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

[theriverpilot 5,589]

He was like 9th on my list.  

Apparently he was 2nd on Dolsons list


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[Banksyrules 4,517]

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

 

Edit: last time I heard recruiting is important. 

[sabaka 6]

I'm pretty sure you are the one that is confused.

Let’s hire a coach that hasn’t been around the college game in 50 yrs. You must have graduated in the 70’s.


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[Josh 12,557]

17 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Got a feeling we are going to have a star studded staff. If Thad Matta joins the program and he’s not even on the staff, that signals to me they are getting serious. Can’t wait to see what the roster looks like for next season. 

Maybe so.  We could have dropped $10M/year on Stevens, or $5M/year on Woody and spend more on assistants.  Big win there

[IUwins0708 2,666]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

He needs some good, young assistants to help with that.  Lewis and Fife would be fine with me.

[FrenchConnection 196]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

I may be wrong, but it’s my understanding that assistant coaches do most of the legwork recruiting and head coaches come in to close the deal.

[Magisterium 377]

Just now, Josh said:

Maybe so.  We could have dropped $10M/year on Stevens, or $5M/year on Woody and spend more on assistants.  Big win there

that depends on whom those assistants turn out to be

[NOLA Hoosier 1,267]

10 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

I’m ECSTATIC!!!
GO MIKE!
GO HOOSIERS!!!
LET’S DO THIS!!!!


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Same. With an NBA guy, Matta, and some good assistants, this actually rules. 

I’ll eat my words if this doesn’t work out, but I’m ready for them to come out swinging. 

[Banksyrules 4,517]

Anyone who approves of this hire is drinking kool aid.  Guys this awful.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,935]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

I’m concerned about this.  Low energy personality.  Maybe recruits and families will like that?  Maybe younger assistants can do a lot of the legwork.  

[Trish 11,505]

I need to find Scott out at a bar one night and ask him what happened with Brad. 

[DWB 1,098]

2 minutes ago, bleedhoosier said:

Well Woody. Just win and we're all square here. Definitely going to have to win over the fan base. 

Personally, I think he's already won most of them over already. It's just a few of you nay-sayers on here that are the hold outs.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Wow man. I’m out. Our program is done

If true and he succeeds, don't come back.

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[Banksyrules 4,517]

This is god awful. 

[RaceToTheTop 24,923]

13 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I mean he won a national championship so......

And he's top 20 in all-time NBA scoring and pretty much a lock for the HOF......nobody should be doubting Carmelo Anthony's acumen.  Coaching him is a plus.

[iu eyedoc 1,845]

15 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Yep. Think we’ll see players returning, will be interesting to watch 

Maybe not Al but I think he sees his position as diminishing, so NBD.

 

As a side my son always quotes Frozone when he sees Al's pointy chin. Cracks me up every time:

[IU Prof 782]

I wonder if Woodson and Matta know each other. Seems like a lot of opportunity for disagreement in terms of coaching style, players to target, etc. 

[Artie86 1,862]

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

He needs some good, young assistants to help with that.  Lewis and Fife would be fine with me.

Order of business Coach Woodson ...

1. hire stud assistant coaches

2. Find players YOU feel will best represent IU basketball! 

[Banksyrules 4,517]

I’ll root for the team, but I’m not watching a game. This specific departement in men’s athletic is a dumpster fire. I’ll watch women’s basketball with joy.  Thank god the football team is legit. 

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6 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

Apparently he was 2nd on Dolsons list


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I'd say at least 3rd.  Apparently behind Matta