They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,846]

The key word is contemplating.

 

 

[Stuhoo 83,965]

Something tells me this may not quell the “we want dusty“ chants at assembly hall on Saturday.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,237]

5 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

It's over.  Would rather him be gone now though. 

The spin is already happening "coach's wishes" LOL we all know that his A$$ is getting kicked to the curb.

[Trish 12,258]

FORCED OUT! 
 

Goodbye Woody! 

[southsidehoosier 5,110]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Mike Woodson’s wishes to step down lol. Yes, this is totally Mike’s decision. 

Goodman probably got the scoop while hanging out at the Bloomington Bdubs. 

Based on how slow they get their food to you that prob why it took so long for the scoop to hit

[Pagoda 1,680]

“Contemplating” and “wishes” are nice words.  Woody will either resign or be fired.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,846]

Pete Thamel - Indiana and coach Mike Woodson are in discussions about the coach’s wishes to step away at end of 2024-25, sources tell me / ⁦@jeffborzello.  He’s expected coach the rest of the year, but is unlikely to return next year. The details of the exit are being discussed.

 

https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2025/02/06/indiana-basketball-coach-mike-woodson-considering-retiring-at-end-of-2024-25-season/78237289007/

[Hoosierfan2017 22,573]

Woody prolly thinks the crowd will beg him to stay on Saturday if he leaks this now. 

[Trish 12,258]

Where is Zach!!!???

[monskisprodigy 2,140]

So, what did I miss?

[JSHoosier 21,058]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

The key word is contemplating.

 

 

"Contemplating", he wants to stay but everyone else wants him launched from the nearest cannon.

[normandale97 287]

Just now, Trish said:

Where is Zach!!!???

Might be a big soccer match going on that he is watching. 

[Trish 12,258]

Change the thread title! We’re cooking!

[Ryno6284 3,159]

19 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Pretty sure it was either you or Natty that sent me a PM to let me know everyone was moving to this site.   Wild it’s been that long ago.  We got bunch good posters that have been around together that’s been through some tough times as IU fans.   We are due 

I remember a few posters finding us here about a week later, wondering where everybody went!  They must've missed the memo before the exodus.

[akumanina 352]

12 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

I think he thought he was going to be the next bobby knight. He thought he would be a beloved historic figure.

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I thought so too. But he acted like his legendary coach way too early. He had to earn his own right. What I don't under stand for the life of me is he played in RMK's early years, and Woody experinced first hand RMK's intense coaching and never-ending preparations. Woody knew what it takes to win it all at D1 level, but did he think he can pull it off by working so much less than RMK?

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 55]

Just now, Trish said:

Change the thread title! We’re cooking!

Don’t jinx it LOL!!!!

[Home Jersey 10,661]

1 minute ago, tyappleg said:

It's over.  Would rather him be gone now though. 

Okay I will take a stab for my fellow tinfoil hat wearers... Pop an edible (or 2 of those suckers) before reading: 

• Yesterday, Dolson "ambushes" (my own words, from Mike's perspective) Woodson about announcing his retirement before Michigan game.
• Mike either thought he still had a shot at a 5th year or felt disrespected about needing to announce mid-season before playing a home game - against a former IUBB manager no less (prob extra insulting in Woodson's eyes since May wasn't high profile enough for Buckner last offseason).
• Woodson goes home at some point, talks to his family and Quinn... cooks up this "you can't force me to retire, I quit!" idea... "call his bluff" maneuver because if Dolson did really let Mike "quit" it would be obvious Dolson fired him and then Dolson would look like a big bad meanie to Quinn and his rich/powerful friends. 

I'm quite sure that's just fanfic musings, nowhere close to what really happened... but it is kinda funny to picture

[Pagoda 1,680]

2 minutes ago, Trish said:

Where is Zach!!!???

Probably getting a more accurate story.  Fear not!

[IUFAN1976 4,168]

I wished he was gone now but I’ll take what I can get out 

[iu eyedoc 2,685]

I am full on hoping he wants to contemplate it through Sunday. I am all for a 2 hour boo, fire Woodson, we want Dusty **** show. Great Super Bowl pregaming.