TOM CREAN FIRED

[JSHoosier 19,925]

After thinking, there is one way I can see benefit to waiting and this is hypothetical.

I can see benefit to waiting if there has been quite a bit of progress on a deal with someone like Donovan and something like timing is the hang up (although as I've already mentioned there are still ways to make it work) and you're confident a deal will be made that he'll sign.  Waiting could help to allow the time for him to finish his season while we at least have the illusion of a coach, plus there is at least some deniability publicly for both sides if we wait.

That's about the only way I see benefit to waiting.

EDIT:  The problem is it also makes it pretty obvious both sides were talking while under a previous contract because it's unlikely a deal came together in short time.  Not a good look for either side.

[recker222000 1,010]

This won't blow over...


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Exactly. If anything it will get much worse.

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[recker222000 1,010]

I like IU, but not enough to stick around and root for garbage teams. If the guys at the top let the fans know that they don't care about winning then neither will I. 

Same with me. I'm done with crean.

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[Banksyrules 4,601]

2 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

After thinking, there is one way I can see benefit to waiting and this is hypothetical.

I can see benefit to waiting if there has been quite a bit of progress on a deal with someone like Donovan and something like timing is the hang up (although as I've already mentioned there are still ways to make it work) and you're confident a deal will be made that he'll sign.  Waiting could help to allow the time for him to finish his season while we at least have the illusion of a coach, plus there is at least some deniability publicly for both sides if we wait.

That's about the only way I see benefit to waiting.

This is what I've been thinking as well.

[Cheaney40 854]

Have it my friend. Hopefully they give you more to cheer about than to cuss about. I won't be tuning it. 

Well, for anyone who shares this opinion, that's fine but in my opinion, you might rethink tuning back in if/when we're competing for titles.

As a fan, you suffer through the tough times to celebrate the good times. Even if you don't support the current AD or coach, you root for the Hoosiers ...

And if you're not able to, then keep the TV off when we're at the top again (with or without a new coach)

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

This is what I've been thinking as well.

We can only hope

[JSHoosier 19,925]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

This is what I've been thinking as well.

I added an edit.  Neither side looks good particularly good in the end because it would be obvious there was considerable discussion while under a previous contract.

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

Just now, Cheaney40 said:

Well, for anyone who shares this opinion, that's fine but in my opinion, you might rethink tuning back in if/when we're competing for titles.

As a fan, you suffer through the tough times to celebrate the good times. Even if you don't support the current AD or coach, you root for the Hoosiers ...

And if you're not able to, then keep the TV off when we're at the top again (with or without a new coach)

I sat through a 6 win season and cheered our boys on the entire time. I have been patient with the current regime. I will no longer invest my time in the product if the powers to be feel this is acceptable. I will gladly tune back in when a change is made. 

[Maynard 561]

I like IU, but not enough to stick around and root for garbage teams. If the guys at the top let the fans know that they don't care about winning then neither will I. 

For me it's not about the desire to watch, though that has waned. It is about the fact that 5 minutes into the games I am so frustrated that continuing to watch is bad for my health and familial relationships. I'd love to be able to watch and cheer regardless of stupid plays and lack of defensive effort. That's just me.

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[Hoosier82 324]

Exactly. If anything it will get much worse.

 

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If no change is made, It makes you wonder how full Assembly Hall will be to watch us play RPI 345 Arkansas Pine Buff.

 

 

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[Maynard 561]

Anyone read the HT article that dropped 3 hours ago. The title is "Players Back Crean as Rumors Swirl."

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[JSHoosier 19,925]

Just now, Maynard said:

Anyone read the HT article that dropped 3 hours ago. The title is "Players Back Crean as Rumors Swirl."

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I would expect them to.

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

1 minute ago, Maynard said:

Anyone read the HT article that dropped 3 hours ago. The title is "Players Back Crean as Rumors Swirl."

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Link? 

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

Not sure why there is so much optimism with Donovan.. The dude is making $6mil a year and coaching one of the best players in the game. Don't see him regressing back to college unless he's forced. It's a pipe dream to think he ends up at IU in my opinion.

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

1 minute ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

Not sure why there is so much optimism with Donovan.. The dude is making $6mil a year and coaching one of the best players in the game. Don't see him regressing back to college unless he's forced. It's a pipe dream to think he ends up at IU in my opinion.

I doubt Donovan is coaching Westbrook to be  a shot chucker 

[mdiu28 1,761]

2 minutes ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

Not sure why there is so much optimism with Donovan.. The dude is making $6mil a year and coaching one of the best players in the game. Don't see him regressing back to college unless he's forced. It's a pipe dream to think he ends up at IU in my opinion.

Be honest, are you the guy that yelled at Crean after the Wisconsin game? I see a lot of Maryland in your avatar!

[Maynard 561]

Link? 

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/sports/college/iu/mensbasketball/indiana-players-back-crean-as-rumors-swirl/article_013f0c58-a565-5bf4-a809-9a6306370920.html. it requires a subscription.

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[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

Just now, Maynard said:

 it requires a subscription.

 

Well I won't be reading then lol

[Cheaney40 854]

I sat through a 6 win season and cheered our boys on the entire time. I have been patient with the current regime. I will no longer invest my time in the product if the powers to be feel this is acceptable. I will gladly tune back in when a change is made. 

Until that coach loses then you'll turn them off again?

I'm not a Crean fan. But I'm a Hoosiers fan and I don't see how an IU fan can just not watch or support them because they disagree with the powers that be.

[Maynard 561]

I would expect them to.

So would I. I just can't read the article and have not heard it mentioned
I thought there might be more info included.

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