They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[LamarCheeks]

11 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

On the other hand, even though that's a long list, there are potential options that are not on that list. For instance, I would imagine that if things broke in certain ways Luke Murray from UConn could be an option, as I'd imagine Wes Miller or even Schertz could be an option.

 

I have a difficult time believing we'd ever look at an assistant, but if we can get this guy roaming the stands at SSAH, I'm all for it!!!

The Woody years have pretty much made us irrelevant, but this would get us some attention. LOL. 

[Hornsby]

I have a difficult time believing we'd ever look at an assistant, but if we can get this guy roaming the stands at SSAH, I'm all for it!!!

The Woody years have pretty much made us irrelevant, but this would get us some attention. LOL. 

Why look anywhere else we already got a king.

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[iu eyedoc]

13 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Not sure why this was funny, @Chris007. It's consistently one of the best programs IU has with a ton of tradition and swimmers that medal in the Olympics. Very good chance for the men to win the national championship this year. Definitely better money spent than a sport like volleyball.

Revenue, revenue, revenue

 

The tens of people that attend swimming meets dwarf in comparison to volleyball attendance.

The athletes outnumber the fans nearly 2 to 1

 

Volleyball is a rising sport that actually is getting TV time.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

There is a scenario that I don't think has been mentioned.  Certainly speculative, but isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.  That scenario is that all parties have already agreed on Woody's exit and how it will be handled.  Could explain why Woody and the staff have appeared even more lackadaisical than before.

This is a Recruiting Period which means  "Authorized athletics department staff may make in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations".  That visit to LaLu doesn't count because Sisley has already verballed to IU.  Walsh had been very active in IN, OH and KY.  Haven't heard a peep about him having any contacts with potential recruits or Ya or Rosemond.  

At 12/31/23, we had extended offers to 35 kids for the '25 class.  At 12/31/24, we had extended offers to 15 kids for the '26 class and only 3 were extended after 9/1/24.  Our most recent offers have been '25 attempts to give Trent Sisley some company in the '25 class.

Again, purely speculative but food for thought.

[ap2345]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

It is extremely telling that three years after Woody let Fife go, no college team has picked him up. 

He's had opportunities but is happy were he's at right now. Also neither Schertz and or Miller will be the next coach. 

[AZ Hoosier]

8 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

There is a scenario that I don't think has been mentioned.  Certainly speculative, but isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.  That scenario is that all parties have already agreed on Woody's exit and how it will be handled.  Could explain why Woody and the staff have appeared even more lackadaisical than before.

This is a Recruiting Period which means  "Authorized athletics department staff may make in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations".  That visit to LaLu doesn't count because Sisley has already verballed to IU.  Walsh had been very active in IN, OH and KY.  Haven't heard a peep about him having any contacts with potential recruits or Ya or Rosemond.  

At 12/31/23, we had extended offers to 35 kids for the '25 class.  At 12/31/24, we had extended offers to 15 kids for the '26 class and only 3 were extended after 9/1/24.  Our most recent offers have been '25 attempts to give Trent Sisley some company in the '25 class.

Again, purely speculative but food for thought.

From your lips to God's ears... we need to get that cancer out of Bloomington ASAP.

[CSP]

1 hour ago, 68Hoosier said:

So, if your boss does something you don't agree with your quitting?  No matter if it hurts you or your family.

If we cover up rape? lol 

Yeah, I'm moving on. 

[Hornsby]

There is a scenario that I don't think has been mentioned.  Certainly speculative, but isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.  That scenario is that all parties have already agreed on Woody's exit and how it will be handled.  Could explain why Woody and the staff have appeared even more lackadaisical than before.
This is a Recruiting Period which means  "Authorized athletics department staff may make in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations".  That visit to LaLu doesn't count because Sisley has already verballed to IU.  Walsh had been very active in IN, OH and KY.  Haven't heard a peep about him having any contacts with potential recruits or Ya or Rosemond.  
At 12/31/23, we had extended offers to 35 kids for the '25 class.  At 12/31/24, we had extended offers to 15 kids for the '26 class and only 3 were extended after 9/1/24.  Our most recent offers have been '25 attempts to give Trent Sisley some company in the '25 class.
Again, purely speculative but food for thought.

