They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Chris007]

4 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Well.. we are a big reason for that.

 

What's the point in trying to convince us of these things? you don't have a crystal ball, my guy, let it go. 

I was told I was in for a rude awakening last spring when we signed these portal kids. We were going to the Sweet 16 or Elite 8 just wait. Now we are in for a rude awakening for when we don't get a big-time coach. 

[CSP]

 

Just now, Home Jersey said:

You claim not to be a self-important person, but you clearly think you are the smartest person in the room.

That poster knows the odds are a long shot, they're saying you will not change anyone's mind by saying we should stop talking about/hoping for them. People are going to hope, that's fine... doesn't call for a "rude awakening"

We're all going to have different preferences on our short lists... none of that matters.

Hopefully IU hires a real winner and things start looking different soon. 

I can't believe someone needed that explained. 

[CSP]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I was told I was in for a rude awakening last spring when we signed these portal kids. We were going to the Sweet 16 or Elite 8 just wait. Now we are in for a rude awakening for when we don't get a big-time coach. 

ohhh yeah, he's the same poster that defended Woodson lol .... eeeeeeeeesh. 

[Trish]

5 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.

No thanks, I don't need any hope in the program, we have to make this nasty to expedite the process. 

[Artie86]

I think Dolson is going for the supposedly, untouchable, "All On Red" coach, Brad Stevens. I think we can establish that's been his master plan all along. Anyway you look at it, it's alot of words, "Sexy", "Grand Slam", "A+", etc.

It's hard to look past this possible situation. It's ok to dream big, because that's what Dolson is doing and will continue to do until Brad is, in fact, hired as IU's next coach or he says most emphatically, No!

I like where we're at, knowing that there's a chance, probably the best it has ever been. It also doesn't mean it will happen, but it definitely won't be without the best pitch and best fight of Dolson's career as IU's AD!

I think we are definitely in good hands now with Dolson and his intentions to find the best coach possible for IU. I didn't feel that way 4 years ago.

[Pagoda]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

ohhh yeah, he's the same poster that defended Woodson lol .... eeeeeeeeesh. 

Explains why he hates this thread and comes here to lash out at the posters in it.

[AH1971]

3 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

ohhh yeah, he's the same poster that defended Woodson lol .... eeeeeeeeesh. 

You defended Woodson all Summer and literally changed your handle because of it lol.

[AKHoosier]

Buzz Williams would be a yes for me. Never occurred to me to consider the possibility but he is a winner. Definitely a guy who gets it.

Although I will admit, the fit seems odd. I can't place it or articulate it, but something seems off about it.

[realTomCrean]

Just now, AKHoosier said:

Buzz Williams would be a yes for me. Never occurred to me to consider the possibility but he is a winner. Definitely a guy who gets it.

Although I will admit, the fit seems odd. I can't place it or articulate it, but something seems off about it.

AK has spoken. If we don't get Brad and Dusty, Buzz gets the nod. Smartest IU fan in the country! 

[CSP]

1 minute ago, AH1971 said:

You defended Woodson all Summer and literally changed your handle because of it lol.

You seem confused. I was happy with the talent our money could buy. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Not everyone is better than Woodson. But many/most are. With Indiana resources we can and should be doing much better. We aren’t even into February and Woody has taken a top 15 preseason ranked team with a top 10 budget to a +12.5 vs our biggest rival. Projected to miss the dance for the second consecutive season. Literally let’s try anyone else with the confidence to take the job.

 

Grant McCasland wins. Just try a guy who wins and has some confidence about himself. Woody is sleepwalking through the season. Team is unguided, misguided. Done with it.

 

 

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[str8baller]

4 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Buzz Williams would be a yes for me. Never occurred to me to consider the possibility but he is a winner. Definitely a guy who gets it.

Although I will admit, the fit seems odd. I can't place it or articulate it, but something seems off about it.

He’s kind of Gene Keady-lite. And his time at Marquette wasn’t any better than Tom Crean or Mike Dean both whom preceded him.

[Uspshoosier]

20 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

This board is in for a rude awakening 6 or so weeks from now despite what you’ve been told for months by the self-proclaimed important people on this board. When May signs that extension with Michigan and Stevens turns us down (again), going to have to pivot fast. You’re talking guys like Ben McCollum, Bucky McMillan, Josh Schertz, etc who are complete crapshoots as next tier candidates. Give me Will Wade over those three in a heartbeat, assuming someone else doesn’t beat us to the punch.

No rude awakening for me but thanks for looking out.  How long have you been on this board?  Me and Will Wade go way back on here 

[Stuhoo]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Not everyone is better than Woodson. But many/most are. With Indiana resources we can and should be doing much better. We aren’t even into February and Woody as taken a top 15 preseason ranked team with a top 10 budget to a +12.5 vs our biggest rival. Projected to miss the dance for the second consecutive season. Literally let’s try anyone else with the confidence to take the job.

Grant McCasland wins. Just try a guy who wins and has some confidence about himself. Woody is sleepwalking through the season. Team is unguided, misguided. Done with it.


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McCasland is 48 years old, at a P5 Program, and wins. If Dolson decided he was the best choice I'd be 100% for it.

[Eagle’s Rug]

Chris Jans doesn’t get thrown out there very much.  He actually makes the same as Bigfoot.  Would not mind at all if we could pull him out the SEC.

[Pagoda]

10 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Buzz Williams would be a yes for me. Never occurred to me to consider the possibility but he is a winner. Definitely a guy who gets it.

Although I will admit, the fit seems odd. I can't place it or articulate it, but something seems off about it.

He is quirky.  I don’t know if he still does the three piece suits.  A&M is an odd school.  He can coach, but can’t say he seems like a fit here.

[JSHoosier]

1 hour ago, ap2345 said:

It was a sham. Dolson had Pearl ready to go and Buckner said no on Pearl. 

That would be malpractice; if you have a chance to go from Woodson to Pearl you launch Woodson from the nearest cannon.

[Hornsby]

I was told I was in for a rude awakening last spring when we signed these portal kids. We were going to the Sweet 16 or Elite 8 just wait. Now we are in for a rude awakening for when we don't get a big-time coach. 

Yep facebook was taking final four. If you you didn't agree you were a hater. Looking forward to drinking tonight though. Hopefully my mental health holds up or I will be here asking old fart for help. He is worried about me.

 

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[MikeRoberts]

52 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

This place is imploding and we haven't even gotten beat by Purdue yet today. 

I mean… 

[Stuhoo]

32 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

This board is in for a rude awakening 6 or so weeks from now despite what you’ve been told for months by the self-proclaimed important people on this board. When May signs that extension with Michigan and Stevens turns us down (again), going to have to pivot fast. You’re talking guys like Ben McCollum, Bucky McMillan, Josh Schertz, etc who are complete crapshoots as next tier candidates. Give me Will Wade over those three in a heartbeat, assuming someone else doesn’t beat us to the punch.

What a complete red-herring-argument, nonsense post. 

While their names have been mentioned, to argue that the majority of this board thinks that Schertz, McMillan, or McCollum are the best next-tier options and are therefore discounting Wade in comparison? That's a disingenuous hot-take insult if there ever was one. Schertz and McMillan are pretty much never mentioned as viable choices anymore. Go ahead and beat the drum for Wade all you want, but don't try to pretend that people are itching for Schertz or McMillan. 

Try arguing that Wade would be better than Buzz Williams, Stevens, Brownell, McDermott, Beard (also arguably not a good guy at all), McCasland, Hoiberg (who ain't coming to IU) or even Micah. At least then you wouldn't be mis-representing as a way of propping up scumbag Wade. 

Geez.