Woodson's Buyout After Retiring?

[Bucket Getter]

Brian Evans was on with JMV yesterday and made the point I hadn't seen discussed here. If Woodson is retiring - like the memo from Dolson said - why on earth would he be entitled to the additional $8M? Evans obviously no fan of Woodson, but I think that's a fair question. So is he fired or retired?

Another story that Evans told was about Kirk Haston coming back to Assembly Hall for a game during Woodson's first year. He's only been to a couple games since he graduated and had his son with him. Dane Fife alerted Woodson that a distinguished alum was back for the first time in years and said it'd be nice if Woodson went over and greeted him before the game. He flatly refused. Total DB move.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Brian Evans was on with JMV yesterday and made the point I hadn't seen discussed here. If Woodson is retiring - like the memo from Dolson said - why on earth would he be entitled to the additional $8M? Evans obviously no fan of Woodson, but I think that's a fair question. So is he fired or retired?

Another story that Evans told was about Kirk Haston coming back to Assembly Hall for a game during Woodson's first year. He's only been to a couple games since he graduated and had his son with him. Dane Fife alerted Woodson that a distinguished alum was back for the first time in years and said it'd be nice if Woodson went over and greeted him before the game. He flatly refused. Total DB move.

Because he was fired, retiring was a way for everyone to save face, if you think he is leaving on his own you live in lucy land

 

[Tammany Hall]

Mike has a contract that specifies what he gets if he is fired — it’s his whole remaining contract ($8.4M) paid $1M/yr.

It’s being called a retirement to allow him to save face, but in reality he was fired.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

Brian Evans was on with JMV yesterday and made the point I hadn't seen discussed here. If Woodson is retiring - like the memo from Dolson said - why on earth would he be entitled to the additional $8M? Evans obviously no fan of Woodson, but I think that's a fair question. So is he fired or retired?

Another story that Evans told was about Kirk Haston coming back to Assembly Hall for a game during Woodson's first year. He's only been to a couple games since he graduated and had his son with him. Dane Fife alerted Woodson that a distinguished alum was back for the first time in years and said it'd be nice if Woodson went over and greeted him before the game. He flatly refused. Total DB move.

damn I hope the Haston story isn't true. Always liked Kirk. Went thru hell when his mom was killed in a tornado during his early yrs at IU. Hard worker, developed his game, never flashy, no showboat bullshit, very lunch-pail type of guy. A lost breed today.

If that story is false, then screw Fife forever. But if it's true, then screw Woody.

 

[Bucket Getter]

damn I hope the Haston story isn't true. Always liked Kirk. Went thru hell when his mom was killed in a tornado during his early yrs at IU. Hard worker, developed his game, never flashy, no showboat bullshit, very lunch-pail type of guy. A lost breed today.

If that story is false, then screw Fife forever. But if it's true, then screw Woody.

Can’t imagine Fife just pulling a story like this out of his rear.

 

[Bucket Getter]

Mike has a contract that specifies what he gets if he is fired — it’s his whole remaining contract ($8.4M) paid $1M/yr.

It’s being called a retirement to allow him to save face, but in reality he was fired.

Then basically, as Evans stated it, the whole thing is a boldfaced lie to protect Woody’s precious feelings.

 

[Bucket Getter]

Because he was fired, retiring was a way for everyone to save face, if you think he is leaving on his own you live in lucy land

I don’t think that for a second. And I don’t believe everyone saves face. Woodson - yes. Buckner - yes. Dolson - not so much.

 

[dbmhoosier]

Woody is being fired make no mistake. Also make no mistake that the mighty Quinn when ensure he gets paid every last dime.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I don’t think that for a second. And I don’t believe everyone saves face. Woodson - yes. Buckner - yes. Dolson - not so much.

How does Dolson come out of this looking bad?

 

[ulrey]

damn I hope the Haston story isn't true. Always liked Kirk. Went thru hell when his mom was killed in a tornado during his early yrs at IU. Hard worker, developed his game, never flashy, no showboat bullshit, very lunch-pail type of guy. A lost breed today.

If that story is false, then screw Fife forever. But if it's true, then screw Woody.

Do you really believe Fife is lying about it?

 

[ams66]

I don’t think that for a second. And I don’t believe everyone saves face. Woodson - yes. Buckner - yes. Dolson - not so much.

Dolson gets to move forward with his important work instead of dealing with the pushback (there would be some) over IU firing one of its own from one of the most visible positions in the university. I don't know if that's face-saving but it's less controversial than a public firing.

 

[bailey777]

Brian Evans was on with JMV yesterday and made the point I hadn't seen discussed here. If Woodson is retiring - like the memo from Dolson said - why on earth would he be entitled to the additional $8M? Evans obviously no fan of Woodson, but I think that's a fair question. So is he fired or retired?

Another story that Evans told was about Kirk Haston coming back to Assembly Hall for a game during Woodson's first year. He's only been to a couple games since he graduated and had his son with him. Dane Fife alerted Woodson that a distinguished alum was back for the first time in years and said it'd be nice if Woodson went over and greeted him before the game. He flatly refused. Total DB move.

Just remember Mike Woodson does not come to you. You have to go to Mile Woodson.

 

[bailey777]

Do you really believe Fife is lying about it?

Why in the world would he make it up? Plenty of info has been around the last few years basically confirming this is how woodson operates. Its par for the course with him. He could not even remember recruits names and blew them off.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Why in the world would he make it up? Plenty of info has been around the last few years basically confirming this is how woodson operates. Its par for the course with him. He could not even remember recruits names and blew them off.

what are talking about didn't know a recruit's name?

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

Do you really believe Fife is lying about it?

hard to believe anyone would go on the air and make up a story like that. It's a story Haston could easily refute.
I don't know the real truth, but if I was hedging bets, my money is on Fife on this one.

 

[Bucket Getter]

How does Dolson come out of this looking bad?

Maybe not bad, but it’s a helluva lie to tell and sets a dangerous precedent. Now every other coach at IU will try to pull the same crap when they are getting fired.

 

[birdforbogey]

what are talking about didn't know a recruit's name?

Kory bidinga

 

[OpenWheels]

hard to believe anyone would go on the air and make up a story like that. It's a story Haston could easily refute.
I don't know the real truth, but if I was hedging bets, my money is on Fife on this one.

How could Hasten refute it? Was he standing there?

 

[Bucket Getter]

How could Hasten refute it? Was he standing there?

Yeah, Haston couldn’t. But I don’t think there’s a world where Fife just makes a story like that up to tell Evans.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Maybe not bad, but it’s a helluva lie to tell and sets a dangerous precedent. Now every other coach at IU will try to pull the same crap when they are getting fired.

not really, unusual circumstance, he's getting the same money as if he was fired, fired retired resigned what's the difference

 

[mobilehoosier]

Woodson is being a bitch. Got pretty good intel he is all about himself at this point and how much $$ he can take out. Doesn't acknowledge or take accountability for the shit show. Go away now. I can't stand seeing him on sideline because I know they have mailed it in. What a bitch. Usually don't write like this. Go Hoosiers!

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

How could Hasten refute it? Was he standing there?

yeah I misread. Haston might not have even been aware Fife mentioned it to CMW.
but he probably is now.

Honestly Fife should just pocket these stories. Woody is done, we're about to move on .