Inequality

Just like I initially feared when the rumor about Alford being first in line was kicked around. I remember saying to one of our members in PM that I hope IU does the right thing and stays away from a nostalgic hire like Alford. Then Woodson was announced and like everyone else I was in complete shock. At least I had heard of Alford but Woodson? Wth… I guess we have forgotten what Fred Glass said when he fired Crean? Crean who hit his ceiling and wasn't going to take IU far enough quick enough. One year removed from a B1G championship. But Mike Woodson can take Archies generational talent who was already putting the team on his back and somehow get credit for the kid growing up and getting reps. Trace was a beast in high school and was gonna beast no matter who he played for and you wont convince me otherwise. Thats what generational talent does. It gets shinier with age and experience. Jalen who was brought here thanks to Hunter was so far ahead of any current IU guards it was clear as day. I remember mentioning that back then when a lot of folks was stuck on XJ. Jalen was gonna ball no matter who he played for and if it wasnt for XJs bad luck, would have not got the chance to show IU fans what he could do in year one. Again, super talented kid who was going places no matter what. Love Leal and Galloway don't get me wrong. Kids that grew up wearing candy stripes. Love that! But be real, they aren't championship caliber guards. On one hand, glad to have em back. On the other hand, we need better guards talent wise that would effectively render Leal and Galloway as bench players. If we want to be really good. Thats what its going to take. Really good guards. No offense to our older HSN members but I mean give me a break. Bring in a nearly 70 year old guy because the 70 year old crowd likes him for his jump shot while playing for IU in 1917 knowing he cant make it happen so you hire another semi retired college coach to train and oversee his operations. It was setup for failure from the beginning. I mean really, tell me what Mike Woodson has done for the program for him to be worthy of hanging on to. Tell me something he has done better than Crean who was fired for not being good enough. The longer they drag this along the angrier the fanbase is going to be and further back they set the program. And, the more disdain for Mike Woodson and anyone that supports him. ”Chill” and let Mike swing enough times he might get lucky just don't make sense to me. Train ol’ Mikey on IUs dime and hope the fans are patient. Man I just don't get it. It’s just basketball but the ignorance around the program is killing it. But, Im also near the point of giving up. It’s turning out to be a complete waste of time and energy. Hopefully thats my last rant. Yeah I probably care about the program too much.

I feel for this kid. Get your head out your @ss Dolson and get this program in a better place. These kids deserve better.

What more does it take? Isn't it bad enough that our one and only commit said nope and our staff has zero incoming recruits for next season? Can you imagine Archie Miller in this situation?

Say what?

Woodsons post game presser gave me vibes of him finding portal players the help get him over the hump. Its depressing.

Think that was his way of giving the bird to the “true fans”? Odd that he was upset with the refs in this game when there have been games that were super lopsided.

Starts with the staff. These kids didn't just start playing basketball. They were good players before they arrived. But they are a piece of a puzzle and the coach has to utilize them, improve them and lead them. Leadership at the top stinks and trickles down to the players leading to the dysfunctional mess we are watching

I hope he announces his retirement on the way out

No way Hummel knows more than Magic Mike. 2pts counts too

You're not wrong. We all feel the same way. Some of us have just seen it coming earlier than others. We all want IU to be a tough opponent to draw in the big dance.

I hope Nebraska and Purdue both make deep runs in the NCAA tourney. The B1G has been so disrespected for too long now. If Nebraska plays like this they will be a tough out.

We will be a brand new team made up of transfers from the portal along with 2 superior returning 5th year seniors guards. Very exciting!

Inside out Woody! What about X making a difference?

Kenny and Mike sound like twinzies. Excuses and blame.

Change his name to Mike Davis or Archie Miller and he's already gone. The college players now are no different than any NBA players in terms of criticism being they get paid more than most of the fans that bought a ticket to support them in person. As for Woodson, he needs major ringers to save his name next season and has not a single recruit for 2024. Will he get it done? Only the portal knows. How much money will it cost the donors to salvage next season while allowing Mike Woodson to remain head coach? He will retire at some point as one of the most unliked coaches of IU history. Moving on, I feel we have once again reached the point of beating a dead horse. The admin is bringing him back. Speaking here to vent your frustrations is fine. Im as guilty as anyone. It's just not going to change anything. I would imagine speaking to Dolson directly at this point would be like having a conversation with a bowl of wax fruit. Besides, most of us are not true fans. Im a fan of my university. If true fan means fan of Mike Woodson, then that I am not.

Great coach! Great plan! Go Hoosiers!

I own three scorp in town. Through them I know a lot of people that go but are not happy with the direction of the program or the admin. Just my immediate family including inlaws has now 6 pair of season tickets. Some we give away to friends and folks that haven't been. I have no interest atm

Give me those three and May and I’m back on board. Give me Woodson who requires 6 million dollars worth of ringers and I’m out until he’s gone.

Galloway and Trey Leal or Trey MgBako?

Love to have a kid like Kentuckys Sheppard.

Its called manifestation. Besides, I believe Dolson is an intelligent guy and will make it happen. No recruits. De commits. Where there is smoke…

Dusty could be a 25 year coach here. If he could get more out of players from the pool he has to work with it only makes sense he could be very potent with better resources.

How many 4 & 5 star players does Dusty have on his roster? How does FAU NIL compare to that of IU? Serious questions I don't have time to research. I wouldn't be surprised if FAU has no 3 ⭐️ players I think Dusty would kill it here. I would love a proven P5 coach but don't see it happening. Dusty always looks like he has fire in his veins on the sidelines.