Fire Coach Woodson Thread

[AZ Hoosier 7,677]

16 minutes ago, HoosierX said:

You can't hire him, institute a zero tolerance policy, and then be surprised when he continues to do what he's always done. Do what you can to minimize it (e.g., give him a full-time driver) and keep it out of the public.

A zero tolerance policy would do more harm than good because then you have to enforce it when he inevitably screws up.

I'd also be inclined to hire him, but that could change if I learned the severity of the alcoholism / domestic abuse is worse than what we know.

 

I'm on the record of being against even considering Beard... and I know that zero tolerance is at best a placebo... my post was very much tongue-in-cheek. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

[LamarCheeks 19,556]

All these posts speculating that a midseason change is coming ... 

Such visceral reactions, wholly based on emotions. 

In no way, shape or form does that follow the process. 

Folks -- it's a linear journey, with a rigid proscribed set of waypoints, leading, without exception, to a logical and predictable conclusion. 

[Pagoda 975]

Just now, LamarCheeks said:

All these posts speculating that a midseason change is coming. 

Such visceral reactions, wholly based on emotions. 

In no way, shape or form does that follow the process. 

Folks, it's a linear journey, with a rigid proscribed set of waypoints, leading, without exception, to a logical and predictable conclusion. 

This is not even a January action item!!!

[Stuhoo 81,802]

5 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

I wonder if some of the players have made it to the point where they don’t care about winning these next couple games if it means Woody will be out the door. Maybe they aren’t on board with Woody anymore and have packed it in…I mean heck, Mackenzie liked a post that said “Fire Woodson”, haha. They have just been playing like they don’t give a crap at all lately (more so than normal). If this ends up being Woodson’s last game if they play poorly enough, they have to know that right? 

 

Jimmy Chitwood Mgbako he ain’t 

 

[12345Brad 121]

19 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I have not heard of a timetable yet but yes I think there is a good chance of that. I don't think Woodson will coach at home again. I think the rumors are true and there is a plan going forward after tonight. 

If this is the case, I can actually see the troops rallying and iu wins 

 

(or loses by 24)

[Demo 20,454]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Pretty compelling case you just made here. Helluva good coach, but a pretty compelling case against him given there are many, many good coaches.

Yeah, it’s interesting to watch the extent to which we’ve already started punting on the character stuff before the job’s even open. I mean, Beard, Pearl, Wade, c’mon. I am 100% confident that there are multiple really great options who aren’t time bombs for school embarrassment. 

[SlammySammy 110]

I read the police report on the Beard incident....pretty sure its still online somewhere....I'll pass....also, his record is not the best that we could pull in to be honest....I would much rather have a Ben McCollum....like CIgnetti...He wins

[monskisprodigy 1,995]

I have been told (others have hinted), that the talk is that we can expect a starting lineup change tonight. 

Will be interesting to see what that looks like, and who gets moved out/in that 5. Or if we trot the same group out for tip...

[Stuhoo 81,802]

3 minutes ago, Demo said:

 I mean, Beard, Pearl, Wade, c’mon.

Too violent.

Too old.

Too… too… blechh.

[IU22 150]

3 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

I have been told (others have hinted), that the talk is that we can expect a starting lineup change tonight. 

Will be interesting to see what that looks like, and who gets moved out/in that 5. 

I'll go with..

Rice, Gallo, Leal, Goode and Ballo

[DoctorP 1,309]

4 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

I have been told (others have hinted), that the talk is that we can expect a starting lineup change tonight. 

Will be interesting to see what that looks like, and who gets moved out/in that 5. 

We were all told this. By Woody in his postgame presser after Illinoizzz

[LamarCheeks 19,556]

Just saw that Saint Louis is 10-7. 

Is the bloom off Josh Scherz's rose a little? 

 

[Chris007 45,693]

If we strike out on a lot of candidates like Stevens, May, Pearl, Drew, it might come to Beard. But he won't be anywhere near the top of the list. His camp is putting all of this out. He is not on Dolson's short list

[SlammySammy 110]

To put the Beard incident into perspective.....I have been absinthe drunk in the alleys of Okinawa at my worst and never thought of biting someone let alone my girlfriend or my wife....I know a lot of other drunkards who have done some crazy shiite but biting a wife?? Thats new one...

[OKHOOSIER 2,918]

40 minutes ago, IndianaSconnie90 said:

I don't feel like anyone on this board has the connections to comment on Beard's current drinking habits. Hell, there's only a few people on this board who even have legit connections in IU. If you don't like him because of his "baggage", good for you. I'm to the point where I'm willing to take some baggage in exchange for success. Don't kid yourself, there are plenty of people up on a soapbox right now about his baggage but would shut up real quick if he made a deep tournament run. Stevens is 1A and Beard is 1B, after that you've got your pick of relative unknowns with "promise".

https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/razorbacks-basketball-musselman-beard-ole-miss-abuse

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2023/03/15/chris-beard-hired-ole-miss-basketball-arrested-rebels-press-conference-keith-carter/69996030007/

https://x.com/AnwarRichardson/status/1602441327643594752

Read the article. Read the arrest report. This isn’t “baggage.” The guy assaulted his fiancé to the point where the injuries were visible to the responding police officer. They separated after six years. He was fired for cause and was paid zero dollars and he did not fight it. He stated he had videos to exonerate himself then refused to supply them.  
 

The arrest report is in the above tweet. I’d encourage everyone to read that and seriously consider if you’d want anyone involved in that anywhere near IU basketball. DV doesn’t just manifest itself once with a 911 call. These things don’t happen in a vacuum. 
 

Not that any of it matters as Jers stated. IU is never hiring Chris Beard. 

[Asha’man 36]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

If we strike out on a lot of candidates like Stevens, May, Pearl, Drew, it might come to Beard. But he won't be anywhere near the top of the list. His camp is putting all of this out. He is not on Dolson's short list

Who is on the shortlist is more intriguing. Care to share?

[SlammySammy 110]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Too violent.

Too old.

Too… too… blechh.

Preach it, brother....

[12345Brad 121]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

If we strike out on a lot of candidates like Stevens, May, Pearl, Drew, it might come to Beard. But he won't be anywhere near the top of the list. His camp is putting all of this out. He is not on Dolson's short list

Collins would be hired before Beard. 

[Chris007 45,693]

Just now, Asha’man said:

Who is on the shortlist is more intriguing. Care to share?

I think the short list is Stevens, Brad Stevens, Brad Freakin Stevens, Dusty May. Then go from there

[12345Brad 121]

1 minute ago, Asha’man said:

Who is on the shortlist is more intriguing. Care to share?

Stevens and May.  Won’t go past May.