General Coach Candidate News

[Hoosier987 2,878]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

Yeah, sure he is. Just because a few donors have tossed his name out and IU is vetting him doesn’t make him a real candidate 

You never know! Just saying.

[12345Brad 522]

33 minutes ago, IUguy77 said:

If it Steven’s I have a feeling Dolson has known it for a long time. The fiascos 4 years ago turned out to be a disaster. I just don’t see Dolson going blind into it this year. He wanted Woodson gone last year. So he’s had a year to plan this and work on the guy he wants. Just makes me believe he knew who we were getting long before this all started a month ago. 

And Dolson had Pearl and May lined up.   I know people said the Pearl ship sailed, last year or never, and the stuff with his son …. But i do wonder if he’d reconsider?   

[ap2345 11,385]

Just now, Hoosier987 said:

You never know! Just saying.

Well so am I 

[Chris007 62,616]

8 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Lewis was on his original staff at UCLA, I believe, so I could see that.

Lewis has worked with Brad & Cronin 

[OKHOOSIER 5,894]

1 minute ago, eddy4iu said:

Serious question - are you actually able to access a Peegs free board anymore?  

Not sure, haven't looked in a while, it was like ten years ago I would lurk it. I know the rivals free one is pretty active still. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,693]

2 hours ago, bigrod said:

Only my personal opinion, but I think IU already has their coach. Take that for what it's worth, but my feeling is that May has been told and that is why he signed an extension. As others have said, things aren't making a lot of sense right now. Scott is still doing his due diligence, but why has all the information suddenly stopped flowing? Maybe I'm delusional or it's just wishful thinking, but I think things aren't making much sense right now for a reason. Scott has been conducting this search for over a year now, IMO. 

[Hoosier987 2,878]

3 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Yeah, sure he is. Just because a few donors have tossed his name out and IU is vetting him doesn’t make him a real candidate 

Do I think Brownell ultimately gets the job? No. But he’s more than a non-zero candidate. 

[JF87 2,149]

32 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

I got to get a life.  

You may get your wish.  If we hire Brownell, a large part of the fanbase will take 4 years off until the next coaching search.  

[ap2345 11,385]

Just now, Hoosier987 said:

Do I think Brownell ultimately gets the job? No. But he’s more than a non-zero candidate. 

I get your point. I just don’t believe that anything has moved past candidate number 1 yet based on what I’ve heard the last 48 hours. So in my mind I don’t think anyone is a real candidate until that happens 

[HinnyHoosier 6,635]

600 more pages to go!

[Artie86 3,515]

29 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

If it’s not Brad I would be happy with TJ, Drew, McDermott or McCollum.

…..if Few’s agent has been pokin around, could he be a dark horse? He’s a heck of a coach, but gettin’ close to bein’ “long in the tooth”! 
 I feel the BIGTen is sitting pretty at the top with sooo many perks. Any team in the BIGTen will benefit because of the huge revenue and exposure. 
That being said, IU is sittin’ pretty for the first time  in a long time.

Some of these conferences that constantly have awesome teams, come NCAA tournament time, potentially have amazing coaches who would love to play at IU and the BIGTen. 

[jimsorgi 1,134]

6 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Rumors 

 

[Demo 24,895]

3 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Rumors 

Yup. I’m an inveterate process guy. Any name that pops up my 1st thought is what process would land there. With Brownell the only  process that lands on him ahead of roughly 15 other guys would have to include a “from Indiana” filter. Otherwise you can’t get to him. So, yeah, this screams agent hunting a new deal. 

[Hoosier987 2,878]

2 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I get your point. I just don’t believe that anything has moved past candidate number 1 yet based on what I’ve heard the last 48 hours. So in my mind I don’t think anyone is a real candidate until that happens 

That’s great news. Thanks for sharing

[tyappleg 8,299]

My reactions to potential candidates:

Cronin: Meh (Good coach, but I don't like him)

McCollum: Meh (Great success at lower level, but not proven)

Buzz: Mildly happy (only an above average coach, but I like him)

McDermott: Very happy

T.J. Otz: Dancing in my living room

Drew: Dancing in my living room

Stevens: Running through the street naked

Brownell: **** you, Scott Dolson

 

 

[Golfman25 6,855]

2 hours ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I mean so is Michigan 

Michigan makes exceptions for athletes.  NW not so much.  Fitz was able to negotiate some relief years ago which is why football could sometimes compete.  Collins probably did as well.  But the are still very stingy on whom the let in.  

[Chris007 62,616]

10 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Has Rabby addressed how unusual it is that Dolson is scheduling non-conference games for next season without consulting with his head coach?

Not that I have seen. 

[Artie86 3,515]

3 minutes ago, jimsorgi said:

 

Best album they put out!

[TadQueasy 2,592]

2 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

My reactions to potential candidates:

Cronin: Meh (Good coach, but I don't like him)

McCollum: Meh (Great success at lower level, but not proven)

Buzz: Mildly happy (only an above average coach, but I like him)

McDermott: Very happy

T.J. Otz: Dancing in my living room

Drew: Dancing in my living room

Stevens: Running through the street naked

Brownell: **** you, Scott Dolson

 

 

I would say this summarizes how a lot of us feel.  And also reinforces the fact that this is a different search than in the past and there are several options for IU to come out of this with a solid coach.  

[IU Prof 2,392]

20 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

He’s not even listed on the latest hot board for coaches. Don’t hold your breath…though I would be in favor of the hire

That probably makes it more likely he's the guy, not less.

That having been said, I agree he's a long shot.