I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. Right after I got here I ordered some spaghetti with marinara sauce and got egg noodles with ketchup. Mike Woodson's House. Slideshow continues on the next slide I know there were a lot of names surfacing about the job. I was wishing every coach that was here that they would have success. "So to be able to get an opportunity to come back and coach, something I had been doing for a number of years at the NBA level, it was just like a dream come true because it just doesn't happen that often that a player gets to play college basketball at the highest level you can play it, go pro, go into in coaching and then circle back. Indiana was that way. This has been my life. This pairing Woodson leading IU basketball seemed unlikely for more reasons than one. I'm not going to do that. Yes, I had to do my homework and due diligence on the player. He has worked for ESPN, CBSSports and FOXSports and most recently spent five years at ESPN as a multi-platform basketball insider - on SportsCenter, doing sideline for games, features, 1-on-1 sit-downs and also establishing himself as the pre-eminent news-breaker in college basketball. Indiana men's basketball's effort bothered head coach Mike Woodson in the loss to the No. "To me, really there is no in between. BOZICH: But did you and your peers talk about what was wrong and how it could be fixed? In 1996, he got his first assistant coaching job with the Milwaukee Bucks, which eventually led him to become an assistant coach under Larry Brown for the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. In the Playoffs, he piloted the Hawks to back-to-back Game 7 wins in the first round over Miami in 2009 and Milwaukee in 2010. Late in the second half of a game against Michigan State on Saturday, McCaffery stared down Big Ten official Kelly Pfeifer for at least 20 seconds soon after receiving a technical foul. She retired from her position as Director of Eligibility and Systems in 2014. Stays mild with some sun. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. He received a technical for the display. Wayne and I became the best of friends for more than 40 years and never had a hiccup. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. A lot of people don't know that. ''His voice is so cool,'' the Bluebird guys said, ''that we could probably sell out the place even if he was just reading the phone book.'' BLOOMINGTON, Ind. 4 Purdue for the first time in four years. I get that. WOODSON: "Again, after watching him on tape after I got the job, as a coach, I think you've got to find buttons to push when you're dealing with players. And part of what Knight expected from all of his players was academic success. "But coming from a big family taught me values. He had already endeared himself with the fanbase during his four-year IU playing career in the 1980's, and his return back to where it all started only strengthened that implicit trust and loyalty. "I started playing basketball very late. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) Iowa - Away - Hoosiers Lose 74-83 Indiana threw away an 11-point first half lead and fell to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. But to get (Race) Thompson back, to get Khristian Lander and (Jordan) Geronimo back, that was a major start for me, even though we lost Armaan Franklin (to Virginia) and the big fella, Joey (Brunk to Ohio State). "You guys, you write about it, but until you sit in that seat and have to experience it on a day-to-day basis, it's tough. (AF), Woodson, a great player at Indiana from 1976-1980, played 11 years in the NBA and coached another 25. Whether it was leading the Hoosiers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016, or learning the recruiting ropesso seamlessly thathis first freshmen class includes a pair of five-star signees, Woodson hasn't backed down from the transition to college. Trey Galloway scored five quick points to help the Hoosiers cut the deficit to 21-18, but Iowa responded with a 13-2 spurt that included a pair of 3s from Payton Sandfort. "To answer your question, I'm looking to push this team and put a competitive team on the floor that's going to make our fan base so happy. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. "But my loyalty and my feelings toward the basketball program have always been stronger than ever. When cracks appeared to be forming throughout the season and shades of Indiana's old ways began rearing its ugly head, Woodson was often the mediator and reconciler. Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. Thats not much to be said. And I've been on the back end of it, when it was bad. The Hawkeyes led 47-36 at halftime after shooting 61%. During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. But it lives on forever now thanks to the efforts of his family . "He finally said, 'Well, damn coach, we've been sitting here watching tape and you haven't put anything on there that I've done well.'. "A kid in our neighborhood said, 'Hey, Wayne Radford plays at this court around the corner from you.'