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Are folks going to give credit to Crean and publicly apologize on the forum as they have been so quick to trash him if this team makes a run???   I think Crean has done a superb job of getting the players to buy into his defensive philosophy and the offense is firing on all cylinders.. I can't remember many IU teams in the last 20 years to go into the B1G Tourney with so much momentum. I like the direction this team is headed. I'm along for the ride. 

Gotta stop Uthoff to win this game. If he gets open/semi open looks, he seems to be automatic from just about anywhere on the court. He can also drive to the rim and will do so if his defender loses him for a second. It's going to be a hostile crowd and a loud environment.. I'm hoping for a win but thinking we may have to wait until Sunday for that win.

Funny how so many people were trashing Crean early in the season, now he's a potential B1G Coach of the Year. 

There has been so much uproar over Indiana's start to the season, rightfully so, but the only solution most are offering is "Fire Tom Crean." Say Crean gets fired and another coach is brought in, do you think this team automatically buys in to his defensive scheme? I'm not so sure.. And what makes anyone think a coach like Brad Stevens or Bill Self would want to inherit a mess like Indiana right now? Those are the two names I see being thrown around. It just doesn't seem feasible to me. It's pretty obvious Glass isn't actually going to fire Crean..   I think one thing that needs to change RIGHT NOW is how Crean handles guys who don't play defense.. You flat out miss an assignment or wander into no-man's-land and leave your shooter wide open, good luck getting those splinters out of your ***. Let your guy drive the lane without putting up a fight? Have a seat. Don't box out and your man gets an easy putback, get your *** on the bench. I don't see any of that currently. I see excuses and a reminder of how early it is..   If you're Yogi, Troy, Blackmon, or Bryant and you have NBA aspirations but you don't get playing time, then maybe things get real. Then maybe you play with a sense of urgency.. With as much offensive talent as there is on this team, if the starting 5 would even attempt defense, or try to box out, they will be a tournament team. If not, I fear those douchey Duke know-it-alls are right about the NIT.    Anyone else have any realistic solutions? 

Jesus.. This thread should probably just be deleted at this point. It's pretty much unreadable.

I posted on the game thread yesterday about how excited I was to watch this game with my best friend, a huge Duke fan. My keys to winning this game were rebounding and limiting second chance points, and perimeter defense.... I guess I should have knocked on wood. This was one of the most embarrassing losses I can remember. I've always felt somewhat loyal to Crean because he brought IU back from some really dark times and has been a very good recruiter. But Jesus Christ, I don't think I've ever seen a team just roll over and die like the Hoosiers did last night.    Crean keeps talking about the defense improving and moving on to the next game, and the fact that he believes this team will get better, etc.. But I just don't see it. I would say he must be auditioning for an NBA job with the complete lack of defense, but all reports indicate that defense is the main emphasis at practice. So where is the disconnect?   Everything points to one solution.. Gotta fire Crean. I would hate to lose any of the players that are loyal to him either on the roster now or guys who have signed LOI's, but I think it's time for IU to cut their losses and move on. 

I'll be watching the game in Baltimore with my best friend whose father was Steve Wojciechowski's high school bball coach. We've had this game circled on our calendars since it was announced. So pumped.    IMO IU's only chance is to get hot from the perimeter and somehow manage to play decent perimeter defense and rebound/limit second chance points in the paint. Also, keep Grayson Allen out of the lane!! This should be a high scoring affair since these are two potent offenses. My prediction: Duke in a tight one 85 - 81.

All this negative press against UNC is just a media ploy to take our minds off the real evil cheaters.. Cheatipari and UK. 

I have no problem with NH at #1. My issue is ranking Melo ahead of Yogi. I just don't get the logic. Yogi completely dominated Melo head to head last season and had better averages in pretty much all statistical categories. Yogi is a senior and he's had another offseason to work and get better as well.    Obviously these rankings are opinion based but come on.. Look at the numbers and the head to head and this is pretty simple.

Damn he was good. He had a devastating crossover.One of my top 3 favorite Hoosiers. http://youtu.be/wxlQxlL4VRw Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners