My brothers had a lot to do with my success. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. He'd come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real. 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. I've said it time and time again: Indiana University basketball is Bob Knight. I interviewed for the head job. 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"So the interview really wasn't an interview (in 2017) as far as I was concerned. "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. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. Woodson said that after everyone listened to his silky smooth voice during all his press conferences that he got all sorts of requests from people asking him to record voicemail message for them, or recording jingles for their Tik-Tok videos ''but I didn't know what that was,'' Woodson said. Today, they're still talked about. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. As an assistant, he has worked for greats such as Chris Ford (Bucks), George Karl (Bucks), Larry Brown (76ers and Pistons), Mike DAntoni (Knicks), Doc Rivers (Clippers), and Tom Thibodeau (Knicks). Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. And we're going to try to make this thing happen together. 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. All rights reserved. On the surface, he never let his emotions get too high, too low. - Indiana suffered a 90-68 blowout loss on its home court on Tuesday night against Iowa. Detroit Pistons(Assistant) 2004 NBA CHAMPIONS. (Photo: Peegs.com) Woodson's built-in. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. So I don't need much. He was living in New York City - the most famous city in the world - and decided to move to. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. What did you do to convince him to stay and how can you fix his weaknesses? He said the same about his own team after the . Well, Im going too right? Woodson asked. The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. 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. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. I kind of think I helped Michael find his voice, House said. I just told him. 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. It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. Its just unacceptable the way we played tonight, Woodson said. And there's there's this little Southern Indiana place, population 84,000 if all the students weren't denied admission to campus because of COVID. ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. 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. It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. KRAVITZ: You've talked about bridging the gap between the older generation and the new generation of IU fans. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. 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. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' Woodson did not . He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. Woodson hit key free throws late in regulation to send. I was the head coach in (Atlanta). There was a problem saving your notification. I just think Indiana basketball is still as big as ever. I just started going down the list of guys that didn't raise their hand in the meeting. Mike Woodson has said he believes his father worked himself to death trying to take care of him and his 11 siblings on the near northeast side of Indianapolis in the '50s and '60s. Even losing my dad at an early age, I just basically watched him work himself to death, trying to take care of his kids. They came in here and kicked our ass, it was just that simple.. 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. "It hasn't changed. WOODSON:"I'm in the apartment business. Mike Woodson and those dulcet tones aren't going anywhere, baby. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. I'm going to try to do the best job that I can possibly do to get us back on top.". But Im here.. "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.' "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. As a senior in the 1979-80 season, he was named the Big Tens most valuable player, despite undergoing mid-season back surgery. And I couldn't have been happier about it, man. And every time you change a school its a difficult transition. "I can never forget the guys that came before me. But I'd just won an NBA title. Katy, Texas (TX), US. I played 11 years in the NBA. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance Staff Writer. Wayne was 6-2 and 400 pounds. Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. It hasn't been perfect. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. "Mentally, I'm pushed to coach basketball. Want to thank you, Woodson said in his opening remarks when he was introduced as the new IU head coach in March. "I started at the top with Davis. BOZICH: But did you and your peers talk about what was wrong and how it could be fixed? They just competed, man. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. 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. Now we know just how much IU coveted Stevens.. Indiana won 87-85 in overtime. (AF) (Footnote, "Goodfellas", "There's like 40 people on the conference call at my first press conference, so I asked my assistant to go out and pick up all the newspapers around the state so I could read them all. After five games, Woodson suffered a herniated disc in his back and had to undergo surgery. No, Fitzsimmons said. 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. That's the only reason why I'm here. I had (another back surgery) a couple years ago that really got me back. It is, for a second, worth taking a big picture view of this moment, this night. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. He was living in New York City the most famous city in the world and decided to move to little ol' Bloomington on Monday when he was offered the job by current athletic director and former IU towel boy Scott Dolson. Mike Dean Woodson was born on 24 March 1958 in Indianapolis. "But I like the direction of where we are right now and where we are headed, knowing there is a lot of work that's got to be done.". He went on to score more than 2,000 career points. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We just have to come in tomorrow and work.. I can go to dinner and there's an IU (fan), 'Hey, Woody, how you doing? Tweet. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. Because Coach Knight took a chance on me as a player. 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. Born in Indianapolis, Woodson was a star scoring guard under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight from 1976-80, helping the school average 20 wins per season in his time there before the . Then we've got to sell it as a unit. Pin. