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 And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. Once I got up there and got with Tom (Thibodeau), I was back in my comfort zone. . The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. "When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. Mike Woodson - Head Coach - Staff Directory - Indiana University Athletics Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th . This has been my life. ET) The feel-good Coming2Bloomington story of Mike Woodson returning to his alma mater at Indiana as its new basketball coach came to an abrupt ending on Thursday morning when the legendary former Hoosiers star told Sports Illustrated Indiana that he was quitting. I just think Indiana basketball is still as big as ever. I'm an average nobody. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) Mike Woodson has beenthe Indiana University men's basketball coach for less than two months but has already reshaped the roster, completed his staff and set goals for the 2021-22 season. That's what I'm going to try to do. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. That soft, soothing voice "will make millions,'' some slick NYC record producer said. I get it. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. I'm new at this. "I can never forget the guys that came before me. (AF), Woodson said he hasn't been well-received since he got to Bloomington, because a lot of fans who are Hall of Fame coaches from their mom's basement wanted a young, flashy successful college coach instead instead of an old man who's never once coached a college game. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis celebrates after a foul Feb. 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo: Peegs.com) Woodson's built-in. This time, it was IU that didnt show the level of interest Woodson hoped for. 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. No, Fitzsimmons said. "There has really not been any surprises for me, and I don't mean that in a braggadocious way," Woodson said. "And I think once he realized that, and it wasn't a knock against the young man. Because Coach Knight took a chance on me as a player. "It's a lot of work in college, it is," Woodson said. Asked if his emotions were any different heading into Tuesday than when he coached for a new team in the NBA, Woodson said: I dont know.. We've got to make the playoffs. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". IU head coach Mike Woodson speaks to a crowd of IU fans at a Peegs.com golf outing on May 20, 2022, at Pfau Golf Course in Bloomington, Indiana. I'm an IU grad.'. Now,. Woodson returned to the Bloomington campus in the spring of 2021 with a vast experiences and knowledge after playing in the NBA for 11 seasons beginning in 1980 and serving as a coach in the league beginning in 1996 for seven NBA franchises, including nine years combined as a head coach with the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. DOYEL: You've got four books over your shoulder (in his office). "It's just amazing. I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. I'm going to try to do the best job that I can possibly do to get us back on top.". Woodson stayed in. BOZICH: Your name was mentioned for the Indiana job in 2017, when IU hired Archie Miller. "But I blossomed as a player. I apologize to our fans. "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. 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). 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. "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. In his first year, Woodson guided the team to a nine-win improvement, an NCAA Tournament win, built the top-rated defense in the Big Ten according to KenPom (22nd, nationally). (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson. "Coach Woodson is doing great," the statement read. Meanwhile, Woodson watched IUs basketball program face an array of struggles from afar. "I started at the top with Davis. Before joining the Hawks, Woodson served for one season (2003-04) as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons, where he earned an NBA Championship ring as one of the chief architects behind Detroits suffocating defense that helped lift the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title. I walked away from that meeting really dejected. January 27, 2023. The release from Indiana follows: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. We had a bunch of people who helped us from a business standpoint to learn the real estate market. (The Hawkeyes) had their way, doing everything they wanted to do. Mike Woodson is the answer to IU fans' dreams. Even losing my dad at an early age, I just basically watched him work himself to death, trying to take care of his kids. Mike Woodson's House. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. That's going to be my job to get it back. Woodson accepted. 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. How long has being the IU basketball coach been your dream? The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. Woodson then earned the head coaching job with the Atlanta Hawks, followed by New York Knicks. My brothers had a lot to do with my success. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. 15 Indiana will look to keep its roll going at home Tuesday night by . Detroit Pistons(Assistant) 2004 NBA CHAMPIONS. Dateline BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Right after I got here I ordered some spaghetti with marinara sauce and got egg noodles with ketchup. It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. "I'm going to do a lot of things to make sure they're involved in what we've doing here at Indiana University and this program.". He said the same about his own team after the 15th-ranked Hoosiers lost to the Hawkeyes 90-68 at Assembly Hall on Tuesday night, a defeat that ended IUs hopes of sharing the Big Ten championship with Purdue. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. It's all good.". Hosted by Grammy . In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. They're playing great basketball. He'd come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real. The release from Indiana follows: We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. "That's all I needed to hear. 