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

[Chris007 43,565]

1 minute ago, AKHoosier said:

I liked that part of the process, basically everything except the guy Dolson decided on.

If you asked every athletic director of a Power 5 school to put together a list of 10 candidates they would interview if they needed to hire someone, do you think Mike Woodson cracks any of those lists?

This is not a hire that a big boy program like Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, etc. would make.  This hire is a massive, massive reach.

If it's true he targeted Woodson after being denied by Stevens, and he never made a call to Chris Beard, then that is a huge question mark against Dolson.  Seriously, that is incompetence at its finest.

Mike Woodson would definitely be in my top 10, my top 5. Dude played 12 years in the NBA, coached 25 years in the NBA, the highest level of basketball plus they added Matta. Where did Beard play? Oh he went to one final game and loves Texas. His daughters, and girlfriend is in Lubbock. We got the guy who loves IU

[Stuhoo 79,587]

5 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

 

This is not a hire that a big boy program like Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, etc. would make.  This hire is a massive, massive reach.

The very likely next hire at UNC is Wes Miller.

When his name was mentioned in the coaching search thread, it was met with laughs and yawns

[Capt. Crimson 3,415]

Just now, BadgerVol said:

usually post on another site. First time here..

Devastated by this hire but what do you do? Hope it works. It’s pathetic when a message board of a Blue Blood program has countless posts convincing each other this is going to work, instead of everyone freaking out in excitement for what everyone KNOWS is coming.

Can this work? Yes. Anything is possible.

But I was WAY more excited about both Crean and Archie than this one. And I wasn’t that excited for either. So maybe this will be the key. Unite the fanbase by getting someone barely anyone thought was possible to even seriously consider. Now we all rally around him.

I’ve appreciated arguments for why you believe he’ll be a good hire folks. I’m grasping for ANYTHING at this point.

There's a lot of good stuff in this thread.. you should browse through and look at the videos, etc that have been posted. I think for most the Matta hire takes this from being a headscratcher to sounding pretty promising.. He seems like a guy that players love being around, and that's something I've loved about Tom Allen. You want your team to fully buy in and being a players coach is a good way to do that. 

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8 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said:

I'm with Archie on that one as I'm colonoscopy prepping tonight...

My least favorite procedure. Because of family history, I'm on the every 3 year plan.

[IU Scott 2,375]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

The very likely next hire at UNC is Wes Miller.

When his was mentioned in the coaching search thread, his name was met with laughs and yawns

Duke next hire will be a former Duke player

[str8baller 5,027]

2 minutes ago, BadgerVol said:

usually post on another site. First time here..

Devastated by this hire but what do you do? Hope it works. It’s pathetic when a message board of a Blue Blood program has countless posts convincing each other this is going to work, instead of everyone freaking out in excitement for what everyone KNOWS is coming.

Can this work? Yes. Anything is possible.

But I was WAY more excited about both Crean and Archie than this one. And I wasn’t that excited for either. So maybe this will be the key. Unite the fanbase by getting someone barely anyone thought was possible to even seriously consider. Now we all rally around him.

I’ve appreciated arguments for why you believe he’ll be a good hire folks. I’m grasping for ANYTHING at this point.

Just know that if you were excited about Archie and Crean then your instincts aren’t all that great. So there’s no need to trust them now that they’ve got you down. 
 

As a wise man once said, if it’s inevitable lay back and enjoy it. 

[Stuhoo 79,587]

Just now, IU Scott said:

Duke next hire will be a former Duke player

But he’s never been a head coach!  ;)

[mark1981 1,340]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

The very likely next hire at UNC is Wes Miller.

When his was mentioned in the coaching search thread, his name was met with laughs and yawns

It's damn near impossible to replace a legend/hall of famer and get the same results.  Unc and Duke are going to find out soon enough.

[IU Scott 2,375]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

But he’s never been a head coach!  ;)

Maybe if I wanted to go and show all the coaches UCLA has hired since Wooden retired it would not be a lot of big time names

[hoosierbannerd 1,519]

Turned 50 last year and promised myself I would do it.

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Badass picture

 

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1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Mike Woodson would definitely be in my top 10, my top 5. Dude played 12 years in the NBA, coached 25 years in the NBA, the highest level of basketball plus they added Matta. Where did Beard play? Oh he went to one final game and loves Texas. His daughters, and girlfriend is in Lubbock. We got the guy who loves IU

I think you hit the nail on the head as to why I am excited. Yea, it may not work, but this time, it isn't a guy chasing a bigger job, or bigger paycheck. MW knows full well what he is getting himself into here, he understands the pain the fanbase has gone through longing for a winner. He knows he doesn't want to fail at his Alma Mater, in his home state. He is here because he loves the place, and it really is his dream job. If IU was really BS dream job, then he would be coming, period. I say fine, stay in the NBA, give me someone who wants it. I keep wondering why no one is mentioning the stones on MW for taking on the challenge. He could have ridden millions in assistant coach or head coach NBA dollars into retirement, but didn't, because this place is special to him, and he knows how special it is to us..

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4 minutes ago, cthomas said:

My least favorite procedure. Because of family history, I'm on the every 3 year plan.

5 years for me. Go back in 2 years when I'm 30. I just put a tv close by and play video games. 

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Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

Badass picture

 

Welcome home

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5 hours ago, JMett94 said:

89'

Guessing, based on your account name, I'm pretty sure I know you and your brother. I graduated in '92, played tennis and baseball. My brothers and sister went to NSHS. Small world. 

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Just now, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

5 years for me. Go back in 2 years when I'm 30. I just put a tv close by and play video games. 

Had one at 45 and just had my check up when I was 50 and can go another 5 without one. I was happy when I found out they check your prostate by a blood test now than the old way

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7 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Duke next hire will be a former Duke player

Give me Scheyer

[hoosierbannerd 1,519]

4 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Just know that if you were excited about Archie and Crean then your instincts aren’t all that great. So there’s no need to trust them now that they’ve got you down. 
 

As a wise man once said, if it’s inevitable lay back and enjoy it. 

I love RMK, but that was the most asinine thing he ever said- I have 2 daughters and pray they never have to make that choice.

Sorry to dampen the thread, but I just can't...

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28 minutes ago, BGleas said:

I think Parker Stewart is an important player to retain. I know we didn't see him play this year, but in the proper NBA system and development, a Lander, Franklin, Stewart backcourt can compete right away. 

I would think Franklin would thrive with the coaching of one of the best wings to ever wear the Candy stripes.