They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[OKHOOSIER 5,894]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Hope. My ~20 years as an IU fan have nearly killed all of it, but there’s still a little left. A fifth Woodson season would finish my hope off, though. 

He’s not coaching this team next year. Zero chance. Any worry I had about that is gone. This team stinks, and is probably going to finish sub .500 or right at it in the B1G. All you had to do was watch us last night. It was two bad teams and one has to win. The B1G has 18 teams. Half of them are mediocre to bad, we were always going to out talent and/or ride a hot hand/or opposing team egg to a few wins. 
 

And if they pull off the impossible and win like 11+? Hey great! Enjoy the wins, hope for a decent tournament showing (not get nuked). He’s still not going to be coaching this team next season. 

[Pagoda 5,187]

16 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Just because it doesn’t work out exactly like people say it will doesn’t mean their information is bad. People are just passing along what they heard. I was told there is a plan in place that has no timetable but this weekend at the earliest.

In my opinion this is what message boards are for.  Little bits of info get posted and yes posters need to piece it together for themselves and figure out what’s likely true or not.

I prefer this to waiting for the IndyStar or HT to run an article.  For example, the boards have been all over Buckner and Ferguson for years vs Doyel finally writing about it this week.  

[HoosierHoopster 8,663]

2 hours ago, Shooter said:

As bad as we've looked, it's hard for me to believe they will fire Woody in season when he's sitting at 14-5, 5-3 Big Ten. Even though we all understand that record is a bit of fool's gold.

I think he retires after the season. 

100%. All the interim coach talk and mid-season firing is just wishful thinking (imo) which ignores everything the U/Trustees have done with Woodson to date.

He’ll be given the rest of the season to accomplish whatever he can. Then he’ll retire, in all likelihood. 

[Muskie plays the four 733]

12 minutes ago, WeeDerkaNaut said:

Our program is the definition of insanity...

It's textbook  addict behavior 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,770]

14 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

You really think he gets booed if he is 6-3 next weekend.

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Not right out of the gates but if we get down by double digits, the boo birds are coming out.

[Hoosierfan2017 25,093]

8 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

I am not taking about next season just the talk of them firing him right now 

Some people make things up because they like attention. Some people pass off other people’s information. Other people actually are connected, but things are fluid and even good information can change. People are free to believe or not believe whoever they want. I know there are some people I believe, some people I don’t believe, and some people I just don’t know enough about to believe/not believe. As long as the season ends with Mike Woodson leaving his job I don’t really care when it happens. Sooner rather than later would be great because we’d know it’s for sure happening, but I’d personally be surprised if it happens before the season’s over. A retirement announcement could happen, but I don’t expect a mid season termination. 

[WeeDerkaNaut 591]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Just because it doesn’t work out exactly like people say it will doesn’t mean their information is bad. People are just passing along what they heard. I was told there is a plan in place that has no timetable but this weekend at the earliest.

What insiders are told and relay to us isn't final the majority of the time. People have to remember you guys aren't in the room as the final decision is being made, but are in the know with the overall processes leading up to the final decision. Most of us are aware your word isn't law or binding but you're connected enough to not be wrong with what you're being told and feeding us. At the end of the day those in the room could ultimately decide to go a completely different route and just not share it until the decision is formally announced by them. We do appreciate the info you guys can and do share though.

[Scotty R 3,768]

2 minutes ago, WeeDerkaNaut said:

What insiders are told and relay to us isn't final the majority of the time. People have to remember you guys aren't in the room as the final decision is being made, but are in the know with the overall processes leading up to the final decision. Most of us are aware your word isn't law or binding but you're connected enough to not be wrong with what you're being told and feeding us. At the end of the day those in the room could ultimately decide to go a completely different route and just not share it until the decision is formally announced by them. We do appreciate the info you guys can and do share though.

My question is how do we know they are actually are in the know because they will never say how they are affiliated with the program 

[MikeRoberts 7,997]

7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Some people make things up because they like attention. Some people pass off other people’s information. Other people actually are connected, but things are fluid and even good information can change. People are free to believe or not believe whoever they want. I know there are some people I believe, some people I don’t believe, and some people I just don’t know enough about to believe/not believe. As long as the season ends with Mike Woodson leaving his job I don’t really care when it happens. Sooner rather than later would be great because we’d know it’s for sure happening, but I’d personally be surprised if it happens before the season’s over. A retirement announcement could happen, but I don’t expect a mid season termination. 

