TOM CREAN FIRED

[Brass Cannon 25,150]

I really don't think Talent is Creans problem. 

 

In a related note

 

In another topic it was asserted that when JBJ gets healthy his starting spot is waiting for him regardless of how we play without him for the remainder of the season.  This is probably true.  Which I think is a problem. 

 

We lose JBJ and all of a sudden we play better team ball, we care more about taking care of the basketball and oh yeah we have the best defensive efficiency in the Big Ten.  And yet we are already penciling in a return to the before time. 

 

That to me is why Crean will need to go, failing to address issues on the team because certain guys are guaranteed a starting spot no matter how poorly they play or disinterested they play.  You have to hold players accountable. 

[Stuhoo 84,197]

So u saying that maybe it's a good thing to have a forward playing the forward position? :)

 

Finally Nips. Finally.

 

Every game I watch I thank G_d for our three freshman bigs.

[MikeRoberts 7,437]

Big game tomorrow, let's see if we can sustain this defensive tenacity and ability to value the ball.

I say "big game" because we cannot afford to lose it

[schoosier 3,569]

Been waiting to bring this back up on two fronts. Is 12-6 still reaching on my end? Where has the praise been. Been far more quiet since we have played better. Curious on both...

I commented on the OSU game even though i had to miss it. Yes, 12-6 is still reaching.

[mdn82 25,738]

I commented on the OSU game even though i had to miss it. Yes, 12-6 is still reaching.

Holding out hope huh?

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

I commented on the OSU game even though i had to miss it. Yes, 12-6 is still reaching.

I'd say reaching is 16-2. That's my reach. 12-6 is my low

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

I commented on the OSU game even though i had to miss it. Yes, 12-6 is still reaching.

and I'll tell you why; Yogi will dominate every PG in this league if he wants. Especially if he feels threatened. Secondly, TB is too much for everyone excluding Purdue- who we have at home and our guards are light years ahead of theirs. Our defense is #1 in B1G. Troy is a mismatch for almost any CBB player. NZ3 is about to not miss for a few weeks. Too much to handle. We'll drop 2 on the road on bad nights and toss up at Iowa. We are the real deal.

[KingPG21 6,587]

and I'll tell you why; Yogi will dominate every PG in this league if he wants. Especially if he feels threatened. Secondly, TB is too much for everyone excluding Purdue- who we have at home and our guards are light years ahead of theirs. Our defense is #1 in B1G. Troy is a mismatch for almost any CBB player. NZ3 is about to not miss for a few weeks. Too much to handle. We'll drop 2 on the road on bad nights and toss up at Iowa. We are the real deal.

Lol at the Troy comment. So some of you guys still holding onto this notion? He isn't that good

Edit: By that good I mean one of the top players in the nation like some of you make him out to be. Nor is he the matchup nightmare some of you make him out to be

[OliviaPope40 6,858]

Can we break Nick's hand again? 

[Josh 12,811]

Just for giggles say we land Thon, Bryant stays and JBJ comes back healthy. Anyone think Crean gets to a FF four next year with that group?

If he doesn't get close this year, and didn't in '13, then he won't next year. 

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I really don't think Talent is Creans problem.

In a related note

In another topic it was asserted that when JBJ gets healthy his starting spot is waiting for him regardless of how we play without him for the remainder of the season. This is probably true. Which I think is a problem.

We lose JBJ and all of a sudden we play better team ball, we care more about taking care of the basketball and oh yeah we have the best defensive efficiency in the Big Ten. And yet we are already penciling in a return to the before time.

That to me is why Crean will need to go, failing to address issues on the team because certain guys are guaranteed a starting spot no matter how poorly they play or disinterested they play. You have to hold players accountable.

You want him to tel JBJ, "hey, sorry about your injury. Stay focused and optimistic. But when you get back, you'll be riding the bench till you earn your spot back."

That'll go well.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Can we break Nick's hand again?

He just dislocated a finger. Breaking his hand will not help his shooting.

[8bucks 6,743]

Just for giggles say we land Thon, Bryant stays and JBJ comes back healthy. Anyone think Crean gets to a FF four next year with that group?

Wonder how many of us thought that if all our guys came back and we added TB we would be a FF caliber team this year.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Wonder how many of us thought that if all our guys came back and we added TB we would be a FF caliber team this year.

With some searching you could find a thread with some predictions. There were a few, if memory serves, but not an overwhelming opinion.

[Dalton26 16,900]

You want him to tel JBJ, "hey, sorry about your injury. Stay focused and optimistic. But when you get back, you'll be riding the bench till you earn your spot back."

That'll go well.

So you don't make the best decision for your team because you're scared of upsetting one of your players?

[OliviaPope40 6,858]

He just dislocated a finger. Breaking his hand will not help his shooting.

He broke it last time and he came out firing afterwards. 

[8bucks 6,743]

With some searching you could find a thread with some predictions. There were a few, if memory serves, but not an overwhelming opinion.

Do you think there would be an overwhelming opinion that losing Yogi, NZ, Max but adding Thon and we are a FF team?

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

So you don't make the best decision for your team because you're scared of upsetting one of your players?

Any decision on whether JBJ starts or not will not occur until net season based on the 6-9 month recovery time his dad mentioned. So what is wrong with Crean telling the kid that his spot is there for him when he gets back, just focus on recovering and getting better?

We were actually seeing Crean benching Troy and JBJ for poor play before JBJ was injured.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I personally think its a very longshot that Thon chooses IU.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Wonder how many of us thought that if all our guys came back and we added TB we would be a FF caliber team this year.

Pretty sure I did. Probably had some qualifiers regarding JBJ improving his defense, Troy maturing, and TB playing like we hoped, but I think I expected us to be FF contenders.

Chance is still there if we keep up the defensive improvement.