Ooooook who’s your # 2?

[Stuhoo]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen someone’s record as an assistant coach referenced before.. I’m sorry, but there’s nothing that would get me excited about this hire. It would be completely underwhelming. He’s another coach who no one would ever consider for the job if he hadn’t played at IU over four decades ago. 

Only because there was some talk of how he’s with a sucky Knicks team. That’s the complete resume.

[BGleas]

At the end of the day, winning on the court is infinitely more important than winning the hiring sweepstakes or the press conference. But with that said, Woodson or Fife would be huge losses in terms of the hires themselves. 

It would mean Dolson either struck out on all of the proven, established hire major college coaches, or maybe worse that he didn't even try. 

[Stuhoo]

FWIW. I would greatly prefer Beard (duh) or Oats or a 38 year old next superstar. 

But disparaging Woody and his bona fides is not cool.

[Stuhoo]

22 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Neither. 

You’re not the most optimistic sandwich on the menu though.  ;)

[RaceToTheTop]

FWIW, there is probably a reason that we are hearing about Woodson right now:  he's available to touch base with.  Lot of coaches we are probably looking at aren't as they are still coaching in the tourney.  Nothing wrong with testing the waters to gauge what's available.

[Hoosierfan2017]

12 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Only because there was some talk of how he’s with a sucky Knicks team. That’s the complete resume.

He was a mediocre head coach in the NBA. In 8 full seasons he had a winning record three times. He hasn’t been a head coach since 2014. He’s never coached college basketball before, and he turns 63 on Wednesday. He played basketball for IU over four decades ago, but that has nothing to do with his coaching abilities. Recruits’ parents were children when he was at IU, if they were even alive. I’m 26 years old and my mom was 5 during Woodson’s last year at IU. I sincerely hope that this is nothing more than a smokescreen from IU. Otherwise, IU is in a far worse place than I thought that we were. We’ll find out soon enough.

[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

FWIW, there is probably a reason that we are hearing about Woodson right now:  he's available to touch base with.  Lot of coaches we are probably looking at aren't as they are still coaching in the tourney.  Nothing wrong with testing the waters to gauge what's available.

This is a GREAT post, especially because it’s flat out true. With others we have to speak with agents, with Woody we can speak to the guy.

[HoosierTrav]

1 hour ago, Treesh said:

I watch NBA mostly and there is a reason why Mike Woodson isn’t a head coach. It’s the same reason Marc Jackson isn’t a head coach. 
 

His last stint was when the NBA was different. Roy Hibbert was a starting center in the NBA for Christ sakes. 2014 to 2021 has changed in terms of style of play in the NBA. 
 

Im sure he’s a great guy. I’m too young to even know he played for Indiana. (I knew he played here) But again with the connections, if he wasn’t an IU grad then he wouldn’t be considered for this job at all. We might as well Hire Jason Kidd! Throw in Alvin Gentry! 
 

If you want to go the Indiana connections route. Go with a young coach that recruits already know and see at each recruiting event. Dane ******* Fife! Hire Lewis as an associate head coach and call it your Indiana guy. 

 

Dane Fire is the Indiana guy, not Mike Woodson. 

I’d take Woodson over Fife any day of the week. Fife is terrible.

[AKHoosier]

Mike Woodson.

Woof.

If Brad Stevens was the grand slam, Mike Woodson is striking out looking.

[azguybob]

On 3/20/2021 at 7:40 AM, mdiu28 said:

In no real order. Just make one of the following say no just like that punk that turned us down (minus Beilein. I think he'd take the job in a second)

Donovan (yes, ******* call him, who cares)

Beilein (just took me 2 minutes to spell his name. I hate it but he wins)

Jay Wright (yep - call him)

Bennett (yep - call him)

Few (do it, Scott)

If all these fail - Musselman - he had his team READY TO GO in the 2nd half today. We haven't had a coach like that since Knight. 

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.Bennett would not come to IU after they fired his sister several years ago....forget that guy.

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Beard - I don't think the hype is real with him but whatever. He's got juice.

 

 

 

 

 

[azguybob]

On 3/20/2021 at 7:54 AM, HoosierTrav said:

Bring back Sampson.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!

[azguybob]

On 3/20/2021 at 8:06 AM, pumpfake said:

Yeah, I think my 47 years of following IU basketball would be over if that happened - for multiple reasons (not the least of which is he is one of the ones most responsible for starting this whole sh*tshow by threatening to leave if we didn't hire Davis).

yes ur correct he is one of the ones who started this IU BB mess with others holding IU BB hostage so they would hire Davis......how did that work out ?

[jmsgws]

6 hours ago, EvilleWays1973 said:

I have a feeling that the next IU coach could quite possibly be someone that no one is talking about. Dolson is a smart guy. We have to trust him. I have faith that he will hire the right guy.

We have no choice but to trust him.  I thought the firing was the right move.  I will be happy with anyone but Beilein or Matta.  

[IndyFife]

3 hours ago, HoosierTrav said:

I’d take Woodson over Fife any day of the week. Fife is terrible.

Terrible?!?  Energy and charisma and took on an impossible job with IPFW and has now studied under a master for years.  He may not be the right guy but he’s far from terrible.

Edited March 21, 2021 by IndyFife

[kottke]

6 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

FWIW. I would greatly prefer Beard (duh) or Oats or a 38 year old next superstar. 

But disparaging Woody and his bona fides is not cool.

I think he’d have been a good candidate...15 years ago.

I’m with you on Beard or Oats or someone else younger (not Fife!). My preference is getting someone that can be here for the long haul.

[Whoozhers]

1. Indiana guy.

2. Indiana guy.

3. Indiana guy.

4. Indiana guy.

5. Indiana guy.

That’s my top 5.
In that order.
Nothing else to consider.


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[JJacks]

4 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

1. Indiana guy.

2. Indiana guy.

3. Indiana guy.

4. Indiana guy.

5. Indiana guy.

That’s my top 5.
In that order.
Nothing else to consider.


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What about Conzo Martin?

[ap2345]

1 minute ago, JJacks said:

What about Conzo Martin?

NO! That’s a PU guy!

[LamarCheeks]

10 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

1. Indiana guy.

2. Indiana guy.

3. Indiana guy.

4. Indiana guy.

5. Indiana guy.

That’s my top 5.
In that order.
Nothing else to consider.


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So, you want ... 

1. Tim Priller 

1. Ryan Tapak

1. Ross Hales 

1. Tijan Jobe 

1. Haris Mujezinovic

In that order? 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Head Coach: Lightning McQueen

Top Assistant: Doc Hudson

Assistant: Smokey

Recruiting and Player Development: Cruz Ramirez