They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Home Jersey]

Just now, MikeRoberts said:

It’s not a sexy hire. It’s a solid hire. I think the program would be in good hands with him and he has proven he can build. He did it at Iowa State and he’s doing it at Nebraska. Each team slowly got better and better and if he at 52 can come here for 18 years then I think his final 15 here would be real fun to watch

Yep. We could do sooo, so much worse.

[IUFAN1976]

1 minute ago, Home Jersey said:

Yep. We could do sooo, so much worse.

And we did!!!!

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Zero chance of Michael Lewis. 

But for a 'lose the press conference' choice that would be a solid coach? I could see Brad Brownell getting consideration.

There's the jinx we've all been waiting for...

[mdiu28]

Doesn't Hoiberg have some sort of a heart issue? Not sure he'd want the stress that comes with IU.

At Nebraska if he loses - no one cares. If he wins - they still won't care as much as football but he'd be beloved. No true pressure. 

[TadQueasy]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

 everyone hanging their hat on Stevens assuming he is the big dog.  Will it happen?  Maybe, he is still young at 48.  He may wait until hes 55 to take the IU job and we'll still be here 7 years from now saying Stevens is COMING!

The top 2 big dogs in my world are Stevens and May.  You go hard after them first.  If they both say no then I think Hoiberg would be a really solid choice.  He is a proven commodity and with the NIL money he would have he would do really well IMO.  

[dwtaylor1055]

Just now, TadQueasy said:

The top 2 big dogs in my world are Stevens and May.  You go hard after them first.  If they both say no then I think Hoiberg would be a really solid choice.  He is a proven commodity and with the NIL money he would have he would do really well IMO.  

Honestly the Stevens talk has become numb to me.  May and Hoiberg I'd be fine with.  Doubt May comes considering he just took over UM and is only in year 1.  

[monskisprodigy]

15 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Just saying:

”Armond Hill’s Napping Chair” would be a great handle to post under.

Would also be an excellent name for a fantasy football team or emo band.

My Fantasy Football / NCAA Tourney Bracket Name for Years was "Tom Crean's Tanning Bed"....made me chuckle every time I saw it. 

[ap2345]

3 minutes ago, HoosierMatty said:

I am curious has Indiana or would Indiana ever approach Painter. I get we have a less than one percent chance of him saying yes. But I would be curious if he told us to kick rocks immediately or at least listen.

Thanks Matty. Great idea. Coach Woodson wishes you good luck with the big game tonight

[theriverpilot]

16 minutes ago, MonteMarcaccini said:

Brownell is an interesting case.  His name has been mentioned in previous years given his Indiana ties, but the resume wasn’t there.  Last year’s E8 run and a senior led team this year that has the look of another NCAA run. Overall he has done well at a school that is tough to recruit to in that league and is well respected among peers.

If Dolson is speaking with Stevens, I could see BS advocating for BB, as they are both former DePauw players and seemingly have similar basketball philosophies.

I could see IU “settling” on BB after another run at BS and maybe Pearl, as his agent leverages us for a new facility and/or Steven named as coach in waiting.

Funny thing is I am not sure it is a given that BB would take it.  Have a family friend that was a Sigma Chi with him at DePauw and is part of a group that visits him every year at Clemson.  He has a pretty good set up there and maybe doesn’t want the fish bowl.  I don’t know that to be a fact tho.  Def wouldn’t win the presser but I do think he could be very good at IU, maybe not elite.

And look for Marty Simmons to make his long awaited (haha) return to Bloomington, if BB were to be hired.

I believe Brownell has some Indiana ties from his time at UE under Jim Crews.

[Rico]

1 minute ago, MikeRoberts said:

It’s not a sexy hire. It’s a solid hire. I think the program would be in good hands with him and he has proven he can build. He did it at Iowa State and he’s doing it at Nebraska. Each team slowly got better and better and if he at 52 can come here for 18 years then I think his final 15 here would be real fun to watch

I agree.  But once again he would be way down on my wish list.  

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

Honestly the Stevens talk has become numb to me.  May and Hoiberg I'd be fine with.  Doubt May comes considering he just took over UM and is only in year 1.  

