Fire Coach Woodson Thread

[dwtaylor1055 1,589]

Just now, ap2345 said:

Thanks captain obvious 

I'll eat my words if he becomes the HC but you become numb to the same conversations over and over again.  Like the boy that cries wolf

[iu eyedoc 2,426]

The we want Dusty chants are going to rain down either way this weekend in AH.Announcing his impending retirement me at least dampen the boos a bit.

[Stuhoo 83,007]

3 minutes ago, Gameface01 said:

If we have to shelve the Beard talk, fine. But unless it's Steven's probably, can we also shelve uniting the fan base with next hire. Ain't no hire going to accomplish that. Therefore, fire or retire... I think should be slogan going forward

Winning will unite the fanbase. That is true whether it's Brad Stevens, Dusty May, Mick Cronin, Chris Beard, Ben McCollum, or someone that no one has yet considered.

A few names would generate immediate excitement and win the press conference and national media attention, but even those names would need to consistently win to make (almost) everyone happy.

[Chris007 48,327]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

Here's a hypothetical for you...

Say it eventually turns out that Stevens is the guy. Presumably a deal would be in place sometime in, say, the next month or so. When do you announce it? Immediately, to give notice to portal recruits, etc.? Or after IU's season is officially over, to avoid distractions for the current team?

I don't make enough money to make those kind of decisions. But if it was me, I would announce it as soon as I can. I'm not worried about distractions for the current team. They've lost 7 of 8 and got us to this point

[iu eyedoc 2,426]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I'll eat my words if he becomes the HC but you become numb to the same conversations over and over again.  Like the boy that cries wolf

Yeah but the wolf eventually showed up, maybe in the form of a white whale this time.

[Stuhoo 83,007]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I don't make enough money to make those kind of decisions. But if it was me, I would announce it as soon as I can. I'm not worried about distractions for the current team. They've lost 7 of 8 and got us to this point

They've lost six of seven; you are clearly including the Saturday loss to Michigan!   ;)

[DChoosier 8,973]

23 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

The interim wouldn't likely get boo'd.

I’ll bet Woody also won’t get boo’d, and the “Fire Woodson” chants will disappear, if everyone knows he is retiring at the end of the season.

 

[ap2345 9,000]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I'll eat my words if he becomes the HC but you become numb to the same conversations over and over again.  Like the boy that cries wolf

I get it but I wouldn’t write it off this time 

[dwtaylor1055 1,589]

but you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.  Keep shooting away and come on home Brad!  Actually, have Goode shoot the offer over to Brad.  He's near the top in 3pt shooting % in the Big Ten this season. 

[southernindianahoosier2 940]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I don't make enough money to make those kind of decisions. But if it was me, I would announce it as soon as I can. I'm not worried about distractions for the current team. They've lost 7 of 8 and got us to this point

Is our man at the table behind the scenes? I.e. Brad, Dusty, or Beard ?

[Chris007 48,327]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

They've lost six of seven; you are clearly including the Saturday loss to Michigan!   ;)

Dang math is hard. I used most of my fingers

[SlammySammy 249]

I am thinking the fans will show some love for Dusty....some because he is wanted as our next coach, some just because he was a part of the program....either way, gotta rub the Wood the wrong way....lets hope he at LEAST shakes hands with Dusty

[SlammySammy 249]

2 minutes ago, southernindianahoosier2 said:

Is our man at the table behind the scenes? I.e. Brad, Dusty, or Beard ?

I would be fine with sending Jersey and Chris to the table to assist with negotiations.....get er done

[hper50 1,396]

18 minutes ago, BlueDevil said:

If there were 10 million seats in AH if that guy was the coach I’m confident all 10 million would be filled 

Can you imagine the home court advantage? Something to think about…

[mamasa 15,526]

15 hours ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

I still have nightmares hearing about the infamous Archie's pack line D.  

I'm still trying to learn it lol

[dwtaylor1055 1,589]

1 minute ago, hper50 said:

Can you imagine the home court advantage? Something to think about…

with CMW at the helm? phew, he may run out the door on his how instead of shaking hands post game due to all the boos that might reign down

[IUFAN1976 3,996]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Winning will unite the fanbase. That is true whether it's Brad Stevens, Dusty May, Mick Cronin, Chris Beard, Ben McCollum, or someone that no one has yet considered.

A few names would generate immediate excitement and win the press conference and national media attention, but even those names would need to consistently win to make (almost) everyone happy.

Well said!  Winning is all that matters!  Now on with the retirement show!

[DChoosier 8,973]

3 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I am thinking the fans will show some love for Dusty....some because he is wanted as our next coach, some just because he was a part of the program....either way, gotta rub the Wood the wrong way....lets hope he at LEAST shakes hands with Dusty

In Woodys head the fans will only be chanting “we want Dusty” because Woody already announced his retirement so IU needs a new coach.

I’m very happy, but not surprised, that they are making the move today as I didn’t think Dolson/Pam/donors/BOT would want the Michigan game optics of “Fire Woodson” chants in combination with Dusty being in the building. The timing of the UM game was perfect for “encouraging” the powers to act.

[TadQueasy 1,007]

7 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I would be fine with sending Jersey and Chris to the table to assist with negotiations.....get er done

Absolutely!  Love the new profile picture!  

[IUFAN1976 3,996]

8 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I am thinking the fans will show some love for Dusty....some because he is wanted as our next coach, some just because he was a part of the program....either way, gotta rub the Wood the wrong way....lets hope he at LEAST shakes hands with Dusty

How childish would that be on Woodson’s part if he didn’t?  If IU loses, I bet there is a strong chance he won’t!