HoosierDom Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Rabjohns may have stepped on his own doker here too... I wonder how many current IU assistants are going to trust Rabjohns now? He did a hatchet job on one...think the rest will ever confide in him or give him an inside scoop? Rabjohns seems to have supported Coach Woodson - I would think that would put him in good graces with Coach and others who support Coach. Assuming everything Rabjohns said came from legit information, I generally think the things he says do, then I have no problem with it at all. It's his job to report what he knows about IU basketball - that's what he did. There is a line to be drawn where things about a player's personal life don't need to come out, and a less forgiving line where things about a coach's personal life don't need to come out, but this wasn't about Fife the person, it was about Fife the coach. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 MSU sure dodged one here. Fife was just a ticking time bomb 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Group hug! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, 13th&Jackson said: MSU sure dodged one here. Fife was just a ticking time bomb Him willing to stay at MSU that long should have been our first red flag. 3 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_AK Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 In all honesty, I think the fanbase’s love of Fife as a player, and that he played much more recently in people’s minds and memories than Woodson, had carried over in to a disproportionate love of him as a coach. I like Fife, but never really heard too much of his exploits as a coach. The thought that he was heir apparent was part of the overall mindset as well. To understand how toxic political discussion is, especially in a University setting where only one view is widely accepted, or “tolerated”, so to speak, all you have to do is see the reactions by fans who are now saying they are glad Fife is gone. I agree that definite damage has to Dane’s reputation by what Rabjohns did. Seems to me his post could have been a little payback to one of IU’s supposed favorite sons, to paint him in a more negative light than was probably necessary. And to prove to someone like Dackich that he is a “real insider”, not just a “fanboy.” I feel like there is a lot more going on here, but, I’ll keep that aspect of it to myself. This seems to have a lot of potential to be ugly, and I’m sure Dakich will fan the flames to make it worse 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, btownqb said: Him willing to stay at MSU that long should have been our first red flag. Dwayne Stephens has been an assistant at MSU for 19 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 36 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Nobody is saying Dane getting let go is Rabjohns fault. Irregardless of anything else, if Woodson and Dane had a fractured relationship, a change was required. What Rabjohns did, however, was a complete arson job on the situation. Those details did not need to be made public, and there is a decent chance that some of what he posted does not come across as intended. Rabjohns post simply added an unnecessary level of chaos to the situation. It’s always ironic when something like this happens, folks demand to know why, in detail, what happened. Then, when someone gives them the details they demanded, they turn around and bash that person and claim the details weren’t necessary. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, KoB2011 said: I think you’d struggle to get a lawsuit directed at the university from anything posted by an unaffiliated source. Not to mention, they are paying the rest of his contract. Edited March 24, 2022 by OGIUAndy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Rev_AK said: In all honesty, I think the fanbase’s love of Fife as a player, and that he played much more recently in people’s minds and memories than Woodson, had carried over in to a disproportionate love of him as a coach. I like Fife, but never really heard too much of his exploits as a coach. The thought that he was heir apparent was part of the overall mindset as well. To understand how toxic political discussion is, especially in a University setting where only one view is widely accepted, or “tolerated”, so to speak, all you have to do is see the reactions by fans who are now saying they are glad Fife is gone. I agree that definite damage has to Dane’s reputation by what Rabjohns did. Seems to me his post could have been a little payback to one of IU’s supposed favorite sons, to paint him in a more negative light than was probably necessary. And to prove to someone like Dackich that he is a “real insider”, not just a “fanboy.” I feel like there is a lot more going on here, but, I’ll keep that aspect of it to myself. This seems to have a lot of potential to be ugly, and I’m sure Dakich will fan the flames to make it worse Hey man, after everything I've heard, I want DF gone.... and I'm more then willing to assume I align with his political opinion. I just cant understand that basically forcing that opinion on my players is not a good thing. Edited March 24, 2022 by btownqb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, 13th&Jackson said: Dwayne Stephens has been an assistant at MSU for 19 years. Idk who Dwayne Stephens is. Questionable decision making to stick by Izzo and MSU, though. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, IUJoe said: It’s always ironic when something like this happens, folks demand to know why, in detail, what happened. Then, when someone gives them the details they demanded, they turn around and bash that person and claim the details weren’t necessary. Yes lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, HoosierDom said: Rabjohns seems to have supported Coach Woodson - I would think that would put him in good graces with Coach and others who support Coach. Assuming everything Rabjohns said came from legit information, I generally think the things he says do, then I have no problem with it at all. It's his job to report what he knows about IU basketball - that's what he did. There is a line to be drawn where things about a player's personal life don't need to come out, and a less forgiving line where things about a coach's personal life don't need to come out, but this wasn't about Fife the person, it was about Fife the coach. If Rabjohns post was all true, that speaks more to overall integrity, and most certainly does speak about Fife the person. The rub is, none of us knows if it's true or not... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, IUJoe said: It’s always ironic when something like this happens, folks demand to know why, in detail, what happened. Then, when someone gives them the details they demanded, they turn around and bash that person and claim the details weren’t necessary. ? Point to a post where I demanded to know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Idk who Dwayne Stephens is. Questionable decision making to stick by Izzo and MSU, though. I believe he is the coach in waiting when Izzo retires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Idk who Dwayne Stephens is. Questionable decision making to stick by Izzo and MSU, though. Stephens has been Associate Head Coach for 10 seasons. Fife was also an AHC for three years prior to leaving for IU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, 5fouls said: ? Point to a post where I demanded to know why? He is referencing the entire board/Twitter. I believe he is correct, as well. It made sense to quote your post. If everyone would wait for facts before they passed judgment... maybe Rabjohns wouldn't have made that post. But, as a fanbase we can't ask to know everything and then get mad about details too. I would prefer to just never know, honestly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, 13th&Jackson said: Stephens has been Associate Head Coach for 10 seasons. Fife was also an AHC for three years prior to leaving for IU. What are you trying to convince me of? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_AK Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, btownqb said: Hey man, after everything I've heard, I want DF gone.... and I'm more then willing to assume I align with his political opinion. I just can understand that basically forcing that opinion on my players is not a good thing. Absolutely. I totally agree! Just that… I think that bringing the political piece into the conversation changes people’s opinions so much about Fife- from heir apparent to “I’m glad he’s gone.” ( not meaning you) Fife did not mesh with CMW, and probably needed to go. Just seems like there was some extra hot sauce thrown on it, from the way it was handled down to Rabjohns “spilling the beans” post. I think it is safe to assume that the chip on Dane’s shoulder we all loved as a player may have remained there as an adult and coach, and that maybe he was a bit argumentative? I’ll add another thought, it will be much harder for the “insiders”, “fanboys” , blogs, etc. to get real concrete info moving forward. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Its not fun coming here anymore. These are no longer discussion threads. Unless you agree with about 5-7 posters on here, you're an idiot and get brow beat until you stop posting. I feel like i am reading political posts where people can no longer have reasonable discussions. The my guy is right and can do no wrong and i will beat that into you with every post is getting old. - 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, 5fouls said: ? Point to a post where I demanded to know why? Not referring specifically to you. A ton of people in many different places demanded to know why, and those who aren’t privy to the alleged reasons are still demanding it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Billingsley99 Posted March 24, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, IowaHoosierFan said: Its not fun coming here anymore. These are no longer discussion threads. Unless you agree with about 5-7 posters on here, you're an idiot and get brow beat until you stop posting. I feel like i am reading political posts where people can no longer have reasonable discussions. The my guy is right and can do no wrong and i will beat that into you with every post is getting old. - You can always have a discussion with me. I know nothing and my opinion means little to nothing 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 @13th&Jackson Just googled Stephens. Jesus he's a big human lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Sometimes things don’t work out with coaches and players. Look at the turnstile of coaches and players during Knight’s time. It’s not always an indicator of dysfunction per se, but a my way or the highway type of situation. Not saying it’s a good thing Fife is gone, I’m really disappointed it didn’t work out, but it’s not a unique situation. I suppose the one caveat being an assumption he was the heir apparent. But that obviously is and was not the case. Edited March 24, 2022 by OGIUAndy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 39 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said: Look at the turnstile of coaches and players during Knight’s time. Dane's lucky he didn't get the Felling treatment! 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 5fouls Posted March 24, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 37 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: Its not fun coming here anymore. These are no longer discussion threads. Unless you agree with about 5-7 posters on here, you're an idiot and get brow beat until you stop posting. I feel like i am reading political posts where people can no longer have reasonable discussions. The my guy is right and can do no wrong and i will beat that into you with every post is getting old. - I honestly think it has been a fair discussion, the very type of discussion that keeps the board interesting. In fact, the discussion had helped me form a position I would never have had otherwise. My first impression when the news leaked was that Woodson wanted 'yes' men on staff. Then, word leaked about some insubordination on Fife's part and I began to believe the move was the right one. I still believe that the move was justified, but I dont agree with Rabjohns approach with making that stuff public, especially in the sensationalized way he did it. Others see nothing wrong with what Rabjohnd did and that's okay. It's their opinion. Bottom line is, if I didn't visit this board, I would be leaning towards putting most of the blame on Woodson, which would have been misguided based on what I know now. I'm perfectly comfortable when people disagree with me. I have a wife and two teenagers that push back on everything I say and do. This place is gravy compared to what I face every day with them. 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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