FWIUFan

I remain a fan but my opinion has not changed. I still want Woodson gone. I realize that will not happen.I think he is Calipari 2.0. He will only win with overwhelming talent. With the changes we presumably will have for next year anything short of Big 1-3 finish, deep run in BIG tourney, and Sweet 16 are the floor. I assume I'm a minority opinion but so be it.

This seasons team performance has convinced me that CMW is not the answer. I really don't care what happens the rest of this season. Nothing will change my mind. I don't know nor do I care whether CMW's comments were out of arrogance or ignorance. I also have no problem with him expressing his thoughts. I believe in open dialog. I have paid a substantial amount of money over the years for virtually no ROI. CMW is paid handsomely to assemble a team worth the expense. The players are also now rewarded monetarily in addition to their free ride. I worked my way thru college and paid every penny all the way thru and including Graduate School. I have given many thousands of dollars back to IU since graduating. I have not only, the right but the duty to opine and criticize the team, university, the admin, the BOT or anyone else regarding my financial investment. We as fans pay their salaries. Amateur athletics is non-existent. All are now professionals and results are expected. It's not personal--just business.

Ha, Ha so did I!

I was a season ticket holder for over 20 yrs for both Football and Basketball after spending 8 years on the BB waiting list. Never renewed them in 2021 the year I retired. Couldn't give tickets away most games and even those that did sell were rarely above 50% of face value. Even though I finally had the time to attend any game of my choosing, I could no longer justify the expense--especially considering the product was so poor in both sports. Financially, it has been a great decision. Sadly, as a fan, it has also been a great decision!

I had the same thoughts as you re: above lack of recruiting. I have nothing personal against CMW. I just see no evidence he is a capable college coach. I am weary of this constant refrain that CMW "deserves" another year. If you have ever ran a business you understand the concept of productivity and responsibility. CMW has the responsibility and is paid handsomely to put a premier BB product on the floor. He has not been successful, therefore a determination whether he is the best person to continue or hire a more viable replacement who can. After viewing the last 3 seasons, the video on the systems CMW ran while coaching the Knicks that have been posted here, and the lack of ANY adjustments or insight that adjustments are warranted, the only conclusion I can come to is that nothing will ever change so long as CMW remains. His systems, lack of recruiting, lack of introspection, and unchanging attitude is not compatible with any future success for IUBB.

Just fugly BB by both teams. Unfortunately, we were fulglier than the other fugly team. My eyes couldn't take any more at the half. So I changed the channel and watched Houston/Baylor. What a game! My vision recovered and ended up having an entertaining hour of real BB.

Now that's some real good 💩 right there! Please pass the bong!

This is a great metaphor for both the hideous Uniforms and the fugly game as well!

No, you missed the point. I fear CMW will win less with even more talent!

I was just sitting here thinking that I had no words for what we just had to watch--thanks for your help!

I'm voting ABSOLUTELY NO on this one!

This is exactly the type of thinking I thought was ongoing when we first heard of CMW's hire along with Mata and Fife. Unfortunately, we see how that has panned out. I am still not convinced CMW is the right guy. Dolson needs to have a serious discussion with CMW at the end of this year. If CMW doesn't recognize and show a convincing plan for the future, it's time to cut bait. I agree it's a terrible position for IU either way.

This type of thinking galls me. Who is in charge here CMW or IU? CMW was hired to replace CAM and improve iUBB. He has failed at this point. The program remains an embarrassment. If he has any self-respect, he should apologize, acknowledge this fact publicly and announce his solutions to the current problems. Dolson needs to monitor the rest of the season based on what transpires. If no acceptable improvement, Dolson should give CMW the courtesy of allowing him to retire. Otherwise, Dolson has a responsibility dare I say a duty to fire CMW and replace him with someone more competent. No one is "owed" anything. This is a business. Perfomance is the only thing that matters.

I think we have forgotten how unimpressed most were with the CMW hire when it was announced. What seemed to placate fans was we were given some sort of holy trinity of BB in the deal. CMW with NBA experience and a modern approach to our play. for the present, Matta for college experience, and last Fife for the future. Now Matta is gone and successful once again. Fife has gone who knows where. CMW is left standing on his own now and the emperor has no clothes. Unfortunately, he has shown us nothing more than CAM 2.0 for now his 3rd year. It's Groundhog Day with men's IUBB. I see no evidence of any change for this season and no evidence of improvement next year. IUBB is a meritocracy. I'm officially giving my vote of NO CONFIDENCE. He should retire or be fired at the end of this year. If not both he and Dolson need to be fired and replaced.

Unfortunately, I think we've found out. Snake eyes!!!!