Indiana @ Iowa Game Thread... #BuckleUp

[Trish 11,567]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Since they haven't played for almost a week I'm curious what their practice schedule has been like. If Crean has had them in his traditional grueling late season practices I see them coming out very flat. 

Past few years he's said his practices have been cut down quite a bit as the season progresses. However, our teams have always look worn out by Feb. 

[Brass Cannon 24,814]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

Past few years he's said his practices have been cut down quite a bit as the season progresses. However, our teams have always look worn out by Feb. 

Perhaps he took the week to describe what a screen is. 

Normally not something he would cover this early but sometimes you gotta just go with the flow. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,460]

7 minutes ago, Treesh said:

Past few years he's said his practices have been cut down quite a bit as the season progresses. However, our teams have always look worn out by Feb. 

The way we've played this season makes it seem like Crean has cut out practice altogether. I could see him thinking the way to right the ship is longer practices and going back to them.

[Trish 11,567]

2 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Perhaps he took the week to describe what a screen is. 

Normally not something he would cover this early but sometimes you gotta just go with the flow. 

Screening in basketball? We don't do that here. Drive into the paint without a ball screen and throw it up. That's the Indiana Way!

[southsidehoosier 5,027]

Screening in basketball? We don't do that here. Drive into the paint without a ball screen and throw it up. That's the Indiana Way!

Drug screening?


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,775]

3 hours ago, Treesh said:

Past few years he's said his practices have been cut down quite a bit as the season progresses. However, our teams have always look worn out by Feb. 

I'm not going to try to find it, but I thought he was quoted about what a hard practice they had the day before the Minny game.

[Alford Bailey 12,386]

I think Jok probably beats us.

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Unfortunately, I think IU had its "final push" against Minny. Iowa is a young team but Pemsil (sp?) and Jok will have a field day.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Game day! Fire up Hoosiers---we need this one.

[TheWatShot 14,010]

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

[mdn82 25,510]

Ready for a game. Long week.


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[Hoosierfan2017 21,460]

Hate to say it but this is one we have to lose, imo. The talking heads are finally starting to come around on getting rid of Crean. If we pull off a few wins in a row then I think that talk cools a bit and increases the chance he's back next year. We've made it through this much already this year, might as well finish it off and end this nightmare once and for all. 

[Hovadipo 56,258]

Hate to say it but this is one we have to lose, imo. The talking heads are finally starting to come around on getting rid of Crean. If we pull off a few wins in a row then I think that talk cools a bit and increases the chance he's back next year. We've made it through this much already this year, might as well finish it off and end this nightmare once and for all. 

I really doubt a couple guys in the media will sway IU's decision one way or another. There really aren't *that* many people talking about it. It comes down to the deep pockets and I have a hunch that those minds are already made up. Beating a bad Iowa team shouldn't change much. (And I get the feeling we will but who knows)


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[recker222000 1,010]

I really doubt a couple guys in the media will sway IU's decision one way or another. There really aren't *that* many people talking about it. It comes down to the deep pockets and I have a hunch that those minds are already made up. Beating a bad Iowa team shouldn't change much. (And I get the feeling we will but who knows)


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If he strings together a couple of wins and closes strong he will be back.

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[HoosierAloha 30,068]

I really doubt a couple guys in the media will sway IU's decision one way or another. There really aren't *that* many people talking about it. It comes down to the deep pockets and I have a hunch that those minds are already made up. Beating a bad Iowa team shouldn't change much. (And I get the feeling we will but who knows)


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Agreed, I don't think a few wins in the next 5 games really changes the minds of those who matter. That seems to be pretty simpleton thinking. Money and image seem to be far greater than a win or two against bad teams.

[TheWatShot 14,010]

8 minutes ago, recker222000 said:

If he strings together a couple of wins and closes strong he will be back.

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Crean closing strong…lol. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,775]

36 minutes ago, recker222000 said:

If he strings together a couple of wins and closes strong he will be back.

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If the rumors have any basis, I can't believe Glass would be involved in buyout negotiations let alone put out new coach feelers only to later say, "Oops, I changed my mind."  Wouldn't do much for his street cred.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,460]

39 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

 

I really doubt a couple guys in the media will sway IU's decision one way or another. There really aren't *that* many people talking about it. It comes down to the deep pockets and I have a hunch that those minds are already made up. Beating a bad Iowa team shouldn't change much. (And I get the feeling we will but who knows)


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That's true. I guess I'm just worried about a scenario where he wins the next four games and manages to squeek into the tournament, the narrative shifts to "wow Crean carried an injury depleted team to the big dance!" and we're back next year for more of the same. There's a near 0 chance of all of that happening, of course, but I'll be unnecessarily anxious until he's officially gone. 

[coonhounds 8,955]

If they play as hard as at Minnesota in think we win but not sure this team is capable of that effort two games in a row lol. I predict another l

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[CandyStripers 197]

Who cares!

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