. "My ties have always been in Bloomington. And if you're wondering what all these (AF) symbols are after every headline and paragraph, it stands for APRIL FOOLS!!!! "We are following CDC COVID guidelines, and our . DOYEL: Assembly Hall has been redone, so you're not in Bob Knight's former office literally, but you're in there metaphorically. (AF) (Yea, youngsters, a music record is oh, never mind. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. "Coach Woodson is doing great," the statement read. "It's a lot of work in college, it is," Woodson said. "And my staff that I rave about and will continue to rave about has put me in position to get on the phone and do Zooms with these parents and players. Dylan Sinn is a College Sportswriter, covering mainly Indiana, Purdue and Notre Dame, as well local colleges in northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball. But then came 2021, when the timing finally seemed right. Woodson discussed why, at age 63, he wanted the challenge of the IU job, how he intends to reshape the program's culture, growing up with 11 sisters and brothers and his early success recruiting. Perkins had 23. (AF) For you young people, a phone book is a large printed object that has names and phone numbers in it of everyone who lives in your town. Photo by Missy Minear/Indiana Athletics. Now, Woodson says, it's his turn to repay the fanbase for sticking by his side over 40 years later, even when they didn't have to. Mike Woodson is going to be great in Bloomington. Just talked basketball. I'm an IU grad.'. So I don't need much. Mike and his wife, Terri, have two daughters, Alexis and Mariah, who were volleyball players at Georgia Tech. BOZICH: In addition to Trayce, you were also able to recruit Xavier Johnson (from Pittsburgh), Miller Kopp (from Northwestern) and Tamar Bates (a top-50 high school recruit). Its nice.. What do you want people to say about the culture that you're going to establish? Talking with parents. "Every year I'd come back. I'm new at this. This connection Woodson and IU basketball started to really take shape when he was in sixth grade. (AF) (We all concur on that one.). WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. Pulled out of retirement to assume the role of Assistant to the Head Coach for the mens basketball program, House regularly sees a strong, confident Woodson take charge of a room, with all eyes on him. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson. About a week later, Dolson offered the job. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. I just told him. KRAVITZ: Was it a different feeling when you got this job than previous jobs in the pros? Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Indiana landfill to house waste shipments from toxic Ohio train derailment IU Bloomington issues alert for armed person on campus News / Feb 27, 2023 / 10:08 PM EST "So I had to do some damage control I had to start setting up meetings with the parents and the players. He led the Hoosiers to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2003 and helped three players earn All-Big Ten status including Trayce Jackson-Davis, Race Thompson and Xavier Johnson. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. Woodson is an American basketball coach and former professional basketball player who served three seasons as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1996 to 1999. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. "This time I thought the timing was perfect, even though I was in a contract year and had some years on my contract with the Knicks (as an assistant), not even knowing if they would let me out of my deal. You guys are not even giving me a chance.'. "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. That (1976 unbeaten NCAA championship) team was phenomenal. He continued on with his coaching cliches, telling his players to take it one game at a time. All he wanted to do, he said, was beat Eastern Michigan. They just competed, man. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Indiana University's campus in Bloomington, Ind. Against crazy odds, they have all but assuredly secured themselves a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.. (Radford, a member of IU's 1976 title team, was 64 when he died Jan. 10, 2020.). Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. "Unfortunately we've had our ups and downs over the years but I'm still there rooting. "The Knicks called. Share. And we sat there for about an hour and it finally registered. I've said it time and time again: Indiana University basketball is Bob Knight. I was down because I was like, 'Wow, how can this be? Indiana coach Mike Woodson gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. I said, 'Hey, man, let's do this together. (Brad Penner / USA Today file) He has a story to tell, and while he's 63. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. They wanted me to stay on board. From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . Woodson joined the Knicks staff following six seasons as head coach of the Hawks, where he guided the Hawks to the NBA Playoffs in each of his last three seasons (including 2007-08, ending Atlantas eight-year Playoff drought), and into the Eastern Conference Semifinals in his last two seasons. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. CLASS 4A: Munster: Munster: 61: Merrillville: 55: Lake Central: 70: East Chicago Central: 55: Crown Point: Hobart: 55: Kankakee Valley: 44: Valparaiso: 62: Lowell: 26 . At least once a week there is great news about the direction of the program. But from there he lived in New York, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Houston, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Cleveland again, Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, New York again, Los Angeles again, and New York a third time. I'm living in an apartment and I spend most of my time here in Assembly Hall. Most kids start very young. We've got to make the playoffs. "You guys never saw me come back, but every summer I was back here, visiting friends and family. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson speaks with the media after the Hoosiers' midweek matchup with Iowa. No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? They cheer their team, and when they come to Bloomington it's totally opposite . For the past three Januarys, the couple have left Chicago and set up house in a Bloomington extended-stay hotel. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. Now we've got to go after the rest of the guys.' "Mentally, I'm pushed to coach basketball. She was a natural choice for the job. The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. "I took this job for one reason and one reason only: to come back here and win Big Ten titles and national titles," Woodson said at last weekend's Peegs.com golf outing. Woodson, a great player at Indiana from 1976-1980, played 11 years in the NBA and coached another 25. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. I really felt good about the interview once Scott left and came back to Bloomington, still not knowing that I would get the shot to coach. "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. So I pretty much got a late start. Among the All-Stars hes mentored are Ray Allen (Milwaukee Bucks), Kenny Anderson (Atlanta Hawks), Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks), Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons), Sam Cassell (Milwaukee Bucks), Derrick Coleman (Philadelphia 76ers), Baron Davis (New York Knicks), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), Richard Hamilton (Detroit Pistons), Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks), Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers), Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers), Shawn Kemp (Cleveland Cavaliers), Jason Kidd (New York Knicks), Kenyon Martin (New York Knicks), Dikembe Mutombo (Philadelphia 76ers), Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers), Paul Pierce (Los Angeles Clippers), Julius Randle (New York Knicks), Glenn Robinson (Milwaukee Bucks), Derrick Rose (New York Knicks), Amare Stoudemire (New York Knicks),Antoine Walker (Atlanta Hawks), Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons) and Rasheed Wallace (Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks). "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. Somehow, they did it. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. "That's the only reason that I'm back. Mike Woodson is the answer to IU fans' dreams. while Jackson-Davis could have celebrated after finishing the game with 2,081 points 20 more than Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson scored during his college career it was the second-year coach who seemed . Club Kid Puzzle $ 5.00. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. Woodson captained the USAs Pan American Games team to a gold medal during the summer prior to his senior year and was all set to have a perfect season with the Hoosiers who were ranked No. "A week later, we'd had some communications within that week. But every year I was right there rooting. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. And I honestly thought I could help him make the next move to the big leagues. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. Woodson had promised his mother and siblings that he would go to IU and get a degree, and he had the intellect to get that done. What does that mean to you and how do you hope to accomplish it? Who is Mike Woodson? He lost his dad when he was 13, and he started working part-time, and going to school, and moving around to different schools, and playing basketball. 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"I would try to find ways to brag about us, because it's a great institution from an academic standpoint and the program, like you said, it was sitting at the top. Finally, sitting in the press room after the game, Woodson let himself crack a smile. I get to live the rest of my life like a schnook." Ryan Joseph "Archie" Miller (born October 30, 1978) is an American men's college basketball coach for the Rhode Island Rams.. Miller played point guard for North Carolina State from 1998 to 2002 and ended his career among the school's leaders in free-throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage, and total three-pointers. 