General Coach Candidate News

[OKHOOSIER 4,914]

3 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

McCollum.  I have said that for over a month.  He was contacted early on.  I know someone there.  There were multiple discussions.  We did talk to him about his wants and needs.  I don’t know anything on the IU side though.  

To me, McCollum is maybe the most intriguing ‘what if’ candidate. Seems like the upside is astronomical, just no idea what his floor looks like being in charge of a D1 behemoth of a program. I’ve watched some Drake since Woody got canned and the deliberate offense isn’t nearly as mind numbing as I thought it would be just looking on paper. Ultimately I’d be pretty surprised if Dolson risked it on a guy with exactly zero Q1 experience but who knows. 

[RaceToTheTop 28,394]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Not asking they are happy to tell, just can't say the name

Can't say it because it's hard to pronounce?  Must be Coach K.

[Stuhoo 85,450]

6 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Why are so many people close to the situation saying Scott has his guy if he just started his search

Great additional point!

Everything I posted about reasons for secrecy can absolutely signify that Scott already has his guy. 

I am purely explaining the need for secrecy; because that need for secrecy could mean that he has his guy, or that he does not yet.

[mdiu28 2,409]

5 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

McCollum.  I have said that for over a month.  He was contacted early on.  I know someone there.  There were multiple discussions.  We did talk to him about his wants and needs.  I don’t know anything on the IU side though.  

Would definitely fit the Cignetti-type hire for Dolson on the basketball side...I'd get behind it but I'm just not sure it's the risk IU should take.

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15 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

McCollum.  I have said that for over a month.  He was contacted early on.  I know someone there.  There were multiple discussions.  We did talk to him about his wants and needs.  I don’t know anything on the IU side though.  

Did McCollum indicate he wanted the job?

[Stuhoo 85,450]

1 minute ago, Mopladysman said:

Did McCollum indicate he wanted the job?

Of COURSE McCollum would want this job. 

[ap2345 10,196]

19 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Why are so many people close to the situation saying Scott has his guy if he just started his search

Yep

[Goober 25]

16 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He truly feels like he did

Wow, now I feel like part of the crowd, Chris actually replied to a jock strap

[ap2345 10,196]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Of COURSE McCollum would want this job. 

He prefers Iowa 

[AZ Hoosier 9,292]

33 minutes ago, Goober said:

Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to IU new basketball coach, Bruce Weber!

If Dolson hires him, the prophecy will once again ring true:

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– Weber, on the Big Ten race: “The league should be wide open... I do know one thing, though. I think Indiana will suck. Don’t put that on the Internet.”

source: https://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/20/bruce-weber-indiana-will-suck/

[Chris007 54,349]

2 minutes ago, Goober said:

Wow, now I feel like part of the crowd, Chris actually replied to a jock strap

I always do. I want you to get that awful Purdue jockstrap off as soon as possible 

[IUGRAD06 346]

7 minutes ago, Mopladysman said:

Did McCollum indicate he wanted the job?

Iowa kid through and through.  Some wanted out, I don’t think he does.  

[Rico 3,408]

4 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

He prefers Iowa 

Says who?

[Stuhoo 85,450]

8 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

He prefers Iowa 

Apologies up front -- here comes a little snark even though you are a great poster!

• Last I checked the Iowa job is not open.
• I'm guessing he probably prefers Duke over either job.
• Dusty May was thought to prefer Louisville until Michigan explained their job to him. 
• Dolson's job is to sell the value of the IU job to whoever he feels is the best candidate. That sell can be with money, achievement potential, resources, anything and everything.
• If Dolson can't sell our job over a job like Iowa's? That's a candidate that isn't appropriate for IU anyway,  because that's a candidate that doesn't want the limelight.

[DChoosier 9,222]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

OK so I didn't miss anything last night. Wonder why it has been so quiet. I haven't been able to get much info from people close to the situation since Feb 14 morning. Even when I do they will never use the candidate by name. 

I understand not naming the candidate, and the  last thing in the world I would want to do is violate their need for discretion,  but by any chance is the new coach sometimes called a masshole??

[EasyEJay 168]

14 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He truly feels like he did

You know Mark Titus talked about it on his show yesterday with WBR (White Boy Rick)IU fan. It is kind of interesting to hear more outsider perspective but also a guy who understands IU basketball and Titus fits the description perfectly being raised in Brownsburg. talked about the difference of the Woodson era on a Macro vs micro level really interesting stuff 

[Trish 12,661]

After talking to someone in the know, it appears TJ Otzelberger has his eyes on staying in Ames. 

[TadQueasy 1,388]

57 minutes ago, iu2win said:

Hypothetical: a contract was signed and the new coach contacts his friend (Goodman) to ask a favor.  Send out a vague message that I am not a candidate for the IU coaching position.  Scott and I have agreed to give you the heads up hours before making any official announcement.  You can say I was not a candidate because I had already accepted the position and we needed to keep a low profile to allow Woodson to bow out gracefully.

[Artie86 2,803]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Maybe they're not allowed too. 

[Chris007 54,349]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Apologies up front -- here comes a little snark even though you are a great poster!

• Last I checked the Iowa job is not open.
• I'm guessing he probably prefers Duke over either job.
• Dusty May was thought to prefer Louisville until Michigan explained their job to him. 
• Dolson's job is to sell the value of the IU job to whoever he feels is the best candidate. That sell can be with money, achievement potential, resources, anything and everything.
• If Dolson can't sell our job over a job like Iowa's? That's a candidate that isn't appropriate for IU anyway,  because that's a candidate that doesn't want the limelight.

Boy, you woke up trying to pee in everyone's Cheerios this morning. I expect it from some but not you. Haha. You're getting as grouchy as old fart.