Not sure what the chances are for Stevens, but I can say with some level of an informed opinion that the chances of Stevens are greater than the chances of Hoiberg or May. That's not to say that any of them is happening, so leave me the hell alone. But it's an informed opinion.

[cybergates]

15 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Clearly a huge miss but let’s face it, he wouldn’t have flourished under our coaching staff. We haven’t had a breakout talent in a longtime. Need a new staff to fix this.


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He's probably Gabe Cupps at IU under Woodson.

Coach Cig type of player. It isn't about the stars its about the production. I went to see him play once (live in Westfield) before he committed and I wanted IU to offer him. He didn't even have a great game, but I could tell (even with my amateur level eye) he's the type of player that would help our program. His rebounding and command of the floor stood out to me.

[IUFAN1976]

23 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

There's probably lower odds of that then of me getting a date with newly single Jessica Alba.

And my odds are exactly 0.0%.

You never know, your odds might be a little higher with her than you think.  I’m 61 and I still think I have a shot!  ;) 

It sure as heck higher than us beating Turdue by 40

[iu eyedoc]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

He said he turned the Celtics down 9 times. We have to be close to that number so it's our turn now

Will Brad Stevens ghost be on the search list in 2065?

[MonteMarcaccini]

8 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

I believe Brownell has some Indiana ties from his time at UE under Jim Crews.

He played at Evansville Harrison with Calbert.  Plenty of ties.

[str8baller]

18 minutes ago, MonteMarcaccini said:

Brownell is an interesting case.  His name has been mentioned in previous years given his Indiana ties, but the resume wasn’t there.  Last year’s E8 run and a senior led team this year that has the look of another NCAA run. Overall he has done well at a school that is tough to recruit to in that league and is well respected among peers.

If Dolson is speaking with Stevens, I could see BS advocating for BB, as they are both former DePauw players and seemingly have similar basketball philosophies.

I could see IU “settling” on BB after another run at BS and maybe Pearl, as his agent leverages us for a new facility and/or Steven named as coach in waiting.

Funny thing is I am not sure it is a given that BB would take it.  Have a family friend that was a Sigma Chi with him at DePauw and is part of a group that visits him every year at Clemson.  He has a pretty good set up there and maybe doesn’t want the fish bowl.  I don’t know that to be a fact tho.  Def wouldn’t win the presser but I do think he could be very good at IU, maybe not elite.

And look for Marty Simmons to make his long awaited (haha) return to Bloomington, if BB were to be hired.

He’d most likely end up like Crean in that it would be another decade of mediocrity with enough bright spots to keep him around for that decade. 
 

He is another one nobody would consider if he didn’t come from Indiana and was buddies with Cheaney. .500 league record. Never finished higher than 3rd. 4/13 tourneys made. Tough place to coach but that isn’t elevating it that much. 
 

With that said, I knew a guy on his staff at WS and they spoke pretty highly of him. He’d likely be our best coach since Knight. But they’ve all been so bad that it is a low hurdle to clear. I’d rather take a shot on a young guy with talent. 

[Artie86]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Not sure what the chances are for Stevens, but I can say with some level of an informed opinion that the chances of Stevens are greater than the chances of Hoiberg or May. That's not to say that any of them is happening, so leave me the hell alone. But it's an informed opinion.

lol!!

[Chris007]

10 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

I believe Brownell has some Indiana ties from his time at UE under Jim Crews.

I think he and Calbert were high school teammates or played against each other. They're the same age I know that. 

[iu eyedoc]

2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

It's only six extra weeks to wait if that doesn't happen.

I'd very much prefer a 40 point IU win because Woody is gone at the end of the season anyway.

I am  honestly conflicted. Is there any way IU could win by 40 but Woodson lose by 40?

Say Woodson gets the flu can't coach and IU win at PU, comes back and they get hammered at Wisky.

[Chris007]

I hope the crowd doesn't chant Extend Mike Woodson tonight.

I can see Buckner texting Dolson saying see even the Purdue fans know Mike is good. HAHA