TOM CREAN FIRED

[ou812dude 3,326]

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[MikeRoberts 6,914]

That was me lol.. It was MarthaTheMopLady who had a more civilized approach of boycotting the first 5 mins of the Purdue game. That would let us still watch our team at least, lol.

I've just made the personal decision to not actually attend anymore games to show my displeasure. I wish Crean would change my mind and pull this team together. The potential is huge for this squad

that was me. Still think it is realistic and the most civilized way to show our distaste

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

that was me. Still think it is realistic and the most civilized way to show our distaste

I might have gone overboard with the booing. Nobody really wins in that situation and it's poor taste. I wouldn't mind seeing the entire student section, or everyone in attendance, to turn their back when Crean is announced. Seems like a more powerful message without the negativity of booing. I wish a loud statement would be made to those who make the decisions.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

that was me. Still think it is realistic and the most civilized way to show our distaste

ah that's right, my apologies!

[AZ Hoosier 6,469]

Not sure the effects were seen last in last night's Alcorn State game, as some deficiencies were still glaringly evident last night ... but this is an interesting development. Perhaps there is a tiny bit of "leadership" starting to reveal itself on this team:

 

http://scoop.hoosiershq.com/2015/12/crean-players-took-ownership-after-maui-losses-iubb/

 

 

Indiana’s two losses in Maui were disappointing, if not totally unacceptable. But it’s what happened after the last one that gave IU coach Tom Crean a degree of encouragement.

 

Following a 72-69 loss to UNLV last Wednesday in their Maui Invitational finale, the Hoosiers held a players-only film session to dive into the problems and deficiencies that broke their trip to Hawaii.

 

Seniors Yogi Ferrell, Max Bielfeldt and Nick Zeisloft each played a part in arranging the impromptu review, gathering the team on their own to address the issues they didn’t want following them to the mainland.

 

Indiana had two different traveling parties on the way home from Maui and Crean was part of the first group to leave. The IU coach left with his family so that his son, Riley, could get back to practice with the varsity team at Bloomington North.

 

So it wasn’t until Crean was already back in Bloomington that he learned of his team’s players-only meeting. On Monday’s pregame radio show, Crean said the meeting was a sign that his players “realize this is for real.”

 

“I know they got a lot out of it,” Crean said. “… That’s good ownership.”

 

Indiana was already due for a lengthy film review upon the team’s full arrival back on campus, but the Wednesday session couldn’t wait. Instead of deferring only to the film cuts delivered from the coaching staff, the players keyed on areas they felt were lacking.

It was, according to sophomore guard James Blackmon Jr., time well spent.

 

“We felt like (we had) to get it in as soon as possible,” Blackmon said. “So it was everyone willing to do it, and we just watched the last 10 minutes of our game and just pointed out things that we can get better at. … We were already going to watch it by ourselves, but once we had the chance we were like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it right now.'”

 

Indiana rolled Alcorn State last night in a 112-70 win, and leaves town this afternoon to prepare for Wednesday’s ACC/Big Ten showdown at No. 7 Duke.

[JaybobHoosier 11,839]

Not sure the effects were seen last in last night's Alcorn State game, as some deficiencies were still glaringly evident last night ... but this is an interesting development. Perhaps there is a tiny bit of "leadership" starting to reveal itself on this team:

http://scoop.hoosiershq.com/2015/12/crean-players-took-ownership-after-maui-losses-iubb/

I agree. I think the biggest defensive issues were from Troy and JBJ. However, there was a lot more effort than what we saw in Maui. This does make me very happy, and it needed to happen. Hopefully we will start seeing results from it.

I can understand getting beat on drives to a degree, but our help defense has no excuse. That's just being focused on everything going on, not just focusing on the ball.

This is a good move in the right direction.

[Stuhoo 79,304]

Not sure the effects were seen last in last night's Alcorn State game, as some deficiencies were still glaringly evident last night ... but this is an interesting development. Perhaps there is a tiny bit of "leadership" starting to reveal itself on this team:

http://scoop.hoosiershq.com/2015/12/crean-players-took-ownership-after-maui-losses-iubb/

Very good.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

The tone of the article is wonderful but I've become such a skeptic that I'll reserve final judgment until after the Duke game.

