General Coach Candidate News

[iubb 4,817]

5 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said:

There once was a coach from Nantucket...

 

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

In the land of corn where the Hoosiers play,

They sought a coach to light their way.

From Nantucket shores, with his sandy feet,

He arrived with a whistle and an appetite for meat!

 

“Oh dear!” cried the fans, “What’s this we see?

A coach from an island — what could it be?”

With his bucket hat on and a grin oh-so-wide,

He promised them glory; he’d turn the tide!

 

His players chuckled, "Does he know about hoops?"

“Is he here to teach us or bake us some soups?”

But with every practice that stretched till late night,

He dribbled and danced—what a curious sight!

 

"Now listen up team," he'd bellow and cheer,

"We'll shoot for the stars—no fear here my dears!"

And though he mispronounced all their hometowns' names,

His passion ignited those wild basketball flames.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,295]

16 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

Not for long.  They just fell to 3-10 in conference.   They are hanging on for dear life with their non con results that were really good.    Got to win some games moving forward or they will play themselves out of a bid 

Gotta wonder who could take their place. Their conference record sucks(and you know me, I can't stand that). But man... Just overall resumes, not looking at conference record... The field isn't very good.

[Uspshoosier 54,347]

4 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

The field isn't very good

The bottom never is.  Would hope they would give Drake the nod if they lose a couple more and don’t win their conference tourney however as I always say they almost always go with the mediocre high major.   They took Virginia over Indiana St last year.   ISU got left out basically because they lost a home game to a bad team in Illinois st 

[Hoosierfan2017 24,849]

17 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

Ask @RoadToZion if they're a fan. Have you read why he enjoys Baylor? Basketball seems pretty secondary. Sure, there are religious coaches, but he seems to be taking it to the next level. Seems like a perfect fit for Baylor. 

IU basketball has been in hell for quite some time. Maybe a religious coach is just what we need. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,689]

4 hours ago, Trish said:

Considering Indiana had to go down to #20 on the list last time says a whole lot. 

Only 20? More like 50 on my list

[Alford Bailey 13,227]

If we put up a bunch of blind resumes before this thread got started a bunch of us would pick Cronin

[ziggyiu 786]

1 minute ago, Alford Bailey said:

If we put up a bunch of blind resumes before this thread got started a bunch of us would pick Cronin

And a bunch of us aren't qualified to select the next coach. ; )

[Kentuckysucks 4,332]

12 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

IU basketball has been in hell for quite some time. Maybe a religious coach is just what we need. 

Strap Purl might work if he wants to get into coaching.

[HoosierCoop 4,159]

44 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Funny story I did at Mitchell Elementary School during halftime of a game his son was playing in. We started talking, he found out I worked at IU and he asked if I wanted to ref some practices if they needed someone. 

[Chris007 62,388]

2 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

And a bunch of us aren't qualified to select the next coach. ; )

I will say that has been made abundantly clear for the last week or so

[IUHAHN81 3,309]

Let's hope Scott doesn't get beyond options 1 and 2. Personally not interested in our options beyond that...

[Alford Bailey 13,227]

14 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

And a bunch of us aren't qualified to select the next coach. ; )

I thought we were all qualified? That’s why we are here!

[iubb 4,817]

4 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

I thought we were all qualified? That’s why we are here!

In the heart of B-town where banners do sway,

Posters proclaiming, “We’ll coach the Hoosiers one day!”

With visions of glory and strategies grand,

They plot from their couches with snacks close at hand.

 

“Oh please! Just one season,” they earnestly plead,

“Just give us a whistle, we’re qualified indeed!

We’ve watched every game since the days of old Bob,

And our playbooks are solid—well, sort of a blob.”

 

With markers and poster boards bright in their hands,

They sketch out formations as if it’s all planned.

“Let’s run up the court like we’re flying on air!

Forget that old timeout—just throw caution to hair!”

 

A fellow named Tim claims he knows how to teach;

He shouts from his basement: “The sidelines are reach!”

While Brenda insists with a fervor so bold,

“The key is to shoot threes while eating some gold!”

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,689]

1 hour ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Ummm... this one. That's a very Crean loss last night by UCLA and Cronin. 

So no coach in consideration can have a loss to a team they shouldn't lose to? I guess that rules out every coach there has ever been. Minnesota has beaten Michigan and othe B1G teams this year

[IndianaSconnie90 806]

2 hours ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

You mean the Minnezota team that has won like 6 of 8 and has turned the season around? 

And I can tell you that nobody up here in this frozen tundra gives a rat's @$$ lol it's hockey season

[jumpshot53 300]

Kansas fans are getting sick of Self.  They're talking Pearl or McCollum, lol.  NIL is the great equalizer.  The blue bloods aren't going to like the more even playing field now.  Personally for me,  I think there are 2 coaches that I believe could win the championship above everyone else.  Pitino and Pearl are what I would call a sure thing.  Self is getting tired or bored at Kansas, or I would put him in that group too.

I'd still prefer a younger up and coming guy.

[68Hoosier 1,248]

Roses are Red

Violets are blue

Woodson sucks

We want Brad ******* Stevens

 

There how was that?

[iubb 4,817]

9 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

Roses are Red

Violets are blue

Woodson sucks

We want Brad ******* Stevens

 

There how was that?

42 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I will say that has been made abundantly clear for the last week or so

In the land of crimson dreams where basketballs do soar,

The Hoosiers made a move that left fans wanting more.

Mike Woodson's time was ticking, like a clock with faulty gears,

With each loss on the scoreboard, came an avalanche of jeers.

 

“Oh dear,” they said, “it's time for change! We need a different scheme!”

So off went Coach Mike packing, like a player lost in steam.

But who would take the helm and steer this ship through strife?

A name arose from whispers—Brad Stevens! Could he save our life?

 

Now Brad’s been up at Boston coaching stars with flair and might,

He turned them into legends under those bright Garden lights.

But Indiana called him home with promises so grand—

“Just bring us back the glory days; we’re sure you’ve got a plan!”

 

With humor dripping thick as syrup on warm pancakes in June,

Fans gathered round their screens to watch this coaching cartoon.

“Will Brad bring us new magic?” they chortled with delight,

“If he can’t fix our defense woes, we’ll all just lose our sight!”

 

As Woody packed his office gear (a fate both sad and grim),

Brad slipped on his Hoosier cap—a crimson hat for him.

“We’ll run some plays that baffle foes! Let’s dance upon the court!

And if we lose again next year? Well hey—it’s just a sport!”

[OKHOOSIER 5,890]

3 minutes ago, jumpshot53 said:

Kansas fans are getting sick of Self.  They're talking Pearl or McCollum, lol.  NIL is the great equalizer.  The blue bloods aren't going to like the more even playing field now.  Personally for me,  I think there are 2 coaches that I believe could win the championship above everyone else.  Pitino and Pearl are what I would call a sure thing.  Self is getting tired or bored at Kansas, or I would put him in that group too.

I'd still prefer a younger up and coming guy.

That’s why the media and CBB fans, particularly at Purdue, love seeing us down. Whether they want to admit it or not they all know we are one good hire away from being consistently top-10 again. I’m sure we weren’t completely innocent, but we certainly weren’t dropping bags like the others. Our success in the portal since it’s been legal and keeping good players in spite of poor coaching just reinforces that. We are the sleeping giant Nebraska football fancies itself but without being 800 miles from decent recruiting grounds. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,689]

Therein lies the problem! ;)