Soon to RETIRE Coach Woodson Thread

[LamarCheeks 20,139]

8 minutes ago, Bankshot said:

Just noticed the page number...

First album I ever bought. 

[Hornsby 2,762]

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 are doing him 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.

 

The problem is quinn and ferguson who don't love the university imo still think he can probably turn this around. These are arrigant entitled brats. They are having a temper tantrum. These are very arrogant people. It's going to get ugly and it should.

 

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[HoosierCoop 4,043]

Normally if a player is marked questionable relating to injury or illness, it's always a game time decision to see if they will make it in the starting line-up or even play at the next game.  Not at IU, we are looking to see if the coach will make it to the sidelines or not.

[Artie86 2,415]

3 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

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?

...no one! I',m saying this is him hypothetically worrying about his resume' when he looks back at all the good things he has done! lol (NOT!) lol

[GloryDays 5,987]

2 hours ago, SlammySammy said:

Young one....Rick would never be an option....what is he 80 now?

Well the upside is Count Pitino is going to live forever so coaching searches become obsolete.

The downside and logistical nightmare is we'd have to play all our games after sundown.

[Home Jersey 10,298]

17 minutes ago, WRSMick55 said:

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. 

As for who knows where the origin of the word “discussion” comes from or the idea Woody is “contemplating” retiring … yes, likely a degree of media not erroneously reporting. But also this was all just smoke from burners before Goodman jumped in with that wording and everyone else piled on. It could be just as simple as that, it could also be that Mike’s camp got ahead of all the rumors and said he’s “contemplating” it to make it look like he’s not getting fired. And if he doesn’t finish at end of season, as is “currently expected” while the “terms of exit are negotiated” then it will be obvious Dolson canned him. Been a lot of talk about wanting to avoid those optics, for obvious reasons. Bottom line IMO: the “contemplating” narrative is only helpful to one side and it’s not IU

[steubenhoosier 1,205]

37 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

No.  Just don't.

I do not like personally attacking anyone.  This includes Woodson and Buckner and Knight.  Maybe point out bad decisions, but why toss old players under the bus?  Even if they are doing crappy jobs in our opinions, say that.  Otherwise, it really is petty and seeking some sort of retribution.  

Oh well.  MHO.

Yes, I've seen it said in here that there should be special places in hell for those involved. Seen Woodson called a POS.

I stated for a while that I am in favor of Woodson being terminated. I also stated that I wouldn't be involved in any sort of character assassination. No need to go down that road, imo. Only makes the poster(s) and this forum look bad.

[AZ Hoosier 8,420]

2 hours ago, SlammySammy said:

Ok, very targeted advertising showing up here this morning.....

 

Would Wood.....by the way

 

[Chris007 48,833]

27 minutes ago, lillurk said:

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.

That is a great question. I don't have an answer either but am curious about what the time line is. 

[AZ Hoosier 8,420]

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   

Wow ... ya think?

[JSHoosier 20,904]

21 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

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 are doing him 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.

 

It was never about their "love for IU", they wanted their buddy to have the job that was it. They're probably not happy right now.

[AZ Hoosier 8,420]

Just now, JSHoosier said:

It was never about their "love for IU", they wanted their buddy to have the job that was it. They're probably not happy right now.

Good. 

[Crazy about IU 219]

59 minutes ago, Silat Player said:

Splitting hairs here, but it's easy to play devil's advocate with Few:

1.) He's older. I know that was ok with Cig, but that limits the time he'd be here and you do wonder about energy levels at a new job. 

2.) He's a very introverted guy. IU had that with Miller and it was a problem. That really laid back personality might work much better at a smaller smaller school in a much smaller conference. 

3.) He has gotten to a lot of Sweet 16s, the question is how much of a that is from building a great record in a less stellar conference? Gonzaga has gotten a lot of really high seeds from good records in a less difficult conference. High seeds make that first weekend of the tournament a lot easier. 

4.) There was that DUI.

5.) Did losing Lloyd as his lead recruiter hurt his recruiting? Wasnt he Few's pipeline to Euros that had created so much of his success? Will he still experience the same level of success w/o them? 

Just throwing that all out there...

I don’t care what conference you are in it’s not easy to win on the road. In my opinion Few is a top 10 coach in college basketball. I would take him as a coach in a heart beat. As far as age goes 62 not ideal but could easily coach another 10 years plus. I am 100% on board.

[Pagoda 1,518]

12 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

As for who knows where the origin of the word “discussion” comes from or the idea Woody is “contemplating” retiring … yes, likely a degree of media not erroneously reporting. But also this was all just smoke from burners before Goodman jumped in with that wording and everyone else piled on. It could be just as simple as that, it could also be that Mike’s camp got ahead of all the rumors and said he’s “contemplating” it to make it look like he’s not getting fired. And if he doesn’t finish at end of season, as is “currently expected” while the “terms of exit are negotiated” then it will be obvious Dolson canned him. Been a lot of talk about wanting to avoid those optics, for obvious reasons. Bottom line IMO: the “contemplating” narrative is only helpful to one side and it’s not IU

I hope Woody’s window to do this his way is closing and IU is preparing to fire him immediately if he keeps screwing around.

[IU Prof 1,116]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

That is a great question. I don't have an answer either but am curious about what the time line is. 

13 days after Archie was fired felt like an eternity. I can't imagine what 40+ days will be like...

[SlammySammy 387]

Unless "The King" has some dirt on someone, how could he possibly make this ugly? He goes crying to the media? He has no backers other than Buckner..."They fired me because I could not get over the hump! Thats not nice!"....Give me a break...UNLESS he has something on someone, they should just fire him. He did not meet our expectations and we do not see that changing in the future. Let him throw a tantrum but he has very little to stand on UNLESS he has dirt, IMO.

 

Indiana is a "fire at will" state so good luck with any lawsuit, Woodrow.

[WeeDerkaNaut 494]

3 hours ago, Chris007 said:

It feels good to lose a Woody for once

Ok you win LMFAO that was funny

[jepwatso 204]

26 minutes ago, GloryDays said:

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

Sweet, I had “South Pacific lyrical reference” on my Friday BTB bingo card! I can’t lose….

[LamarCheeks 20,139]

Most outlets will list 5 or 10 guesses when a coaching search opens. 

Not "The Daily Hoosier." 

They list no less than 32 candidates. 

Dolson's gonna be busy over the next month and a half -- interviewing all these guys! 

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-coaching-search-2025-the-master-list-of-candidates/?fbclid=IwY2xjawITCvNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXtLa5UqIJejB_F5bTx7-zjW088pnWT_zPe5sNpkvSkltwdJcy7nTKNMbw_aem_WmGQ0DIc_gbd0o1zp7ya_w

 

[Chris007 48,833]

Just now, IU Prof said:

13 days after Archie was fired felt like an eternity. I can't imagine what 40+ days will be like...

I didn't believe it was 13 days after Archie till I saw that post. I would have put that at 30 days for sure.

But we have to remember we usually do this at the beginning of March not the beginning of February.