General Coach Candidate News

[Uspshoosier 49,624]

7 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Why? 

Because I really don’t want to have to post this every time IU loses 

Will Wade lost 

I want no part of that guy anywhere near the program I’m invested in    
 

if he is hired then I will have a choice to make on how much I’m invested into the program moving forward    

 

[VFury 262]

8 minutes ago, jimsorgi said:

I'd have to go back and watch Field of 68 to confirm, but I'm pretty sure in their initial videos Goodman said Otz would be his top choice for Indiana but Otz wouldn't go to Indiana. 

If he's changing his tune it's probably because he heard some level of legitimate interest. 

Or because that's the biggest name after Brad and Dusty to generate clicks.

[12345Brad 326]

12 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Why? 

Curious too. Why no Wade?   I get he made mistakes in the past, but he paid his dues with the NCAA (who most of us probably trust FIFA or the IOC more than NCAA).    
 

Major programs were vetting $ean Miller last off season or two as well.  
 

Hate to go there, but Wades offenses are much more forgivable than Beards  

 

[OGIUAndy 872]

9 hours ago, RoadRage said:

I’m not sure anybody is saying we should take McCollum over Stevens, Pearl, Drew, or even Buzz….but a lot of people on this forum want Cronin, Brownell, or even Pitino Jr., I think some of us would prefer taking a shot with McCollum that’s all, of course there are better, very expensive top coaches, but rumors don’t indicate that is the direction we are going?

I don't know about "a lot". And some of these supposed rumored names are being thrown around by people who have a lot to gain by having any rumors. 

[VFury 262]

Wade is where Sampson was right before he got to Houston. He paid the price and is atoning for it. But I get it, hiring Wade would mean we wouldn't be able to act like we're above everybody else, and he wins too much.

[SlammySammy 560]

Does anyone else think it’s kind of foolish to talk about “throwing off the scent”? Like this is some spy novel surrounding some goofs on a message board….The scent nobody but us here on the board seems to have? Come on…..the majority of fans are not here and have no idea who is going to be coach….doubful that Dolson is involved in any skullduggery because there really is no reason for it…think about it..

[12345Brad 326]

1 minute ago, VFury said:

Wade is where Sampson was right before he got to Houston. He paid the price and is atoning for it. But I get it, hiring Wade would mean we wouldn't be able to act like we're above everybody else, and he wins too much.

So just too risky to take a chance given where iu was and is today?  I could understand that.  
 

This hire, imo, has to be a proven guy.  Can’t take a risk with an up and comer.  A lot of good young coaches who may turn out awesome, but where iu is today - need a proven guy. 

[Home Jersey 11,906]

6 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

I don't know about "a lot". And some of these supposed rumored names are being thrown around by people who have a lot to gain by having any rumors. 

Yes and speaking for myself, it’s not that I even “want” Cronin per se, but find it pretty absurd that some people turn their noses up at the youngest active coach to 500 wins who makes the tournament basically every year. Only made the F4 in 2021 but he did it at the modern (lackluster) UCLA program so that’s unimpressive. Definitely no potential upside there at a place like Indiana. More to debate with a guy like Cronin than the obviously more desirable guys who may have longer odds of coming. Though I doubt Cronin comes either with the buyout. 

[12345Brad 326]

2 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Does anyone else think it’s kind of foolish to talk about “throwing off the scent”? Like this is some spy novel surrounding some goofs on a message board….The scent nobody but us here on the board seems to have? Come on…..the majority of fans are not here and have no idea who is going to be coach….doubful that Dolson is involved in any skullduggery because there really is no reason for it…think about it..

We’re all message board warriors and just make up / believe anything.  We’re desperate.   
 

i don’t think Dolson is sending fake flights bc he knows we’re tracking.   I don’t think there are any intentional smoke screens.   We All just know very little and wildly guess and speculate.  Which makes coaching searches so awesome. 
 

and to the people that hear stuff and share what they hear … kudos.  We appreciate it.  It makes this board the best and why we refresh these pages more than paying attention to our actual jobs. 

