TOM CREAN FIRED

[reconmkd 4,675]

3 minutes ago, HoosierRob said:

I read that article earlier. Seems the writer hasn't watched an IU game all year or ever. Terrible article.

Quick some one get that writer one of those sticks that blind people use! I don't think he sees too well!

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,807]

I am prepared to enjoy some basketball this weekend. I think IU has a chance in this thing if they are hot(typical Crean). If we lose, so be it, hot on the coach search. If we win, more basketball. Win/win.




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[Jam 282]

As far as Fred Glass is concerned, I was told that Crean's agent pushed really hard for an extension after last season. Glass said no, and angered Crean. So much speculation now, and no endorsement from Glass. I think an extension after this horrible season is inconceivable to me.

[JSHoosier 21,527]

6 minutes ago, HoosierRob said:

I read that article earlier. Seems the writer hasn't watched an IU game all year or ever. Terrible article.

Who is this "elite coach" that we have and what did Tom Crean do with him?

Opposing coaches wouldn't be sending thank you notes to the administration for firing Crean, unless they hired Alford.

[Cheaney40 854]

8 minutes ago, Hoosiers96 said:

http://www.si.com/2017/03/08/indiana-hoosiers-should-keep-tom-crean?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

From SI: "Indiana Would Be Foolish To Fire Tom Crean"

"Sure, Indiana had Final Four aspirations this year and will almost certainly miss the NCAA tournament instead ....."

Say no more sir ..... 

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

It doesn't make any sense why people think Glass is attached to Crean. If he wanted to keep Crean around, he would have extended him after what was a very exciting season that had most of the fanbase thinking Crean had finally turned a corner. He didn't. What's that say about Glass?


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[Cheaney40 854]

1 minute ago, Cheaney40 said:

"Sure, Indiana had Final Four aspirations this year and will almost certainly miss the NCAA tournament instead ....."

Say no more sir ..... 

" We probably wouldn’t even hear the whispers if Indiana had beaten Syracuse in the 2013 Sweet 16. Those Hoosiers were good enough to win the national title, and were clearly more talented than Syracuse...."

Is this guy for or against Crean?  I'm confused .... he is stating OBVIOUS reasons why we're all done with him ... but then basically says it's not Tom's fault .... this guy is ridiculous .... 

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,807]

Now, if Crean doesn't get replaced it means 3 things to me.

1. This will be my least involved offseason in my viewing history. I won't care about recruiting or anything else. I will probably watch next season but with no enthusiasm, the same as the 2nd half of this season. I won't attend any games. It'll suck.

2. IU couldn't find a top notch replacement, which would be the most sad thing of all.

3. Glass isn't the man for the job, because we need to make a move even if we can't find a top notch replacement.


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[HoosierRob 1,042]

I laughed at his elite recruiting statement. I guess he didn't look to see the class he has coming in next year?

[JSHoosier 21,527]

3 minutes ago, Cheaney40 said:

" We probably wouldn’t even hear the whispers if Indiana had beaten Syracuse in the 2013 Sweet 16. Those Hoosiers were good enough to win the national title, and were clearly more talented than Syracuse...."

Is this guy for or against Crean?  I'm confused .... he is stating OBVIOUS reasons why we're all done with him ... but then basically says it's not Tom's fault .... this guy is ridiculous .... 

He read Tom Crean's book:  1 million and 1 excuses, telling people the problems under your watch aren't your fault

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Getting closer to march madness....




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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Getting closer to march madness....




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I honestly don't understand how we could possibly even be that close


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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,807]

Getting closer to march madness....




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Lol. 2 wins might be enough.

What a joke.


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[theriverpilot 6,073]

3 minutes ago, IU Hoosier41 said:

Getting closer to march madness....




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I'd be very surprised if Iowa isn't super-focused and takes care of IU on Thursday with a possible tournament bid on the line.

[RedsIUfan 161]

1 hour ago, Jeff_Boy_Ardee said:

Well if our worst fears come true and we still have no news from the IU camp after our season is officially over, I say every single one of us buys a copy of this book and we all proceed to send them to Glass on a weekly basis.

Sadly, I think our present coach is already using it and is stuck in about chapter three. 

[HoosierRob 1,042]

Doyel is jumping in the si article now. Not surprised. He's a joke aswell.

[Redandyz 151]

11 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

I'd be very surprised if Iowa isn't super-focused and takes care of IU on Thursday with a possible tournament bid on the line.

I was going to say the same thing.  A Des Moines friend of mine said that their fan base is charged up and hopeful that they can handle an Indiana team that, while winning at Ohio State, is still struggling and flat.  And, Indiana plays horribly in this tournament and it's been in our backyard since it's inception.  Having it in DC means even less fan support... I see a slim chance of IU winning this game, and it could accelerate an announcement, especially if IU does in fact skip the NIT.   

[Hoosierfan2017 23,222]

Just now, RedsIUfan said:

Sadly, I think our present coach is already using it and is stuck in about chapter three. 

Here he was picking it out!  

[Tom White 1,435]

3 hours ago, IUHAHN82 said:

Yesterday I'm in my office really getting deep into some btownbanners on my phone.  My maintenance guy walks in to discuss his progress on some jobs.  I don't even make eye contact with him as my eyes are glued to the screen.  He says, "you don't even give a **** do you?"  Rather than reply, I hit the refresh button and he showed himself out.  

I really hope you are just kidding.

[Hoosier Guy 7,910]

15 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Lol. 2 wins might be enough.

What a joke.


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It's why I hate conference tournaments man. These tournaments award mediocrity. The regular season conference champion should be the automatic bid. That team would've obviously proved they belong because they were the best team in the conference. Take last night for example. The Horizon League Tournament Championship had 11-23 Wisconsin-Milwaukee. That would've been an absolute travesty had they won. Conference tournaments need to burn