jdailey1981

I see us being 3-0 going in, than we play MSU and that is where the true test begins in Big Ten play. We don't have BGSU and the SEC doesn't want us playing Mizzou anymore it seems, so this could either be a good or long season. Sent from my SM-T230NU using BtownBanners mobile app

That's what I am saying. ND has always been the elite of the state. They are the #2 most winning team of all time. I am just saying that they had no reason to attack IU fans, but they did. I was just trying to think as to why they would. IU recruits on a local level. ND has alumni from all over the world. Go Hoosiers! Keep calm, and hate Purdue!

I will just leave this here. [emoji3] Go Hoosiers! Keep calm, and F Purdue!

So last night after ND lost to Texas 50-47, it seems that some their fan base is feeling threatened by IU's success. They lashed out at IU football fans, and were going on a tirade about how we were not a football school, and how little brother is better than us (which explains why we have the bucket, right?), and talked about their 25-2 record against IU football, which they haven't played since 1991. I guess if they feel they need to use the 25 record to help their cause,n they haven't won a championship since a year after IU basketball did, so their argument is invalid there. Fact is, IU is becoming a better team. The coaching staff is much better, and our players are getting more of where they need to be. IU may never gain national respect, but we know that soon enough, the team can be a tough Big Ten contender, and Big Ten teams know that they can't sleep on IU. It about costed OSU big time last year. I think that is what ND may be feeling also, is that IU can be taking some of their talent, because the academic standards aren't as stringent as ND's are. When you think about it, soon enough, a player can play for IU, and have every bit as good of a collegiate career as he could at ND, and go to the NFL with success, just like several IU football players have as of late. Go Hoosiers! Keep calm, and F Purdue!

You know, I brought this up earlier. ND fans have gotten so salty about the loss, that they are now attacking IU football fans. I guess they must feel threatened.[emoji23] Sent from my SM-G900V using BtownBanners mobile app

Thoughts? http://hoosierstateofmind.com/2016/01/15/indiana-basketball-thomas-bryant-one-done/

If that moron Spurrier worried more about what was happening in Carolina and the SEC, and instead of OSU's schedule and taking shots at the Big Ten, he might do something good. I guess he is getting tired of getting throttled by teams up north. I know he wasn't coaching, but IU beat Carolina in the 1988 Liberty Bowl...I don't even think Carolina was in the SEC than.

I know we are traditionally a basketball school, but we had much promise last season, before Nate got hurt. The win at Missouri was a huge moral booster to that point. While I am glad we have the bucket, and sure we will after this season, it sometimes just isn't enough. I am ready too see the guys go bowling. In the last 20 years, IU has only went once, in 2007. This season, I see us having a pretty decent chance, barring any injuries. I think IU turns some heads. I say we go 8-4 at best, and 6-6 at worse. As usual, we will probably lose a game or 2 we should win, but may get lucky and win a big game or 2. Where do you see us going? GO IU!

Here in Tennessee on the local reservoir, bass have been tearing up red watermelon colored crawl fish on a Carolina rig.

That's just it, we need to have a solid foundation set out for new recruits to play on. This season can be huge! Will we win a NC? Doubtful, however, we can win the Big Ten. One more championship, and we will top Purdue with not only national championships, but Big Ten championships. You have to start somewhere though.

True statement! When CBK coached, kids used to line up all over the country to play for him, because they knew what he could deliver.

Screw purdoo.....that is all.

