They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,046]

A lesser name might be great if it’s McCasland!  
 

I tend to think it ends up being Dusty May.  And while that is an improvement and I’ll be interested, I don’t think he’s can’t miss.  
 

Couple other unheralded names that might do great with Indiana’s budget

[iu eyedoc 3,594]

3 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

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

SO let's promote one of those guys to interim HC?

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,046]

Just now, Silat Player said:

Right. On. Time. LOL

Nope.  Right. On. Tyme.

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1 minute ago, iu eyedoc said:

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 it somehow shows weakness or will affect the next hiring.

Yes, agree. IMO Dolson is in a tricky spot after more shenanigans from the university’s BOT Chair. Not weakness on his part but malicious counter action. Deeply entrenched institutional rot. 

[LamarCheeks 21,175]

12 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

The last time we had a coaching change, there was no NIL -- or it was in its infancy. 

If we can offer $8M or $9M (and I'm just saying that because of the reported offers of $10M to BS) to a candidate, as well as a $5M payroll for his roster -- we won't have to settle for a "lesser name."

If we already have guys like Mark Few backchanneling interest in us because he can't get what he needs at his current school, I think we'll be OK. 

[Brass Cannon 25,176]

2 minutes ago, iu eyedoc said:

SO let's promote one of those guys to interim HC?

You can promote one not doing the fighting. 

[Stuhoo 86,160]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

A lesser name might be great if it’s McCasland!  
 

I tend to think it ends up being Dusty May.  And while that is an improvement and I’ll be interested, I don’t think he’s can’t miss.  
 

Couple other unheralded names that might do great with Indiana’s budget

For me either McCasland or Dusty would be an absolute, unmitigated, massive win.

A chance to get a very high quality coach and public persona that can thrive in the job for 20+ years.

[OKHOOSIER 5,251]

1 minute ago, iu eyedoc said:

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 it somehow shows weakness or will affect the next hiring.

So not wanting him on the floor or hearing the toxicity from the fans is “blood lust” to have him fired asap, but forced to be humiliated by the student section isn’t? I would argue anyone who wants him to suffer through AH on edge is operating much more in the name of “blood lust” than those wanting to cut the cord to avoid it. 
 

And for the record, he will deserve all the heat he gets. 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,559]

1 hour ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

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

Pic or it's not true.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,046]

Just now, LamarCheeks said:

The last time we had a coaching change, there was no NIL -- or it was in its infancy. 

If we can offer $8M or $9M (and I'm just saying that because of the reported offers of $10M to BS) to a candidate, as well as a $5M payroll for his roster -- we won't have to settle for a "lesser name."

If we already have guys like Mark Few backchanneling interest in us because he can't get what he needs at Gonzaga, I think we'll be OK. 

Get a great coach for 6-7.  Roll that extra into NIL through easy Money Laundering tactics.  

[steubenhoosier 1,534]

17 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

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

Nah, no person deserves to be called a POS or told that there’s a special place in hell for them, just because they failed at their job.

[Hornsby 3,356]

So not wanting him on the floor or hearing the toxicity from the fans is “blood lust” to have him fired asap, but forced to be humiliated by the student section isn’t? I would argue anyone who wants him to suffer through AH on edge is operating much more in the name of “blood lust” than those wanting to cut the cord to avoid it. 
 
And for the record, he will deserve all the heat he gets. 

Looks like they are really going to let him take the court tomorrow. Let the boo birds have their day

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Just now, steubenhoosier said:

Nah, no person deserves to be called a POS or told that there’s a special place in hell for them, just because they failed at their job.

Revenge and retribution has no place in a professional setting.

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Just now, Stuhoo said:

For me either McCasland or Dusty would be an absolute, unmitigated, massive win.

A chance to get a very high quality coach and public persona that can thrive in the job for 20+ years.

McCasland is my preferred hire since I don't think we're getting Stevens. I don't know whether Dolson/IU has any interest or if he'd leave Texas but he'd be a great hire. 

May could be a great hire, but I don't think it's a given.

[iu eyedoc 3,594]

5 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

So not wanting him on the floor or hearing the toxicity from the fans is “blood lust” to have him fired asap, but forced to be humiliated by the student section isn’t? I would argue anyone who wants him to suffer through AH on edge is operating much more in the name of “blood lust” than those wanting to cut the cord to avoid it. 
 

And for the record, he will deserve all the heat he gets. 

Where did I say that? I admit just the opposite, I want him to reap what he has sown for what he has done. Again, I am just freely admitting it and not having a hissy fit and blaming IU ineptitude as cover.

[Hornsby 3,356]

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.
 

Well I guess we will get to watch several more 25 point beatdowns and not getting over the hump

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14 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

The last sentence in that tweet is the best! Ended up with a lesser candidate, who does a solid job? Seth, put the pipe down brother!

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3 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

Nah, no person deserves to be called a POS or told that there’s a special place in hell for them, just because they failed at their job.

Absolutely correct. But, I'd call him a POS for other reasons. 

[iu eyedoc 3,594]

5 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

Revenge and retribution has no place in a professional setting.

How about you CC Woodson with this thought?

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3 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

The last time we had a coaching change, there was no NIL -- or it was in its infancy. 

If we can offer $8M or $9M (and I'm just saying that because of the reported offers of $10M to BS) to a candidate, as well as a $5M payroll for his roster -- we won't have to settle for a "lesser name."

If we already have guys like Mark Few backchanneling interest in us because he can't get what he needs at his own school, I think we'll be OK. 

^^ THISSSS ^^

Everybody comparing the current situation to how things worked in the past and completely skipping over the whole NIL thing is wild to me. The Mark Few thing is the perfect example - Gonzaga had the advantage in the past because they had the MUCH better coach with consistent success to show for it. That has gone right out the window in the NIL era and now money talks (openly) -- major advantage for IU.