TOM CREAN FIRED

[Bittersince87 209]

I think this team is final four good as well. If we can't get past the sweet sixteen , I'm going to be depressed.

[Uspshoosier 45,626]

I agree with DD and Greenburg that IU is final four good. I thought we had final four talent in the preseason, but it took a bit for the team to hit its stride. Now I'm believing if the team continues on playing well, then we could have the conference and a final four appearance.

as do i

[mdn82 25,510]

I know you are but what am I? :103:

It would make me laugh. I will say that. It's been a constant convo since he came back from his 4 bannings. Natty was drinking Zima and was feeling soft that day he signed up for the 5th time. Lol he is sober now.

[southsidehoosier 5,006]

That's what I do know of him. Pitt fans were not sad to see him leave.

And Michigan fans weren't sad to see Bielfeldt go either....that turned out well for us.

[Trish 11,551]

Regardless of this championship and coach of the year award, I'm still not sold on him being the coach to get us to the promise land.

His seat went from red hot to a nice cool Michigan lake blue. However, if we can't get pass the first weekend of the dance......

[MadAboutIndiana 402]

A Big Ten title means year 9 of the Crean Machine is assured...

Wouldn't it be something if this turns out to be *the* year?

[Bryan Medema 1,488]

I gave up in frustration after we beat ND. Seeing our defense play that poorly offended my sensibilities of how the game should be played- I didn't give a damn that we'd won. I truly believe that explosive offense is an intuitive skill certain players have (Yogi for ex.), but that efficient offense and engaged defense is the burden of the coach to instill. We had great offensive talent but no organization on either end. My point is that I felt CTC just couldn't coach.

What's followed during B1G play has been a revelation and, much as I believe the personnel we are compelled to roll out without JBJ helps, it's clear that CTC has managed to wrap his head around coaching defense. Next year's team could be a defensive stalwart with good enough offense. The irony is that next year will test CTC's chops with organizing a defense that can't rely on a single, explosive lynchpin.

If the CTC that has proven an ability to organize a team on both ends of the court further fulfills the expectations, I'm all in.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,702]

Kill the thread...!

Kill the thread...!

Kill the thread...!

 

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Or maybe just dial it down to "Simmer Tom Crean"

[jmsgws 2,181]

The coaching job is certainly one of "what have you done for me lately" views.  In that regard Coach Crean has delivered so far this year.  

The vast majority of us thought the season was lost after Maui and the Duke game.  Since that point in time, though, the team has really come together.  

I know we are towards the end of the season, but Heaven Forbid.  IU loses the next 4 games.  We will be right back at the FIre Tom Crean discussions.

Let's just wait for the entire season to unfold.

[Btownhoosier25 9]

Gary Parrish

Indiana just clinched a share of the Big Ten title. That’s 2 in the past 4 years for Tom Crean. IU won only 1 in the 15 years pre-Crean.

Perspective.

Pretty impressive to say the least.

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

I can admit that a Big Ten championship is nice, and a 23-6 record is nice, but that's all it is; "nice". The problem of course is that we didn't buy "nice" when we brought in Tom Crean. We brought in a coach that supposedly had/has what is takes to win an NCAA championship. To date, that hasn't happened. Nor, given the type of players and game philosophy he's beholden to, does it appear likely. Until he does, "nice" doesn't cut it with me. Until then, he's Gene Keady, Lou Henson, and That Matta rolled in to one. Until then, this thread should stay open.

[coonhounds 8,930]

People are getting way ahead of themselves this season isn't over and we could still share the title 4 ways which imo is as good as a loss. Not to mention most of us were disappointed in the end results with crean teams which is in debate until the end of march. I agree it feels good now but still plenty of time to go back to disappointment

[Chips&Dipo 1,464]

People are getting way ahead of themselves this season isn't over and we could still share the title 4 ways which imo is as good as a loss. Not to mention most of us were disappointed in the end results with crean teams which is in debate until the end of march. I agree it feels good now but still plenty of time to go back to disappointment

I'd take a share of the title over a loss any season

[MadAboutIndiana 402]

People are getting way ahead of themselves this season isn't over and we could still share the title 4 ways which imo is as good as a loss. Not to mention most of us were disappointed in the end results with crean teams which is in debate until the end of march. I agree it feels good now but still plenty of time to go back to disappointment

As good as a loss? Wow, man. Indiana is the Big Ten champion as of yesterday.

What is with the paranoia? This team is for real. It isn't up for debate. IU is one of the best in the country right now.

[RBB89 3,497]

People are getting way ahead of themselves this season isn't over and we could still share the title 4 ways which imo is as good as a loss. Not to mention most of us were disappointed in the end results with crean teams which is in debate until the end of march. I agree it feels good now but still plenty of time to go back to disappointment

9 of our previous 21 B1G titles were shared, but sure.

[coonhounds 8,930]

9 of our previous 21 B1G titles were shared, but sure.

situational. In this situation it would be disappointing to me to share it 4 or five ways.

[coonhounds 8,930]

As good as a loss? Wow, man. Indiana is the Big Ten champion as of yesterday.

What is with the paranoia? This team is for real. It isn't up for debate. IU is one of the best in the country right now.

it is very much up for debate but ok. We're playing good but time will tell. It isn't paranoia it is called not putting your cart in front of the horse. Relax

[coonhounds 8,930]

I'd take a share of the title over a loss any season

congrats then to you. But I don't want to share it with 5 others. I will be happy after our next win

[8bucks 6,434]

I am find with. Co championship unless you lost the last two games of the year and the outright title during that stretch.

We need to finish strong in the regular season, the BTT AND the NCAA's

[MadAboutIndiana 402]

it is very much up for debate but ok. We're playing good but time will tell. It isn't paranoia it is called not putting your cart in front of the horse. Relax

A good portion of our fan base believes IU will lose in the round of 64/32. There is extreme paranoia.

What is up for debate? You don't fake your way to a Big Ten title. I don't care what the SOS was. Indiana dominated their opponents, for the most part.

There are two games left. Two. This is real. No debating whether this team can contend.