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

[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Did he interview any other candidates? 

I know Calbert interviewed. But it was a Check the box interview.

[Artie86]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Dolson had a verbal agreement with Brad, he just couldn’t get him to sign anything. But he also knew that Woody wanted this job.

....can’t make someone love you if the heart’s not willing.....

[Hoosierfan1901]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

I hope we don’t settle for Big Ten Chanpionships. Is he going to the final four and a championship game? That’s where Indiana is suppose to be. 

Yes sir, going to the Final Four in 2023

[Ranger78]

I'll take the guy that wants to be in the foxhole. We have a new coach. We might as well support him.

 

Dam this UCLA vs ALA game is nuts ...

[str8baller]

13 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

It’s the 5 out offense, find the mismatch, beat your guy off the dribble. 3 point shots or in the paint. The rest are bad shots.

Yep. Not a fan. Good luck to Mr Oats but if it were my money, I wouldn’t have paid ten mil to chase a guy like that either. Not saying he’s not a good coach. Just a preference. 
 

Woodys issue won’t be xs and os but getting the strategy across to 19yr olds. 

[Trish]

Just now, iu eyedoc said:

This is the part I have issue with.  Would IU have a chance with a 25 yr NBA, 2X NBA HC if he didn't want IU to ties to IU and wanted them to succeed? Who needs who more?

Come on, the Indiana ties was the main factor. You can’t tell me he’s a candidate without playing here. We can find NBA assistant coaches with similar if not better resumes if we wanted to go that route. 

[Trish]

Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

Yes sir, going to the Final Four in 2023

Two years? Sounds like a deal! 

[Hoosierfan222]

Looks like we might need to wait a bit longer to talk to Mike Lewis 

[IU Scott]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

I hope we don’t settle for Big Ten Chanpionships. Is he going to the final four and a championship game? That’s where Indiana is suppose to be. 

Winning the big ten was the only thing RMK ever talked about according to former players.  With this philosophy he sure did well

[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, TheDarkKnight69 said:

Sorry you’re getting bombarded with questions, @Chris007, but what do you think the point of Calbert’s interview was?

He spoke to him, maybe to gauge interest in being an assistant. The athletic board wanted Stevens, Alford, Cheaney. He tried one, interviewed the other and one wasn’t a candidate. Checked all boxes 

[DChoosier]

14 minutes ago, str8baller said:

 

I find it hard to believe Woody is going to be at some big Xs and Os disadvantage in today’s college game.

I agree and am surprised by those that assume, in spite of all his NBA experience, that he is in dire need of x/o help.

Maybe they are concerned Woody doesn’t know the “4 years to learn” pack line? 

[Banksyrules]

Will this make or break Dolson’s career at IU?

[Blackmon_for_3]

If Woodson gets shooters to fit a pro style offense he could be very successful and that can be fun basketball to watch. Spread them out, hit from 3 with some dunks sprinkled in. Sounds good to me. 

[SteelerHoosier]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Dolson had a verbal agreement with Brad, he just couldn’t get him to sign anything. But he also knew that Woody wanted this job.

So basically he wasn't patient enough? Lol

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Will this make or break Dolson’s career at IU?

Yes

[hoosierbannerd]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Will this make or breast Dolson’s career at IU?

something else on your mind there Banksyrules?

[Artie86]

2 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Will this make or breast Dolson’s career at IU?

Breast? Lol

[Trish]

2 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Will this make or break Dolson’s career at IU?

Yes. 

[Banksyrules]

Just now, hoosierbannerd said:

something else on your mind there Banksyrules?

Not really. Not feeling the need after this hire. 

[IU Scott]

I know in the past I wasn't in it had to be an IU guy but I got to the point that I thought it was good idea.  Nothing else has worked and we trued the shiny new toy and it didn't work,  Why not try to bring out the old dependable toy you had as a kid because it has worked in the past.