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. Chester Woodson was. 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. 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.". Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. With all that, the silky smooth Woodson decided to use those dulcet tones to record audio versions of bedtime stories instead of coaching basketball, hence the announcement today on April 1. What does that mean to you and how do you hope to accomplish it? You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". 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. Above is the full Q&A. She was a natural choice for the job. He was 13 when his father died. But I'm not looking at anything else differently.". So I don't know if it's ever really lost its brand. In fact, it is one of many aspects of Woodsons very public career she revels in. "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. Mike Woodson is one of the best players to ever put on an Indiana uniform, and now he's coming home to Bloomington to coach the Hoosiers. I dont want no part of coaching.. (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. As their area took on more responsibilities, her role expanded and culminated with experience as a learning specialist, certifying eligibility, and athletic financial aid. That's not to say it's going to happen. Each time the job opened, Woodson didnt consider interviewing. I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. ), Woodson said that he drove over to Bob Knight's house and sat down for a visit. Below is the full transcript. That doesnt leave a whole lot of time to go home and do your homework. I get that. What do you want people to say about the culture that you're going to establish? And when Chester Woodson passed away in 1971, a 13-year-old Michael Dean Woodson followed suit he put his head down and got work. In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. Here was Woodson, a 63-year-old with no collegiate coaching experience, walking the sidelines on the court that he last played on 41 years ago. Whether lingering in the shadows of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the past four decades, or front and center for 17,000 fans to cheer,the initial questions surrounding Woodson's abrupt jump to college basketball are becoming clearer by the day. At least once a week there is great news about the direction of the program. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. But it lives on forever now thanks to the efforts of his family . January 27, 2023. Just talked basketball. So Woodson went out to Phoenix, Arizona, for his first coaching job. That's what we did over the years. But then plans changed when Woodson got a call from the late Cotton Fitzsimmons. Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star. It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. 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. There's no way in hell they should not be a part of this program and in a grand way, too. During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. 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 every year I was right there rooting. Meanwhile, Woodson watched IUs basketball program face an array of struggles from afar. 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. Do you mind telling me what any of them are? We've got to win the Big Ten. In the following days, Woodson read his name in news stories about IUs opening. (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. I mean that's something I've been doing for such a long time now. 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. The demands on Woodsons time outside of school meant that he was in for a major adjustment when he arrived at IU in 1976. And if you're wondering what all these (AF) symbols are after every headline and paragraph, it stands for APRIL FOOLS!!!! But, boy, that team became a beautiful team to watch over the years. No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? (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. He and I became close friends. Former Hoosier and NBA coach Mike Woodson feels right at home back in Bloomington, returning to Indiana as the team's newest head coach. Other coaches were mentioned, too. 247Sports Home; . "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. Right after I got here I ordered some spaghetti with marinara sauce and got egg noodles with ketchup. (AF) (Yea, youngsters, a music record is oh, never mind. That (1976 unbeaten NCAA championship) team was phenomenal. When I watch him do his (radio) show or press conference, Im very proud to think about how far hes come in articulating what he wants to say, House said. Here was a once-thriving basketball program that has slipped further and further away from national relevancy. Tuesday was the worst home loss of the coachs two-year tenure and equaled the largest margin of defeat for the Hoosiers this season (they also lost by 22 to Kansas, 84-62). Why leave a 25-year NBA coaching career for college basketball? The release from Indiana follows: 4 Purdue for the first time in four years. Friday's invite-only (and non-televised) awards dinner will go on as scheduled from L.A. Live Event Deck, a popular event venue located . KRAVITZ: This has little to do with basketball, but you come from a big family and I just wondered how that has shaped you? Because coaching is hard. A native of southern Indiana who graduated from Silver Creek High School, she earned a bachelors degree in secondary education/social studies and a masters degree in reading. 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. She retired from her position as Director of Eligibility and Systems in 2014. I gave him the biggest hug. You've got to find players and people around you that believe in what you do. (AP) Trayce Jackson-Davis quickly caught and surpassed his coach on Indiana's career scoring list Saturday. 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. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. Yes, we've had a few players that left. Mike Woodson isn't a stranger to Indiana or Bloomington, that much was clear when he took the Hoosiers head coaching gig last spring. 12-seed Wyoming in the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers' first March Madness win in six years. This article first appeared on FanNation Hoosiers Now and was syndicated with permission. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. . That was huge for me, because it gave me a chance to retool. And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. 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. He averaged 21.0 points during his junior season and helped lead Indiana to an NIT Championship. Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. 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. Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. 3 University of Kansas on Dec. 17. I said, 'Hey, man, let's do this together. Iowa defeated Indiana 90-68. Prior to his six years at the helm of the Hawks, Woodson logged eight seasons as an assistant coach with Milwaukee (1996-97 through 1998-99), Cleveland (1999-2000 through 2000-01), Philadelphia (2001-02 through 2002-03) and Detroit (2003-04). "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. This has been my life. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. But what wasn't immediately clear waswhy? WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. And when Chester Woodson passed away in 1971, a 13-year-old Michael Dean Woodson followed suit he put his head down and got work. I knew nothing about coaching, Woodson said. While the crowd roared to life after his name was introduced, Woodson remained focused in the huddle with his players. Like. I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. "I took all my NBA money and I brought it back to Bloomington. BLOOMINGTON - After Indiana's road loss to Iowa on Jan. 5, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson called the performance of the referees "bulls---.". Alexis also played one season at IU. That's how I felt. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. Scott's been here all these years grinding, looking out over everything that we've done from a real estate standpoint. 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. I get it. In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. A lot of the fans who have rooted all these years for these great players, hey, they all they know. (AP) Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline Saturday night for a crucial Big Ten contest against Ohio State. WOODSON: "These books were left over. I've had my battles physically over the years, from the back surgery I had many years ago. Sandfort knocked in his fifth 3-pointer with 1:26 left to extend Iowas margin to 25 and punctuated the play with a demonstrative kiss aimed at the Indiana student section. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Five takeaways from Indianas loss against Iowa, Indianas defense nonexistent in 90-68 loss to Iowa, Five takeaways from Indianas win over Eastern Michigan. (April 1, 2021, 8 a.m. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had five assists for the Hoosiers (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten), but Kris Murray scored 26 points for Iowa (19-11, 11-8) and the visitors shot 56% from the field. You guys are not even giving me a chance.'. 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. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. I'm living in an apartment and I spend most of my time here in Assembly Hall. Woodson wanted to attend Bob Knights basketball camp, but given he grew up in a family with 12 siblings in inner-city Indianapolis he didnt have enough money to pay for it. So here I am.". We left our game in West Lafayette, Woodson said. I was playing but I never played competitively until the eighth grade. Talked about personal things from both sides. "And you've got to get players to perform at a high level. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. Talking with parents. The Daily HoosierWhere Indiana fans assemble when theyre not at Assembly, 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. "I wasn't able to come back and actually catch games because of the conflict of me playing my schedule in the NBA just never allowed me to come and catch a game. "Every year I'd come back. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. 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. Knight, is surrounded by former players and staff during a ceremony with the Indiana players of the 1980 Big Ten championship team the halftime of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. 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. 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. Yes, I had to do my homework and due diligence on the player. After Archie Miller was fired, Woodson made it clear he was interested. "That's important. I'm living in an apartment. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. How does it fit? (Radford, a member of IU's 1976 title team, was 64 when he died Jan. 10, 2020.). Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. BLOOMINGTON - IU expects head coach Mike Woodson to be on the bench for Saturday's visit from Ohio State, after Woodson missed the Hoosiers' Wednesday win at Minnesota while recovering from COVID. 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.". That's not my style. Jackson-Davis ninth rebound made him the schools career leader in that category ahead of Alan Henderson. Getty Images. But hed need another coach to help him learn how to navigate life as a college student. I know there were a lot of names surfacing about the job. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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 64-year-old was born on March 24, 1958 in Indianapolis. He mostly took in the game on the sideline with his hands folded under his chest. WOODSON: "Sure it was different, because I spent my whole life here at Indiana. "We got the Knicks up and going. "The Knicks called. BLOOMINGTON - Trayce Jackson-Davis set Indiana's career rebounds record Tuesday night. 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). "I've spent my life here. I'm not selling anything else. He was working himself to death, with no time for eloquence. A look back at No. 15 Indiana's 90-68 home loss to Iowa. 247Sports . "This is no knock against Archie (Miller) or Tom Crean, the guys that were here. "As long as I'm the coach here, they're going to be a part of it. "That's all I needed to hear. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. Registered Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408 United States Agent Name MIKE WOODSON Agent Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 Directors / Officers MIKE WOODSON, agent, 4 Aug 1980 - MIKE WOODSON, president, 21 Apr 2016 - TERRY WOODSON, secretary, 21 Apr 2016 - Registry Page https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusiness. I had a plan going in when I put the tape together. And part of what Knight expected from all of his players was academic success. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". WOODSON:"Well, I think the main thing is, I think what's been missing, that I've talked to players my age, players who came before me or after me, is that they were left out. You've got to be dedicated to what you're doing. 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