Fire Coach Woodson Thread

[Rico 3,231]

2 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Can we hire Fred Hoiberg? 

[Chris007 46,903]

3 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Can we hire Fred Hoiberg? 

I was thinking last night that he would be a massive upgrade. I think he could do a good job with that talent he could get here

[MikeRoberts 7,300]

Just now, Rico said:

Seriously. We talk about sure fire winners like Pearle, Stevens, Bears etc and then up and comers that could be homeruns but also very risky.

hoiberg would win at IU. I’m not sure what his ceiling is but I have little doubt he would make us competitive in the bigten every year

[TadQueasy 911]

Hoiberg would definitely be high on my list if the big dogs say no.  He would be a big upgrade over the last 2 coaches. 

[Rico 3,231]

Just now, MikeRoberts said:

Seriously. We talk about sure fire winners like Pearle, Stevens, Bears etc and then up and comers that could be homeruns but also very risky.

hoiberg would win at IU. I’m not sure what his ceiling is but I have little doubt he would make us competitive in the bigten every year

I have no issues with Fred.  But he would be way down on my list.

[Home Jersey 9,499]

I’d probably be more excited about Hoiberg than most people. 

[MrBBall 193]

3 minutes ago, Rico said:

I have no issues with Fred.  But he would be way down on my list.

Agree. No more settling. 

[MikeRoberts 7,300]

2 minutes ago, Rico said:

I have no issues with Fred.  But he would be way down on my list.

It’s not a sexy hire. It’s a solid hire. I think the program would be in good hands with him and he has proven he can build. He did it at Iowa State and he’s doing it at Nebraska. Each team slowly got better and better and if he at 52 can come here for 18 years then I think his final 15 here would be real fun to watch

[HoosierMatty 483]

I am curious has Indiana or would Indiana ever approach Painter. I get we have a less than one percent chance of him saying yes. But I would be curious if he told us to kick rocks immediately or at least listen.

[dwtaylor1055 1,569]

5 minutes ago, TadQueasy said:

Hoiberg would definitely be high on my list if the big dogs say no.  He would be a big upgrade over the last 2 coaches. 

 everyone hanging their hat on Stevens assuming he is the big dog.  Will it happen?  Maybe, he is still young at 48.  He may wait until hes 55 to take the IU job and we'll still be here 7 years from now saying Stevens is COMING!

[Home Jersey 9,499]

Just now, MikeRoberts said:

It’s not a sexy hire. It’s a solid hire. I think the program would be in good hands with him and he has proven he can build. He did it at Iowa State and he’s doing it at Nebraska. Each team slowly got better and better and if he at 52 can come here for 18 years then I think his final 15 here would be real fun to watch

Yep. We could do sooo, so much worse.

[IUFAN1976 3,858]

1 minute ago, Home Jersey said:

Yep. We could do sooo, so much worse.

And we did!!!!

[AZ Hoosier 8,076]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Zero chance of Michael Lewis. 

But for a 'lose the press conference' choice that would be a solid coach? I could see Brad Brownell getting consideration.

There's the jinx we've all been waiting for...

[mdiu28 1,906]

Doesn't Hoiberg have some sort of a heart issue? Not sure he'd want the stress that comes with IU.

At Nebraska if he loses - no one cares. If he wins - they still won't care as much as football but he'd be beloved. No true pressure. 

[TadQueasy 911]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

 everyone hanging their hat on Stevens assuming he is the big dog.  Will it happen?  Maybe, he is still young at 48.  He may wait until hes 55 to take the IU job and we'll still be here 7 years from now saying Stevens is COMING!

The top 2 big dogs in my world are Stevens and May.  You go hard after them first.  If they both say no then I think Hoiberg would be a really solid choice.  He is a proven commodity and with the NIL money he would have he would do really well IMO.  

[dwtaylor1055 1,569]

Just now, TadQueasy said:

The top 2 big dogs in my world are Stevens and May.  You go hard after them first.  If they both say no then I think Hoiberg would be a really solid choice.  He is a proven commodity and with the NIL money he would have he would do really well IMO.  

Honestly the Stevens talk has become numb to me.  May and Hoiberg I'd be fine with.  Doubt May comes considering he just took over UM and is only in year 1.  

[monskisprodigy 2,042]

15 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Just saying:

”Armond Hill’s Napping Chair” would be a great handle to post under.

Would also be an excellent name for a fantasy football team or emo band.

My Fantasy Football / NCAA Tourney Bracket Name for Years was "Tom Crean's Tanning Bed"....made me chuckle every time I saw it. 

[ap2345 8,707]

3 minutes ago, HoosierMatty said:

I am curious has Indiana or would Indiana ever approach Painter. I get we have a less than one percent chance of him saying yes. But I would be curious if he told us to kick rocks immediately or at least listen.

Thanks Matty. Great idea. Coach Woodson wishes you good luck with the big game tonight

[theriverpilot 5,724]

16 minutes ago, MonteMarcaccini said:

Brownell is an interesting case.  His name has been mentioned in previous years given his Indiana ties, but the resume wasn’t there.  Last year’s E8 run and a senior led team this year that has the look of another NCAA run. Overall he has done well at a school that is tough to recruit to in that league and is well respected among peers.

If Dolson is speaking with Stevens, I could see BS advocating for BB, as they are both former DePauw players and seemingly have similar basketball philosophies.

I could see IU “settling” on BB after another run at BS and maybe Pearl, as his agent leverages us for a new facility and/or Steven named as coach in waiting.

Funny thing is I am not sure it is a given that BB would take it.  Have a family friend that was a Sigma Chi with him at DePauw and is part of a group that visits him every year at Clemson.  He has a pretty good set up there and maybe doesn’t want the fish bowl.  I don’t know that to be a fact tho.  Def wouldn’t win the presser but I do think he could be very good at IU, maybe not elite.

And look for Marty Simmons to make his long awaited (haha) return to Bloomington, if BB were to be hired.

I believe Brownell has some Indiana ties from his time at UE under Jim Crews.

[Rico 3,231]

1 minute ago, MikeRoberts said:

It’s not a sexy hire. It’s a solid hire. I think the program would be in good hands with him and he has proven he can build. He did it at Iowa State and he’s doing it at Nebraska. Each team slowly got better and better and if he at 52 can come here for 18 years then I think his final 15 here would be real fun to watch

I agree.  But once again he would be way down on my wish list.