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

[GreatMcCracken’sGhost]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

I’m not a tool, I call it how I see it. This is a bad process and very questionable hire. 

Think he was saying you call it like you see it too often without really adding anything to the conversation.

[kreigh8]

5 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

I’m not a tool, I call it how I see it. This is a bad process and very questionable hire. 

I haven't disagreed with many of your points, but I'd just say that I thought the process, or lack there of, of the last football HC hire was a terrible process and that's worked out quite well so far. No idea if Woodson will work or not, but I'm willing to let it play out for the same reason as I don't know who would have been a solid hire anymore. I was wrong on both Archie and Allen.

[Demo]

Just now, Bowhunter said:

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Nah, everybody  knows big time coaches don’t get upset.

[trc1969]

I know I'm in the minority here but I like the hire, we need a hard nose coach who knows IU's culture from days past (which is what everyone always clamors for when referencing Coach Knight). I believe Coach Woodson will bring leadership, discipline and grit back to the program. He is a smart guy and will figure out the recruiting very easily in my opinion, look at the stories he could tell to potential recruits. Go ahead and flame away but I like that this is not a "shiny new toy" hire. We obviously could not get it right previously so going a different route should change things.

Go Hoosiers!

[Banksyrules]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan222 said:

Oh believe me, everyone here is well aware of you calling it as you see it. It's hard to miss the 200 posts outlining the same opinion on repeat. 

Then live with it. I’m posting on a basketball board. I’m not going to name call him because I respect the man, but get over yourself, I have a right to post my opinion as many times as I want. 

[Banksyrules]

1 minute ago, GreatMcCracken’sGhost said:

Think he was saying you call it like you see it too often without really adding anything to the conversation.

Check out my list of pros and cons. 

[str8baller]

4 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

OK instead of Indiana guy how about an RMK guy who knows and loves IU basketball.  Every coach before RMK was an IU guy. and that won 2 titles.  Coach K was not a Duke guy but all of his assistants are former Duke players and the next HC will probably be one of those guys.  Dean Smith was not a UNC guy but after him all of their HC that have been hired was an UNC guy.

And dean smith was a phog allen guy. Coaching trees are fun

[Chris007]

Nate Oats can’t even beat Michael Lewis. Let’s Go!!

[Hoosierfan222]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

Then live with it. I’m posting on a basketball board. I’m not going to name call him because I respect the man, but get over yourself, I have a right to post my opinion as many times as I want. 

You do in-fact have a right to continue to post it. I also have a right to continue to poke fun at it. In your own words, get over it.

[Trish]

I’ll be more sold if we get Lewis, a big time recruiter who bends the rules ;), and another recruiter. 
 

If we can get AJ Moye / Guyton  in support roles then I’ll lead the Woodson Wagon.

[IUrocker]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Gave a verbal agreement early on but wouldn’t sign, maybe Celtics reminded him about something in his contract, but we gave a deadline and he said no. We had this plan ready.

Do you think this plan we had ready includes knowing the assistant coaches Mike will have on his staff, or are those positions not set yet and are just hopeful candidates discussed that he might go after? 

[Vauxhall and IU]

19 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. 

 

16 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

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

 

Any schmoe can make a fluke EE or FF run, as we've learned from our last two coaches. But you're not going become a consistent FF/NC threat without being the caliber of team that routinely wins conference championships. If Woodson has us near the top of the B1G every year, I don't care if he hangs another banner. This isn't just about instant gratification, this is a long term investment in the health of the program.

[NashvilleHoosier]

Had this afternoon booked and didn't have access to my phone for a few hours. Did I miss anything?

[Papacap]

4 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

I’m not a tool, I call it how I see it. This is a bad process and very questionable hire. 

In terms of the process, those search committees we have used in the past worked well. I love the fact that Dolson said, this is my decision (I’m sure with tons of input), and he will make his stand with this hire.

I’m not saying people can’t have their different opinions on Woody. But I love this process. Dolson showed some stones here.

[Banksyrules]

2 minutes ago, kreigh8 said:

I haven't disagree with many of your points, but I'd just say that I thought the process, or lack there of, of the last football HC hire was a terrible process and that's worked out quite well so far. No idea if Woodson will work or not, but I'm willing to let it play out for the same reason as I don't know who would have been a solid hire anymore. I was wrong on both Archie and Allen.

This is different. Namely because the IU Football program is viewed differently.  I don’t think a hot coach would have taken the IU position at the time.  Sometimes it’s good to take a chance depending on the circumstance. The basketball team- I felt like we could’ve had interest from someone.  Maybe I’m wrong. 

[Trish]

Just now, NashvilleHoosier said:

Had this afternoon booked and didn't have access to my phone for a few hours. Did I miss anything?

BRAD ****** STEVENS is close to coming!

[IU Scott]

8 minutes ago, DMGHOOPS said:

Nice article by Tom Brew.  https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/tom-brew-indiana-home-run-hire-with-mike-woodson-but-lots-work-to-be-done

Great story

[Chris007]

Just now, IUrocker said:

Do you think this plan we had ready includes knowing the assistant coaches Mike will have on his staff, or are those positions not set yet and are just hopeful candidates discussed that he might go after? 

I think it’s possible that we knew 1 or 2 of them. 

[DChoosier]

8 minutes ago, DMGHOOPS said:

Nice article by Tom Brew.  https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/tom-brew-indiana-home-run-hire-with-mike-woodson-but-lots-work-to-be-done

Thanks 

Good read and I hope he is right.

[Banksyrules]

1 minute ago, Papacap said:

In terms of the process, those search committees we have used in the past worked well. I love the fact that Dolson said, this is my decision (I’m sure with tons of input), and he will make his stand with this hire.

I’m not saying people can’t have their different opinions on Woody. But I love this process. Dolson showed some stones here.

I like the fact that he made it his call. I don’t like the fact that he did not look at all his options before making a choice. Smart people look at the whole board, then make the call.