General Coach Candidate News

[Hoosierfan1901 8,029]

2 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Isn't Brownells buyout rather high?

There isn’t an exact number but it’s somewhere between $8 million to $12 million 

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Kathy can you just say if we are really going to be very excited and happy or not. Haha 

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Just now, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

I'm not saying I believe Stevens is signed sealed and delivered....but if he was, and had been since February, why would he have had to try to lock up Ben McCollum?  I mean if Brad was the guy and had a verbal as has been mentioned (again, I don't know that he has), he wouldn't be locking anyone else up...  

just a thought

Yep that makes sense. You don’t need a “back up” if you’ve got an agreement in place with someone already. 

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3 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Isn't Brownells buyout rather high?

Good question. 

Although, wouldn't it be the most IU-thing ever to overpay on a buy-out for a coach like Brownell? LOL

[HoosierInParadise 1,486]

Isn't Brownells buyout rather high?

$10 is too high of a buyout to pursue him.

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Just now, Silat Player said:

I think KathyC might be AI. No one actually speaks on sports board like she does, right? 

She's such a weird combination of dismissive, self-righteous and oddly formal. 

It's how teenagers talk when they think they are smart plus Dunning-Krueger.

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45 minutes ago, hper50 said:

Gosh you guys.... I went to the game yesterday.... just now catching up.... and I'm 120 pages behind. Love you all. Anyone care to summarize?

Woodson is done or almost done. We're hiring a coach to replace him at some point. Isaac is definitely a troll and Kathy is back. That's about it.

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1 minute ago, Rusty Shackleford said:

Another way to look at the timeline: if we don't make the tournament and there's no announcement on Monday, it ain't Brad

I'll add this: if there's no handshake deal with a coach by now, it's malpractice. Scott has had 5 weeks officially for this search (really a year) and portal backchanneling has been happening for months already. Whoever the next coach is will need to have been aware of the job they're stepping into and started evaluating the roster and potential additions. 

That’s the thing for me. I get that no one may have a signature on a contract but I find it hard to believe that we don’t have our number one target with at least a verbal agreement. What would they still be negotiating? Parking spots and PTO days? That doesn’t mean we still aren’t doing due diligence but I can’t believe we would still be at the gathering candidates phase. 

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2 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

There isn’t an exact number but it’s somewhere between $8 million to $12 million 

That's promising for us. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,383]

Can we start a “Fire Brownell” thread to preemptively try to fire his sorry @$$ before any “administrators” like Cathy think of trying to hire him?  

 

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6 minutes ago, EasyEJay said:

Some wise words from DWest . You can’t want to get paid like professionals but treated like children . 
 

Not condoning death threats in anyway shape or form . They should be investigated and offenders prosecuted. But criticism!? Absolutely  you wanna make millions ? Answer the tough questions about your play and effort ! 

blah blah blah blah.   The big slow and mediocre Mike are not a good combination.   moving on

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2 minutes ago, Rusty Shackleford said:

Another way to look at the timeline: if we don't make the tournament and there's no announcement on Monday, it ain't Brad

I'll add this: if there's no handshake deal with a coach by now, it's malpractice. Scott has had 5 weeks officially for this search (really a year) and portal backchanneling has been happening for months already. Whoever the next coach is will need to have been aware of the job they're stepping into and started evaluating the roster and potential additions. 

This. If Dolson doesn't have his candidate locked up at this point, then HE should be fired. 

He had every opportunity in the world to have his choice of candidates due to Woody being axed half-way through the season. There's zero excuse for him not to already have an agreement worked out and ready to sign ASAP the season ends. 

It would be absolute professional malpractice if that didn't happen. Period.

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I have been vocal that I'm not sold on McCollum and the risk there. But I think you can sell it to the fans (young up and comer, won at a high clip everywhere, basketball mind, respected by big time coaches, etc.) and I would rally, get behind it and cheer like hell.

Brownell...that would just be so incredibly sad. Not sure how you justify or sell him to the fan base.

I would honestly almost rather keep Woodson a couple more years, in hopes of getting someone better in a cycle or two, than hire Brownell. I'm not hoping for a coach that's been on the perennial hot seat and just a smidge better than Woodson (EDIT: I am aware Brownell made an Elite 8)...I am hoping for someone that can wake the sleeping giant. 

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12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Are you mad at me? You haven't quoted me? I said I'm riding with you this time. I'm back believing what your saying

It’s “you’re” . . . Remember, I reside in academia.

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Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Can we start a “Fire Brownell” thread to preemptively try to fire his sorry @$$ before any “administrators” like Cathy think of trying to hire him?  

 

I’m sure he’s a fine person and better than decent coach, but also 100% the type of hire fans should probably try to bully them out of making.

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Just now, KathywithaC said:

It’s “you’re” . . . Remember, I reside in academia.

Haha. I know my wife does too and she gets on me a lot with my grammar. She even put Grammarly on my computer at work but I guess I don't use it as much as I should. :-)

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11 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I think while a lot of us have differing favs, I think we can all agree (maybe not Kathy) but the program really needs an inspiring hire at this time in its history. While McCollum has question marks, he has some history that can inspire fans if communicated correctly and not just "he comes from a D2 background".....Stevens would be inspiring as well for obvious reason....the risk is LOSING THE FANS....IU basketball can easily become the old IU football where half the stadium is filled.....

 

Just an opinion from an old italian "businessman"

Yeah, IMO you can spin some inspiring things with just about any legit candidate that's be discussed. 

I can't find anything inspiring about hiring Brad Brownell. Not saying he couldn't do well, just nothing about it would get me excited at all. 

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1 minute ago, Rusty Shackleford said:

Another way to look at the timeline: if we don't make the tournament and there's no announcement on Monday, it ain't Brad

I'll add this: if there's no handshake deal with a coach by now, it's malpractice. Scott has had 5 weeks officially for this search (really a year) and portal backchanneling has been happening for months already. Whoever the next coach is will need to have been aware of the job they're stepping into and started evaluating the roster and potential additions. 

I would say if we miss the tourney and wenesday comes around and its crickets then i would rule brad out. just needs to be announced before the portal opens, and gives some time for planned roll out. just my opinion

 

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7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

There isn’t an exact number but it’s somewhere between $8 million to $12 million 

Is a booster really going to pony that up for Brad Brownell?  I have a hard time believing that.