General Coach Candidate News

[lillurk 5,092]

McDermott to me is in the Cronin tier, different pros and cons and might be a temperamentally better fit but you trade some of that with age and it’s about a wash. Good coaches, would probably not bank on an IU title under either but Final 4(s)? Maybe.

[IUBtown 586]

Can see Woody not giving a damn about who the next coach is and saying so. He's too busy coordinating his vino relocation.  

[lillurk 5,092]

I also think that if that’s Woody’s take it makes some intuitive sense for someone aware of/interested in the search but not necessarily plugged in. The guy who said he likes his job and the guy who got an extension are out, this guy who knew Bob Knight really wants it?

Lots of folks turning into the game tonight are in the same info environment he might be and feel similarly. Doesn’t mean they’re right.

[Tasmanian Devil 1,904]

1 hour ago, Scott_b said:

I fail to see the humor in this. I'm trying to contribute some info on the subject.

You’re sitting behind the bench?

 

ok - at the 1st media timeout (under 16), stand up and do Y-M-C-A through the entire TO. Can’t wait to see this.

[Papacap 1,979]

If Scott is just passing along info he’s been told, I don’t think he’s trolling. If he is, seems like a weird way to do it. But I also don’t put much stock in anything that would come from Woodson. Maybe he’s right. But given his bias and ego, not trustworthy.

Having said that McDermott would be great. Comparing him to Alford is silly. And I don’t really care what he did at Iowa State. His teams would be fun to watch and would win a lot of games.

But having said thaaaat, he’d be in the second tier for me so let’s get this done.

[BA47591 1,022]

1 hour ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

so any thoughts on bringing on Mark Few or is he cemented into Gonzaga for life?

He went on record years ago he did have interest in Indiana because we were crazy. 

[Ctf9 451]

15 minutes ago, BehindTheBench said:

Could have / should have had Bruce last year. Knowing and being fairly close to Steven, I can tell you alllll about it some time. 

How about now?

 

and people with stories of Woodson being a diva behind the scenes—share that too!

[Tasmanian Devil 1,904]

30 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

That’s my fault. I apologize 

You giving up alcohol for lent? lol Have to atone for those sins.

[rcbowla 8,256]

39 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Big East isn’t a big conference?  Back to back national champions play in that league 

Yeah this is silly. Big time programs, big time coaches and big time history in that conference. Imagine Creighton, Marquette, Uconn, Georgetown, Villanova etc being considered "mid major" or "small". Absurd honestly.

[wirenuts 1,454]

"Hey scott, after you push me out and call it a retirement, who are you gonna hire to replace me?"

Mike Woodson probably 

[Uspshoosier 54,362]

21 minutes ago, Josh said:

I know you keep saying that he averages more attendance than us, but I really don't give a ****.  Could you make me feel good about him without the attendance thing?

Last 5 years 

2025- NET 39

13-5 in conference so far second place after losing one of his best players 

5-6 Q1 

2024- NET-11 

14-6 in conference tied for 2nd 

Sweet 16

8-6 Q1 games 

2023-NET- 17

14-6 in conference  3rd place 

Elite 8

5-10 in Q1 

2022- NET 51

12-7 in conference 4th place 

Round 32

8-7 Q1

2021-NET-27

14-6 in conference 2nd by winning percentage (nova 11-4) 

sweet 16 

7-4 Q1 

 

All in a top 4 basketball conference that has produced back to back national champions which he as beaten each year 

[VFury 624]

19 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

If you think Woodson isn’t connected to the players, coaches, BOT and Donors I don’t know what to tell you. 
where do you think some of the info that hits this board comes from?

Wait, you think some of the info that comes here is from Mike Woodson?! Now I've heard everything. He obviously knows a ton of people, I never said he didn't. To think Mike Woodson is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes leaking names is legitimately the funniest thing I've read all day.

[BA47591 1,022]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I want to clarify I like Greg McDermott and would be happy with him as our coach. 

Your choice between McDermott and Chris Collins? 

[IU Prof 2,337]

I would find it much more believable that Woody knows when a candidate has taken himself out of the running, because there is nothing to sabotage there.

But I would find it highly implausible Woody would know who we're still actively negotiating with.

[Chris007 62,403]

31 minutes ago, Rico said:

That’s funny because Dolson has been joking about Jackson 

[Uspshoosier 54,362]

McDermott has 68 conference wins in a top 4 basketball conference in the last 5 years. Not good enough for some 

[Kentuckysucks 4,332]

4 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Your choice between McDermott and Chris Collins? 

Collins easily.

[Chris007 62,403]

4 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Your choice between McDermott and Chris Collins? 

Probably McDermott because his offense is more fun to watch.

[hoosiersoxfan 694]

5 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Your choice between McDermott and Chris Collins? 

I'd take either.  McDermott is a hell of a coach and what Collins has done at NW with such limited resources compared to other Big Ten teams is remarkable.  Both play a fun style of ball and I never watch a Creighton or Northwestern game and wonder to myself why the coach is making the decisions he does.

[Uspshoosier 54,362]

Imagine watching IU the last 9 years where you watched 1 season where your team finished above .500 in conference (4 games over .500) and turning your nose up at a coaches last 5 years where he won 68 conference games in a top 4 conference and say nah he is a mid major coach.  lol