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

[Banksyrules 4,574]

yeah you can tell hes holding back tears.  I’m glad for him. 

[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

Is it better than "It's Indiana.. It's Indiana" though? 

Yea because he isn’t trying to sell anything. This is genuine


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[TheDarkKnight69 328]

Love hearing about the plans for honoring the past. 

[Unexpectedflash 991]

As long he can motivate a team and sell recruits on Indiana, I could care less how exciting the press conference is. 

[ap2345 7,571]

2 minutes ago, mdiu28 said:

Don't confuse this with extreme humbleness. The man is struggling to hold back tears. 

He just got his dream job. It's real now. 

You’re right. His eyes are super glossy right now.

[Banksyrules 4,574]

I’m glad that he mentioned the transitioned from the old guard to the new.  I’m glad he acknowledges it.  Like the family aspect as well. 

[Hoosierfan2017 20,931]

4 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

This is like watching paint dry.

It’s only like watching paint dry if you focus on how he’s talking and not what he’s saying. 

[Unexpectedflash 991]

It's interesting hearing him thank Wes. Kentucky was getting every top recruit when he was helping Calipari. Wouldn't mind having that asset on our side. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,073]

Some people simply aren't comfortable in public speaking so catching him 1 on 1 with Dakich at noon might show a completely different person.

[BadgerVol 23]

22 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

What are your credentials that deem it's a good hire? See how silly that is? Was Woodson at the top of your list 2 weeks ago? Top 5? I didn't think so.

What choice do we have but to "give it a shot" Woodson is the new coach, end of story. I can't filibuster it or launch a coup against the athletic dept. So we'll all find out together. I don't apologize for assessing the move and finding it terrible. Not agreeing with the hire isn't some kind of betrayal anymore than you liking it makes you a lapdog sychophant. We all have opinions. I've explained my justification in a handful over other posts, no need to repeat them here.

I understand not wanting to hear criticism and putting the best spin on it. I got aggravated with the anti-Archie drumbeat even though I wanted him gone too. So I'll shut up soon enough and see what happens. However pretending Woodson is a great hire isn't fooling anyone. IU settled for a second, maybe third rate option. No idea if that is because the top choices declined, Dolson quailed, donor pressure, who knows? Most are saying "it could be worse" or "this might work if...." and that is telling. IU didn't hire the best guy for the job. I hope he succeeds, but have very low expectation he will. I care more about IU basketball than any other sport and I'm tired of being disappointed and having little reason to be optimistic.

"Mike Woodson, Head Coach Indiana University" Sigh. 

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This x1000...

I will get behind him, I’m already taking a deep breath and knowing I HAVE to as a fan. But this is the most disappointing hire in all the teams I have followed BY FAR. It could work. It could fail. Time will tell.

We’ll see how he retains our current players because as I’ve stated before, one huge question mark for him is recruiting which is well over half what makes you a successful college coach, and our potential recruits are the EASIEST to get back. It’ll be easier than starting from scratch with highly touted players who are beginning the process. If he retains a lot it won’t prove he’s going to be great at recruiting, but if he loses most or all, that is a HUGE red flag already.

And here...We...go.

[mdiu28 1,752]

IU needs a new telecom guy.....

[southsidehoosier 4,976]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Some people simply aren't comfortable in public speaking so catching him 1 on 1 with Dakich at noon might show a completely different person.

Thanks for the reminder 

[LamarCheeks 18,191]

Charlie Brown's teacher is asking a question. LOL!

[TheDarkKnight69 328]

At least we don’t have to worry about Woody using technology to cheat

[Hovadipo 55,198]

These reporters have been doing Zoom for over a year now. Figure it out or shut up. Jesus. 

[BadgerVol 23]

1 hour ago, JaybobHoosier said:

Not trying to get in the middle Badge, but @mdn82 is one of the real good guys. He wouldn’t be calling you out, just honestly asking a question. 
Go IU and Coach Woodson!

Ok...then I’ll trust you and assume I took it wrong. My apologies @mdn82 I’m deeply discouraged by this hire moreso than I was with Crean. I’m grasping and not in a good place with it. But I’m being honest.

[pumpfake 3,930]

"I gotta teach and develop players".

Exactly

[Trish 11,506]

Has he always talked in third person? lol

[HoosierTrav 7,741]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

These reporters have been doing Zoom for over a year now. Figure it out or shut up. Jesus. 

Exactly. It’s not that difficult. 

[iubb 2,492]

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