TOM CREAN FIRED

[Hoosier Guy]

6 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

The "true Hoosier" stuff is crap. Fans have been hoping their teams tank to improve their fortunes for a long time. I want us to tank because I'm sick and tired of watching sloppy, undisciplined basketball. I'm tired of watching us get beat in recruiting battles over and over again and having to settle for our third and fourth options. I'm tired of watching IU finish 5th or worse in the conference in 7 of the last 9 years. I have no faith in Fred Glass firing Tom Crean so I want things to get to the point where firing him is the only option he has. I disagree with some people's views on the best way to get a new coach, but I don't get on here and say that they're not "true Hoosiers." Rooting for wins no matter what doesn't make you anymore of a Hoosier than the guy rooting for a collapse so a change can finally be made. We all seemingly want the same thing, we just have different opinions on how to get there. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. I HATE when people bring up the "true fan" crap. So you and I are less of a fan because we want IU to lose as many games as possible? Even though it's what's best for the program moving forward? No that's asinine. I'm getting tired of not being a serious threat year in and year out. I'm getting tired of being laughed at because IU is so inept at the game of basketball. I'm getting tired of seeing so many programs run circles around IU when it should be the other way around. The only way IU will be saved from all this crap is when Crean's ass is gone. I'm fed up and change better come

[GloryDays]

Dakich is off his rocker. "Extend"? 

Just having a little fun trolling Hoosier Nation.He is a jerk after all.

[HoosierTrav]

Twitter has brought me here to the promise land. I havent ever even been on here till now just see the post topics on twitter. I come from our rivals message board. IU is not getting close with Donovan and probably doesn't....this year. Insider info he has no plans on jumping ship right now in the middle of a season let alone abandon a team before playoffs. He is talking about coming after next year after he knows the direction the Thunder plan on taking. The Dane Fife rumor is true for the Donovan reasons. They plan on offering him a one year deal to hold the spot for then Donovan to take over. That or keep Crean is being talked about. Crean leaving for another job talk has been because of this. He knows he is a stopgap if anything and is openly interacting with a few programs. Georgia is the school he is really interested in not Missouri or NC State. He hates our fans enough but at least we have a reason to believe we are good. NC State is the same thing just not the good part. Fife is questioning whether he would do it because he has no chance of staying but IU would make him the associate head coach and pay him handsomely once Donovan got here. Donovan is not a sure thing and if he decides to say no completely than IU will make Archie Miller and Tony Bennett offers. They are also considering Sean Miller and he is listening through back channels due to his midwest ties. He may have went to Pittsburgh, but he loves this area. It is said we actually want Archie more. Alford as much as know one wants to hear may be contacted and two names to keep an eye on are Mike White and Tim Jankovich. Glass loves both, but a firm is taking the search over. If the search's main guys don't come Glass goes after his guys. I know this is quite a bit and none will believe a word I say and I don't really care. I see the post on twitter and I feel bad that you guys are left not knowing a thing about our beloved program. I won't name my sources, but it might as well be Glass himself considering the closeness of the person. I will end it with this and it may not be good news obviously it isn't but Crean can save this job, but no extension is given regardless so breathe if he does come back, but I will also say Crean is most likely gone and it won't be by being fired unless Crean can find the job he wants. It would take a win in the tourney to even make the adminstration think about keeping him. Not happening. Have a good night Hoosier Nation and your welcome.

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You are either a troll or a pathological liar.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Let's be respectful of all posters please, especially in these times of angst.




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[Hoosierfan2017]

5 hours ago, indy317219 said:

So no faith in Glass firing Crean, but we are then left with putting faith in the same person making a responsible hire with a future coach?

I don't have much faith in him doing that either, but at least there's a chance he gets it right and we become a top program again. That's better than what we've got going for us right now. 

[yogisballin]

Definitely hurts the cause a little. Team reportedly upbeat, Crean still recruiting, etc.

Every little bit goes into it. Glass won't want to make a move unless he has to make a move.

I continue to think Crean gets another year. It's logical when looking at the numbers and Glass's expectations.