[IUHoosierJoe 1,696]

7 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Does anyone else think it’s kind of foolish to talk about “throwing off the scent”? Like this is some spy novel surrounding some goofs on a message board….The scent nobody but us here on the board seems to have? Come on…..the majority of fans are not here and have no idea who is going to be coach….doubful that Dolson is involved in any skullduggery because there really is no reason for it…think about it..

I think, assuming IU and Stevens are talking, that it's more than likely there are attempts to stop leaks and throw off the scent.  Every time we have an opening, Stevens' name pops up early at the top of everybody's hot board.  I'm sure people can understand why neither our current team nor current coach need that distraction, especially when they are still fighting for an NCAA Tournament bid.  And I'm sure Stevens doesn't want it either.    

[JF87 1,933]

4 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Does anyone else think it’s kind of foolish to talk about “throwing off the scent”? Like this is some spy novel surrounding some goofs on a message board….The scent nobody but us here on the board seems to have? Come on…..the majority of fans are not here and have no idea who is going to be coach….doubful that Dolson is involved in any skullduggery because there really is no reason for it…think about it..

Stevens and Dolson are both fans of Breaking Bad.   Of course, they are using subterfuge to keep the hiring quiet until the proper time.  Brad and Scott, both know it would be in poor taste to announce the hiring while Woodson is still coaching so we need to keep it under wraps for now.  I'm sure they will thank you in due time for contributing to their misdirection ploy.  

[12345Brad 326]

2 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

I think, assuming IU and Stevens are talking, that it's more than likely there are attempts to stop leaks and throw off the scent.  Every time we have an opening, Stevens' name pops up early at the top of everybody's hot board.  I'm sure people can understand why neither our current team nor current coach need that distraction, especially when they are still fighting for an NCAA Tournament bid.  And I'm sure Stevens doesn't want it either.    

Agree. I’m hopeful it is still Stevens (the timing and dots connect in my desperate brain) … but I’m certain, if it is him, he most likely told Dolson he wants to work in his capacity as Celts GM through waiver deadline.  

[RoadRage 2,629]

15 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

I don't know about "a lot". And some of these supposed rumored names are being thrown around by people who have a lot to gain by having any rumors. 

Cronin is the popular choice of “a lot” of people on this forum. Just read through past pages and you will find them. Even Indy Star’s Doyle is pushing Cronin, the other names you may be right about, but there are people on this forum that have shown support for guys like Brownell and Pitino. I am still hoping for an elite proven coach, but the Cronin talk is very real and I would be very disappointed if that is the direction we go.

[Ctf9 39]

2 minutes ago, JF87 said:

Stevens and Dolson are both fans of Breaking Bad.   Of course, they are using subterfuge to keep the hiring quiet until the proper time.  Brad and Scott, both know it would be in poor taste to announce the hiring while Woodson is still coaching so we need to keep it under wraps for now.  I'm sure they will thank you in due time for contributing to their misdirection ploy.  

But this means there’s a lily of the valley-sized clue that’s been visible all along. We just have to find it!

 

[MrBBall 442]

Do not be surprised if OB isn’t in the lineup to go

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,925]

26 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Because I really don’t want to have to post this every time IU loses 

Will Wade lost 

I want no part of that guy anywhere near the program I’m invested in    
 

if he is hired then I will have a choice to make on how much I’m invested into the program moving forward    

 

Lost what? 

His winning pct at LSU is literally Cronins at UCLA and that's the only thing going for Mick, which again, is less than uclas all time.  

[RaceToTheTop 28,052]

9 hours ago, Magnanimous said:

How far would McCollum have to go in the NCAAT this year to assuage the concerns of those who think he can’t hack it?

He needs to make the tournament first.  If he doesn’t win the conference tourney they might not.

[Stuhoo 84,938]

Just now, MrBBall said:

Do not be surprised if OB isn’t in the lineup to go

Still in Vegas?

[Stuhoo 84,938]

1 minute ago, MrBBall said:

Do not be surprised if OB isn’t in the lineup to go

Is he still with the team?

[ronzo4IU 166]

14 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

And with the proper vetting, Luke Murray could be an excellent hire.

If we somehow flounder on the white whale, this is exactly the type of hire I would like to see!