They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Uspshoosier 48,800]

Just now, JF87 said:

Does anyone think Cupps starts at point guard this year?

Depends on who they get or don’t get in the portal 

[JF87 1,850]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

Depends on who they get or don’t get in the portal 

There's going to be a lot of unhappy people on this board if we don't bring in a point guard to play in front of Cupps.  I like Cupps, but he should be a rotational player until his junior or senior years imo.  

[8bucks 6,833]

2 minutes ago, JF87 said:

There's going to be a lot of unhappy people on this board if we don't bring in a point guard to play in front of Cupps.  I like Cupps, but he should be a rotational player until his junior or senior years imo.  

We really do need to add more threats from the perimeter and a high end PG seems to make the most sense.  A very high end scoring 2 guard who plays great defense with Gallo at the point would improve on where we were last year too but I prefer the high end PG addition. 

[JF87 1,850]

2 hours ago, IH8PU said:

That's the "Million Dollar" question ... but how much of that NIL $6M is left  ?????

Just a guesstimate.  

Reneau 750k, MgBako 750k, Tucker 700K, Galloway 350K, Cupps 150K, Leal 125K, Newton 75K=  $2.9 million.

So, we should have about 3 million left to get a starting point guard, starting center, backup center, and a backup shooting guard and at least two guys to sit on the bench. 

[AZ Hoosier 8,768]

29 minutes ago, JF87 said:

Yes, I thought about that.  I think Woodson considered Xavier the starter, but Cupps ended up starting because of circumstances.  Does anyone think Cupps starts at point guard this year?  No, that's why I said three.  

I say "no", except that we need to see what Woodson does with "recruiting" in the portal. Woodson may be forced to start Cupps at point.

[AZ Hoosier 8,768]

10 minutes ago, JF87 said:

Just a guesstimate.  

Reneau 750k, MgBako 750k, Tucker 700K, Galloway 350K, Cupps 150K, Leal 125K, Newton 75K=  $2.9 million.

So, we should have about 3 million left to get a starting point guard, starting center, backup center, and a backup shooting guard and at least two guys to sit on the bench. 

I've seen reports (take it for what it's worth) that Leal is pushing $300K... and IF that's true, that should push Gallo and Cupps up the scale a bit. Since there's no official "disclosure", it's all speculation, but you never know.

[Home Jersey 11,290]

I hope Cupps plays sparingly next year, but I think he can work his way into a role if he becomes a great catch and shoot threat. If he can stay active moving off the ball and continues improving as a shooter, I think he may be more effective in that role than as a primary ball handler/playmaker. 

[OKHOOSIER 4,316]

10 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

I hope Cupps plays sparingly next year, but I think he can work his way into a role if he becomes a great catch and shoot threat. If he can stay active moving off the ball and continues improving as a shooter, I think he may be more effective in that role than as a primary ball handler/playmaker. 

If Cupps has to play big minutes or start next year we are in trouble. He needs spot minutes situationally. 

[TTT 1,097]

If Woodman gets tired 1. Does he just give all the NIL money to one transfer player? Or 2. Does he say the heck with it, and just split it among the returning players?

Then, man if we just had enough NIL money.

[HoosierTrav 8,021]

7 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

Maybe an unpopular opinion but since he took the UM job, I really don't care to see Dusty succeed from here on out. I don't think we'd be able to hire him away if he is successful, and I don't want him kicking our butts for his entire tenure there. This ship has sailed, likely forever IMO, and sadly he got on board at a conference rival. I don't think he's necessarily the next big thing, but I do think he will eventually grow to be a pain in our sides for a few years. Here's to hoping we find our guy for the long term, when the time comes.

I feel the same. I hope they suck his entire time there. Nothing personal against him but I can’t stand Michigan. 

[8bucks 6,833]

2 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

I hope Cupps plays sparingly next year, but I think he can work his way into a role if he becomes a great catch and shoot threat. If he can stay active moving off the ball and continues improving as a shooter, I think he may be more effective in that role than as a primary ball handler/playmaker. 

His work ethic gives me hope he can improve a lot.  I like how he does not get too rattled and hopefully those early morning workouts lead to being a better shooter 

[kottke 875]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

If Woodman gets tired 1. Does he just give all the NIL money to one transfer player? Or 2. Does he say the heck with it, and just split it among the returning players?

Then, man if we just had enough NIL money.

 

[Uspshoosier 48,800]

IU only losing to UConn by 20 might of been one of Woodys best coaching jobs of the year 

[Stuhoo 84,410]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

If Woodman gets tired 1. Does he just give all the NIL money to one transfer player? Or 2. Does he say the heck with it, and just split it among the returning players?

Then, man if we just had enough NIL money.

Fire Woodman?

[DChoosier 9,152]

3 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

You could argue 4 starters are returning. Cupps started quite a bit as a freshman 

I agree with your statement but hope we recruit over both Gallo and Cupps. We need a high level 1 and 2 with Gallo playing 20 minutes as the 6th man and Cupps getting 10-12. We need to upgrade the perimeter.

Must. Be. Done

[DChoosier 9,152]

20 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

IU only losing to UConn by 20 might of been one of Woodys best coaching jobs of the year 

Agree. 
Time for another pay bump.

[Napleshoosier 10,616]

As a 65 yr old who experienced 74-76.  And 81 with 87 added!  I was hoping to see at least a few more from then but wtf?  I don’t know but it’s not looking good for me gang.  Was hoping our new President would be a positive influence as she is a sports fan.  Damn it, get ur $hit together IU!  Get off the woke BS and build the university back where it should be!  John Ryan days!

[AKHoosier 7,277]

Just now, Napleshoosier said:

As a 65 yr old who experienced 74-76.  And 81 with 87 added!  I was hoping to see at least a few more from then but wtf?  I don’t know but it’s not looking good for me gang.  Was hoping our new President would be a positive influence as she is a sports fan.  Damn it, get ur $hit together IU!  Get off the woke BS and build the university back where it should be!  John Ryan days!

Dude I'm 38 and I'm not convinced I'll see another IU Final 4 in my lifetime. 

Oh well I'll always have 2002.

[Napleshoosier 10,616]

2 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Dude I'm 38 and I'm not convinced I'll see another IU Final 4 in my lifetime. 

Oh well I'll always have 2002.

And Happy Easter gang!

[Napleshoosier 10,616]

Woody is 5months older than me!  I have every right to criticize him!  He was a good ball player. But….not so much a coach.  Da?  He ai t Bobby Knight!  He doesn’t coach like Bobby Knight, and he’s not in anyway a leader like Bobby Knight!