They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[Gameface01]

26 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

What are you eluding to?  Just curious!

He thought she was down for whatever, perhaps maybe she wasnt

[LamarCheeks]

MJ just read that one poster just referred to another as a Karen. 

[ForeverHoosier2]

I figured it out. AH just wants will Wade because McNeese state is going to be the double digit seed that knocks Purdue out of the tournament this year.

[HoosierX]

29 minutes ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

I'm not questioning your take, but I know nothing about his system.  I looked up this season's numbers and see Drake is averaging about 71ppg ... hit 80+ a couple times....so I'm genuinely asking what's wrong with his system?

They are 364th out of 364 teams in adjusted tempo on Kenpom, and his system doesn't emphasize 3 pointers. It's just not a modern offense

While his teams may be very disciplined (i.e., the tempo is due to working the ball around until they get a great shot), I don't see elite athletes wanting to play here with him as the coach. We could be a very good team with him, but it won't be fun to watch and I doubt we would ever have the horses to truly compete for a ship.

Edit: I also think it would take time to institute his system, leading to yet a few more rough years. I know he is doing well at Drake but he has a lot of roster continuity, especially in his starting 5.

[coonhounds]

Well if we don't here of atleast some type of press conference for tomorrow today sometime then I fear were stuck riding a woody this Saturday! I want this hump monster gone

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[iu eyedoc]

19 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

There seems to be a whole lot of nothing going on

Is this comment about IU's offense?

[coonhounds]

The fact they need to see more is a big concern. I am believing they don't take basketball serious and we will never be good again. We have been emberassed several times this season and last 4 years. I will give credit to a few close losses recently. Last night though was pure comedy gold if you were just watching and didn't care. 26 to 4 to start lol. Comeon

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[VFury]

3 minutes ago, HoosierX said:

They are 364th out of 364 teams in adjusted tempo on Kenpom, and his system doesn't emphasize 3 pointers. It's just not a modern offense

While his teams may be very disciplined (i.e., the tempo is due to working the ball around until they get a great shot), I don't see elite athletes wanting to play here with him as the coach. We could be very good team with him, but it won't be fun to watch and I doubt we would ever have the horses to truly compete for a ship.

Yikes. I supported the idea of Mccollum cause he wins a lot. This is a deal breaker. He's more Archie Miller than Archie Miller was.

[iu eyedoc]

25 minutes ago, HoosierX said:

I see McCollum as having a high floor but a low ceiling. I don't think elite talent is going to want to play in that system. We would be much better than we are now, but I' don't think he would put us in a position to win championships.

 

Then the Lealtor has just the place for him.

 

[Kentuckysucks]

Jim Coyle was really pumping up Beard this morning.  Definitely thinks he should be the guy over Dusty.

[Kentuckysucks]

Bozich also suggested that Woody is so aloof and out of touch that he probably doesn’t have a clue the situation he is in.  Likely doesn’t think his seat is even warm and that’s he’s doing a good job.

This is going to be an extremely ugly breakup and it didn’t have to be.

[LamarCheeks]

Had to chuckle when I saw people tossing names around on an IU basketball FB page. 

One guy said: "Just let Dolson do his job." 

I have no doubt Dolson will do his very best. I also have no doubt that Dolson doesn't give a rat's a$$ what anybody on a free fan page thinks. 

I also think speculating about our next coach is just kinda ... fun. In a sense, that's what fan pages are all about. 

Lighten up, folks, and enjoy the ride. We'll have a new coach in place by next season, and he can't be any worse that Woody. What fun is a coaching search if we can't throw around our unsolicited advice! 

I remember watching this site eight or so years ago on a Saturday afternoon when page after page after page had Billy Donovan taking the job and Mrs. Billy Donovan house searching in Bloomington. 

Now, that was fun! 

[IU Prof]

I'm not particularly high on McCullom at present, but I do think the tempo criticism may be a bit unfair. He's playing a roster filled with DII transfers. He has to shorten the game to adjust for the talent disparity. You would need to ask him how he expects to adjust his system moving forward to decide how viable he would be at a place like IU.

[Chris007]

58 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

Does last nights crap show increase the chance of him being out before the season ends, or do you think they’ll just let him ride out the rest of the season to soak in the losses? After last nights performance I can’t decide whether I hope he coaches the Michigan and get embarrassed, or if there’d be no way the administration risks having him deal with the mayhem. 

My guess is, and remember, it's a guess, he will be the coach until we have someone lined up. I hope I'm wrong but don't see us letting him go and watch other candidates sign extensions before we're allowed to interview them 

[HoosierAccipiter]

35 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Will Wade isn't a realistic candidate so I don't believe you. Just because your fantasy is different than others' fantasies doesn't make your fantasy realistic.

I have lots of fantasies that I wish were realistic. BS Is a lot lower on that list. 

Edited February 5, 2025 by HoosierAccipiter

[mamasa]

1 hour ago, Gameface01 said:

Chris Beard all day. 1A with Steven's. I me come on. Did anyone even question what it was she said beforehand?

Are you seriously asking if what she said deserved a beating? Or for him to even raise hands to her?

[Chris007]

56 minutes ago, ForeverHoosier2 said:

Something to think about, WHEN Woodson is done, what happens to Zrno, and Sisley. I would be very interested to see if you see some decommitments or if they stay firmly committed, then I would like to believe a plan had been in place long enough for Zrno to choose IU for that reason.

Please let me know your thoughts as next year could be insanely fun with a 9-3+ Football team and an IU Basketball team with a new house and a matchup against UK in Lexington.

I believe Sisley and some people have been in touch about what would happen if/when Woodson is not back. 

[theriverpilot]

4 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I'm not particularly high on McCullom at present, but I do think the tempo criticism may be a bit unfair. He's playing a roster filled with DII transfers. He has to shorten the game to adjust for the talent disparity. You would need to ask him how he expects to adjust his system moving forward to decide how viable he would be at a place like IU.

I'm inclined to agree here.  There's a reason that the military academies in football run an option offense.  It helps close the competitive gap against more talented and athletic opponents they face.  McColloum could be using the same mindset with Drake but could be flexible to change with a different program.

[Pagoda]

6 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I'm not particularly high on McCullom at present, but I do think the tempo criticism may be a bit unfair. He's playing a roster filled with DII transfers. He has to shorten the game to adjust for the talent disparity. You would need to ask him how he expects to adjust his system moving forward to decide how viable he would be at a place like IU.

Yea.  These are some of the big questions we need Scott to ask and he needs to get the judgement call right.

[mamasa]

1 hour ago, piratehoosier said:

Because it's a free country, Karen. I can post the same stuff that anybody else can. You're for it, I'm against it. See how that works? 

I don't see this ending well for you