Soon to RETIRE Coach Woodson Thread

[maharkn 1,817]

1 minute ago, AZ Hoosier said:

That there is the picture of the next head coach for your univeristy of indiana mens basketball team

[Brass Cannon 25,127]

If we have lots of success next year then Woodson nickname will be the hump 

[WRSMick55 71]

46 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

I love the "discussions underway about his future"....LMAO...IU gonna frick things up again. There is no discussion...He needs to be gone. My boss wanted to fire me but I said "well, I might retire ..lets just agree to keep the discussion open"...LMAO...Unbelievable...Surely Dolson does not think the fan base would be upset??? 

Doubtful the “ discussions” going on are about whether he’s going to retire or not. These things are a lot more complicated than just saying “ you’re fired” as he’s leaving before the normal conclusion of his contract. And who knows where the origination of the word discussion came from? More likely, it was the ‘media’s’ way of being vague and not erroneously reporting facts. 

[lillurk 3,972]

I’m curious about the timeline for all of this.

I think we could get some sort of formal release today, but wouldn’t be shocked if this drags into next week as agents and lawyers hash out money and wording.

Even beyond that, IU still has a month of the regular season left, and then add at least a week for the B1G tournament, more if they rally or make the NIT or something (I don’t expect it).

Woody was hired 13 days after Archie was fired. Cignetti was hired 4(!) days after Allen was fired.

With the trade deadline in the past, if it’s Brad, I do wonder if we’d hear formal reporting about meetings or negotiations, unlike last cycle, just from the standpoint that he could theoretically line up the job before mid-March (and surely Dolson’s goal would be sooner is better).

Obviously I know that trustworthy folks here will be able to make reference to things that can’t be reported yet, but a long timeline like this is somewhat unusual in general, and at IU in particular, at least in recent years.

[hoosierbannerd 2,118]

2 hours ago, Chris007 said:

It feels good to lose a Woody for once

otherwise after 4 years, please call your doctor...

[GloryDays 5,994]

2 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

I'm not taking much from "we have our guy" to he honest. IU can feel good about where things stand and it not matter. We thought that last time and ended up with Woodson.

I'd be ecstatic to land Stevens, but going from the front office of one of the most storied NBA franchises to college coach is a big step down so I'll believe it when it's announced. Indiana could offer a big salary and the Celtics could still up it with something like interest in the franchise. Granted we don't know what his motivations are.

I'd just brace for something disappointing like Richard Pitino.

Please,no to Little Dick Pitino!

[AZ Hoosier 8,562]

3 hours ago, maharkn said:

Need an announment today that he is retiring effective today. Anyone that cares about this man can not let him be on the sidelines or anywhere near assembly hall tomorrow

That's the real issue where I sit. The man has such a huge ego that he cannot see the big picture. He needs an intervention by those who really care about him, including his family and his buddies Quinn, Isiah, Wittman, Ferguson, etc... he's quickly becoming a national laughing stock... and all of these people who claim to love Indiana University are doing him and his reputation/legacy and the reputation of IU a huge disservice... it's like they're trashing the university and Woodson himself for their entertainment... and/or to "stick it" to the fanbase.

I get it that Buckner only has a few months left, but can we initiate a recall or impeachment effort against him. He needs to go, too.

 

[GloryDays 5,994]

2 hours ago, Dave from Dayton said:

"You've got to have a dream.  If you don't have a dream...how you gonna make that dream come true?"  sung by Bloody Mary in South Pacific.  

Were gonna wash that man right outta our hair and send hin on his way.

[str8baller 5,989]

10 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

With all this drama the past couple days, is there any doubt the team is prepared to win tomorrow? LOL

Woody will fight this announcement all the way, then they’ll end up winning tomorrow and it’ll turn into a real s#%t show. Classic Indiana.

[Bankshot 564]

Just noticed the page number...

[monskisprodigy 2,138]

My take...if things had been in motion for weeks, and you knew conversations were going to take place yesterday, with a high likelihood that it would be leaked...you would hope Dolson and team had done the prep work and would be ready to put out a statement or hold a press conference urgently to address, especially with a game tomorrow. 

The longer this goes with crickets from IU, has me leaning towards a scenario where we were caught with our pants down and unprepared for this leaking yesterday, and we are now scrambling.

Will be interested to see what, if anything, comes out today.

[IUFAN1976 4,127]

1 hour ago, 94Hoosier said:

Osterman Was just on 107.5.  
 

Most of what he said was worthless, but at the very end, I think he seemed to make it very clear that Woody is not wanting to go quietly   

We all knew that!  He’s a delusional a-hole, who thinks he’s done his job and still has a shot at barely getting in the tournament, which must be good enough for Mediocre Mike but not us fans!  He obviously doesn’t see the ramifications that could transpire Saturday because his ego and self absorbed attitude won’t allow it.  I’ve said it many times, he’s leaving kicking and screaming like a little 7 year old kid throwing a tantrum.  Dolson should have released him altogether, big mistake and he will go out of his way to make the university look bad!

[AZ Hoosier 8,562]

2 hours ago, SlammySammy said:

Agree....its odd that IU has been silent on this....

I think a large part of the delay from the university is the crap that Woodson pulled with the "I'll retire", goes home and gets his @$$ handed to him by his wife, comes back to Dolson and says "screw you, I quit"... His dismissal is as confusing as his coaching...

[Home Jersey 10,483]

2 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

My take...if things had been in motion for weeks, and you knew conversations were going to take place yesterday, with a high likelihood that it would be leaked...you would hope Dolson and team had done the prep work and would be ready to put out a statement or hold a press conference urgently to address, especially with a game tomorrow. 

The longer this goes with crickets from IU, has me leaning towards a scenario where we were caught with our pants down and unprepared for this leaking yesterday, and we are now scrambling.

A parting gift from Quinn and Mike.

[HoosierMatty 486]

Doesn't Woodson have a media interview today because of tomorrows game? If Indiana doesn't release something before hand then Woodson will definitely be asked about it. Or is the intention to announce it during the interview?

This seems all a little messy. Especially if Woodson is being difficult about this. I don't think Indiana would want him behind a mic. 

[AZ Hoosier 8,562]

2 hours ago, Artie86 said:

He doesn't want "fired" on his resume". Also, he likely did say "I quit", but was so pi$$ed that he wanted to try to figure out a way to drag this out and make his on exit strategy. Any way you slice it, his legacy as an IU coach is absolutely terrible.

Why resume? Who is the blue f***k is going to give this bozo the time of day, let alone an interview or a job?

[Home Jersey 10,483]

I don’t care that they’re legends as players. They should be ashamed to show their faces in Bloomington lol

[AZ Hoosier 8,562]

2 hours ago, Hoosier987 said:

There may be no announcement yet because we’re trying to work out the details…maybe do this the “civil way.” Again, with Woodson, I’m not convinced this is going to be easy. It still wouldn’t shock me if it ended ugly. Woodson’s ego is massive 

Civility be damned... he brought this on himself... full nuclear option

[12345Brad 222]

47 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

I heard for years few would never come here. What changed?

Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk
 

No NIL at Gonzaga 

[str8baller 5,989]

4 minutes ago, HoosierMatty said:

Doesn't Woodson have a media interview today because of tomorrows game? If Indiana doesn't release something before hand then Woodson will definitely be asked about it. Or is the intention to announce it during the interview?

This seems all a little messy. Especially if Woodson is being difficult about this. I don't think Indiana would want him behind a mic. 

He will just skip it like he does half the time anyways.