That's why we needed a monumental collapse. (And we've had it mostly)


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I'm with ya on this Fleek! And that's extremely hard to swallow right now. 3 now 4 seasons overdue! Yet another game this season that I couldn't watch. I stopped before 1st TV timeout in 1st half and I absolutely hate that feeling


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[VO5]

HickoryHoosier is also close to the program and says he is gone. That guy always has really solid info so I'm starting to finally believe it's over. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

HickoryHoosier is also close to the program and says he is gone. That guy always has really solid info so I'm starting to finally believe it's over. 

Please let it be. Would LOVE to beat Purdue somehow Tuesday and not be worried about this Crean nonsense.


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[Hoosier in NC]

9 hours ago, BlueDevil2aHoosier said:

My thoughts if what op says is true and Donovan wants to come but wants to wait a year is that you move on. Can't let one guy hold you hostage. You make this supposed move and what if he changes his mind? If you're coming you come now or move the f on. I know he's the 1st or 2nd choice but even with BS you can't let them hold the program hostage.


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Exactly.  What if IU goes in this direction and then for some reason Louisville, Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, etc. need a coach in a year?  Nothing to keep BD from choosing one of those programs and leaving IU in a really awkward position.

[Stuhoo]

HickoryHoosier is also close to the program and says he is gone. That guy always has really solid info so I'm starting to finally believe it's over. 

Hickory Hoosier does not troll, and doesn't post very often.
Hickory Hoosier doesn't merely say "gone", he also says "very mutual."
Guys... HE GONE.
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ALSO:
The board has neglected to consider a point that CTC brought up last night: with Meghan Crean graduating from IU, the Crean family will not have any of their kids at IU next fall if they make a break this year.

[SteelerHoosier]

24 minutes ago, VO5 said:

HickoryHoosier is also close to the program and says he is gone. That guy always has really solid info so I'm starting to finally believe it's over. 

What kind of info has he provided in the past?

[Trish]

I would like to know how Crean's daughter has graduated already? She was just a freshman last year..

I have a feeling he's talking about his little one, Ainsley who is graduating from St Charles I assume. Then again, I haven't seen the video of Crean talking.


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[VO5]

1 minute ago, SteelerHoosier said:

What kind of info has he provided in the past?

I can't really point to specifics but he has a really good track record. Hardly ever posts and when he does it isn't nonsense or trolling. I can't recall a time when he's been wrong to be honest.

[TheWatShot]

Let's be real, a coach is never going to say he's interested in a job but will take it next year. That's complete nonsense. So many things change in a year, and college basketball is the best example of that.

[Brass Cannon]

6 minutes ago, Hoosier in NC said:

Exactly.  What if IU goes in this direction and then for some reason Louisville, Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, etc. need a coach in a year?  Nothing to keep BD from choosing one of those programs and leaving IU in a really awkward position.

Not at all what he was saying 

[Hoosier Guy]

Just now, VO5 said:

I can't really point to specifics but he has a really good track record. Hardly ever posts and when he does it isn't nonsense or trolling. I can't recall a time when he's been wrong to be honest.

Yep. HickoryHoosier doesn't kid around. When he says something, it's usually true. Crean is gone guys!

[Hoosier Guy]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

I would like to know how Crean's daughter has graduated already? She was just a freshman last year..

I have a feeling he's talking about his little one, Ainsley who is graduating from St Charles I assume. Then again, I haven't seen the video of Crean talking.


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That Crean gone party is gonna happen Treesh! That will be cause for a MASSIVE celebration

[recker222000]

Please let it be. Would LOVE to beat Purdue somehow Tuesday and not be worried about this Crean nonsense.


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Beating purdue and ohio state helps crean immensely. Fred wants him back.

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[SteelerHoosier]

7 minutes ago, VO5 said:

I can't really point to specifics but he has a really good track record. Hardly ever posts and when he does it isn't nonsense or trolling. I can't recall a time when he's been wrong to be honest.

Alright awes ome! Glad to hear It's mut ual

[Tom White]

10 hours ago, Crean my pants said:

a firm is taking the search over. If the search's main guys don't come Glass goes after his guys.

but I will also say Crean is most likely gone and it won't be by being fired unless Crean can find the job he wants.
 

These two things don't make any sense to me.

So Glass trusts the search firm's choices more than his own?

Crean won't be fired unless he finds a job?

None of that makes any sense.