They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, IUGRAD06 said:

They are already talking with him.  I wouldn’t be shocked if he is the coach at the end of the day.  

Baloney.  30 minutes ago you said they were ‘talking to like 10 coaches right now.

[BlueDevil]

14 minutes ago, Lucky said:

Get your facts right ole Chrisypoo 

 

[Kentuckysucks]

15 minutes ago, 12345Brad said:

Sorry I’m not totally following , but do you like Dusty or don’t want him?

I think he’s a bad fit.  But I also think he’s the most likely hire unfortunately.  

[Mopladysman]

39 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Person I know says Woodson is done.  They are talking with like 10 coaches right now.  McCollum is one of them and has a pretty good chance.  Very likable.  They will go for the big dogs first but wouldn’t be shocked if it’s him either. Very likeable and a lot of coaches like him as well.  

And the other 9 are?

[MikeRoberts]

6 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

I think he’s a bad fit.  But I also think he’s the most likely hire unfortunately.  

Similar demeanor to Stevens. I think an Oats, Pearl, Otzwlberger are better fits

[Kentuckysucks]

3 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Similar demeanor to Stevens. I think an Oats, Pearl, Otzwlberger are better fits

Nah.  Stevens is a lot more like Coach K.  I’m sure Dusty is an extremely nice guy and that’s a lot of the problem.  

[JSHoosier]

As skeptical as I am, I'd love for IU to finally hire a big dog and say "we're done screwing around", especially after saying "we couldn't possibly be less serious" by hiring Woodson. 

There are fanbases that don't want IU to make a big time hire and get this turned around.

[AH1971]

1 hour ago, Scotty R said:

McCollum 

Woof

[str8baller]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

A true grinder who lives and breathes the sport and has a winning record at every stop

Steve Alford it is!

1 hour ago, Kentuckysucks said:

.  UM which is a football school 

Harbaugh to Michigan is probably the best analogue to Stevens coming back. I say it’s a done deal…

[Uspshoosier]

33 minutes ago, Lucky said:

Get your facts right ole Chrisypoo 

Coming in hot.  

[LamarCheeks]

58 minutes ago, JF87 said:

The Van Patten family

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS. 

I might be the only one on this board who gets this. 

Hearkens back to an old Indiana talk show host ... 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

48 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

For the oldies……

if van patten is negotiating, you don’t need to offer ten million….Eight is Enough.

That is good.  That is very good.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

@Lucky welcome to btb.  I think I need an interpreter for your first post but glad to have you with us and hope to see you as a frequent poster.  

[Scotty R]

https://art19.com/shows/xs-and-joes

This a good episode to listen to. It is about fan expectations and how fans deal with them. I watched on YouTube today and it was a very good listen. You can also find it on YouTube but couldn't find it on my phone, I watched it on TV and not my phone.

[Artie86]

3 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

I see people on a free message board talking about Stevens as a coaching possibility.  No harm in people wanting to believe something will happen.   Kind of what free message boards were made for.  Talking about possibilities 

….not AH……lol

[Papacap]

3 hours ago, Scotty R said:

I guess my main concern is that when Steven's isn't hired it will come back as the administration was incompetent. People believe it is going to happen then when it doesn't happen they will blame people even though it wasn't ever a possibility.

My concern is if we don’t get Stevens, we end up with Woody part 2. I don’t think it will happen if Dolson has a say. But my main concern isn’t that we miss yet again on Stevens. That’s just Tuesday around here. 

[HoosierMatty]

My only expectation is Dolson hires someone who knows how to coach. And that it will be his decision. Big name or not it doesn't matter. That's all I can hope or expect. If it's Steven's I will be elated. But I don't want to set my self up to be disappointed.

[IUGRAD06]

1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Baloney.  30 minutes ago you said they were ‘talking to like 10 coaches right now.

They can talk with a bunch.  Dolson has already reached out.  I just said don’t be shocked if he is the coach.  

[IUFAN1976]

I don’t know if this has been brought up or if it is even a concern but how do we know if Stevens has the drive to even coach college basketball or if he developed some of same bad NBA habits that you see with Mike Woodson.  It just seems to me that NBA coaches have a lot less responsibility than college coaches.  They don’t have to recruit and develop players, all they have to do is develop offenses that fit their players, make starting lineups, and sub players. I know I’m downsizing it some but you see my point.  So could it be a concern?

[southernindianahoosier2]

6 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Most of it sounds about right. I was told the first offer that happened last week was still 7 years 70 million but could go up to 12 million a year. 
 

I have never heard anyone mention Schrews name. Woodson has been open in telling people that IU is going hard after Stevens. 
 

The other stuff about family seems to be correct but not sure about the Boston wanting him to fulfill his contract. 

Was this the Yeagley Bomb that we've been waiting on?