Hoosier51 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 52 minutes ago, BGleas said: Long story short, he specifically mentioned how much Stevens hates recruiting and that Stevens is always sharing terrible recruiting stories with them and how much he hates it. Again nothing new or groundbreaking, but definite confirmation of that narrative that Stevens wants no part of recruiting. If this is true then it sounds like IU might have dodged a bullet not getting Stevens. If he hates recruiting that much i definitely wouldn't want him as a college coach. I actually think he might be burnt out on coaching altogether and it might be a few years until he gets back into it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, BGleas said: Wasn't sure where to put this. It's not really anything groundbreaking, etc., but I took the family to Boston this week for a quick visit. Our kids had never been there as we moved before our oldest was born. Anyways, we stopped by my old Celtics office to show the kids and say hi to some old coworkers. I was chatting with my old boss (he's the senior most team PR person in the NBA, been with the Celtics since 1984) and we began discussing Brad Stevens. He was surprised as well that Stevens isn't coaching anymore, and also thought he'd assume the head of BBall ops role but continue coaching. I mentioned the hubbub over Stevens potentially taking the IU job, but that I thought Stevens was an NBA guy now. Long story short, he specifically mentioned how much Stevens hates recruiting and that Stevens is always sharing terrible recruiting stories with them and how much he hates it. Again nothing new or groundbreaking, but definite confirmation of that narrative that Stevens wants no part of recruiting. So, what you’re saying is that BS still has interest in the IU job if it becomes available again? 👀 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, tdhoosier said: So, what you’re saying is that BS still has interest in the IU job if it becomes available again? 👀 Hopefully IU doesn't have interest in him if the job does become available again. 😀 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, Hoosier51 said: Hopefully IU doesn't have interest in him if the job does become available again. 😀 No interest in a Masshole 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 13 hours ago, BobSaccamanno said: Great info, BGleas. And I’m glad you’re getting a chance to get the kids up to Boston. Lifetime memory of summer for the kids, I’m sure. It's been a great trip. The kids have had a blast, and for me its been a great trip down memory lane visiting the places I used to live and the places I used to hangout. I love this city, you could even call me a Masshole 🤣. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 14 hours ago, BGleas said: Wasn't sure where to put this. It's not really anything groundbreaking, etc., but I took the family to Boston this week for a quick visit. Our kids had never been there as we moved before our oldest was born. Anyways, we stopped by my old Celtics office to show the kids and say hi to some old coworkers. I was chatting with my old boss (he's the senior most team PR person in the NBA, been with the Celtics since 1984) and we began discussing Brad Stevens. He was surprised as well that Stevens isn't coaching anymore, and also thought he'd assume the head of BBall ops role but continue coaching. I mentioned the hubbub over Stevens potentially taking the IU job, but that I thought Stevens was an NBA guy now. Long story short, he specifically mentioned how much Stevens hates recruiting and that Stevens is always sharing terrible recruiting stories with them and how much he hates it. Again nothing new or groundbreaking, but definite confirmation of that narrative that Stevens wants no part of recruiting. Be interesting to revisit this in 10-15 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, rico said: Be interesting to revisit this in 10-15 years. True. Of course things can always change. As my old boss also said, Stevens is a 'coaches, coach'. He'll want to coach again, and while I think he'll have lots of NBA options, what if the best option when that moment comes is a college job? Things can change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, BGleas said: True. Of course things can always change. As my old boss also said, Stevens is a 'coaches, coach'. He'll want to coach again, and while I think he'll have lots of NBA options, what if the best option when that moment comes is a college job? Things can change. Absolutely....and they can change in a hurry as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Hoosier51 said: Hopefully IU doesn't have interest in him if the job does become available again. 😀 Hopefully there’s no reason for the IU job to become open again. 👍 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 53 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: Hopefully there’s no reason for the IU job to become open again. 👍 ….besides, if and when that time comes, Coach Fife has made it well known that being the head coach at IU is his ultimate goal. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Artesian_86 said: ….besides, if and when that time comes, Coach Fife has made it well known that being the head coach at IU is his ultimate goal. What would it be like to have a smooth/organized transition of coaches to sustain success 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 4 hours ago, BGleas said: True. Of course things can always change. As my old boss also said, Stevens is a 'coaches, coach'. He'll want to coach again, and while I think he'll have lots of NBA options, what if the best option when that moment comes is a college job? Things can change. I like Brad a lot and wish him well. But my hope is we never pine for him again, because if we do, that means something went wrong at our end. I am optimistic that the Woodson-Fife potential transition can work ideally. Fife profiles favorably IMO to Scheyer, Davis and some of these guys in other succession plans. He’s wired very well and could be perfect for us. His exposure to Izzo, Matta, and Woodson will serve him well. Plus, his personality is well suited to recruiting and he has an edge about him. If it goes well with Woody, I think the fan base will agree on this. