Dave from Dayton

My wife and I, sitting at home, both were not happy with this substitution.  I yelled "Noooo!"    I believe that booing one's own coach or players is in bad taste and bad form.  But, sometimes it may be appropriate.  Ghandi reminded us that nonviolent opposition to authority may be an appropriate response at times.  It may be perceived as in bad taste by many. The subs are fully sentient.  They realize that the booing is in context.  It is about Crean's subbing all the way down the bench.  The crowd perceived it as being an inappropriate substitution.  Some may question the crowd's or fans' right to boo their own team/players/coach.  However, it is the fans' opinion voiced in the boos.  They are entitled to their opinions.Yes, the individual players may feel bad.  Well, some of the crowd and fans felt bad, too.  I felt bad that Crean, on the surface, appeared to substitute incorrectly.  No, I'm not the coach.  But, there is a history here.  Why does Crean not institute a decent half court offense?  Why does Crean play run and gun type ball preconference knowing that in conference the defenses will dictate that a decent half court offense is part of the weaponry that a team will need?  I support the team.  I support Coach Crean.  I yearn for Crean to do well.  By booing his action specifically in measured doses...actually supports IU.  And yes, it seems in bad form.  But, in this case, I support the boos.