They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Asha’man]

Why are people still going to games? I have been to 1 game since Crean was fired.  The product on the court has been bad for almost a decade. 

Edited January 2, 2025 by Asha’man

[Uspshoosier]

4 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

Why are people still going to games? I have been to 1 game since Crean was fired.  The product on the court has been bad for almost a decade. 

Because despite how terrible the product has been on the court it’s  still a big deal for families to take in games at Assembly Hall.  Making memories with you family is greater then holding out on going to games because your team isn’t good.   

[Hornsby]

Because despite how terrible the product has been on the court it’s  still a big deal for families to take in games at Assembly Hall.  Making memories with you family is greater then holding out on going to games because your team isn’t good.   

Also because you can get an awesome seat for less than 30 bucks. That's unheard of if they were good

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[HoosierHuddle]

After a joyous football season (hoosierhuddle.com is still churning out portal content...there is no offseason!), I am finding it far more difficult to just watch IUBB and not vent. Thus, my quick list on realistic candidates to replace Mike Woodson after he steps down/is coaxed into a far nicer than he deserves retirement:

1. Dusty May - appears to be the number one candidate if speculation is to be believed. Would love to see the turnover rate and the execution in close games improve but it's a fun system, he's young and I thoroughly believe he'd be successful and energize the program immediately. 

2. Mick Cronin - I do believe he would listen very intently if IU called. As a little fella, I appreciate his angry prowling on the sideline and his teams always play hard. The offense is, at times, painful but when he has talent, Cronin's teams do score. At minimum, I can safely say IU would defend well, play hard and make the NCAA Tournament on a very consistent basis. That seems very palatable to me.

3. Ben McCollum - Google him. His team wins. The comparisons to Cignetti are overplayed and lazy but they are also somewhat applicable. He preaches "imposing your will" on the opposition and he has shown that he can win big with equal or even lesser talent. What could he do with superior talent to his competitors? I'd be very interested in finding out.

4. We would not need to go beyond those guys, in my opinion. I think a strong offer and promises of NIL resources would attract any of them to IU. Of course, you'd call Bruce Pearl (and he'd say no), you'd call Brad Stevens (and he'd say no). If you needed to go to options the first three: Bucky McMillan for some Bucky Ball, Chris Jans is very solid...

The point is that IU can be so much better than the program is right now. Any of the names on this list would bring an immediate level of effort and competency and I'm convinced that IU would be in a MUCH better spot as a program right away with any of them. Here's to the not-so-distant future and IU's new March Madness tradition: another coaching search!

[Scotty R]

1 hour ago, Asha’man said:

Why are people still going to games? I have been to 1 game since Crean was fired.  The product on the court has been bad for almost a decade. 

After the Colts moved here my family went to one game a year since we knew people with season tickets. The first 10 games I went to the Colts lost but I still loved the atmosphere in a stadium. Those early years you saw a lot of 2-14 type seasons 

[Asha’man]

13 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

After the Colts moved here my family went to one game a year since we knew people with season tickets. The first 20 games I went to the Colts lost but I still loved the atmosphere in a stadium. Those early years you saw a lot of 2-14 type seasons 

To each their own. But I have no desire to spend my hard earned money on a program that is more than happy to take my money but not actually put a competitive product on the court. A program that’s more concerned about nepotism and politics than winning. 

[Kentuckysucks]

2 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

To each their own. But I have no desire to spend my hard earned money on a program that is more than happy to take my money but not actually put a competitive product on the court. A program that’s more concerned about nepotism and politics than winning. 

This is the right answer.  Empty seats is the only way they will learn.  Those attending the game want the program to suck imo.

[Pagoda]

I’ve got zero interest in attending an IU game right now, but it is cool families can easily afford to go.

Ideally no one would go to send a message, but that’s not realistic.

[Hornsby]

To each their own. But I have no desire to spend my hard earned money on a program that is more than happy to take my money but not actually put a competitive product on the court. A program that’s more concerned about nepotism and politics than winning. 

I refused to pay for peacock to watch this garbage last year or this year. Doesn't matter if it's cheap. I'll follow my my phone it's far less painful than watching the king

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[Asha’man]

8 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

I refused to pay for peacock to watch this garbage last year or this year. Doesn't matter if it's cheap. I'll follow my my phone it's far less painful than watching the king

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I hear that. A buddy of mine has peacock and I’ve used it for a couple of years to watch soccer. Then they got some big ten football and basketball, so I still have access to it. 

[8bucks]

Weird at this point in the year but this is really a must win game for Indiana.  Home game vs a “lesser” team should be a win and given the lack of big wins so far they cannot afford to lose tonight. I would not be surprised to see a shorter lineup. 

A win, especially a close win, does not really tell us much either. A loss though tells a lot and would likely be the precursor to the wheels falling off. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

His twitter cult drooled all summer about what an incredible recruiter he was. The ant Wright guy is one of the worst he was slobbering all over woodson.

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The Ant Wright thing is interesting. He’s a Michigan guy but he promotes Woodson and IU constantly. He’s smart and generally likeable. He called Dusty May, Dusty Mid all last season as that was one of his bits. He jumps on the blame Cliff Marshall train. He does give Woodson some blame at times. Just odd, almost like he’s on the payroll.


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[Hovadipo]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The Ant Wright thing is interesting. He’s a Michigan guy but he promotes Woodson and IU constantly. He’s smart and generally likeable. He called Dusty May, Dusty Mid all last season as that was one of his bits. He jumps on the blame Cliff Marshall train. He does give Woodson some blame at times. Just odd, almost like he’s on the payroll.


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Not that odd imo. He knows that engagement lines his pockets and who, in the conference that he mostly covers, engages like IU fans? He can play both sides and get infinite clicks. I mostly just pay him attention when he’s breaking down ball. His click baiting is pretty easy to identify. 

[Pagoda]

14 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The Ant Wright thing is interesting. He’s a Michigan guy but he promotes Woodson and IU constantly. He’s smart and generally likeable. He called Dusty May, Dusty Mid all last season as that was one of his bits. He jumps on the blame Cliff Marshall train. He does give Woodson some blame at times. Just odd, almost like he’s on the payroll.


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He does the "I'm wise and you dumb fans don't know what you're talking about" bit that is annoying.  Otherwise, he's not bad.

[Uspshoosier]

11 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Not that odd imo. He knows that engagement lines his pockets and who, in the conference that he mostly covers, engages like IU fans? He can play both sides and get infinite clicks. I mostly just pay him attention when he’s breaking down ball. His click baiting is pretty easy to identify. 

Love watching him troll other conferences though.  He is the biggest B1G homer on twitter 

[AZ Hoosier]

31 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

Weird at this point in the year but this is really a must win game for Indiana.  Home game vs a “lesser” team should be a win and given the lack of big wins so far they cannot afford to lose tonight. I would not be surprised to see a shorter lineup. 

A win, especially a close win, does not really tell us much either. A loss though tells a lot and would likely be the precursor to the wheels falling off. 

The wheels are off. They have been for quite some time.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Ant wright just tells it how he sees it that’s all lol 

[AZ Hoosier]

9 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

He does the "I'm wise and you dumb fans don't know what you're talking about" bit that is annoying.  Otherwise, he's not bad.

So does Tyme, for that matter. It's click-bait mostly, IMO... and I haven't been on twitter/X for several years...so, I don't see his post unless someone posts it here.

[jefftheref]

Can't wait for the trash to be taken out. 

[Hornsby]

The wheels are off. They have been for quite some time.

I could see Woodson winning tonight. Home game vs an average team. Even Woodson gets lucky sometimes

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