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FWIW, I spoke with Mile and got the impression that things are quieting down because too much has been shared.

In other words, the same way Jim Irsay runs the Colts. Indiana employers love them some bad coaches.

Enjoy the NIT, ladies.

He had made a post 5 minutes earlier about how the job is much more attractive this time around. A poster then asked him if he still felt we would be excited and he immediately responded with that. Personally, if I had everybody hanging onto my every last word like he does now, I'd probably try and have some fun with it too.

Wednesday was when the Donovan rumors really started flying. Thursday morning, Mile and 0708 both independently said they felt Crean was gone after the season. Then Danny Bridges makes this Facebook post Thursday evening. 0708 just told us yesterday afternoon to watch the news after we lose in the BTT. I'm calling smokescreen.

Danny Bridges. Not sure if you have to be Facebook friends with him to see it, but I'm obviously not and there were plenty of other posts visible.

I looked up that guy on Facebook and that conversation appears to have been deleted.

Old Friend, why do you feel Donovan's not the answer?

Iuwins0708 just posted to "make sure you watch the news after IU is eliminated from the Big Ten tourney."

Wisconsin sucking again tonight. I've more or less accepted that whatever needs to happen for Purdue to win the Big Ten will happen. Those bastards will probably clinch it against us.

I posted this in the Fire Tom Crean thread the other night. In case anyone didn't see it, here it is again: Time to fan the flames…here is a PM conversation I had with someone two years ago: Him: So i got a call from a friend of mine who has ties with iu basketball. I was not going to post it or even let anyone know until i just read your post from the UK fan. I heard the very same thing about 3 hours ago. Billy Donovan. I was told that IU is talking to Billy and their is mutual interest. I was also told that Crean is "moving money around." I am not sure what that means but i can only assume it has to do with the buyout. Crazy. I do like the idea of Donovan. Outside of Stephens he brings instant credability to the program. Anyway, take it for what its worth. I dont feel sure enough to post it but when I read your post i almost fell out of my chair. Thought i would let someone know. Me: I can't remember where, but I heard about Donovan being interested a few weeks ago. Here's hoping it happens. IU would be set for the first time this century. Him: Would be an amazing hire. This was the post I made that prompted this conversation: Got this off another site, posted by a UK fan: "The following is from a friend of mine in the know. They are spot on when it comes to who will commit to UK way before its public. In other words, they are in the business. From them (not me): Crean gone this year and There is mutual interest between IU and Billy Donavan. Florida has apparently broken some promises to him regarding facility upgrades, etc. it's a football school and IU would be perfect for him." And now, to throw cold water on those flames…the rest of the conversation, a few days later: Me: I know it's only been a few days, but have you heard anything else? Any kind of timeline to this stuff? Him: No. Sounds like it was 3rd party feelers for both sides but IU is not willing to pull the trigger. I'm hoping "not willing to pull the trigger" was code for "not sure we want to give up on Crean just yet" and not "we don't want to go big."

I think it's 2 and a half years of frustration boiling over. Ever since he broke his leg, it's been nothing but dismal, boring failure. I mean, everyone knew the season without him would suck, but then he comes back and the Pacers are still barely a playoff team. So then it's "well, his leg needed a full two years to recover." So it's been more than two years…and the Pacers are still barely a playoff team. I think PG has peaked and will never be good enough to carry the Pacers any further than the second round, nor do I think they're capable of getting enough help. It's a shame they couldn't do more in 2013-14, because that team was legitimately good enough to win it all.

Top coaches would think they can do better. It's what makes them top coaches.

Crean closing strong…lol.

Does anyone ever see these game threads and think to themselves, "Man, we're still playing games?"

Time to fan the flames…here is a PM conversation I had with someone two years ago: Him: So i got a call from a friend of mine who has ties with iu basketball. I was not going to post it or even let anyone know until i just read your post from the UK fan. I heard the very same thing about 3 hours ago. Billy Donovan. I was told that IU is talking to Billy and their is mutual interest. I was also told that Crean is "moving money around." I am not sure what that means but i can only assume it has to do with the buyout. Crazy. I do like the idea of Donovan. Outside of Stephens he brings instant credability to the program. Anyway, take it for what its worth. I dont feel sure enough to post it but when I read your post i almost fell out of my chair. Thought i would let someone know. Me: I can't remember where, but I heard about Donovan being interested a few weeks ago. Here's hoping it happens. IU would be set for the first time this century. Him: Would be an amazing hire. This was the post I made that prompted this conversation: Got this off another site, posted by a UK fan: "The following is from a friend of mine in the know. They are spot on when it comes to who will commit to UK way before its public. In other words, they are in the business. From them (not me): Crean gone this year and There is mutual interest between IU and Billy Donavan. Florida has apparently broken some promises to him regarding facility upgrades, etc. it's a football school and IU would be perfect for him." And now, to throw cold water on those flames…the rest of the conversation, a few days later: Me: I know it's only been a few days, but have you heard anything else? Any kind of timeline to this stuff? Him: No. Sounds like it was 3rd party feelers for both sides but IU is not willing to pull the trigger. I'm hoping "not willing to pull the trigger" was code for "not sure we want to give up on Crean just yet" and not "we don't want to go big."

1-12 in the Big Ten, 5-20 overall…games like this are why the fanbase can't get interested in women's basketball.

If I remember right, Bennett's reason for not taking the job in 08 was that he didn't feel he was ready for a job on such a big stage. He was only 38 at the time, so that made sense. I would hope he's not still bitter about his sister getting fired. She was 57-93 at Northern Illinois and it was a different administration that fired her.

Always got to be mindful that there are plenty of people out there who would love to screw with our fanbase. Make sure the account is verified (blue and white check mark next to the name). Last month, somebody created a fake Adam Schefter twitter by spelling it "A-d-a-r-n" noting that the r and n bled together and looked like an m.

It's a fake account. Notice it has 3 o's in hoops.

We were working on dribbling with our weak hand one day and our coach said "Man, some of you probably couldn't pee left-handed!"

You have to win 5 games to win the NIT. Not happening, especially with a group of kids who will probably be checked out by then (if they aren't already). Oh yeah, and it's a tournament. We know how Crean usually does in those.

Article about Caleb Swanigan's recruitment that talks about why he picked Purdue, and why he started off with MSU: http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/02/15/caleb-swanigan-purdue-boilermakers-player-year Basically, he wanted to go to California, but Barnes wouldn't let him. Barnes pushed Purdue because it gave him the best chance to play power forward instead of center. Swanigan had sworn off Purdue due to their continued lack of interest in him during his early high school years, and wanted to play at Cal because he knew a couple guys there. Barnes insisted he go to Purdue, so to compromise, Swanigan picked MSU. Barnes wouldn't give in, and Swanigan finally chose Purdue. I remember speculating on TOS at the time that it seemed odd a guy would drop MSU for Purdue, and wondered if Barnes had anything to do with it. Of course Boiler being Boiler, threw his usual hissy fit and said there was no way that could have happened. Looks like it did.

Also thought it was telling how good Northwestern looked against them the other night. In 4 games without their top scorer, NU won that game, and they were ass in the other three. Like I said earlier, the Badgers peaked in January.

I think they're getting it this year. Wisconsin just looks beat. I know they're playing without Koenig tonight, but they just haven't had a good performance in weeks. It all started when they shot like 20% against Rutgers and needed an epic choke by Rutgers to win. At least we got to share the Big Ten titles lead for a year...