery that sits up on a hill in scenic Hall, Indiana . Always thought they should add a little bit more of a small Monument, Statue or something for him. 

[Chris007 62,527]

2 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

My number 1 candidate this cycle 

You leaving me in the USPS truck by myself?

[mdn82 26,344]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

My number 1 candidate this cycle 

He isn’t the sexiest name for many, but I think he wins the most out of this cycle in the right spot.  I also think the way his teams play is sustainable in the B1G.  Not the easiest conference to transition to. 

[OKHOOSIER 5,892]

3 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Why would Dolson tell a reporter then tell them to keep it quiet? That just doesn't make sense. Instead of telling the reporter who it is, he could tell them that he'll let them know first so they can be the one to break it. Much less risk of it accidentally being shared that way.

I think the quid pro quo was understood. Keep it quiet, but be first to break. Particularly with Stevens, that first article would go mega viral instantly (likely several would given the magnitude of news like that, but its always good to be first lol). 

[LamarCheeks 22,140]

30 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Another history guy here, 1832 is one of my favorite years. Any guesses?

Rick Pitino's first head-coaching job??? 

[Hoosierfan1901 8,309]

Pretty sure NBA GM’s are not allowed to own equity in a team 

[hoosierbannerd 3,520]

13 minutes ago, EasyEJay said:

Monrovia boy here born and raised. My Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother are Buried about 50 yards away from Branch. Beautiful little Cemetery that sits up on a hill in scenic Hall, Indiana . Always thought they should add a little bit more of a small Monument, Statue or something for him. 

Tell me there is a family member of Branch's named Phil buried nearby...

[Uspshoosier 54,428]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

You leaving me in the USPS truck by myself?

Nope just would be kicking McDermott out at the next delivery point if it means we land Otzelberger.   

[go iu bb 9,612]

17 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Just curious how Beard has his own thread and Stevens doesn't? lol 

Feel free to start one. Why do people keep asking why he doesn't have his own thread then not start it themselves?

[JPCIVOP 692]

32 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Compiling a list of potentials who are NOT coaching currently......

Bennett

Wright

Turgeon (God help us)

 

next?

 

 

These would also fit the criteria of a guy no one is discussing and a veteran coach looking for a challenge.

Self

Few

Beilein

Billy D

[Uspshoosier 54,428]

Just now, go iu bb said:

Feel free to start one. Why do people keep asking why he doesn't have his own thread then not start it themselves?

He does have his own thread 

[LamarCheeks 22,140]

1 hour ago, P92 said:

 Here’s what I think. Reporters trusted by the AD know who the hire is—a small select number. And they’ve been asked to hold the story and just discuss other candidates until a set time—probably once senior day is done and the lights turned out in the Hall on Saturday. No more home games, no need to protect Woodson’s ego after that point. With the terrible risk of sounding like isaacTor, I guess—based on nothing but reading between the lines— that around 8 Saturday night Bozich and a handful of guys that are trusted in the AD will simultaneously start breaking stories about rumors of who this “veteran” coach is. I might be totally wrong, but I think “we got him.” Who else could this veteran guy be? 

No reporter would ever sit on that story if they had it. 

[EasyEJay 806]

3 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said:

Tell me there a family member of Branch's named Phil buried nearby...

haha not that I remember, Haven't been out there in a long time though! 

[go iu bb 9,612]

7 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

I think the quid pro quo was understood. Keep it quiet, but be first to break. Particularly with Stevens, that first article would go mega viral instantly (likely several would given the magnitude of news like that, but its always good to be first lol). 

My point is instead of picking up the phone and telling the reporter he can go public with the information now, he could just as easily pick up the phone and tell them it'll be ______, you can make that public. They still get to be first without the risk of giving them the info in advance.

[4iufourever 290]

37 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Another history guy here, 1832 is one of my favorite years. Any guesses?

The Andrew Jackson era?  The fight over the National Bank (we just did that in class two days ago).  

[Crazy about IU 300]

17 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Just curious how Beard has his own thread and Stevens doesn't? lol 

Yes a little one sided it’s ok if it’s something they want to hear but not if it’s something they don’t. LOL I am fine with it the Beard talk was getting old. I am pulling for Stevens number uno.

[Scotty R 3,682]

7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Pretty sure NBA GM’s are not allowed to own equity in a team 

He isn't the GM but the President of Basketball Operations 

[HoosierSadaseci 3,005]

1 hour ago, P92 said:

Okay, I know nothing, but I’m going out on a limb here. Just read Bozich’s most recent column. I’ve been reading Bozich since he was with the Louisville Courier Journal way back in the 80s. I’ve found him to be discreet, trustworthy, and an IU guy—which means he is kind of a company guy like Don Fischer who has been able to cover IU through the years and not tick administration or Bobby Knight off back in the day. In said column,  He goes through all the names we’ve been discussing lately—(with no mention of BS). He gives all the positive and negatives of each—all well and good. Then he says he believes SD is gonna hire someone else, no one is talking about—not on the list he just gave. Okay, fine, some unknown guy? No—- he then describes this guy as a veteran coach looking for a new challenge to rebuild IU. Kent Sterling does a video and says the exact same thing. I know to take Bozich seriously and also know he is connected and values access and won’t cross the athletic department. In my mind, BS just went from a 1-2% likely to better than even odds. Here’s what I think. Reporters trusted by the AD know who the hire is—a small select number. And they’ve been asked to hold the story and just discuss other candidates until a set time—probably once senior day is done and the lights turned out in the Hall on Saturday. No more home games, no need to protect Woodson’s ego after that point. With the terrible risk of sounding like isaacTor, I guess—based on nothing but reading between the lines— that around 8 Saturday night Bozich and a handful of guys that are trusted in the AD will simultaneously start breaking stories about rumors of who this “veteran” coach is. I might be totally wrong, but I think “we got him.” Who else could this veteran guy be? 

Could be Mark Turgeon...