They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Trish 14,509]

14 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

I know nothing about nothing and I have absolutely connections at IU. But for all those worried about Woody possibly leaving and an assistant having a nice run and we end up in a Mike Davis- or Bill Lynch-type situation ... 

I CAN ASSURE YOU THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE KENYA HUNTER OR YASIR ROSEMOND GETS THE PERMANENT GIG. ZERO. ZILCH. ZIP. NADA. 

There, it's been said. No need for further talk about this. 

Everyone, including support staff, should have an updated resume by now I hope. Cleaning house!

[AZ Hoosier 11,071]

Just now, PartyintheVillas said:

I didn't say his removal was about race. I said I believe he is receiving racist messages.

And I do agree with you, that is wrong on every level... there's no place for that in sports or society at large.

[Home Jersey 16,730]

Just now, Hoosier DaDa said:

Yeah they aren't allowed south of Indy.

Theres a Jimmy Hoffa joke in there somewhere about if they ever come to the dirty Jerz, but I’m not gonna make it. 

[AH1971 3,422]

1 minute ago, Brass Cannon said:

The logic is the same as any other workplace in America. If you are getting fired for gross incompetence you don’t get to hang around for a month.  
 

Where’s the logic in letting a guy who was already toxic hang around the lockerroom for a month. 

Because IU doesn't fire coaches in the middle of the year for gross incompetence. Not who they are nor will they ever be. We've been over this.

The forced "resignation" is significant verbiage as it pertains to his contract. 

[Home Jersey 16,730]

Dolson should get all the media he can muster to Assembly Hall so Mike Woodson has to walk past paparazzi as security escorts him out of the building. There’s your announcement.

Lordy Lou.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,806]

1 hour ago, steubenhoosier said:

Yes, I've seen it said in here that there should be special places in hell for those involved. Seen Woodson called a POS.

I stated for a while that I am in favor of Woodson being terminated. I also stated that I wouldn't be involved in any sort of character assassination. No need to go down that road, imo. Only makes the poster(s) and this forum look bad.

OK thanks   You do know Woody has brought all of this $hitstorm onto himself.  It's not that hard to see!

[CSP 12,226]

5 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

I didn't say his removal was about race. I said I believe he is receiving racist messages.

Those would have to be posted for me to believe them. 

[CSP 12,226]

Just now, Hoosier DaDa said:

OK thanks   You do know Woody has brought all of this $hitstorm onto himself.  It's not that hard to see!

watched that movie in theaters when I was in middle school 

[mdiu28 2,891]

Dakich going off on Woody on 1430

[AH1971 3,422]

Believe Seth Davis was one of the guys who made the claim that Brad Stevens had the "itch" to get back into coaching and mentioned IU by name as a destination. Wonder what changed his mind?

https://x.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1887901245970751598

[Parakeet Jones 4,110]

If you would have asked me 1000 times which of the 360+ division one schools would be the most likely to create unnecessary drama while trying to make what should be a simple announcement, I would have said IU 1000 out of 1000 times without blinking. 

[Stuhoo 90,692]

7 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Believe Seth Davis was one of the guys who made the claim that Brad Stevens had the "itch" to get back into coaching. Wonder what changed his mind?

https://x.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1887901245970751598

For the love of all Seth Davis. 

1. Yes, we may end up with a "lesser name" such as McCasland (YAY!!), Calhoun, Cronin, etc.
2. But when he says "ending up with a "lesser name who does a solid job"
   • Who in their right mind could possibly think that Archie Miller or Mike Woodson has done a solid job? Neither did a solid job not just for IU, but wouldn't be considered to have done a solid job for any B1G program.

[CSP 12,226]

4 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Believe Seth Davis was one of the guys who made the claim that Brad Stevens had the "itch" to get back into coaching. Wonder what changed his mind?

https://x.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1887901245970751598

he's.. guessing

[Home Jersey 16,730]

14 minutes ago, iu eyedoc said:

People are letting their personal feelings for MW make them a bit histrionic. Whether he quits, gets fired, or rides out the waves of boos the remainder of the season has zero bearing on how the next hiring will be conducted or result.

I don’t disagree, but can you really blame people for being upset at the idea of him coaching for another month? He’s terrible on the floor, does the bare minimum off the court, and makes it abundantly clear where his interests and priorities lay. People are fed up. They want him gone and they don’t want to have to wait, even if it’s pointless in the grand scheme of things. It will feel better doing it today and there’s hardly any downside. Indiana basketball is supposed to be something fans enjoy. They’ve made it impossible.

[iu eyedoc 4,531]

1 minute ago, Brass Cannon said:

The logic is the same as any other workplace in America. If you are getting fired for gross incompetence you don’t get to hang around for a month.  
 

Where’s the logic in letting a guy who was already toxic hang around the lockerroom for a month. 

Again, toxic in your mind. The player seem to think otherwise. All that matters is he is gone at years end.

Oh and athletic coaching on every level is for from any other workplace. Being average or even slightly above gets you canned. 

The average annual percentage of D-I teams with new head coaches is 14.5 , so 1 in 7, that's 52 new positions every season with near zero fired in season. But go on about IU showing weakness by not satisfying your blood lust.

 

[iubb 4,852]

4 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Believe Seth Davis was one of the guys who made the claim that Brad Stevens had the "itch" to get back into coaching and mentioned IU by name as a destination. Wonder what changed his mind?

https://x.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1887901245970751598

he is throwing dog poop at the wall.. Like usual 

[Brass Cannon 25,548]

12 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Because IU doesn't fire coaches in the middle of the year for gross incompetence. Not who they are nor will they ever be. We've been over this.

The forced "resignation" is significant verbiage as it pertains to his contract. 

I agree.  But organizations afraid of accountability usually don’t succeed

[Brass Cannon 25,548]

1 minute ago, iu eyedoc said:

Again, toxic in your mind. The player seem to think otherwise. All that matters is he is gone at years end.

Oh and athletic coaching on every level is for from any other workplace. Being average or even slightly above gets you canned. 

The average annual percentage of D-I teams with new head coaches is 14.5 , so 1 in 7, that's 52 new positions every season with near zero fired in season. But go on about IU showing weakness by not satisfying your blood lust.

 

He’s literally fought with multiple assistant coaches. That’s toxic

[iu eyedoc 4,531]

7 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

I don’t disagree, but can you really blame people for being upset at the idea of him coaching for another month? He’s terrible on the floor, does the bare minimum off the court, and makes it abundantly clear where his interests and priorities lay. People are fed up. They want him gone and they don’t want to have to wait, even if it’s pointless in the grand scheme of things. It will feel better doing it today and there’s hardly any downside. Indiana basketball is supposed to be something fans enjoy. They’ve made it impossible.

I have no problem with that and don't disagree, I am conflicted whether I want him to be fired or forced to suffer through the boos the remainder of the season, so I don't lack for wanting him to feel a little of our pain. I just try  to not cloak my desire for it in a call to IU to do something is the guise that short an immediate dismissal somehow suddenly shows weakness or will affect the next hiring.

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16 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Because IU doesn't fire coaches in the middle of the year for gross incompetence. Not who they are nor will they ever be. We've been over this.

The forced "resignation" is significant verbiage as it pertains to his contract. 

Right. On. Time. LOL