Soon to RETIRE Coach Woodson Thread

[HoosierAccipiter 98]

6 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yeah, what you described is no longer college athletics. NIL you don't have to worry about parents or events anymore. Do you want to come play here? If so what is your price? You either pay it or you don't.

A lot changes in 4 years. The Celtics won a championship. The team is for sale, new owners might want to go in a different direction, and they have to unload some players here soon due to contracts, so going to be a rebuild. Kids are older, son is in college in Indiana, parents are older and live in Indiana. Might want to be closer to them. His contract is up in June anyway. 

I actually think that working in the front office of an NBA team would be a huge advantage to navigating NIL at the college level. 

It would also be a good selling point that he’s been the orchestrator of winning at both levels. I have zero apprehension of the college game passing him by. Will he pull the trigger?  Some people are gonna look awfully smart if he does. 

Edited 10 hours ago by HoosierAccipiter

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 19]

10 hours ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

This is what I hear/imagine in my head when I read majority of AH1971 post.

”Buuuutt he isn’t removed in the middle of the season so he’s not fired see I told you!”

Well we all know by now that AH doesn’t stand for Assembly Hall! 

[SlammySammy 387]

13 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Just in case this hasn't been posted.... The retiring news is out!

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/

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson is considering retiring. Discussions underway about his future

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??? 

[Home Jersey 10,297]

RE: Stevens, obviously sticking where he is makes the most sense on paper IMO. There are still valid reasons he could choose to come to IU though, and we know he is not deterred by general consensus of what he “should” or should not do. The Eli Lilly to Butler move proves that. Seems to me his choice would boil down to 1) minority ownership stake in one of the two most valuable NBA franchises vs 2) paid handsomely to return to his home state as a beloved figure and try to win the college title that eluded him at Butler. 

I know what I would choose, less clear to me how Brad and his family weigh things out. 

[TadQueasy 1,046]

3 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??? 

All things come back to George Costanza.... Woody is going to walk into today as if nothing happened and just try to move on coaching his team for the rest of the season

[ClarkCoHoosier 93]

24 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

Because he takes up 3 parking spots?

He doesn't pull all the way up into the space. He leaves at least 6 feet in front of the curb. I assume that is because its easier for him to get out of the car if he isn't right next to another car.

[Hoosier Guy 7,613]

16 minutes ago, Crazy about IU said:

My house is only one mile from Zionsville airport. 

Then you need to get on it.

[Gameface01 41]

Personal take, but screw it. I don't want someone who needs begged or coerced constantly. Give me someone who has the fire and determination that would love the opportunity. Last name starts with B also. After FIRE WOODSON of course

[Stuhoo 83,287]

6 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??? 

You need to differentiate between 'human resources speak' for an employee that has been forced to resign, versus reality.

The reality is, when someone is offered and accepts resignation to avoid termination, the employer uses 'nice words' as part of the agreement for them to go away at a time of mutual agreement. Why does the employer do this? Because the dumped employee then also agrees to keep his mouth shut and because it creates less lasting drama for the organization.

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,938]

1 minute ago, Gameface01 said:

Personal take, but screw it. I don't want someone who needs begged or coerced constantly. Give me someone who has the fire and determination that would love the opportunity. Last name starts with B also. After FIRE WOODSON of course

I would personally get on my hands and knees if it meant Stevens was coming lol

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 19]

10 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

If the list Chris posted is correct here's how I'd rank them:

1. Stevens

2. Few

3. Pearl

 

4. May

 

I'd be absolutely floored by either of the first two. I have a hard time seeing someone leave the Celtics front office to coach college; his time away makes me think he may not be the sure thing he once was but he's shown he has a real mind for the game so he could very well figure it out.

Where would everyone rank Donovan on this list? I’m also surprised nobody has put the coach from Louisville on the list. How quickly he’s turned Louisville around is impressive 

[SlammySammy 387]

Just now, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I would personally get on my hands and knees if it meant Stevens was coming lol

Careful....

[mdiu28 1,975]

I really don't get why some wouldn't want Few. The man can flat out coach basketball. Sure, he's not a sexy hire but damn, the guy is one hell of a coach. Give him our NIL and we're in business pretty quick. 

I'd absolutely love it. 

[Dave from Dayton 3,441]

Reports of a black helicopter circling the Zionsville airport just now.  Crazy...is that you in there?  

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,610]

Just now, mdiu28 said:

I really don't get why some wouldn't want Few. The man can flat out coach basketball. Sure, he's not a sexy hire but damn, the guy is one hell of a coach. Give him our NIL and we're in business pretty quick. 

I'd absolutely love it. 

I mean... why wouldn't that be a "sexy" hire? I'm with you, but I would call that a power play. Also.. he's pretty well maxed out Gonzaga's capabilities. 

[mdiu28 1,975]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I mean... why wouldn't that be a "sexy" hire? I'm with you, but I would call that a power play. Also.. he's pretty well maxed out Gonzaga's capabilities. 

Purely based on his personality. He's the complete opposite of Pearl and Beard which is what I gather a lot of folks are  looking for. I want a winner. That's all I care about. 

[JSHoosier 20,904]

20 minutes 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 figured that much. With the ego he seems to have the only way he was going quietly is if it was fully his decision.

[WoodywithaL 31]

12 minutes ago, ClarkCoHoosier said:

He doesn't pull all the way up into the space. He leaves at least 6 feet in front of the curb. I assume that is because its easier for him to get out of the car if he isn't right next to another car.

He’s Mr Magoo. Haven’t you seen the glasses?

[12345Brad 218]

7 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

Where would everyone rank Donovan on this list? I’m also surprised nobody has put the coach from Louisville on the list. How quickly he’s turned Louisville around is impressive 

NBA coaching is a way better lifestyle. I personally don’t see Donovan leaving.  
 

Stevens didn’t leave college coaching bc he hated coaching.  Now with Indiana NIL, the timing is perfect for him and he checks every known box … hence why he’s by far and away the #1 candidate 

[Home Jersey 10,297]

Do not let this man coach another game in Assembly Hall, Scott.