Fiveoutofsix

Xavier would be awesome for the new offense. Got to think some of the "robotics" and over thinking that challenged Rob will be fixed. Kid has ability, likeability and talent as well.

I mean this with respect - why tweet he wasn't a popular choice??? He was a very popular choice for many. Doesn't this give a false narrative?

I guess what I'm saying is, if all come back, odds for Xavier go down, most likely. It would be awesome if it doesn't.

Where would everyone play? If all guards but Al come back, how do you get playing time? This referring to Xavier, who is a kid that is a playmaker.

So true - IU might call every recruit - doesn't mean fit will work. Most in potal want to be used differently or have different playing time, or different exposure. Some are in for the degree opportunity. It will all work out!

Would miss Franklin on a team I root for. Fun kid to get behind and hope for success. But, with that being said- if true, there is always a reason. Guessing it comes down to wanting a situation to have the ball in hand and to be the guy. With some of the returning players and rumored transfers, the ball will be going through the hoop with multiple hands. Just want to reiterate this kid has been as easy of a kid to root for do to his toughness and leadership. All kids are looking for different opportunities and hope he stays, but understand if he doesn't.

Adam Miller, from Peoria, home of the one and only AJ Guyton. Maybe one of those connections?

Seems interesting as the kid is a good player and an Indiana kid. Wonder why? Late bloomer?

Anyone know why he went to Iowa over one of the Indiana schools? Seems like this kid would fill some roles.

This would be terrific- key word - Plans??? That could mean not official?

From each and every interview, press conference I feel a genuine attachment to him. Its like I knew him forever. So likable, honest and real. He has that "it" and its natural.

That would be a great staff/team. I wonder if Lewis, who is getting alot of credit for his work at UCLA would be interested? One concern could be is that he wanted the job. Of course, that is just a guess on my part. But, they would have everything covered - everything.

My opinion and assumptions Indy will take care of Mike. With all of the WWW, and other NY "big time" responses to those involved in the community there has to be connections. From all reports, Thad has stayed connected - he will get you in the door. Now, if Hunter stays on - the guy is a recruiter. Roberts, sounds like he has been on the recruiting trail, but not sure. Larry Brown, if brought in - he has been able to lure recruits at every stop. The other position is real interesting. Some of my favorite IU assistants in the modern era have been guys like Ben McDonald, Rupp, Meyers, Buckley.

Recruiting is about connections, relationships and lets be honest, fit/use and playing time. Everthing will be fine.

I think it is an act and a little family rivalry

He won the press conference. Pumped

And Ben Stiller. Between Stiller and Johnson and the Knicks that is 12 million views.

People hire designers to design the unknown. Henry Ford said, if I asked people what they want...they would say faster horses. Some, not everyone, have the idea it should be someone with college experience. Well, a guy like Mike Woodson would only coach college for one job, and one job only. Otherwise the NBA, the best in the world, wanted him. This is a grandslam hire, one I wanted from the start. I mean, reports have been Brad Stevens lost his team sometime last year. You can dissect anything and spin it anyway you want. See the unknown, and that is this could and should be the most important hire since Knight. And, Dolson knocked it out of the ballpark.

MY Wife now driving as she is getting annoyed- I think its more open eyes and think now about staying.

AAU coaches, who are usually from the regions, know who your local NBA staff is. Not going to go back any forward on this. But, this in one thing I do know. In Chicago, tickets are provides for the development league affiliate. There are connections, and some get to watch practices. Okay, pulled over while driving to check the boards. Going to get back on the road. So pumped!

He will have Indy locked down. NY loves him - east coast checked. His time with Atlanta should have connections to south.

If rumors are true, the staff will be incredible. Read on twitter maybe Tad will take an admin role? Keeps getting better. Dolson didn't only go after his guy, the IU family's guy...but an entire program. Wow! And, media has to be jaw dropping, especially if Tad rumors true.

Everyone who has read any of my post this is who I wanted. This day is awesome. Mike Woodson is going be a grand slam and IU is back!!! Have a feeling he was plan A2 all along.

How big would it be to have Fitz and Ball on the field at the same time? Huge! OL has some youg talent and the transfer and will have some different schemes with coach coming back with some NFL plays. The qb room is deep and wonder if there will be some tweaking to get more athletes on the field.

Anyword on any position changes? Always interesting to hear about who is being converted to play somewhere else.