15 Indiana men's basketball had some momentum for perhaps the first time all night, junior guard Trey Galloway found himself guarding junior forward Kris Murray on the perimeter. Conversely, as the season progressed and Woodson grew more comfortable, the Hoosiers followed his lead. In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. "When I say that he was my mentor, he was my mentor at an early age. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers did it. On the surface, he never let his emotions get too high, too low. He grew up in inner-city Indianapolis and then spent four years in Bloomington as a great player for Bob Knight. KRAVITZ: At your age, people are starting to think about boats, golf and retirement. I had a plan going in when I put the tape together. I'm just happy that he stayed and knowing that we've got a lot of work on our hands to do to get this turned around.". Woodson, the boy who was hooked on IU basketball after receiving a T-shirt from Knight in grade school and who once couldnt fathom a coaching career, was at the epicenter of the Hoosier basketball world, winning his first career game. That's just the nature of coaching and the nature of sports.". Mike Dean Woodson was born on 24 March 1958 in Indianapolis. But a lot of these guys are local, a lot of guys live up in Indy, they're close. "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. "I went to that court, and it was a battle, man. As head coach of the Knicks, Woodson guided his 2012-13 Atlantic Division Champions to their first appearance in the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2000 and finished his tenure as New Yorks coach with a record of 109-79 (.680). Mike Woodson - Postgame Q&A (Iowa) Watch on. Its a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the mens basketball office functioning. 9 min read. We just have to come in tomorrow and work.. I played 11 years in the NBA. In 1991, after playing a decade in the NBA, Woodson was content with stepping away from the game. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. She got papers from Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Richmond, Martinsville, Bedford, French Lick, Paoli, Spencer and Clay City and it was THE SAME STORY in every paper.'' He was 13 when his father died. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. (AF), Woodson said, "One dude in overalls said, 'I dont know why Cletus drug your tired old bones in here, he must of owed you something fierce. I was the head coach in (Atlanta). The Hoosiers are now 20-10 overall and 11-8 in Big Ten play, with the regular season . I walked away from that meeting really dejected. (AF) (Editor's Note: Sadly, that is not made up. BLOOMINGTON - Trayce Jackson-Davis set Indiana's career rebounds record Tuesday night. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance "That's like the oldest, most stale joke in Indiana basketball history,'' Woodson said. And when you say you brought your money back to Bloomington, do you own property or restaurants? WOODSON: "These books were left over. "It hasn't changed. He was currently serving as an assistant coach with the Knicks. But after that day, Woodson was hooked on coaching, wanting to provide the same mentorship as Knight did for him. "Scott was on the plane the next day. "You don't want to lose any player. After an up and down two weeks where Indiana suffered two losses and recorded two wins including one over Purdue at Mackey Arena Mike Woodson joined Don Fischer for his radio show Monday . A good tutor figures out what you can do, and what you need to do better, just like a basketball coach, its not that different, and you try to make sure they improve. Coaching is tough. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. DOYEL: You've got four books over your shoulder (in his office). WOODSON:"First of all, to think about all the accomplishments that coach Knight has had in his career as a coach and even as a player at Ohio State it's hard to imagine for me, the guy who played for him, the guy who was given a scholarship to come from Indianapolis to play for him at Indiana, for me, it's like a dream come true. The transcript of what Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 79-71 road win at Purdue. While on the surface Woodson could've just been holding his cards close, in his own mind he said he always felt at ease, no matter the situation. WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. "But it didn't work out that way and I wish them nothing but the best as they move forward and move on with their careers. Upon losing Woodson, the Hoosiers went 7-5 in the Big Ten until he returned to spark Indiana back into action. