They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[sirhoosierlot]

I can’t believe I’m falling for this again!

[lillurk]

12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I would go with retirement today, but all back channeling has been done, now Dolson can officially start sitting down with candidates to discuss our opening. Hopefully the first candidate has already agreed to everything behind the scenes

 

3 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Well gonna need ol Jerry to define what the “all” in its all happening means… lol


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I doubt Brad has a lot of time for phone chats this week since today is the trade deadline. But “all” in Jerry’s message seems to me to be a both/and sort of thing: goodbye to one coach but also hello to another.

Not to assume there’s pen to paper. But maybe there’s openness to have some serious discussions once the deadline passes.

[IU Prof]

11 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I would go with retirement today, but all back channeling has been done, now Dolson can officially start sitting down with candidates to discuss our opening. Hopefully the first candidate has already agreed to everything behind the scenes

One thought I had was that if Stevens is, indeed, the guy, then you sit on the retirement announcement until after the Celtics' post-trade deadline press conference...

[SlammySammy]

2 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Well gonna need ol Jerry to define what the “all” in its all happening means… lol


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[Chris007]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

One thought I had was that if Stevens is, indeed, the guy, then you sit on the retirement announcement until after the Celtics' post-trade deadline press conference...

I think late today is fine, if not tomorrow

[lillurk]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

One thought I had was that if Stevens is, indeed, the guy, then you sit on the retirement announcement until after the Celtics' post-trade deadline press conference...

Right, big “if” but you could do it if the timing is right.

[Chris007]

Just now, lillurk said:

Right, big “if” but you could do it if the timing is right.

What time does the trade deadline end?

[Mopladysman]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

One thought I had was that if Stevens is, indeed, the guy, then you sit on the retirement announcement until after the Celtics' post-trade deadline press conference...

All he’s gotta say is I’m the new coach of the Indiana Hoosiers and I traded all our best players to the pacers

[Pagoda]

Good start to the FMW thread today!!!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

If it's going to happen, IMO it's announced today.  The team clearly has to suspect something's in the works but not sure waiting does anyone any good.  Let them absorb the news and give the designated interim a chance for some last minute game planning and tweaks to our usual offense and defense.

[Mopladysman]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

If it's going to happen, IMO it's announced today.  The team clearly has to suspect something's in the works but not sure waiting does anyone any good.  Let them absorb the news and give the designated interim a chance for some last minute game planning and tweaks to our usual offense and defense.

You think there will be an interim?  I would think they’d just let him coach it out if he’s retiring

[lillurk]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I think late today is fine, if not tomorrow

Yeah, the deadline is 3 ET. C’s dumped Jaden Springer yesterday to save on their luxury tax bill and haven’t figured in the rumor mill much.

I’m no insider but I’d be a little surprised if the *Brad* half of this is done this early (though as we’ve litigated previously, other than draft prep and waiver wire playoff roster stuff, the timing makes some sense post-deadline).

Also…having someone lined up makes a nice retirement easier to stomach for all sides, I think. CMW gets to keep some of what’s left on the salary as a no-show “program ambassador” or something, etc.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

What time does the trade deadline end?

3pm today.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

What time does the trade deadline end?

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 6.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

1 minute ago, lillurk said:

Yeah, the deadline is 3 ET. C’s dumped Jaden Springer yesterday to save on their luxury tax bill and haven’t figured in the rumor mill much.

I’m no insider but I’d be a little surprised if the *Brad* half of this is done this early (though as we’ve litigated previously, other than draft prep and waiver wire playoff roster stuff, the timing makes some sense post-deadline).

Also…having someone lined up makes a nice retirement easier to stomach for all sides, I think. CMW gets to keep some of what’s left on the salary as a no-show “program ambassador” or something, etc.

Celtics won't do any moving around. They seem pretty set roster wise.

[JSHoosier]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

If it's going to happen, IMO it's announced today.  The team clearly has to suspect something's in the works but not sure waiting does anyone any good.  Let them absorb the news and give the designated interim a chance for some last minute game planning and tweaks to our usual offense and defense.

Retirement may not be effective immediately. Could just be announced he's retiring at season end.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

1 minute ago, Mopladysman said:

You think there will be an interim?  I would think they’d just let him coach it out if he’s retiring

The interim wouldn't likely get boo'd.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1 minute ago, Mopladysman said:

You think there will be an interim?  I would think they’d just let him coach it out if he’s retiring

I'm just assuming he won't be on the sideline on Saturday, but yes, letting him hang on for the remainder of the season is possible.

[Juwan Moye]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Me on January 19th

[Chris007]

So would 10 million be the highest-paid coach in CBB?