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). Most kids start very young. "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.'. 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. That component hasn't and won't be overlooked by Woodson. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. (AF). Products. Im the coach, I gotta get them ready to play. "Scott was on the plane the next day. Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. Slideshow continues on the next slide 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. That's what I'm about. Woodson approached her to join his staff just weeks after taking the job. They cheer their team, and when they come to Bloomington it's totally opposite . The athletic department said Friday in a news release that Woodson . He and I became close friends. Scott freed me up to be able to do what I do from a coaching standpoint. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. The untested Woodson was left to run practice on his own. He taught me how to be a man on and off the floor.. "To me, really there is no in between. It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. 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 . At the age of 63, what compelled you to take on this job? Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. 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 . Woodson never forgot the role House played in his acclimation to college life and helping him to deliver on his promise to earn a degree. I had nine sisters and there were three boys. 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 was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. Who is Mike Woodson? 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). The 54th NAACP Image Awards did the thing! I'm going to bring every one of them back, starting next month. BLOOMINGTON - After Indiana's road loss to Iowa on Jan. 5, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson called the performance of the referees "bulls---.". Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en.wikipedia.org By: neotrix Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Policies Your Name Comment Advertisement Nearby: How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. (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. So here I am.". 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. I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. What does that mean to you and how do you hope to accomplish it? "My thought process was, 'If you were interested in Mike Woodson coming to Indiana University to coach, get on a plane and you come see me or I come see you.' 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. "They should never be closed out because this program was built around a lot of great players who have played here. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. The development of Trey Galloway That Mike Woodson had his head down, focused on the task at hand. That's how it's always been. 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. I get that. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? A lot of people don't know that. (AP) Trayce Jackson-Davis quickly caught and surpassed his coach on Indiana's career scoring list Saturday. 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. New Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson, right, is handed his old IU jersey by Athletic Director Scott Dolson on Monday morning after he was introduced as leader of the program with. Houses area of focus at that time was language education, and her job at the time among other things was to help the hyper-focused Woodson blossom into a communicator. Woodson did not . Other coaches were mentioned, too. "It wasn't funny 35 years ago, and it's sure not funny now.'' Proudly powered by Tuto WordPress theme from, Baseball Schedule (links to iuhoosiers.com), IU basketball still in contention for a Big Ten Tournament double-bye, The Daily Hoosier Report: The Latest in IU News and Recruiting Notes (3/1), Watch: Q&A with IU football OC Walt Bell, new WR coach Anthony Tucker, Look: IU radio legend Don Fischer featured on BTNs The Journey, IU basketball: Iowa at Indiana The Report Card, Iowa extends winning streak over IU by causing defensive breakdowns, Watch: Woodson and Jackson-Davis discuss loss to Iowa Its just unacceptable. He went on to score more than 2,000 career points. After Crean was fired in 2017, though, Woodson put his name into consideration. Woodson, left, has worked with some top NBA coaches including his time as an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Clippers. DOYEL: Assembly Hall has been redone, so you're not in Bob Knight's former office literally, but you're in there metaphorically. And now it has all come full circle for House. As an NBA head coach with Atlanta (2004-2010) and New York (2011-2014), Woodson saw his teams compile two 50-plus win seasons including a personal high of 54 victories during the 2012-13 season with the Knicks. Not because he didnt want it, but because he was tied up in his NBA life. There's no way in hell they should not be a part of this program and in a grand way, too. I kind of think I helped Michael find his voice, House said. My thing was, 'Golly, I just wish they would have given me an opportunity to coach them.'. I don't. "We had our struggles early with that young team. '' (AF)*(Footnote, quotes courtesy of George Walker, "Hoosiers''), Woodson said he couldn't figure out the media situation here in Indiana, either, when he went out to"get the papers, get the papers.'' DOYEL: Have you found a place yet in Bloomington or have you owned a place all this this time? Fact is, mister, you start screwing up this team, Ill personally hide-strap your ass to a pine rail and send you up the Monon Line!' "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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. "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. But after leading his Hoosiers to a huge road win over arch-rival Purdue, Woodson was filled with pride. (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. If you don't come ready to play, you can be beaten by anybody in the Big Ten, let alone just in college in general.". Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. In 1991, after playing a decade in the NBA, Woodson was content with stepping away from the game. "Again, I didn't get an opportunity to really come back because my schedule didn't permit me to come back. Now we've got to go after the rest of the guys.' "There's a lot of great college coaches, I mean, there's no cupcakes in the Big Ten, there's just not. (AF), "I kept thinking every morning and every night that I was moving from New York City to Bloomington, and that just started to blow my mind,'' Woodson said. But a lot of these guys are local, a lot of guys live up in Indy, they're close. "I hadn't been away from the game like I had been during the year and a half after I had back surgery. Hey Woody, we can play golf every day, Fitzsimmons said. My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. He'll find good Italian food in Bloomington, he'll get that Bob Knight statue built, he'll win a lot of games and he will teach Trayce Jackson-Davis how to shake and bake with that right hand. "Because if you don't push that and sell it, then it becomes second nature to these guys. "I got the call that Sunday (March 28) that they were offering me the job. There was Indiana's first win over then-No. "And you've got to get players to perform at a high level. Woodson was the MVP after playing in only six league games that season. 247Sports . 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 scored a career-high 18.2 ppg with Kansas City in 1982-83. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Large) $ 12.00. We've just got to get back to our winning ways.". There was the miraculous 17-point comeback win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File), Former Indiana basketball head coach Bobby Knight, center, makes his first appearance at Indiana University since his dismissal in September of 2000. But Murray answered with a 3-pointer, starting a string of eight consecutive made baskets for the Hawkeyes, at the end of which they led 61-40. . Do you mind telling me what any of them are? WOODSON: "Sure it was different, because I spent my whole life here at Indiana. @Knickoson42. "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. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson speaks with the media after the Hoosiers' midweek matchup with Iowa. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? I played 11 years in the NBA. Wayne and I became the best of friends for more than 40 years and never had a hiccup. He grew up in inner-city Indianapolis and then spent four years in Bloomington as a great player for Bob Knight. They're going to be welcome because they deserve that. "We are following CDC COVID guidelines, and our . Staff Writer. 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. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) - 2NHDRKD from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. House was Woodsons tutor at Indiana during his playing days, and with her help he became the first person from his family to earn a college degree. That's how I felt. For the past three Januarys, the couple have left Chicago and set up house in a Bloomington extended-stay hotel. I think when you're recruiting players you've got to put them in the best positions to be successful. There has been struggles and a bit of a malaise. That's the only reason why I'm here. He had the honor of playing for some of the most decorated coaches in league history including Red Holzman (Knicks) Larry Brown (Nets) Cotton Fitzsimmons (Kings); Gene Shue (Clippers), Don Chaney (Clippers and Rockets). He gave me his blessings to do that. 5 Purdue in what Jackson-Davis called probably the best victory weve had.. 5 University of Arizona on Dec. 10, and thought his team wasn't tough enough in a loss to Rutgers on Dec. 3. 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). BLOOMINGTON, Ind. There was IU's 66-58 win over No. 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. Well, I've always bragged about Indiana University, regardless of how they were doing. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. Quick brag . Just as he was starting to get serious with the game of basketball, a young Woodson also started to take on jobs to help keep the family afloat, all while trying to keep up at school. Year 1 in your coaching tenure is not supposed to be your best one, but what do you expect to see, based on your roster and your own goals? Hes the ultimate multi-tasker now, and he tried to be (when he was younger). That's not my style. Hes started to bridge the gap, inviting Knight to practice and Isiah Thomas to Hoosier Hysteria. But at the end of the day, it's relationships, it's talking to people. "So I'm grateful and honored that this university put this team in my hands. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. On Tuesday morning, Woodson talked with Bob Kravitz of The Athletic; Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star and me for more than 30 minutes. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. They exploited it and they took advantage of it and they hit shots, so credit to them.. 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. WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. KRAVITZ: You've talked about bridging the gap between the older generation and the new generation of IU fans. I never dreamt this would ever happen to me, Woodson said earlier this year. "I've never been a hater when it come to coaching. But I've had my ups and downs, too. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. But Im here.. Mike Woodson is going to be great in Bloomington. You've got an old Branch McCracken book. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. I was just being real. Below is the full transcript. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. That was huge for me, because it gave me a chance to retool. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. "So I had to do some damage control I had to start setting up meetings with the parents and the players. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12.
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