They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[cbp4iu]

5 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I will add that Brad has told people he misses the aspects of coaching and wants to do it again. 

I know a job that will most likely be opened soon. They need coaching in the administration and in the basketball program. 

[go iu bb]

9 minutes ago, spe317 said:

I tell you what though. If there happens to be some sort of academic issues with this team, we fire Woodson for cause. Zero excuse. I highly doubt any of these players are double majoring in chemical engineering and computer science. It’s all “sports management” and “jazz appreciation studies”. I love jazz and sports but ain’t none of these guys having to put in 80 hours studying. 

IU doesn't offer a chemical engineering degree so you're definitely correct that none of them have that as a major.

Your point stands though, it's very doubtful any of them need to spend too much time on school work. Those that get playing time, at least. There is that one guy who it was known wouldn't get PT when he transferred in from some NC school so maybe he has an actual class load. James, I think?

[RaceToTheTop]

39 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

He also stated that Rice is a child and can't win with him.

 

Washington State went 25-10 with him last year.  That’s better than any Woody coached team.  So I don’t think you can say with proper coaching you can’t win with Rice.

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, AH1971 said:

All I'm saying is that whoever is hired should get more than two years before he has to start looking over his shoulders. 

Why?  If they aren't doing their job, why should they be protected for any arbitrary time?  

Wouldn't you rather set goals for each year and then be evaluated on the progress toward those goals?  Goals in areas such as HS recruiting, portal recruiting, NIL income, player development (including strength/speed/agility), Offense/defense systems & stats, etc.  If you're hitting those metrics, guess what, the wins and losses will take care of themselves.  If you suck in those areas, then you should hit the road, no matter what year it is.   

[monskisprodigy]

8 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Washington State went 25-10 with him last year.  That’s better than any Woody coached team.  So I don’t think you can say with proper coaching you can’t win with Rice.

I wouldn't mind trying to keep him when we change coaches...so if DD could not drag him into his drama that would be great haha. 

[JSHoosier]

1 hour ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

?

what did i miss?

Armond Hill woke up late from his nap.

[JSHoosier]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/illinois-at-iu-basketball-the-report-card-mike-woodson-gets-an-f/

Gives Woodson an F, for his tenure. Shocking, I know.

[IUGRAD06]

2 hours ago, HoosierHuddle said:

On Armond Hill...it has been said that he has a medical condition. I'm not being flippant at all but I don't think it's necessarily fair to call him lazy for his low-energy and sleepy appearance during games on the sideline. He is, by all accounts, a very nice man. It's probably very fair to say he should not be involved as a key member of a high-major college basketball staff given the medical condition but still, I thought it worth pointing out given the jokes being made at his expense.

Shouldn’t be coaching then and collecting a paycheck 

[DLG3]

Sooo did the flight leave? We'll probably get a team video soon with Woody and the players getting on the plane, like nothing has changed. Don’t tell Kathy, but if that’s the case, I’ll be right back to my visceral, knee-jerk emotionalism. 

[HoosierHuddle]

6 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Shouldn’t be coaching then and collecting a paycheck 

I do believe I wrote something to that at the end of my post. I thought it worth pointing out the medical condition as a reason and that its not just boredom or laziness as has been joked about. It's largely irrelevant and he doesn't need me to defend him. I do agree...he should not be involved as a full-time assistant/staff member given the condition. I just thought it was worth mentioning in case some were not aware.

[Pagoda]

26 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Why?  If they aren't doing their job, why should they be protected for any arbitrary time?  

Wouldn't you rather set goals for each year and then be evaluated on the progress toward those goals?  Goals in areas such as HS recruiting, portal recruiting, NIL income, player development (including strength/speed/agility), Offense/defense systems & stats, etc.  If you're hitting those metrics, guess what, the wins and losses will take care of themselves.  If you suck in those areas, then you should hit the road, no matter what year it is.   

Yea.  If a coach lays out their plan and shows progress fans get it.  Fans were very patient with Crean’s rebuild — it was clear he cleaned house and high school recruiting took time.

Part of the big issue with Woody was in Year 3, which is when the results of what a coach is building should really be apparent, his program literally imploded.  Team was ranked in the 90’s with no high schools recruiting class — insane!

The Woody supporters have given up on him now, but many still love blaming the fans, media, expectations, etc. when the issue has always been that Woody is a terrible coach and the program has been poorly run for a long time.

[TTT]

Players to get dressed on the plane vs Ohio State. 

[jbeaman9]

1 minute ago, TTT said:

Players to get dressed on the plane vs Ohio State. 

Now we have to get dressed on planes? What is this amateur hour stuff…no locker rooms!?

[HoosierInParadise]

Players to get dressed on the plane vs Ohio State. 

Dressed or addressed?

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[Mopladysman]

5 minutes ago, mbredenk101 said:

Dressed or addressed?

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Both at the same time

[Hornsby]

Yea.  If a coach lays out their plan and shows progress fans get it.  Fans were very patient with Crean’s rebuild — it was clear he cleaned house and high school recruiting took time.
Part of the big issue with Woody was in Year 3, which is when the results of what a coach is building should really be apparent, his program literally imploded.  Team was ranked in the 90’s with no high schools recruiting class — insane!
The Woody supporters have given up on him now, but many still love blaming the fans, media, expectations, etc. when the issue has always been that Woody is a terrible coach and the program has been poorly run for a long time.

I remember some saying he was forced to play through the post his first two years but by year three we would see the real four out Woodson offense . Lol.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Tom Crean's thoughts.  Good read.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/01/16/indiana-basketball-tom-crean-lack-of-energy-former-coach/77751611007/?taid=6789887739e6860001c085a5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

[lillurk]

2 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

I remember some saying he was forced to play through the post his first two years but by year three we would see the real four out Woodson offense . Lol.

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People believed it because he said it, it wasn’t some made up talking point

[Hornsby]

Is doyle talking about quinn and Ferguson?

Mike Woodson's protection is being sheered away by the blunt-force trauma he's doing to #iubb. The IU legend has two angels who helped hire him, shielding him along the path to Tuesday's debacle at Assembly Hall. But that support has an expiration date.

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[Home Jersey]

Anybody at the Illinois game who can confirm when the fire Mike Woodson chants started? How early/late in the game?