General Coach Candidate News

[str8baller 7,445]

6 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

I think this is more the point that was being made. As you said previously it can be more of a disqualifying data point.

That’s how I’ve been looking at it. I just don’t think it disqualifies too many likely candidates, if any, that are controversial. OTOH….Otzelberger would be out. Tommy Llyod would be out. McCasland would be out. 
 

Also, Scott Drew was like 5th or 6th on valpos list in his only season after being left a handful of starters from a really good team his dad had the year before. I don’t think anyone foresaw him doing what he did at Baylor.  But he qualifies based on his time at Baylor. 

[Artie86 3,485]

13 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Brad Train?

Brad Brownell let’s ride!

.....move along, I would rather walk please. lol

 

[JSHoosier 22,210]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Brad Train?

Brad Brownell let’s ride!

[Hornsby 3,870]

Brad Train? Brad Brownell let’s ride!

 

Yep only took him 14 years to figure it out but he is rolling now. By year 7 he could have us cooking  

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[IUHoosierJoe 2,151]

5 minutes ago, str8baller said:

That’s how I’ve been looking at it. I just don’t think it disqualifies too many likely candidates, if any, that are controversial. OTOH….Otzelberger would be out. Tommy Llyod would be out. McCasland would be out. 
 

Also, Scott Drew was like 5th or 6th on valpos list in his only season after being left a handful of starters from a really good team his dad had the year before. I don’t think anyone foresaw him doing what he did at Baylor.  But he qualifies based on his time at Baylor. 

Is the stat that was referred to the all time win leader at a school, or the single season most wins at a school?  

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7 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Is the stat that was referred to the all time win leader at a school, or the single season most wins at a school?  

Single-season wins record at a school was the stat referred to.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,745]

2 minutes ago, str8baller said:

That’s how I’ve been looking at it. I just don’t think it disqualifies too many likely candidates, if any, that are controversial. OTOH….Otzelberger would be out. Tommy Llyod would be out. McCasland would be out. 
 

Also, Scott Drew was like 5th or 6th on valpos list in his only season after being left a handful of starters from a really good team his dad had the year before. I don’t think anyone foresaw him doing what he did at Baylor.  But he qualifies based on his time at Baylor. 

Are you sure TJ O would be out? He HAD the record at SDSU... 2nd best season at Iowa State, as well, now. 

I would say Baylor's AD probably did. 

[IU Prof 2,337]

28 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

"we" as in those that don't think Stevens will be the HC at IU.  

 

My guess is that if you took a poll, less than 50 percent of people here actually think Brad will be the next coach. Probably we'll under 50 percent, in fact.

Brad is the most fun coach to discuss. But that doesn't mean a majority of the board actually thinks he'll be the guy. Even Chris has said (at times, at least) that if forced to guess he doesn't think it'll be Brad.

[GP711 2,068]

[MaynardaHoosier 69]

Maynard's Coaching Hotboard:

Handicap Rankings and Rationale

(% chance he ends up at IU)

• 1. Dusty May (25%): Best blend of fit, youth, and IU connection. His recent ascent and Michigan’s untested loyalty make him the frontrunner among realistic hires.
• 2. Chris Holtmann (20%): Safest high-odds pick—available, experienced, and Big Ten-ready. Lacks May’s ceiling but minimizes risk.
• 3. T.J. Otzelberger (18%): Rising star with Midwest grit; IU’s resources could unlock his peak. Buyout and ISU success temper odds slightly.
• 4. Mick Cronin (15%): Proven winner with a chip on his shoulder. Higher odds than Donovan due to college proximity, though UCLA’s grip is tight.
• 5. Billy Donovan (8%): Highest upside but lowest plausibility among this top tier. A splash hire if IU swings big and he bites.

 

[HoosierKix 228]

47 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Jerry as good as he is sometimes, has swung and missed on other coaching searches. I’ll be the first to apologize if I’m wrong, but it doesn’t feel right again this time. 

That is fair, no insider has been 100%. Things change sometimes so fair point, I just feel Jerry is batting a very high percentage usually.

[MrBBall 982]

2 minutes ago, MaynardaHoosier said:

Maynard's Coaching Hotboard:

 

Handicap Rankings and Rationale

(% chance he ends up at IU)

• 1. Dusty May (25%): Best blend of fit, youth, and IU connection. His recent ascent and Michigan’s untested loyalty make him the frontrunner among realistic hires.
• 2. Chris Holtmann (20%): Safest high-odds pick—available, experienced, and Big Ten-ready. Lacks May’s ceiling but minimizes risk.
• 3. T.J. Otzelberger (18%): Rising star with Midwest grit; IU’s resources could unlock his peak. Buyout and ISU success temper odds slightly.
• 4. Mick Cronin (15%): Proven winner with a chip on his shoulder. Higher odds than Donovan due to college proximity, though UCLA’s grip is tight.
• 5. Billy Donovan (8%): Highest upside but lowest plausibility among this top tier. A splash hire if IU swings big and he bites.

 

Sir, I appreciate the list. But….cmon

[EasyEJay 806]

52 minutes ago, JimmerNoe said:

When does Rabby typically put out his hot boards?

He said he was putting it out today. Claims he pushed it back because IU played on Saturday and want to "Give it the coverage it deserves" as if he suddenly cares about this team (trust me he hasn't since the Bahamas unless its criticism of Woodson) 

Claims there is some "new stuff but nothing major" which is his new catch-phrase. 

[HoosierKix 228]

3 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Diddy is coming home?? There ain't no way. lolol

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1 minute ago, EasyEJay said:

He said he was putting it out today. Claims he pushed it back because IU played on Saturday and want to "Give it the coverage it deserves" as if he suddenly cares about this team (trust me he hasn't since the Bahamas unless its criticism of Woodson) 

Claims there is some "new stuff but nothing major" which is his new catch-phrase. 

so there is some new major stuff....

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Just now, HoosierKix said:

Diddy is coming home?? There ain't no way. lolol

I blacked out his name lmao

[JHoosier914 1,407]

11 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Alford

[str8baller 7,445]

25 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Are you sure TJ O would be out? He HAD the record at SDSU... 2nd best season at Iowa State, as well, now. 

I would say Baylor's AD probably did. 

I’m assuming it’s your last job. If it is any job you’ll just bring in a bunch more candidates. 

[Artie86 3,485]

13 minutes ago, GP711 said:

....better yet. Ozzy's.......

I could be right, I could be wrong
It hurts so bad it's been so long
Mama, I'm coming home

Selfish love yeah we're both alone
The ride before the fall, yeah
But I'm gonna take this heart of stone
I just got to have it all

I've seen your face a hundred times
Everyday we've been apart
And I don't care about the sunshine, yeah
'Cause mama, mama, I'm coming home
I'm coming home.

 

Go IU!

[Hoosierfan1901 8,296]

2 minutes ago, JHoosier914 said:

Alford

Larry Brown, duh