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

[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Interesting thing about the Mike Roberts situation. 

It's been speculated this would happen, so it's not a surprise. But there's still no official word yet -- from Indiana (that he's leaving) or Cincy (that he's been hired). 

The only indication -- other than speculation from folks here who might have some inside info -- this is gonna happen is Goodman's tweet. Just to see if it actually had been confirmed, I googled "Mike Roberts, Indiana" and found 3-4 stories saying that he was leaving -- but the only source is Goodman's tweet. Guess nobody -- other than Goodman -- has done any reporting on it. 

Granted, it's a very small potatoes in the big world of college basketball -- but it's still interesting news to us IU fans. 

I think it has been known for a while now so maybe that why it hasn't been written about. I think IU is just waiting for Cincy to make it official. 

[PB1230]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Yeah I was wondering that too. Do we stand pat since Matta and some grad assistants can probably handle it or do we bring in an AJ or another former player to fill that role. 

I feel like Robert's admin job was wholly created to just to give him something so he wasn't technically out of a job since he wasn't going to be retained as an assistant, out of respect as a former player. I'm sure that Robert's plan was always to leave, but with a job in hand, he could at least be selective with his next coaching job.

[akumanina]

2 hours ago, Evariste Galois said:

I would love to have a former player fill that role - maybe an A.J. or a recent player... like Hulls, Watford, Johnson, or Hartman.

Robert Johnson would allow the staff to bridge the IU generations almost completely with the former players on the staff:

• Early Knight years: Woodson
• Late Knight & Davis years: Fife
• Crean & Miller years: Johnson

You mean....this Robert Johnson?

[HoosierCoop]

15 minutes ago, akumanina said:

You mean....this Robert Johnson?

Good heavens!!!!!!

[ElectricBoogaloo]

11 minutes ago, HoosierCoop said:

Good heavens!!!!!!

New summer workout: climb the mountain to speak with the wise monk, Robert Johnson!

[moyemayhem]

1 hour ago, PB1230 said:

I feel like Robert's admin job was wholly created to just to give him something so he wasn't technically out of a job since he wasn't going to be retained as an assistant, out of respect as a former player. I'm sure that Robert's plan was always to leave, but with a job in hand, he could at least be selective with his next coaching job.

I wonder if Roberts was the backup plan if both Fife and Lewis had declined an assistant job.  It's certainly possible that Woody wanted one spot on the bench reserved for a former IU player.

[Chris007]

This is hilarious.

 

 

[Hoosierfan2017]

That is the most boring hype video I've ever seen, lol. Perfect troll job. It's absolutely perfect for the grumpy Facebook crowd. 

[Stuhoo]

3 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Do we want this? Nothing against Rob. 

No. We do not. Nothing against Rob.

[go iu bb]

On 4/23/2021 at 8:47 AM, Hooserfan1901 said:

So National Champions after Woody’s 2nd year? Count me in!

That long? :(

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

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[IUc2016]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/thanks-to-the-success-of-michigans-juwan-howard-colleges-are-turning-to-coaches-with-nba-experience/

These national guys keep downplaying/missing the fact that Woodson was an NBA HEAD COACH for 9 seasons. He wasn't just an assistant, he wasn't just a player, but a  HEAD COACH. Some of the comparisons they make are so shortsighted

[mamasa]

I'd posted awhile back about my cousin, Kim Kohlmeier, receiving the Clevenger award. He was the senior manager of the team during the '76 season, and has maintained a lot of ties with IU and alumni. I talked w/ him earlier this week- he said that he went to see Coach Woodson. He walked by the office and CMW yelled "Kimbo! Get over here!", gave him a big hug. Kim said they sat and talked for awhile, that CMW is truly excited about the progression of the culture and the amount of talent he has. CMW has wanted to be the coach at IU, and he's absolutely thrilled with how everyone has bought in to the mission.  I asked Kim how he interacted with Archie Miller, he said that CAM was very distant and not interactive. Said that alumni didn't get the vibe that CAM wanted anything to do with the history and heritage.  Nothing that is ground breaking or behind the scenes, just thought it was really cool. Makes me even more excited to see how we do.  It's one thing to see CMW being excited and confident in interviews and pressers, but another to know that he's legit that way with an old friend!

