They “Retired” Coach Woodson Thread

[RoadRage]

12 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Was probably not “I quit” and “you have to fire me” 

In any case not interested in litigating this. What’s done is done. He’s gone after the year. Hire a winner. 

I bet it was more like we’re sorry things didn’t work out, but we want to give you the opportunity to go out on your terms and with no hard feelings. 

[Home Jersey]

3 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

I bet it was more like we’re sorry things didn’t work out, but we want to give you the opportunity to go out on your terms and with no hard feelings. 

Evidently there was quite the back and forth going on…

[Uspshoosier]

Doyle’s star article didn’t hold back on Woodson.  Anyone else read it?

[LIHoosier]

5 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Doyle’s star article didn’t hold back on Woodson.  Anyone else read it?

Is it the usual Purdoyle IU bashing or is it a case of the worst person you know made a great point?

 

[Uspshoosier]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-asked-mike-woodson-to-resign-then-told-him-its-over-iu-step-down-retirement-fired/78344378007/
I was able to read it so hopefully not behind paywall for whoever try’s to read it 

[Hornsby]

I bet it was more like we’re sorry things didn’t work out, but we want to give you the opportunity to go out on your terms and with no hard feelings. 

I do wonder though if he gets rocked tomorrow and Tuesday if he will really hang in til the end.

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[OKHOOSIER]

10 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-asked-mike-woodson-to-resign-then-told-him-its-over-iu-step-down-retirement-fired/78344378007/
I was able to read it so hopefully not behind paywall for whoever try’s to read it 

I was able to read it, thanks. That is about as scorched earth as I would have ever expected from Doyel. Although, it is somewhat frustrating because it obviously shows what insiders have known (and we have postulated on) about his tenure that was not being reported to prevent loss of access (my guess). Pretty wild stuff. 

[Brass Cannon]

I’m going to once again reiterate. Mike Woodson was a dumb hire. A bad hire and never should have been entertained. If they hire another loser. Do not wait 4 years to start booing 

[IUGRAD06]

2 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

I was able to read it, thanks. That is about as scorched earth as I would have ever expected from Doyel. Although, it is somewhat frustrating because it obviously shows what insiders have known (and we have postulated on) about his tenure that was not being reported to prevent loss of access (my guess). Pretty wild stuff. 

Assuming someone in the AD leaked all that.  

[CrossboneIU22]

54 minutes ago, bodsbums said:

I canceled my star subscription. Can anyone give me a good synopsis?

I don’t have a subscription and am able to read it. Try opening in an incognito browser. 

[OKHOOSIER]

2 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Assuming someone in the AD leaked all that.  

There is too much meat on the bone of that story IMO to have been all gathered or vetted in the last couple weeks or less. Doyel has been sitting on this information. Lots of it is almost exactly what that hysterics podcast from months ago airing the laundry more or less said or alluded to. Would not surprise me if he also knows the answers to the Matta-Fife questions as well, but is choosing to withhold. Maybe my tinfoil hat is too tight, also a possibility. 

[coonhounds]

I’m going to once again reiterate. Mike Woodson was a dumb hire. A bad hire and never should have been entertained. If they hire another loser. Do not wait 4 years to start booing 

10000

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[coonhounds]

I say tomorrow is huge! We have no clue what the kids are thinking. Are they ready to compete to prove a point or do they give up? I am not convinced this retirement plan at this point will work. However stupidity and iu basketball go hand in hand so par for the course!

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[Home Jersey]

2 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

I say tomorrow is huge! We have no clue what the kids are thinking. Are they ready to compete to prove a point or do they give up? I am not convinced this retirement plan at this point will work. However stupidity and iu basketball go hand in hand so par for the course!

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I think they will play really hard tomorrow. 

[Brass Cannon]

Kids better be trying hard tomorrow.  They are playing to keep their undeserved NIL

[coonhounds]

Kids better be trying hard tomorrow.  They are playing to keep their undeserved NIL

I think that would be renegotiate after the season. I am not a personal but to my knowledge these are 1 yar deals

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

10 hours ago, AH1971 said:

I don’t? I’ve seen several posts here in the past that have used Seth Davis’ proclamation of Stevens one day coaching IU as confirmation. Now all of the sudden his opinion doesn’t matter? Weird how that works. 

It only works when the poster posts something they agree with. I would compare it to something,  but no politics

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

10 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

I didn't see anyone say he or his people should have a special place in hell but of course could've missed that in the sea of posts lol. 

Yeah okay, it's your opinion / conjecture that it shows a true character or lack thereof lol.

We're in a new era ... The norms many of us grew up with around what's considered polite / civil / "good form" / respect for authority, etc. are changing. People want him gone for his poor job performance and myriad of other valid reasons. 

Sorry if people talking about those reasons on a free message board is upsetting to you my friend. He will be gone soon enough :) 

They may be changing, but it doesn't mean it is right. Major parties of what is wrong with this Country and world

[Hornsby]

I don’t have a subscription and am able to read it. Try opening in an incognito browser. 

This is all I can see but it's exactly as we thought. He only wanted yes men. Good riddance

Mike Woodson made it difficult for #iubb to move on gracefully, but he never was one to accept help. He refused to listen to Thad Matta. He fired Dane Fife after one season. It was always Woodson's way or the highway. How'd that work out?





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[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-asked-mike-woodson-to-resign-then-told-him-its-over-iu-step-down-retirement-fired/78344378007/
I was able to read it so hopefully not behind paywall for whoever try’s to read it 

So it sounds like Dolson leaked the “contemplating retirement” story to force Woodson’s hand.