They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[JerryYeagley23]

41 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Sorry my guy. There’s this thing called journalistic integrity. I don’t understand it at ALL… but on an unrelated note, I can only share so much on public forums with my pals without it getting back to my source, and ending our stream of information. So you understand…

@Napleshoosier I can see from the emoji there’s some confusion. Literally. 

I’ll be more hypothetically clear - say you went to IU and were a student athlete alongside one of the greatest collegiate coaches of all time in his sport. Say you were best friends with his son, who also played for the team, and spent most holidays with their family because you didn’t have a father figure. Say, dog nabbit, if you wouldn’t know it, that friend ended up taking over for his dad and leading the most successful athletic program at your Alma mater into their next generation.  

Maybe that friend has a front row seat at the table of the athletic department and his dad continues to have a say to future AD’s about how to build a championship program and the type of personality it takes at the helm. And maybeeeee that friend knows you’re a die hard IU sports fan in general and puts you in touch with a few people in high places so he can get you to stop annoying him and his dad for information whenever things are going on. 

Maybe, just maybeee, that person would have a conversation or two to wish someone, or multiple someone’s, a merry Christmas - that may or may not naturally lead into a conversation that gives this particular someone, some “inside” Information that he chooses to pass along to fans just like him, who he knows care as passionately about this school’s athletic programs. But maybe he thinks to himself, if I type exactly what I just heard on the phone, it’s gonna be pretty obvious to the person I just got off the phone with, that it’s me who is posting information on message boards. 

Maybe this guy decides to keep it simple but still pass on some interesting info for his online buddies - without risking a stern talking to from the people he considers family and/or a father.

Hope this helps clarify.  

Happy holidays faceless names on a message board I consider friends!

[CSP]

Thought it was obvious after Bahamas he was done. 

[IUFAN1976]

1 hour ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

This is his last season coaching IU. 

That would be my Christmas wish!!!

[AZ Hoosier]

Thought it was obvious after Bahamas he was done. 

It was… to the fan base… not necessarily to the powers that be.

[HoosierTrav]

1 hour ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

This is his last season coaching IU. 

Does he know this? Honest question. 

[IUFAN1976]

5 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Thought it was obvious after Bahamas he was done. 

He should have been done after last season.

[IUFAN1976]

2 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Does he know this? Honest question. 

My guess is he doesn’t.  He thinks he going to be the coach until he ready to step down.  

[IUFAN1976]

18 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

@Napleshoosier I can see from the emoji there’s some confusion. Literally. 

I’ll be more hypothetically clear - say you went to IU and were a student athlete alongside one of the greatest collegiate coaches of all time in his sport. Say you were best friends with his son, who also played for the team, and spent most holidays with their family because you didn’t have a father figure. Say, dog nabbit, if you wouldn’t know it, that friend ended up taking over for his dad and leading the most successful athletic program at your Alma mater into their next generation.  

Maybe that friend has a front row seat at the table of the athletic department and his dad continues to have a say to future AD’s about how to build a championship program and the type of personality it takes at the helm. And maybeeeee that friend knows you’re a die hard IU sports fan in general and puts you in touch with a few people in high places so he can get you to stop annoying him and his dad for information whenever things are going on. 

Maybe, just maybeee, that person would have a conversation or two to wish someone, or multiple someone’s, a merry Christmas - that may or may not naturally lead into a conversation that gives this particular someone, some “inside” Information that he chooses to pass along to fans just like him, who he knows care as passionately about this school’s athletic programs. But maybe he thinks to himself, if I type exactly what I just heard on the phone, it’s gonna be pretty obvious to the person I just got off the phone with, that it’s me who is posting information on message boards. 

Maybe this guy decides to keep it simple but still pass on some interesting info for his online buddies - without risking a stern talking to from the people he considers family and/or a father.

Hope this helps clarify.  

Happy holidays faceless names on a message board I consider friends!

