Brian Walsh Assistant Coach

[Mopladysman 278]

6 minutes ago, vemmeistars said:

What

What's wrong with IU taking advantage of the basketball resources they have by trying to maximize recruiting capabilities from the assistant coaches they hire and filling in any necessary gaps with consultants?

 

We got whooped by 30 points In Round 1.  Bring on the raises.  

[IUHoosierJoe 1,086]

Just now, Mopladysman said:

We got whooped by 30 points In Round 1.  Bring on the raises.  

Smh

[vemmeistars 202]

7 minutes ago, Mopladysman said:

We got whooped by 30 points In Round 1.  Bring on the raises.  

That's an oversimplified look at judging the 1st season. I don't consider it an A or even B level season for the team and coaching staff. But for a program that hasn't made a tournament since 2016, beat purdue/michigan in 10 tries, or even won multiple games in the BTT, you have to see it as real progress and something to build off of.

Of course they choked in several late game situations and underwhelmed against St. Mary's, but if they weren't able to keep the staff together, there was a real chance of regression going into the following seasons. Woodson may end up being a failed hire within the next few years, but the results of this season don't push him closer to that position.

Edited March 25, 2022 by vemmeistars

[Trish 11,505]

Archie’s guy is now our AC. 
 

Have to keep the Archie bloodline around the program! 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,088]

Looks like Louisville backed off on Yasir

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

22 minutes ago, vemmeistars said:

Probably would've lost Ya without going in-house on the 3rd assistant spot. Losing Ya could've been devastating with access to the south and potential loss of Jakai Newton for 2023.

So you're saying that if we wouldn't have promoted from within that Ya was going to leave? What would be the reasoning behind this?

[RoadRage 1,608]

I'm glad Woody is getting the guys he wants, he has every right to control his own coaching staff...I just wish all the Fife bashing would stop!

[vemmeistars 202]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

So you're saying that if we wouldn't have promoted from within that Ya was going to leave? What would be the reasoning behind this?

Kenny Payne and Louisville were pursuing him to be a great recruiter on their staff. 

[Uspshoosier 45,045]

6 minutes ago, Mopladysman said:

We got whooped by 30 points In Round 1.  Bring on the raises.  

Burn it down?

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

17 minutes ago, Mopladysman said:

I’m talking about the fact that we had to pay consultants to figure out how to get our guys open shots.  As reported on this site.  

Only one assistant coach couldn't get them open shots or recruit but kind of could but really couldn't. The others are good.

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

27 minutes ago, vemmeistars said:

Probably would've lost Ya without going in-house on the 3rd assistant spot. Losing Ya could've been devastating with access to the south and potential loss of Jakai Newton for 2023.

 

4 minutes ago, vemmeistars said:

Kenny Payne and Louisville were pursuing him to be a great recruiter on their staff. 

I get the report Uof6 and Payne were pursuing him. How are Ya leaving for Uof6 and Walsh being hired as the 3rd assistant related to Ya leaving?

[Uspshoosier 45,045]

3 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Only one assistant coach couldn't get them open shots or recruit but kind of could but really couldn't. The others are good.

 

[coonhounds 8,787]

We got whooped by 30 points In Round 1.  Bring on the raises.  

This is sad but totally true. The season as a whole for iu standards these guys should give money back. Hopefully they ear. A paycheck next season

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[vemmeistars 202]

1 minute ago, HoosierAloha said:

 

I get the report Uof6 and Payne were pursuing him. How are Ya leaving for Uof6 and Walsh being hired as the 3rd assistant related to Ya leaving?

I'm guessing IU had to go cheaper on the 3rd assistant financially to reallocate those funds to promoting Ya/Hunter to Associate HC's. 

Edited March 25, 2022 by vemmeistars

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

Just now, vemmeistars said:

I'm guessing IU had to cheaper on the 3rd assistant financially to reallocate those funds to promoting Ya/Hunter to Associate HC's. 

Interesting take

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

 

Your sardar is typically spot on but this was one wasn't sarcasm.

[vemmeistars 202]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

Interesting take

Woodson also appreciated his ability to land Cupps and seems to think he was loyal/trustworthy enough. 

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

1 minute ago, vemmeistars said:

Woodson also appreciated his ability to land Cupps and seems to think he was loyal/trustworthy enough. 

Reduced salary cost + landing top 100 (?) + loyal/trustworthy enough = 3rd assistant coach

Interesting

[vemmeistars 202]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

Reduced salary cost + landing top 100 (?) + loyal/trustworthy enough = 3rd assistant coach

Interesting

Worth it if it means that you keep 2 elite recruiters (Ya and Hunter) who are able to pull top 50 talent consistently from the elite prep schools like Monteverde/IMG and the Southeast Area (Newton, Carr?, etc.) 

Under Woodson's approach/regime, IU is going to need talented athletes to build an SEC like roster to compete. It is what it is.The best Indiana talent doesn't fit those needs most years, so I'm good with the status quo right now.

If he fails, I'm all aboard changing philosophies and going with Michael Lewis, Shrewsberry, Gard protoge, someone from Purdue, etc.

[HoosierTrav 7,731]

1 hour ago, IUc2016 said:

 

This is perfect! I assume Wittman will stay on in a hidden consultant role. Works for me!