[coonhounds 8,768]

Very weird season. Win at OSU, lose to OSU at home, lose at Illinois, etc.

lose to Wisconsin at home and in big ten tourney

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,769]

Was just Re-Looking at our opening to the B1G schedule. Wow, very, very easy schedule.

[coonhounds 8,768]

Was just Re-Looking at our opening to the B1G schedule. Wow, very, very easy schedule.

not if we don't learn defense. Every game could be a battle. We need to steal a game tomorrow night in the worst way

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

Also posted in the IU vs. Duke Game thread.\

 

 

From Assembly Call - "Cover Your Eyes..." http://assemblycall....ad-under-crean/

Capsule summary of how we've fared as a road team since 2011 and it ain't pretty.

• Overall road record v top-25 teams: 4-16
• Overall road record v top-25 teams outside of 2012-13 season: 0-16
• Average margin of defeat in 16 losses: 14.6 points
• Overall road record against all opponents: 17-33
• Overall road record against all opponents outside of 2012-13 season: 10-31

We really have to play to near perfection if we're going to end Duke's home streak and get a W.

[8bucks 6,338]

lose to Wisconsin at home and in big ten tourney

Also we lost 4 out of our last nine games and nearly lost in the second round of the NCAA tourney

Great team through the game at East Lansing then a really poor finish to the season.

[coonhounds 8,768]

Also we lost 4 out of our last nine games and nearly lost in the second round of the NCAA tourney

Great team through the game at East Lansing then a really poor finish to the season.

we were definitely on life support. Didn't look good against the 16 seed and temple can only be described as escaped and we all know how great we looked against cuse.

[Brass Cannon 24,191]

you said we should of lost the Michigan game (we won). I said we should of won the Illinois game (we lost)

 

Yeah while that might even out our record its still 2 knocks on Crean.  His poor management lost us the Illinois game, and he didn't do anything to help win the Michigan game. 

[mdn82 25,510]

Yeah while that might even out our record its still 2 knocks on Crean. His poor management lost us the Illinois game, and he didn't do anything to help win the Michigan game.

Lmao. You know we have people who have spoke with the mods about signing up but they won't with the mob mentality. This is the type of stuff they are talking about. I honestly hope you guys are as perfect at your jobs as you portray on here. This is nuts. We lose a game, it's Crean's fault. Never mind a fluke play where the defenders didn't communicate who their man was. Then we win a road game at UM to win the title conference and it's his fault it's so close. Do you guys honestly believe the stuff you say? Can you guys not find any good in his coaching or development of players? I can honestly say I am glad I don't work with any of you and live up to your standards.

[mdn82 25,510]

That isn't just towards you Brass. I am just tired of people turning away from this board due the negativity of a few. Most of it has nothing to do with the games either. We win by 42 against a weak ass team and what do we read about? Every damn thing they did wrong in every thread. That in itself is becoming old. Some people don't live in doom and gloom. You know? I don't know how you guys can sit there and say we can't get anything out of that game positive yet pick it apart. That blows my mind.

[Stuhoo 79,304]

Lmao. You know we have people who have spoke with the mods about signing up but they won't with the mob mentality. This is the type of stuff they are talking about. I honestly hope you guys are as perfect at your jobs as you portray on here. This is nuts. We lose a game, it's Crean's fault. Never mind a fluke play where the defenders didn't communicate who their man was. Then we win a road game at UM to win the title conference and it's his fault it's so close. Do you guys honestly believe the stuff you say? Can you guys not find any good in his coaching or development of players? I can honestly say I am glad I don't work with any of you and live up to your standards.

Bravo. CTC is far from the perfect coach, but I prefer sanity.

Spot on post.

[Hovadipo 54,697]

Bravo. CTC is far from the perfect coach, but I prefer sanity.

Spot on post.

Suck up...

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I agree. I stayed away from the game thread last night because of this fact. I expected a blow out, and wanted to watch without reading the negatives a group here espout many times daily here.