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? I was just being real. He is an Indiana player coming back to Indiana to coach Indiana Basketball fans are living in a dream world where everything is just the way it should be, and none of us wants to wake up. I've been away from this part of the country, but I've always come back every summer quietly, but people just didn't know that.". The Knicks selected Woodson with the 12th pick of the 1980 NBA Draft and he enjoyed an 11-year NBA playing career, averaging 14.0 points over 786 games for the Knicks (1980-81), New Jersey (1981-82), Kansas City/Sacramento (1981-82 through 1985-86), the LA Clippers (1986-87 through 1987-88), Houston (1988-89 through 1990-91) and Cleveland (1990-91). How do you plan to do that? He gave me his blessings to do that. Indiana stole three consecutive inbounds passes early in the second half and Jackson-Davis threw down a dunk off one to get IU within single digits. What did you do to convince him to stay and how can you fix his weaknesses? Indiana basketball's Mike Woodson talks family, Hoosiers' struggles, Bob Knight, apartment living, BOZICH | How Mike Woodson kept Trayce Jackson-Davis at IU, BOZICH | Fife will help Woodson put the Indiana back in Indiana basketball, BOZICH | Larry Brown explains why Mike Woodson is right coach for Indiana -- and their future, BOZICH | With Jackson-Davis returning, Woodson won his first week at Indiana, BOZICH | Rewards outweigh risks as Mike Woodson takes over Indiana basketball, BOZICH | Former Hoosiers star Mike Woodson named Indiana basketball coach, WDRB FCC Applications & Related Materials. Wayne Radford (another former IU player from Indianapolis), I talk about Wayne, but he was one of the first guys that I met at the age of 14. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky, BLOOMINGTON, IN - MARCH 29, 2021 - Head Coach Mike Woodson of the Indiana Hoosiers and Indiana Hoosiers Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson during a press conference in Bloomington, IN. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept people at home this past season. A widely-touted "players' coach" dating back to his NBA days, Woodson seemingly knew the right buttons to press at each turn, even if it took longer than some might've hoped. That soft, soothing voice "will make millions,'' some slick NYC record producer said. There's no way in hell they should not be a part of this program and in a grand way, too. Aside from quick trips home for doctor's appointments, they don't return until. Getty Images. Despite the goings-on during a game or behind the scenes, Woodson continued to appear in control as his even-keeled, laid-back personality gave Indiana fans a reason for optimism. A story of valor nearly lost to history. "When I got the call from Scott (Dolson, the IU athletic director) about the possibility of interviewing, I told him the same thing: 'Either you come see me or I come see you.'. IU also led the Big Ten in field goal percentage defense at 39.6% and finished second in blocked shots at 4.83 a game. People that know me knew that over the years. I apologize to our fans. My thing was, 'Golly, I just wish they would have given me an opportunity to coach them.'. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And now it has all come full circle for House. But I'd just won an NBA title. Katy, Texas (TX), US. There was Indiana's first win over then-No. Emailed daily. House first began her association with IU Athletics in 1974 as a tutor under Buzz Kurpius who was hired as an Assistant Football Coach for Academics in 1974-75. Hey Woody, Ill see you later, Fitzsimmons. But this is challenging for me, and I'm a competitive man.". Woodson did not . Then we've got to sell it as a unit. He mostly took in the game on the sideline with his hands folded under his chest. The defeat, just Indianas second at home this season against 14 victories, came three days after the Hoosiers had gone on the road to beat No. They exploited it and they took advantage of it and they hit shots, so credit to them.. So thats what we did, I helped him find his voice.. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. "That's all I know. I relate to those guys. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". Click To Watch Free 'NAACP Image Awards 2023' Live Stream. "I'm hoping and praying that I'm putting the right pieces in place. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. Meanwhile, Woodson watched IUs basketball program face an array of struggles from afar. Woodson's built-in familiarity with Bloomington and the Hoosiers allowed his transition to go smoother than IU coaches of the past. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. It's being able to get people are these young men, your dreams and goals of how you want to play and how they fit into the realm of what you're doing or are trying to do here at Indiana University. I had (another back surgery) a couple years ago that really got me back. Each time the job opened, Woodson didnt consider interviewing. They're playing great basketball. House went from helping Woodson find his voice more than 40 years ago, to now often being his voice. This pairing Woodson leading IU basketball seemed unlikely for more than 40 years,... 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