General Coach Candidate News

[HoosierInParadise 1,448]

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

Translation....she's definitely mad at you...

[lillurk 4,794]

6 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. 

Broadly agree but sometimes the way it works in a scenario like you describe is that Monday is Rumor Day and if you know where to look/who to trust, the writing is on the wall.

Then the info comes Tuesday, for practical legal or strategic communication reasons.

[Hovadipo 60,695]

19 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Y’all thought I was unhinged with McCollum yesterday. (I was, he would be a gigantic risk, WHY? Get him in 6 years after his next stop)

But Brad ******** Brownell?  Oh hell no!  Homie don’t play that. Period.

Oh, we will march. 

Call it Occupy 17th Street

[Chris007 59,836]

2 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

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.

And you were getting on me for doing this exact same thing last night. HJ I can't believe you :-)

[PartyintheVillas 749]

4 minutes ago, #1fanofafrin said:

 

 

Changes I made, but mostly we're aligned.

[Silat Player 1,608]

3 minutes ago, KathywithaC said:

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

You're trying way too hard now, KathyC...

[PartyintheVillas 749]

6 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

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.

Kathy is back on her BS. You forgot the rest of the sentence.

[rcbowla 8,067]

If Brownell isn't the coach after this search (just threw up in my mouth a little) I'm going to need people to periodically ask Hornsby what the coach's name was from Clemson that we almost hired. 

[Papacap 1,787]

5 minutes ago, KathywithaC said:

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

So, how are things in Stepford these days?

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,374]

8 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 ! 

This coaching staff, particularly Mike Woodson, particularly like to play victim and pass blame.  
 

I hate seeing these stories because people are ridiculous and should never behave in such manners.

However, it’s just a plain fact of social media.  It brings out the worst in many people. It’s a known fact. Teach the staff, and players how to handle this and process this.  The IQ of the people doing these acts is so low they are virtually subhuman.  Putting any mental space into the thoughts of people this cruel and unintelligent is a gigantic waste of headspace.  ZERO creedance should be given to these people.  
 

Instead focus on the things you can control and take in as much of the positives as you can. Or tune out completely like Lebron James does during the season.

But it’s a great excuse and gets people to feel very sorry for you when you have failed to meet expectations….ahem.  Woody!  
 

It’s always someone else’s fault, right?

[SlammySammy 1,661]

14 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

I am adamant that we don't need an inspiring hire. Inspiring or not, the coach has to win games (and not embarrass the university off the court.) We don't need to win the press conference or off-season. We need a basketball coach that will win games.

Brownell does not give me hope that IU will start winning....

[JaybobHoosier 12,746]

Figured it all out through the message board rumors:

- IU went hard after Stevens and eventually got told no.

- IU has stayed in contact with Stevens to create a successful “front office” like the Celtics have and how they built a successful team.

- IU will hire a hot up and comer in McCollum.

- The Turgeon smoke is because they are bringing him in to be the GM to help McCollum adjust to the game, and so DMV doesn’t have to get a tattoo of Turgeon riding a turdgeon. 
 

You are all welcome! 

[Rusty Shackleford 696]

4 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Broadly agree but sometimes the way it works in a scenario like you describe is that Monday is Rumor Day and if you know where to look/who to trust, the writing is on the wall.

Then the info comes Tuesday, for practical legal or strategic communication reasons.

Totally could be the case. Thanks. 

[JustWinBaby 1,164]

7 minutes ago, KathywithaC said:

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

I’m relatively new to the board but quickly learning why everyone reacted the way they did with Kathy showed up lmao. In retrospect the Ron Swanson “she’s here” gif was genuinely perfect.

[Mopladysman 1,223]

45 minutes ago, KathywithaC said:

Not what I said, implied or suggested. We aren’t talking directly with active coaches yet. To their representatives either directly or through an intermediary? Yes. There’s a distinction in there. No need for me to try and explain it further.

Question.  So the rumor on the board was that Shaka Smart interviewed last week.  I assume yo believe this to be false based on this statement?

[rcbowla 8,067]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

And you were getting on me for doing this exact same thing last night. HJ I can't believe you :-)

Yeah but that one was split. We all universally hate the idea of Brownell as HC lol.

[HoosierPapi4 472]

@KathywithaC can you at least confirm it’s not going to be Brad ******* Brownell so people will calm the hell down…If Scott wants some very angry people that would be the way to go though. 

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 1,852]

8 minutes ago, KathywithaC said:

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

Thoughts on Mark Turgeon?

[Home Jersey 14,515]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

And you were getting on me for doing this exact same thing last night. HJ I can't believe you :-)

Hahaha. We can all agree ole-what’s-eez-name is better off elsewhere…

[PartyintheVillas 749]

Just now, SlammySammy said:

Brownell does not give me hope that IU will start winning....

Me too, but Pope and Kelsey were less than inspiring hires and have worked out well, so I'll hold out some hope. Plus, I really am tired of hearing how amazing things are every off-season. If Dolson believes BB can win games in Btown, I'll be right with him (until maybe I am not a few years in.)