This is funny but I for one am very confused!  Ok, just maybe thinking you have inside info and you may have shared a little in an earlier post that I did see or it still means nothing.  Oh, to all a good night!!!

[go iu bb]

9 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

He should have been done after last season.

Should've. Would've. Could've. It wasn't but that doesn't mean he'll continue to get more chances.

[IUFAN1976]

1 hour ago, AZ Hoosier said:

 

 

Yes, Virginia... there IS a Santa Claus!

Everyone seems very very confident!   My Christmas wish may be coming true

[Stuhoo]

For the love of all guys; it’s his last season.

IU is a monster economic machine with incredibly perceptive people in charge. They gave him his four year cycle and now we will move on.

I and others have said this so so many times. And it’s been constantly stated because it’s flat out true.

[JerryYeagley23]

20 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Does he know this? Honest question. 

Barring a final four miracle, yes. It’s been discussed how to transition for the best of all parties. 

[HoosierTrav]

Just now, JerryYeagley23 said:

Barring a final for miracle, yes. It’s been discussed how to transition for the best of all parties. 

Fantastic! 

[IUFAN1976]

2 hours ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

This is his last season coaching IU. 

Christmas wish maybe coming true a little early 

[12345Brad]

Just now, IUFAN1976 said:

Christmas wish maybe coming true a little early 

?!?!!!?!??!!!!!!!

[Hovadipo]

All the “kicking and screaming” fan-fic coming to a screeching halt tonight. A real shame. 

[JerryYeagley23]

8 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

This is funny but I for one am very confused!  Ok, just maybe thinking you have inside info and you may have shared a little in an earlier post that I did see or it still means nothing.  Oh, to all a good night!!!

Brother, you’re welcome to check my posting history. Shoot @Chris007 a message or ping ESPZyn on Twitter - heck if you can find Birdman from back in the day, please, pull him out of retirement. We all private message each other to confirm we’re hearing the same thing from different sources. I’m not a troll. I’ve been here a long time. This is anything other than “thinking I have a (little) inside info.” Have a happy Christmas Eve and feel free to block me if you don’t agree with what’s coming from my account. :) 

[12345Brad]

1 minute ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Brother, you’re welcome to check my posting history. Shoot @Chris007 a message or ping ESPZyn on Twitter - heck if you can find Birdman from back in the day, please, pull him out of retirement.  This is anything other than “thinking I have a (little) inside info.” Have a happy Christmas Eve and feel free to block me if you don’t agree with what’s coming from my account. :)

How soon is a change being discussed??

[WayneFleekHoosier]

They are going to handle this to give Woodson as much dignity as possible. It’s the right thing to do. But all the trends and all the momentum point to a 4 year window closing with a “retirement” or some other type statement to let the man keep his dignity, hoping and assuming this season doesn’t go completely off the rails.

I know the ADMIN doesn’t want to waste a year, and that’s where things get really tricky. Because if we are a tournament team or a bubble team you start getting some portal overlap stuff happening and with a bare cupboard, you need a coach with connections to have followers or build fast. A lot of thought Is going into all this.

I personally want to experience March Madness even though I know a Woody embarrassment will come quickly.

Needs to be a well oiled machine.


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[IUFAN1976]

46 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Brother, you’re welcome to check my posting history. Shoot @Chris007 a message or ping ESPZyn on Twitter - heck if you can find Birdman from back in the day, please, pull him out of retirement. We all private message each other to confirm we’re hearing the same thing from different sources. I’m not a troll. I’ve been here a long time. This is anything other than “thinking I have a (little) inside info.” Have a happy Christmas Eve and feel free to block me if you don’t agree with what’s coming from my account. :) 

I was little confused by the reading until I read up further.   I usually read from the most recent up!  I have no reason to block you or anyone else!  I wasn’t trying to get you on the defensive side of things.  And I don’t have time to go back through anyone’s post. I just try to read the most recent posts.