They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[AZ Hoosier 8,640]

40 minutes ago, HoosierMatty said:

Doesn't Woodson have a media interview today because of tomorrows game? If Indiana doesn't release something before hand then Woodson will definitely be asked about it. Or is the intention to announce it during the interview?

This seems all a little messy. Especially if Woodson is being difficult about this. I don't think Indiana would want him behind a mic. 

Woodson has blown those off in the past... seems like a perfect opportunity to do it again... Or, yeah, he takes the opportunity to spin his case... the delusion is real

[Hovadipo 58,484]

Sorry if this is old news. I went back a few pages. IDS is claiming they met with the team last night and no responsibilities will change as of now.

[Muskie plays the four 522]

Sleepers was funny today clowning on Woody 

[Hornsby 2,895]

If Woodson wants ugly let's give him ugly. The damage he has done is bad enough already now he will go on a petty revenge tour.

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[WeeDerkaNaut 554]

2 hours ago, kottke said:

From my experience, losing a Woody was usually accomplished in a way that felt quite good. Maybe you've been doing it wrong? Try the other hand.

Take off your pants and jacket?

[PartyintheVillas 388]

2 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

Having slept on it, I’ve come to the conclusion it had to be Woody’s camp that leaked all the nonsense. It paints IU into a corner from a professional standpoint. Making this seem like “woody’s choice” has made it essentially impossible for IU to spot fire him. 
 

It might be about contract leverage for the buyout, but I doubt that, Woody is owed more if he is fired for performance than he will get in a negotiation. He has no bargaining position. What he has, is the ability to craft a narrative that does maximum pain to the University and maximum protection of his fragile ego. That’s where we are. Woody is not leaving the sideline unless he chooses to. Period. That’s clear (and whether Dolson wanted to spot fire or not, now he can’t ) and it is due to Woody controlling the narrative. There is simply no reason for IU to allow or want some narrative such as what leaked about “contemplating” or “unlikely to coach next season.” FOH. Zero chance that came from the university. 

Let him "control the narrative" in this way. Ultimately, it's a short term PR issue that fades away by the start of next season at the latest. It does no lasting damage to the university or program. He's out at the end of the season, and then he can go do and say whatever he wants, but he will fade into relative obscurity, and his coaching career at Indiana will be remembered for the record and results, not the way he went out. The leadership and decision makers at IU just need to stay professional and on course. Mike Woodson failed with on the court results in black and white, that will speak for itself.

I do have some small defense for Woodson that I believe he is receiving racist and threatening messages. Unfortunately, we do have that dark corner of our fanbase, like many other fanbases. However, there is no credible threat IMO, just really bad people able to talk nonsense digitally without the threat of being punched in the face for being shity racists. 

[Silat Player 889]

1 minute ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Woodson has blown those off in the past... seems like a perfect opportunity to do it again...

I can't imagine in my wildest dreams that Woodson is going to do that today. I would think that would be at the bottom of his list.

But I've certainly been wrong before. 

[AZ Hoosier 8,640]

36 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

The problem is quinn and ferguson who don't love the university imo still think he can probably turn this around. These are arrigant entitled brats. They are having a temper tantrum. These are very arrogant people. It's going to get ugly and it should.

 

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I have no problem with burning it all down... 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,256]

2 minutes ago, hoosierbannerd said:

As a middle school teacher.. I'm a master of my own domain and my principal is an IU fan so he totally gets it...

Do you run your class like this man? 

 

[OKHOOSIER 4,058]

1 minute ago, Papacap said:

Why can’t Dolson fire him if it’s Woodson who leaked this?

We are never getting into the headline optics of “IU legend and head coach Mike Woodson was contemplating retirement and was fired a day later.” That is never happening. The only way it is effective immediately is if Woody chooses to step down immediately. This was classic get in front of it behavior. Now, Dolson can’t give him the “retire now or fired” warning. That ship has sailed. 

[iubb 2,998]

What about Bradley Cooper as HC?

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 813]

I swung by campus on my way through town about 20 minutes ago.  The King was parked...6 feet back from the curb and all

[Silat Player 889]

2 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

Let him "control the narrative" in this way. Ultimately, it's a short term PR issue that fades away by the start of next season at the latest. It does no lasting damage to the university or program. He's out at the end of the season, and then he can go do and say whatever he wants, but he will fade into relative obscurity, and his coaching career at Indiana will be remembered for the record and results, not the way he went out. The leadership and decision makers at IU just need to stay professional and on course. Mike Woodson failed with on the court results in black and white, that will speak for itself.

I do have some small defense for Woodson that I believe he is receiving racist and threatening messages. Unfortunately, we do have that dark corner of our fanbase, like many other fanbases. However, there is no credible threat IMO, just really bad people able to talk nonsense digitally without the threat of being punched in the face for being shity racists. 

Anyone sending racist or threatening messages to a coach is an absolute incel idiot. 

That being said, show me a losing coach at a major athletic program anywhere that doesnt get wingnut messages of a threatening nature from lunatic fans? It comes with the job. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,709]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

Why are you singling out certain players?  That wasn't what he was saying.  He was just talking about the approach jeez. 

huh? lol.... because Brad Stevens would ensure those 3 types of kids aren't playing for Purdue and playing for Indiana. what are you talking about? 

I'm agreeing with him. 

[tyappleg 4,141]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Sorry if this is old news. I went back a few pages. IDS is claiming they met with the team last night and no responsibilities will change as of now.

Better not lose on Saturday.

[Home Jersey 10,722]

9 minutes ago, WRSMick55 said:

Agree, just my point. People getting upset at IU because they think IU not being decisive and coddling Woodson . Don’t think any of this coming from IU administration. Do think as a past IUBB player of significance there shouldn’t be a public ***** slapping. 

You can see how he’s brought this upon himself though, right?

[Hornsby 2,895]

Let him "control the narrative" in this way. Ultimately, it's a short term PR issue that fades away by the start of next season at the latest. It does no lasting damage to the university or program. He's out at the end of the season, and then he can go do and say whatever he wants, but he will fade into relative obscurity, and his coaching career at Indiana will be remembered for the record and results, not the way he went out. The leadership and decision makers at IU just need to stay professional and on course. Mike Woodson failed with on the court results in black and white, that will speak for itself.

 

I do have some small defense for Woodson that I believe he is receiving racist and threatening messages. Unfortunately, we do have that dark corner of our fanbase, like many other fanbases. However, there is no credible threat IMO, just really bad people able to talk nonsense digitally without the threat of being punched in the face for being shity racists. 

I don't believe that. Where are these racist threats you speak of? Do you have proof? Show us the emails

 

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[Trish 12,294]

Tomorrow will be weird.. We should have the students chant "We Want Dusty".

 

 

[TTT 1,069]

I wonder if this situation could take a different turn from what is noted on this thread.

[moyemayhem 1,326]

1 minute ago, Trish said:

Tomorrow will be weird.. We should have the students chant "We Want Dusty".

 

 

Maybe they should chant "We can do better than Dusty."