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 As long as IU has been struggling I just have this feeling the timing for hiring CMW is perfect. Not gonna lie, when Bobby returned I was in public and teared up a bit. IU laid a turd and at that point CAM just had to go. Seeing the picture @5fouls posted in the RMK returns thread just solidified my opinion that CMW is the right hire at the right time. IU is in great hands. Woody doesn't have to do this, he wants to. IUBB will have heart again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: As long as IU has been struggling I just have this feeling the timing for hiring CMW is perfect. Not gonna lie, when Bobby returned I was in public and teared up a bit. IU laid a turd and at that point CAM just had to go. Seeing the picture @5fouls posted in the RMK returns thread just solidified my opinion that CMW is the right hire at the right time. IU is in great hands. Woody doesn't have to do this, he wants to. IUBB will have heart again. Man, our performance in that game was as disappointed as I have been in a team in a long long time. It was disheartening. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) On 7/15/2021 at 7:38 AM, BGleas said: He'll want to coach again, and while I think he'll have lots of NBA options, what if the best option when that moment comes is a college job? He has turned IU down enough for me that i never want to see him in Bloomington. Unless of course he is bringing some random team there to get their butts kicked by the Hoosiers. Edited July 21, 2021 by Hoosier51 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckerkorn Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: Man, our performance in that game was as disappointed as I have been in a team in a long long time. It was disheartening. And, that uninspired effort was against our main conference rival at home - the very definition of "unacceptable". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 How many of you remember in '02 Dick Enberg proclaiming, "Indiana basketball is back?" Oh boy was that ever short lived. I understand the extreme optimism but we have been burnt by this cart before the horse mentality for quite a few years now. Just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 11 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: As long as IU has been struggling I just have this feeling the timing for hiring CMW is perfect. Not gonna lie, when Bobby returned I was in public and teared up a bit. IU laid a turd and at that point CAM just had to go. Seeing the picture @5fouls posted in the RMK returns thread just solidified my opinion that CMW is the right hire at the right time. IU is in great hands. Woody doesn't have to do this, he wants to. IUBB will have heart again. Same. I was at the game and it was an amazing aura/atmosphere that was ruined to a degree by the lackluster effort/game against Turdue. To make matters worse, there was an obnoxious Turdue fan/troll sitting 5 rows or so in front of me that we had to put up with in addition to what was going on in the game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/11/3/mens-basketball-mike-woodson-why-iu-old-guard-is-excited.aspx?fbclid=IwAR36NRFdpsK43jIG0-P9X037In-4q30nAbJfQv4ZXQscb_n3C6QXE_Bnpno 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, southsidehoosier said: https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/11/3/mens-basketball-mike-woodson-why-iu-old-guard-is-excited.aspx?fbclid=IwAR36NRFdpsK43jIG0-P9X037In-4q30nAbJfQv4ZXQscb_n3C6QXE_Bnpno Great article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, southsidehoosier said: https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/11/3/mens-basketball-mike-woodson-why-iu-old-guard-is-excited.aspx?fbclid=IwAR36NRFdpsK43jIG0-P9X037In-4q30nAbJfQv4ZXQscb_n3C6QXE_Bnpno I loved this part... IU's first-round assignment was to Texas Tech, where Knight was to coach later. Woodson (11-for-14, 30 points) led an early blitz and this time had help in a 78-59 romp. A Lubbock writer asked Knight if Woodson was "just on a hot streak." The response: "He has averaged 20 points a game for 90 games now. That's a hell of a streak." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 So, did they decide not to do the Monday night show with Don Fischer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 46 minutes ago, IUJoe said: So, did they decide not to do the Monday night show with Don Fischer? Wondering that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, southsidehoosier said: Wondering that myself They did the show, but it wasn’t on their Facebook account as they advertised it would be, and no radio stations in my hometown carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehoosier Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Just now, IUJoe said: They did the show, but it wasn’t on their Facebook account as they advertised it would be, and no radio stations in my hometown carry it. I live in Bloomington and I didn’t hear it on 105.1 which is the station that carries all the IU games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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