They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Hornsby]

I was watching the Aaron Torres podcast and was talking about IU. He said he has made some phone and what he is gathering that is Woodson is ready to move on after the season. I have no idea where he gets is info but  I don't buy that Woodson is ready to leave this job.

He will claim he left on his own after doing his job. Delusional til the bitter end

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[JF87]

2 minutes ago, Herotime said:

Stevens

Pearl

May

in that order. We need not look further.

It's Stevens.  My understanding is that Home Jersey is going to make him an offer he can't refuse. 

[Home Jersey]

1 minute ago, JF87 said:

It's Stevens.  My understanding is that Home Jersey is going to make him an offer he can't refuse. 

[Ghost of Rick Majerus]

I was rereading an article of the potential coaching candidates from our last search when Archie was fired and I forgot how uninspiring it was. Porter Moser was one of the top candidates followed closely by Andy Enfield and Michael Lewis!! No doubt they would have probably been better than Woodson, but definitely not home run hires in my opinion. 

The point being, the list of potential candidates this time seems unequivocally better. There seems to be several choices that can be long term program changers, even if it drops to the 3rd or 4th choice. They have to get this one right and they should have no shortage of options.

Could the stars finally be aligning ? I hope so!

[JaybobHoosier]

2 hours ago, iubb said:

Joke time!

Why was the computer late to work?
It had a slow, hard, drive


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As someone who is in IT, I appreciate this joke lol. 

[BGVille Hoosierfan]

1 hour ago, Banksyrules said:

At this point if Woodson is not fired before the Michigan game then the administration need to reevaluate themselves. PR nightmare waiting to happen. 

If you don’t think Dolson and others close to the situation aren’t aware of this, you are mistaken. There’s a part of me that believes Dolson doesn’t mind throwing him to the wolves and catching the backlash and it makes the firing/retirement that much easier and Dolson can just point to the fact that they can’t risk that happening again, thus relieving Woodrow of his duties. 

[Tasmanian Devil]

1 hour ago, Artie86 said:

 

….what are the real benefits/reasons to keeping Woodson around till the end of the season, even if we lose the remainder of our games?

 

Right now, we don’t have a coaching vacancy - which means potential coaching candidates don’t have to answer questions about interest in the IU basketball job.

THAT’S your benefit.

[Mr. Hoosier Pride]

6 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

I was rereading an article of the potential coaching candidates from our last search when Archie was fired and I forgot how uninspiring it was. Porter Moser was one of the top candidates followed closely by Andy Enfield and Michael Lewis!! No doubt they would have probably been better than Woodson, but definitely not home run hires in my opinion. 

The point being, the list of potential candidates this time seems unequivocally better. There seems to be several choices that can be long term program changers. Even if it drops to the 3rd or 4th choice. They have to get this one right and they should have no shortage of options.

Could the stars finally be aligning ? I hope so!

The list from 2017 (beyond Brad Stevens & Billy Donovan) wasn't awful, granted this is no "short list":

• Tony Bennett (eventual NCAA Champion)
• Sean Miller
• Archie Miller - "If Indiana’s going to go with a young, up-and-coming coach, it’s hard to argue the upside with Miller and he seems destined for a top tier job."
• Gregg Marshall
• Chris Collins
• Chris Holtmann
• Steve Alford
• Fred Hoiberg
• Will Wade

[RaceToTheTop]

10 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

I was rereading an article of the potential coaching candidates from our last search when Archie was fired and I forgot how uninspiring it was. Porter Moser was one of the top candidates followed closely by Andy Enfield and Michael Lewis!! No doubt they would have probably been better than Woodson, but definitely not home run hires in my opinion. 

The point being, the list of potential candidates this time seems unequivocally better. There seems to be several choices that can be long term program changers, even if it drops to the 3rd or 4th choice. They have to get this one right and they should have no shortage of options.

Could the stars finally be aligning ? I hope so!

Porter Moser is now 21-38 in the Big Twelve/SEC.  Enfield got fired at USC. And Michael Lewis is having trouble retaining players as they move on for NIL opportunities.  Big change from last time.

[AKHoosier]

How great would it be to get a truly program changing, transformational hire?

Imagine the buzz around the program with the headline "Hoosiers land Celtics' Stevens with massive 7 year, $70M deal".

Lots of great candidates out there compared to 4 years ago. But man, this would be on a different level.

[Chris007]

7 minutes ago, BGVille Hoosierfan said:

If you don’t think Dolson and others close to the situation aren’t aware of this, you are mistaken. There’s a part of me that believes Dolson doesn’t mind throwing him to the wolves and catching the backlash and it makes the firing/retirement that much easier and Dolson can just point to the fact that they can’t risk that happening again, thus relieving Woodrow of his duties. 

I believe a retirement announcement soon makes the most sense, then Dolson can start looking and the pressure is off. Everyone is happy.

[Tasmanian Devil]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I believe a retirement announcement soon makes the most sense, then Dolson can start looking and the pressure is off. Everyone is happy.

I vote for this only if Scott has locked up Stevens. Why subject him to having to go into denial mode once again?

[12345Brad]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I believe a retirement announcement soon makes the most sense, then Dolson can start looking and the pressure is off. Everyone is happy.

And the guys would play better, almost guaranteed!  

[Home Jersey]

Since we're on page 2012 ... a tribute to our 2012-2013 Big Ten Championship team. 

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

3 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

How great would it be to get a truly program changing, transformational hire?

Imagine the buzz around the program with the headline "Hoosiers land Celtics' Stevens with massive 7 year, $84M deal".

Lots of great candidates out there compared to 4 years ago. But man, this would be on a different level.

FIFY

[Mr. Hoosier Pride]

18 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

I was rereading an article of the potential coaching candidates from our last search when Archie was fired and I forgot how uninspiring it was. Porter Moser was one of the top candidates followed closely by Andy Enfield and Michael Lewis!! No doubt they would have probably been better than Woodson, but definitely not home run hires in my opinion. 

The point being, the list of potential candidates this time seems unequivocally better. There seems to be several choices that can be long term program changers, even if it drops to the 3rd or 4th choice. They have to get this one right and they should have no shortage of options.

Could the stars finally be aligning ? I hope so!

Alright this has led me on a heck of a dive....I found the old Fire Tom Crean thread and here's one poster's comments when discussing potential candidates....it just goes to show you, we really don't know a thing!

Quote

Danny Hurley at Rhode Island
12-13 ; 8-21
13-14 : 14-18
In the Atlantic 10…..
Would not be a smart move for IU

 

[Golfman25]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I believe a retirement announcement soon makes the most sense, then Dolson can start looking and the pressure is off. Everyone is happy.

When is the pre game press conference?  Friday?  Good time to announce his intent to retire at season’s end.  

[cleeter]

I vote for this only if Scott has locked up Stevens. Why subject him to having to go into denial mode once again?

I’m hoping Dolson wouldn’t have an announcement without having something in place.


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[BGVille Hoosierfan]

28 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I believe a retirement announcement soon makes the most sense, then Dolson can start looking and the pressure is off. Everyone is happy.

From what I’ve heard from someone who’s close, the retirement agreement is in preparation ATM. So it’s a matter of when the announcement is made.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Okay the spicy-ness is hitting finally