Monday, February 10, 2025

Let the Search Begin

Over the weekend, we heard news that Mike Woodson would be retiring from coaching at the end of this basketball season.  None of us were shocked.  IU's season had been a challenging one for all involved.  There were a lot of close games, but not a lot of victories.  We also lost several games that were decided within the first few minutes of tipoff.  There were even a few loses to teams that we should have beaten easily.  Overall, it was just a disappointing season, especially with the hype surrounding the team last November.  

Even though I truly wanted Mike Woodson to succeed and I loved watching this team, I was ready for something else.  I do not know if a new coach will help, but it is worth trying at this point.  Cameron was a Woodson hold out for a long time, but after being at the game where the team and coach were booed off the court, even he supported the change.  Neither Doug nor I have any idea who would make a good replacement coach.  Cal still longs for the days of Tom Crean.  Cameron has jumped on the Brad Stevens bandwagon.  My Dad has talked about Bruce Pearl.  From what I have read, I do not think that it will be any of these three.  Either way, it has made for some fun conversation and a lot of speculation.  

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