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Woodson to retire, next IUBB Coach...

Who do you want as next HC?

  • Dusty May

  • Chris Beard

  • Ben McCollum

  • Grant McCasland

  • ...Brad Stevens...

  • Chris Collins

  • Scott Drew

  • Shaka Smart

  • Bruce Pearl

  • Other


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I'm mindful of the fact that there are dudes reading this who do in fact get physical w their wives and or women, and think "that's just the way it is in this world".

I've got 3 little daughters and I'm looking forward to protecting them from these men for the rest of my life.

I just can't tell you how prevalent abuse is, folks. And, yeah, maybe Beard's situation has some mitigating circumstances...clearly he didn't harm a child, put her in hospitals, maybe played some self Defense....whatever.

It's OUR approach to it that matters to me. And this "well he cites Bobby! and sure done coach ole miss good!" makes us look like yokels.

Maybe Beard has changed, or at least learned. But he needs to have to stopped drinking for me to support him...and I think Coach Knight would say the same, truthfully.
From what little I know about "possibilities" Beard is at the top of my list, but I'm not a knowedgeable fan here, and only know the "big" names: Stevens, Oats, Pearl, Drew, Beard, May, etc... Of that list, I only believe Beard and May are even possibilities and Beard has way more track record than May. But, I've said all along you hire an investigator to check out his background and truly see if this was a one time event, and interview him and see if he convinces you he's made amends. To me those would include stopping drinking, and ending it with the woman. I could understand the second, but if drinking played a part and you're serious about changing, you should stop drinking.
 
I'm mindful of the fact that there are dudes reading this who do in fact get physical w their wives and or women, and think "that's just the way it is in this world".

I've got 3 little daughters and I'm looking forward to protecting them from these men for the rest of my life.

I just can't tell you how prevalent abuse is, folks. And, yeah, maybe Beard's situation has some mitigating circumstances...clearly he didn't harm a child, put her in hospitals, maybe played some self Defense....whatever.

It's OUR approach to it that matters to me. And this "well he cites Bobby! and sure done coach ole miss good!" makes us look like yokels.

Maybe Beard has changed, or at least learned. But he needs to have to stopped drinking for me to support him...and I think Coach Knight would say the same, truthfully.
Why in the world would you include that first sentence?
 
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I'm mindful of the fact that there are dudes reading this who do in fact get physical w their wives and or women, and think "that's just the way it is in this world".

I've got 3 little daughters and I'm looking forward to protecting them from these men for the rest of my life.

I just can't tell you how prevalent abuse is, folks. And, yeah, maybe Beard's situation has some mitigating circumstances...clearly he didn't harm a child, put her in hospitals, maybe played some self Defense....whatever.

It's OUR approach to it that matters to me. And this "well he cites Bobby! and sure done coach ole miss good!" makes us look like yokels.

Maybe Beard has changed, or at least learned. But he needs to have to stopped drinking for me to support him...and I think Coach Knight would say the same, truthfully.
I have two beautiful 12 year old daughters that already attract attention. I concluded long ago there is no way for me to adequately protect them so martial arts training since six and small arms training beginning in a couple years. I figure they will have fallback employment as international assassins. :)

I still apparently have a different view than you and believe the last thing the vast majority of men want is to hurt a woman or child, It’s deep in our genetics. No question that alcohol and drugs change propensity for violence for both men and women . I do all that I can that their behavior will not lead to high risk drug or alcohol abuse environments.
 
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I'm mindful of the fact that there are dudes reading this who do in fact get physical w their wives and or women, and think "that's just the way it is in this world".

I've got 3 little daughters and I'm looking forward to protecting them from these men for the rest of my life.

I just can't tell you how prevalent abuse is, folks. And, yeah, maybe Beard's situation has some mitigating circumstances...clearly he didn't harm a child, put her in hospitals, maybe played some self Defense....whatever.

It's OUR approach to it that matters to me. And this "well he cites Bobby! and sure done coach ole miss good!" makes us look like yokels.

Maybe Beard has changed, or at least learned. But he needs to have to stopped drinking for me to support him...and I think Coach Knight would say the same, truthfully.
My quotes about citing coach Knight had to do with his coaching philosophy. Nothing else. I myself have 4 grown daughters (22-29) and not a proponent of violence. But I also know we have each done something stupid. Maybe Beard screwed up, but haven’t heard anything since. Maybe forgiveness should play a part. My point is that obviously he is a good coach, and he should have the opportunity to be interviewed.
 
Any assistant coaches you want to keep? Calbert is the only one I can tell has done anything to develop a player. Switched Ballo to his left hand free throw and Tucker came to IU because of him.
I would assume the entire staff will be cleared out which I agree with, we need a whole new culture in the locker room
 
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I'm mindful of the fact that there are dudes reading this who do in fact get physical w their wives and or women, and think "that's just the way it is in this world".

I've got 3 little daughters and I'm looking forward to protecting them from these men for the rest of my life.

I just can't tell you how prevalent abuse is, folks. And, yeah, maybe Beard's situation has some mitigating circumstances...clearly he didn't harm a child, put her in hospitals, maybe played some self Defense....whatever.

It's OUR approach to it that matters to me. And this "well he cites Bobby! and sure done coach ole miss good!" makes us look like yokels.

Maybe Beard has changed, or at least learned. But he needs to have to stopped drinking for me to support him...and I think Coach Knight would say the same, truthfully.
Spent a lot of time with Chris Beard. Never witnessed any sort of drinking issue. I have seen a no nonsense really hard working young assistant. Maybe Steve Downing, Pat Knight and Stew Robinson have a valuable opinion on the subject.
 
I have two beautiful 12 year old daughters that already attract attention. I concluded long ago there is no way for me to adequately protect them so martial arts training since six and small arms training beginning in a couple years. I figure they will have fallback employment as international assassins. :)

I still apparently have a different view than you and believe the last thing the vast majority of men want is to hurt a woman or child, It’s deep in our genetics. No question that alcohol and drugs change propensity for violence for both men and women . I do all that I can that their behavior will not lead to high risk drug or alcohol abuse environments.
Most men naturally want to protect women. It is one of the reasons why I don't want women in combat on the front lines. If a soldier has to spend time trying to protect the women on the field then they aren't paying as much attention in killing the enemy.
 
Most men naturally want to protect women. It is one of the reasons why I don't want women in combat on the front lines. If a soldier has to spend time trying to protect the women on the field then they aren't paying as much attention in killing the enemy.
They also make targeted high value hostages. See recent Israeli hostages. When I even see a photo of a female hostage it upsets me to the point I am ready to board a plane to help. It’s in our genes.
 
Beards altercation with ex-girlfriend is something I would ask you to research a bit. Texas should've stood by him on that. There's no "show cause" on the hire. His staff is a perfect fit. I ask you look at the components of his staff. They'd hit the ground running in a way others couldn't. IU is a job that requires an Alpha male in the room. No one unproven, his buyout is 4.5 maybe 5.
I've researched it quite a bit. So why did Beard accept the termination and move on? The University of Texas found his behavior a violation of his employment. What did you find in your research that says otherwise?
 
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