They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Artie86 3,503]

3 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

He's done.  The "contemplating" and "considering" retirement talk is IU allowing him to save face.  He can either pretend he decided to retire, or if he doesn't, he will be fired.

He doesn't want "fired" on his resume". Also, he likely did say "I quit", but was so pi$$ed that he wanted to try to figure out a way to drag this out and make his on exit strategy. Any way you slice it, his legacy as an IU coach is absolutely terrible.

[Chris007 62,602]

4 minutes ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

Looks like that plane has a short layover and is heading out to Oakland. Would we not get him on one of our private jets? 

It's probably nothing. I'm guessing we would be dealing with Tracy right now. Or it all might already be done

[cbp4iu 2,310]

Do we get an announcement from the man himself on his retirement today???

[SlammySammy 1,736]

Just now, 68Hoosier said:

So, I have to think that Dolson has been in the back channel for some time now.  You don't get to this point without a plan in my opinion.  So, Jerry's post does hold some merit in that.  Is the search committee just a cover you back side move to make sure all the I's are doted and T's crossed?  

I have been seeing all the names posted but are there any that may not be on that list we are missing and would be disappointed in.  It seems like the last 3 searches have left me feeling that way.  We have a list and then someone from left field pops in.   

 

 

A fear of mine as well....rumors that Stevens is the man and Dolson comes out of left field with "Indiana new coach...RANDY WITTMAN"...lol

[Hoosier987 2,824]

There may be no announcement yet because we’re trying to work out the details…maybe do this the “civil way.” Again, with Woodson, I’m not convinced this is going to be easy. It still wouldn’t shock me if it ended ugly. Woodson’s ego is massive 

[IU Prof 2,372]

6 minutes ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

Looks like that plane has a short layover and is heading out to Oakland. Would we not get him on one of our private jets? 

They're heading out to pick up Steve Kerr to be top assistant...

[OliviaPope40 7,461]

18 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

It’s really simple… they both drank/drink. Beard allegedly battered his partner, Few has never done any such thing to our knowledge. Few’s mistake was driving drunk, that’s an entirely different issue and level of risk. The drinking isn’t the problem. Driving drunk is a problem - a mistake. Hitting women is a different animal. 

My last comment on this because I don’t want to restart the whole debate lol 

That's why I don't think it's Beard before that he looked like a good fit. 

[HoosierMoore 365]

1 minute ago, Dave from Dayton said:

OK.  Well played.  We have a winner, folks!  Ding ding!

Beat that.

Woody?  Beat that?  Look out....page is getting interesting!

[HoosierPapi4 488]

I believe in the dream. BRAD STEVENS TO IU. 

[Home Jersey 16,309]

Mike Woodson is basically impossible to root for. And on top of that, he is a terrible basketball coach. Thank goodness he is not coming back next year. 

[AH1971 3,309]

16 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

.....don't let AH1971 see this! lol

Saw it and agree with Home Jersey 100%. Driving drunk is a mistake, beating your fiance isn't. Not really anything else to discuss. Beard is a great basketball coach. He's also a complete scumbag.

[JSHoosier 22,230]

33 minutes ago, SlammySammy said:

Yeah, I took from Jerrys post that "we had our guy" means Stevens and Few is backup....maybe that is reading a lot into it but I am not sure how any other names make sense unless Jerry and his dog have "a guy" we are all unaware of at the moment..lol

I'm not taking much from "we have our guy" to he honest. IU can feel good about where things stand and it not matter. We thought that last time and ended up with Woodson.

I'd be ecstatic to land Stevens, but going from the front office of one of the most storied NBA franchises to college coach is a big step down so I'll believe it when it's announced. Indiana could offer a big salary and the Celtics could still up it with something like interest in the franchise. Granted we don't know what his motivations are.

I'd just brace for something disappointing like Richard Pitino.

[Dave from Dayton 4,051]

1 minute ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

I believe in the dream. BRAD STEVENS TO IU. 

"You've got to have a dream.  If you don't have a dream...how you gonna make that dream come true?"  sung by Bloody Mary in South Pacific.  

[Trish 14,478]

Fire Mike Woodson!

[theriverpilot 6,743]

11 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

https://bustingbrackets.com/indiana-should-go-all-in-on-brad-stevens-to-bring-program-back-to-glory

Bustingbrackets (and what a domain name) gets it.

[SlammySammy 1,736]

3 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

I'm not taking much from "we have our guy" to he honest. IU can feel good about where things stand and it not matter. We thought that last time and ended up with Woodson.

I'd be ecstatic to land Stevens, but going from the front office of one of the most storied NBA franchises to college coach is a big step down so I'll believe it when it's announced. Indiana could offer a big salary and the Celtics could still up it with something like interest in the franchise. Granted we don't know what his motivations are.

I'd just brace for something disappointing like Richard Pitino.

If we end up with Pitino, its because everyone else turned us down IMO...if we are going down that far, we might as well see if Crean wants a second try....

[MrBBall 983]

6 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

It's probably nothing. I'm guessing we would be dealing with Tracy right now. Or it all might already be done

I appreciate the subtlety there…

[Class of '66 Old Fart 91,170]

10 hours ago, IU5355 said:

First post,

Long time lurker for years. This thread has been awesome today, thanks for the entertainment and 100 plus refreshes. 

You've officially voided your status as a lurker.  Welcome to btb.

[Stuhoo 89,807]

6 minutes ago, HoosierPapi4 said:

I believe in the dream. BRAD STEVENS TO IU. 

Welcome to the board!

[Pudman 408]

Something is missing here, and I approve :)