[cleeter]

I'd posted awhile back about my cousin, Kim Kohlmeier, receiving the Clevenger award. He was the senior manager of the team during the '76 season, and has maintained a lot of ties with IU and alumni. I talked w/ him earlier this week- he said that he went to see Coach Woodson. He walked by the office and CMW yelled "Kimbo! Get over here!", gave him a big hug. Kim said they sat and talked for awhile, that CMW is truly excited about the progression of the culture and the amount of talent he has. CMW has wanted to be the coach at IU, and he's absolutely thrilled with how everyone has bought in to the mission.  I asked Kim how he interacted with Archie Miller, he said that CAM was very distant and not interactive. Said that alumni didn't get the vibe that CAM wanted anything to do with the history and heritage.  Nothing that is ground breaking or behind the scenes, just thought it was really cool. Makes me even more excited to see how we do.  It's one thing to see CMW being excited and confident in interviews and pressers, but another to know that he's legit that way with an old friend!

I grew up and went to school with his niece. She describes Kim as “That man lives and breathes IU. So much knowledge and contribution. He’s lived there since high school. Basically a 60 yr old frat boy lol”. He used to pull her out of school around lunch time to go to campus and walk around and go to a game. I was always so jealous.

 

Rumor has it after an Iowa game once, Kim was late getting back to the bus and Coach Knight left him in Iowa and he had to find a way back to Bloomington.

 

 

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[Hoosiereyedoc]

Just saw this on Jerome’s Instagram story. Happy to see he’s liking Woody and maybe the transfer rumor is unsubstantiated 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/mike-woodson-saw-the-many-sides-of-bob-knight-during-his-playing-days-at-iu/

[str8baller]

5 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/mike-woodson-saw-the-many-sides-of-bob-knight-during-his-playing-days-at-iu/

This is going to sound really stupid, so just disregard, but I’m going to write it anyways: 

 

After the last twenty years, if we’re going to be bad we might as well get a few good interviews and Knight stories out of it. I’m not saying Woody won’t succeed, but if he doesn’t his “floor” has a little charm to it at least.  
 

Each new coach brings the optimism out and the promise of glory. But this is a little different. I haven’t so much enjoyed the dreams of the future as I have the reconnection to the past. It’ll wear off. Nostalgia is short lived and hardly a recipe for success.  
 

I hope it works out, but for about half my life it hasn’t so what the hay... btw, did everyone catch coaches latest podcast with AJ Guyton??? Fun stuff. 

[HoosierHoopster]

8 hours ago, Hoosiereyedoc said:

Just saw this on Jerome’s Instagram story. Happy to see he’s liking Woody and maybe the transfer rumor is unsubstantiated 

Never bought into the transfer rumor, Hunter has a chance to have a really good season now with Woody’s stretch-the-floor run and gun game, kid’s a shooter 

[IUc2016]

The new era begins this week. Go get 'em Woody. 

I wasn't fully thrilled with this hire at first, but honestly I can't imagine an easier guy to root for as the coach of this program. LET'S GO HOOSIERS! 

(Please don't Indiana State this thing, I'll likely die)

EDIT: Is there a game thread yet? can't believe it's here

[coonhounds]

The new era begins this week. Go get 'em Woody. 
I wasn't fully thrilled with this hire at first, but honestly I can't imagine an easier guy to root for as the coach of this program. LET'S GO HOOSIERS! 
(Please don't Indiana State this thing, I'll likely die)
EDIT: Is there a game thread yet? can't believe it's here

Not alot of traffic on BtownBanners as a whole. I think fans have given up. Hopefully this team can create some excitement [emoji120]

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