[quote name="TrueHoosier62" post="28395" timestamp="1389105140"]As long as there are those of us still living who remember the Knight coached teams, everything that Crean throws out on the floor will be measured against them; [u]fair or not[/u]. IU fans are some of the best, if not THE best in the country. We know good, well coached basketball when we see it. Win or lose, the Knight coached teams always gave us a feeling that no matter the opponent, we had a fighting chance to win the game. That doesn't mean we would, or did, but we all felt that even on a down year, we [u][i]could[/i][/u] beat a DUKE or UK. It might be because everyone played out of their asses that day, or coach Knight came up with another brilliant game plan, or any number of other intangibles, but we'd go in to games knowing we could win it. Conversely, Crean's teams remind me of those put together by Lou Henson, Gene Keady, or Dr. Tom Davis at Iowa. Henson and his side kick, Jimmy Collins, could get some of the best talent out of Chicago; nationally recognized talent, and make them a fundamentally sound, competitive team. They'd be tough to beat, until they got in to the tournament. Same for Keady and Davis. Their teams just didn't seem to ever develop to a level that one might seriously expect them to compete for a title, despite all the talent that went through their programs. It's entirely possible that Crean may be in this mold. The team this year, young and inexperienced though they may be, is fundamentally flawed. They don't handle the ball well, they don't shoot the ball well, they don't play defense that scares anyone, and for some reason, they don't appear to go "all out". They don't have an identity that separates them from anyone else. They [i]do have talent[/i]. Like Henson, Keady, and Davis, Crean has put together an amalgam of talented players, that aren't getting appreciably better as the season progresses. I like coach Crean, and I think, to a point, he's a good coach. But, as he said one time, "It's IU". As such, that puts us above 95% of the basketball programs in the Country, with or without him. In short, I don't think he should be fired yet, but neither do I think Glass should drag his feet if it appears things are not progressing long term. [/quote] You are right, but things have changed a lot since CBK. CBK did not settle for mediocrity, and was the type of coach to light someone up for doing something stupid. Kids today just want to go to college, play basketball for a year or 2 and bank on going to the NBA. CBK made it a point to his players that education came first, and that college was not a training field for the NBA. If you wanted to play for IU, you better keep your grades up. This is one reason why CBK hated uk, because of the "one and done" philosophy and the fact that they always got away w murder. Kids used to line up all over the country to play for CBK also because they knew what he could do, but they also lined up at purdont, Illinois and uk, which is why CBK pushed for the best. Kids don't want a coach like that today. They want a coach that can land them a championship and flee for the NBA. CTC is a good coach, but do I see him staying at IU for the long haul? No I really don't. My guess is if he doesn't produce results, people will want him gone, and he will go after his contract is up. I haven't fully given up on CTC, but I really don't know of we can put up banner 6 with him or not. My opinion, we need an Indiana man, preferably one who has playing time on Branch McCracken court, that has a passion for IUBB. One that will not tolerate mediocrity, and only want the best. Only than, can we hang banner 6.

Here is my take..people are so quick to fire him already....ok, we lost about all of our experienced players (minus Yogi and Will) but yet all of a sudden, he isn't the right man for the job, is what I keep hearing. My opinion is this, give the man 2 more seasons. These are young kids here, and we have more coming next year. He did a lot with our previous team, what makes one think he couldn't do the same, or better with others? If after next season, he can't get IUBB led to at least the Sweet 16 or elite 8, than I will start to question. Everyone just needs to remember, we have a very young team, and it shows, but who is to say that can't be better?

I haven't entirely given up on him. I am frustrated, yes, however, this is not the same team that went to 2 sweet 16s and won the B1G championship. Most of those guys went pro. My concern is now (A) will anyone else transfer out and as far as next season (B) will Noah go pro? I wish more than none that we would see CTC rip ass like CBK used to do. This team doesn't need belly rubbing. They need to be shown that if they want to play for Indiana, they better show it. IU fans are some of the toughest fans to please in the league, and that is because we have seen what IUBB used to be, and we refuse to accept our team to be less than what they could be. Plain and simple.

I am seeing this a lot on Twitter. I am just really blown away by this. We have a rough season and so many are turning their backs on him, even though he has led IU out of the dark times. What do you think? Are you on the "Fire Tom Crean" train?

I ready alot of "Fire Wilson" talk on Twitter tonight, as though a bandwagon is being started for it. In case some haven't seen, it isn't so much the offense as the defense. Curious to see what will happen with Mallory after the season is over.