Gotta wait for that 8 million dollar check from the cooks and Simon's before you can recruit for a few weeks.

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[Chris007]

37 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Not sure why this was funny, @Chris007. It's consistently one of the best programs IU has with a ton of tradition and swimmers that medal in the Olympics. Very good chance for the men to win the national championship this year. Definitely better money spent than a sport like volleyball.

Oh I'm sure the top swimmers get some money but no one on campus or in town are going to watch meets. They don't draw crowds and bring in any money. VB has 5K people there a match. 

[Brass Cannon]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Oh I'm sure the top swimmers get some money but no one on campus or in town are going to watch meets. They don't draw crowds and bring in any money. VB has 5K people there a match. 

It’s also about what the competition is going. If nobody else is paying swimmers then why would we 

[Home Jersey]

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[Hornsby]

54 days til last game of season. 62 days til end of big ten tournament.

Let's cook!!

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[go iu bb]

Just now, Brass Cannon said:

It’s also about what the competition is going. If nobody else is paying swimmers then why would we 

Except they are getting paid. Not life changing money like some basketball and football players, but they're getting paid.

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Oh I'm sure the top swimmers get some money but no one on campus or in town are going to watch meets. They don't draw crowds and bring in any money. VB has 5K people there a match. 

Swimming brings recognition to the university than VB does since it's one of the more popular Olympic sports. I'm sure a lot more people have heard of Lilly King than any volleyball player. The school they attend(ed) is often discussed by announcers and athletes.

[Pagoda]

29 minutes ago, iu eyedoc said:

Volleyball is a rising sport that actually is getting TV time.

I saw Nebraska VB actually turned a small profit, which is pretty amazing.  As people have noted our VB crowds have been improving as well, we may not be turning a profit but Wilkinson is nice facility.

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, go iu bb said:

Except they are getting paid. Not life changing money like some basketball and football players, but they're getting paid.

Swimming brings recognition to the university than VB does since it's one of the more popular Olympic sports. I'm sure a lot more people have heard of Lilly King than any volleyball player. The school they attend(ed) is often discussed by announcers and athletes.

And we are probably paying more than anybody else. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

We should dedicate 100% of NIL toward Coach Cig. We have a really good opportunity to do some major things in the most important/profitable college sport. Now’s the time to cash in and take advantage of that. Give him everything. 

[HoosierCoop]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

He retired from coaching and is now in the insurance biz.  

Maybe that's what Woodson is planning on.  There's money in the auto industry.

"The King" Auto Importers could be a lucrative business.

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

We should dedicate 100% of NIL toward Coach Cig. We have a really good opportunity to do some major things in the most important/profitable college sport. Now’s the time to cash in and take advantage of that. Give him everything. 

If those #s are true.... we had 13 million in NIL total and Cignetti got less than half of that?!?!!? Guys. This is stupid. 

F basketball. IDGAF about the Simon's, they don't just get to donate to basketball directly. 

[cbp4iu]

2 minutes ago, HoosierCoop said:

Maybe that's what Woodson is planning on.  There's money in the auto industry.

"The King" Auto Importers could be a lucrative business.

Hell end up a starter at a golf course to get free rounds

[IUrocker]

29 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

There is a scenario that I don't think has been mentioned.  Certainly speculative, but isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.  That scenario is that all parties have already agreed on Woody's exit and how it will be handled.  Could explain why Woody and the staff have appeared even more lackadaisical than before.

Yep, I can for sure see this as being a possible scenario. I agree that Woody seems more lackadaisical than before, and it’s aside from just the losses. I’m curious to know that if this is indeed the way things are working out, it’ll mean no matter how bad we fall of the tracks the rest of the way, we can expect to see Woodson finish out the season. Is there actually the possibility of him being done before the season ends if the losses get bad enough? I know some have mentioned he could be gone after an Illinois loss, but if there’s been some sort of exit strategy in place where he gets some money to “retire” at the end of the year, then I don’t see it happening…..but if he could indeed be done after an Illinois loss, then let’s lose by 30 just to make sure, haha.