They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[mamasa 15,822]

1 hour ago, Gameface01 said:

Chris Beard all day. 1A with Steven's. I me come on. Did anyone even question what it was she said beforehand?

Are you seriously asking if what she said deserved a beating? Or for him to even raise hands to her?

[Chris007 58,761]

56 minutes ago, ForeverHoosier2 said:

Something to think about, WHEN Woodson is done, what happens to Zrno, and Sisley. I would be very interested to see if you see some decommitments or if they stay firmly committed, then I would like to believe a plan had been in place long enough for Zrno to choose IU for that reason.

Please let me know your thoughts as next year could be insanely fun with a 9-3+ Football team and an IU Basketball team with a new house and a matchup against UK in Lexington.

I believe Sisley and some people have been in touch about what would happen if/when Woodson is not back. 

[theriverpilot 6,498]

4 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I'm not particularly high on McCullom at present, but I do think the tempo criticism may be a bit unfair. He's playing a roster filled with DII transfers. He has to shorten the game to adjust for the talent disparity. You would need to ask him how he expects to adjust his system moving forward to decide how viable he would be at a place like IU.

I'm inclined to agree here.  There's a reason that the military academies in football run an option offense.  It helps close the competitive gap against more talented and athletic opponents they face.  McColloum could be using the same mindset with Drake but could be flexible to change with a different program.

[Pagoda 3,262]

6 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I'm not particularly high on McCullom at present, but I do think the tempo criticism may be a bit unfair. He's playing a roster filled with DII transfers. He has to shorten the game to adjust for the talent disparity. You would need to ask him how he expects to adjust his system moving forward to decide how viable he would be at a place like IU.

Yea.  These are some of the big questions we need Scott to ask and he needs to get the judgement call right.

[mamasa 15,822]

1 hour ago, piratehoosier said:

Because it's a free country, Karen. I can post the same stuff that anybody else can. You're for it, I'm against it. See how that works? 

I don't see this ending well for you

[Chris007 58,761]

44 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

There seems to be a whole lot of nothing going on

That is true because I just went to Sam's for the family on my lunch break and saw Armond Hill there buying some water and some chips. He wasn't dressed in any IU gear, which I understood. I just asked him if he was doing ok and if it was a late night getting in. He gave me a thumbs-up and went on. 

[HoosierAccipiter 232]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

My guess is, and remember, it's a guess, he will be the coach until we have someone lined up. I hope I'm wrong but don't see us letting him go and watch other candidates sign extensions before we're allowed to interview them 

That WOULD be the smart thing to do. Now, whether they actually follow that train of thought….

[Scooter T Washington 132]

I understand that coach Portal has a huge ego and is extremely arrogant, but how does he show his face at SSAH on Saturday? If he was complaining about the fans being mean before he hasn’t seen anything yet. He will be on his knees before the National Anthem over.

[Chris007 58,761]

17 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Jim Coyle was really pumping up Beard this morning.  Definitely thinks he should be the guy over Dusty.

I promise you that every one that is around the program knows that Beard wants the job. He has done everything possible to let IU know he is interested, other than holding up a hire me sign on the sideline

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,659]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I promise you that every one that is around the program knows that Beard wants the job. He has done everything possible to let IU know he is interested, other than holding up a hire me sign on the sideline

well f*** it... just hire him

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,659]

8 minutes ago, mamasa said:

Are you seriously asking if what she said deserved a beating? Or for him to even raise hands to her?

was it a beating or a fight? 

[Chris007 58,761]

13 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Bozich also suggested that Woody is so aloof and out of touch that he probably doesn’t have a clue the situation he is in.  Likely doesn’t think his seat is even warm and that’s he’s doing a good job.

This is going to be an extremely ugly breakup and it didn’t have to be.

He's not that aloof. He knows what is going on

[HoosierFan1994 4,995]

I'm to the point I really don't know care who the next coach is as long as they bring winning back to the program. Whether it's Pearl, Stevens, Beard, May, Donovan, McCollum, etc..I don't care. Just freaking win. I invested way too much in 2017 and in 2021. With both hires, the program just got worse. It can absolutely get worse than Woodson. I'm not in the mood to do that again in 2025 (just like Presidential elections and olympics..IU hiring a new coach happens every 4 years). 

It makes me sad that I can't root for this team. I love Indiana basketball and March Madness. Just not excited this year. I blame Woodson most of all, but honestly the players, coaches, and other support staff can all go too. It was incredibly arrogant what happened at the Senior Night last year. That should've been a huge red flag for me that this team, no matter the additions, would be crap. "True Fans" "we're running it back" " you need to Chill"...comments made by the head coach and players on a team that missed the NCAA tournament. I remember as a kid how big of a deal it was that the 2004 team missed the tournament for the first time in almost 20 years. Now it's okay for that to happen.

Needs to be a complete restart to the program. I trust that a guy that was able to help turn IU football into a force (Dolson) can turn Indiana Basketball into the power that they once were. There is NO REASON Indiana cannot be in the discussion for Big Ten Championships and compete for National Championships. 

[Kentuckysucks 3,935]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I promise you that every one that is around the program knows that Beard wants the job. He has done everything possible to let IU know he is interested, other than holding up a hire me sign on the sideline

I know.  He’s the absolute perfect hire but for the one incident.  Just literally checks every box.

Bozich and Coyle both agreed that the hire absolutely has to be an alpha male.  Talked about how Dusty was likely a bad fit due to that.  I really worry Dolson will hire Dusty.  That would be a tragic mistake imo.

[TadQueasy 1,953]

Can we get Beard to hold up a sign at the next Ole Miss game that he wants the IU job, if he will do that he will jump to #1 on my list immediately! 

[Kentuckysucks 3,935]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He's not that aloof. He knows what is going on

But still, why not put out a retirement statement and end it?  Makes no sense unless he truly believes he can get a 5th year.

[12345Brad 440]

2 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

I know.  He’s the absolute perfect hire but for the one incident.  Just literally checks every box.

Bozich and Coyle both agreed that the hire absolutely has to be an alpha male.  Talked about how Dusty was likely a bad fit due to that.  I really worry Dolson will hire Dusty.  That would be a tragic mistake imo.

Why?  Don’t think he has the resume?

[12345Brad 440]

2 minutes ago, TadQueasy said:

Can we get Beard to hold up a sign at the next Ole Miss game that he wants the IU job, if he will do that he will jump to #1 on my list immediately! 

Red sweater would win me over

[Kentuckysucks 3,935]

1 minute ago, 12345Brad said:

Why?  Don’t think he has the resume?

He’s a classic beta.  Nice guy.  Probably way too nice of a guy.  IU needs a killer.

[TadQueasy 1,953]

2 minutes ago, 12345Brad said:

Red sweater would win me over

Speaking of dress, I do not recall an update on Woodys tie selection last night?