I think what can be confusing though is when certain posters continue to state things as facts that are nothing more than their opinion/belief. It can be hard to decipher what is credible from what is an opinion because of the way they are stated. Many of us know who those are but there are a lot of new people here that don’t know the difference 

[rcbowla 8,281]

I don't know how if Woodson is 15-5 (6-3) you can justify firing him mid season. I wanted him fired last season and every day since I determined that I wanted him fired. However, I can recognize the bad optics of firing a coach with that record mid season regardless of who the wins are against. He will either retire mid season for "health" reasons or he'll be let go/retire at season's end. 

[MikeRoberts 7,997]

1 minute ago, Scotty R said:

My question is how do we know they are actually are in the know because they will never say how they are affiliated with the program 

In the know can take on a lot of different forms and the telephone game is delayed and loses accuracy, details and context along the way.

[ap2345 11,350]

10 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

So, what does that mean in terms of action?

Wait for the administration to pull the trigger. The plan is in place. It’s just a matter of when they choose to put things into motion.

[WeeDerkaNaut 591]

Just now, Scotty R said:

My question is how do we know they are actually are in the know because they will never say how they are affiliated with the program 

Well you'll just have to read their post history regarding matters like these and decide for yourself if you trust them or not. Up to you. Either way just keep in mind that what they say is usually never final. As I said they are not in the room as the decisions are ultimately being made, just passing along what's being told to them. You have to take that info with a grain of salt friend.

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

4 minutes ago, WeeDerkaNaut said:

What insiders are told and relay to us isn't final the majority of the time. People have to remember you guys aren't in the room as the final decision is being made, but are in the know with the overall processes leading up to the final decision. Most of us are aware your word isn't law or binding but you're connected enough to not be wrong with what you're being told and feeding us. At the end of the day those in the room could ultimately decide to go a completely different route and just not share it until the decision is formally announced by them. We do appreciate the info you guys can and do share though.

I for one and I am sure many others on here concur what WeeDerkaNaut just stated.  It’s good info and if the outcome isn’t exactly what’s been stated, I for one won’t be part of the mob that comes after you with their pitch forks and machetes, lol wink wink.  We are all good!  

[Hornsby 3,870]

Yes, if we get behind 10 early in the game

But luckily for woodson these teams aren't that good. That will change soon.

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[Home Jersey 16,497]

I know nothing about the situation behind the scenes for a fact, don’t claim to… what I do know for a fact having worked in Media Relations for a bit and having taken a course taught by the late great Terry Hutchens, who brought in guest speakers like Jeremy Gray, Bob Ryan, and JD Campbell… the timing of an announcement like this is always supposed to be kept air tight. I doubt any of us will know the timing until it’s out to the public, if the IU athletics comms team runs a tight ship. I think he gets the full year but its interesting to hear a plan is supposedly in place if they need to break the glass in case of emergency.

[coonhounds 10,559]

My question is how do we know they are actually are in the know because they will never say how they are affiliated with the program 

Now is not the time to attack insiders or question their knowledge imo. The majority of this board like to read their posts. The majority have seen their posts for years and can make our own decisions on what to believe. How do we know for sure their info is legit? Lol ridiculous. We don't. Just enjoy it or block them. I don't see any reason to go down this road again currently.

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[Scotty R 3,768]

6 minutes ago, WeeDerkaNaut said:

Well you'll just have to read their post history regarding matters like these and decide for yourself if you trust them or not. Up to you. Either way just keep in mind that what they say is usually never final. As I said they are not in the room as the decisions are ultimately being made, just passing along what's being told to them. You have to take that info with a grain of salt friend.

I have read their post for a few years. I came over here during the the last coaching search because HSN went down for awhile 

[Scotty R 3,768]

5 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

But luckily for woodson these teams aren't that good. That will change soon.

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We did get behind USC by 10 early at home

[Hoosierfan1901 8,317]

1 minute ago, Scotty R said:

I have read their post for a few years. I came over here during the the last coaching search because HSN went down for awhile 

I remembered that, since someone said Brad Stevens was coming home the following day and everyone freaked out.