Mike Woodson to be next IUBB coach. Thad Matta to be associate AD

[kreigh8]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Billie Eilish and Post Malone just tweeted that they LOVE the hire.

Post Malone smells like Sampson players’ dorm rooms.

[Trish]

5 minutes ago, TadQueasy said:

Has there been any word on a press conference?

Tomorrow. Chris and I are going. 

[RaceToTheTop]

36 minutes ago, HoosierTownie said:

If I remember right, Goodman wasn't all that impressed when UM hired Howard.

I'm optimistic about this, could Woodson fail, of course, but many people's initial reaction to Archie was positive and look how that turned out.  At least Woodson knows IU basketball and cares about this program.  Matta in the fold is a definite plus.  I'll be curios to see how his staff shakes out, he is obviously connected to some great former NBA players that could be added to the staff.  Although I expect at least one other former IU player on staff.

Goodman two years ago:  Juwan Howard will fail!

Goodman now:  Mike Woodson is no Juwan Howard!

Using those two first takes, Mike Woodson will not fail.

[Dave from Dayton]

Did Lander put in his name in the portal before or after being informed of the decision of HC Woodsen?

 

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, wirenuts said:

then why did you bring up crean then?

Because somebody talked about this hire being great because something he said. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Billie Eilish and Post Malone just tweeted that they LOVE the hire.

Really 

[Hovadipo]

Yes you do, Jamal Crawford. 

[RaceToTheTop]

14 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Crean said similar things 

IF Woodson could get the same talent in that Crean did, I would think he would be able to maintain the consistency that Crean couldn't.

[IUFLA]

2 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Did Lander put in his name in the portal before or after being informed of the decision of HC Woodsen?

 

Don't know for sure, because I'm not sure the hire was discussed with the players before it was announced, but going off that, it appears that Khristian did indeed enter the portal before he knew...

[8bucks]

[JSHoosier]

6 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

“The hell’s a post malone?”

 

In 3...2...1...

Something the Jazz did back in the 90s?

[rcbowla]

Yes you do, Jamal Crawford. 

Gotta say that old red sweater looks good on him. Maybe he can be convinced to wear it

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[94Bulldog]

9 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

That sounds like Woodson and Matta aren’t enough to convince him to stay.

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[LamarCheeks]

Woody's first visit to the town coffee shop (can't say barbershop -- dude's bald). 

Old-time client: "I don't have a hair of a notion as to why we hired someone who's been in the pros for the past 10 years. The main point here is we don't get Armaan Franklin back playin' ball, we don't have a prayer. He switches over to Purdue, we're in big trouble." 

Woody: "Gentlemen, it's been real nice talkin' to ya. Good night."  

[ThePaulieWalnuts]

4 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Really 

 

[tyappleg]

10 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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Trayce seemed like a HUGE Archie guy.  So him being lukewarm doesn't surprise me a whole lot. 

[RaceToTheTop]

14 minutes ago, Jet812 said:

Screams confidence in the new guy’s ability, to have to create a position to help him understand the rules & introduce people.  I hope they are splitting 1 salary...

You mean like how Michigan hired people to help Howard adjust?

[RaceToTheTop]

14 minutes ago, iu eyedoc said:

If you were coming to IU to play for Archie Miller, this is like signing up for the  SAT and showing up and it's actually an Artic Monkeys concert.

 

Coach Artic Monkeys FTW

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Devils advocate, but players don't exactly commit because of the assistant coaches unless your dad is the assistant - like at Oregon State and USC. Will Matta get Woodson's foot in the door? Certainly. But it's still on Woodson to land the player with his philosophy and sales pitch.
With how wrong I was on the Allen hire, I'm willing to let this play out, but I don't think people are out of line to be disappointed.

Big difference between being disappointed and going overboard

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[cthomas]

12 minutes ago, Woodson1980 said:

Well, I won't have to change my avatar.

 

Like I have said, one of my all time favorite players. The picture of Knight's return to Assembly Hall with Buckner on one side and Woodson on the other says everything anyone needs to know. This might turn out to be the game winning hire we've been waiting for. I can't wait to see the team. This is a get on board or get out moment.