TOM CREAN FIRED

[Chris Nieman]

2 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

I have no insiders but Crean has to be gone now. Fanbase is speaking loudly!

 

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That is why i'm so on the "if Crean stays i'm washing my hands of this" train. I just seriously cannot fathom how he is retained. 

[Whoozhers]

The Hoosiers went down in a flaming fire ball last night symbolic of an exclamation point on a year of BUFFOONERY basketball. It more resembled BASKET WEAVING.
What will the IU administration do with this heap of ashes? Hopefully, they'll do the right thing and do it quickly!


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[Chris Nieman]

Seth Davis is saying on the Dan Patrick show "51/49% gone for Tom Crean. It's real close." How? HOW?!?!? I'm the most reasonable person and when i'm wrong i'll fully admit it but so far no one has given me a legit reason to keep this guy.

[ap2345]

10 minutes ago, schoosier said:

Bye Rojo. He doesn't value the ball, play defense, pass to the post, and now can't hit the broad side of a Hoosier barn. I will be happy to see him, Blackmon, and Crean all hit the bricks. As I have mentioned previously, our guard play absolutely killed us this year. Both of the freshmen should have played much more early in the year.

Johnson and Blackman are a product of Crean's system. They look worse than they are because Crean wants them shooting 3's or attacking the rim. There lack of defense also stems from the lackluster system. The reason Kyle Guy went to Virginia was so he would improve his defense. I don't see anyone's defense improving under Crean. 

[Trish]

If he's not fired within the next three days (Wed-Fri) he's staying. 

It would be smart to fire him today so the NCAA tourney takes over tomorrow and everyone forgets about it. Fire him on Thursday or Friday, it will be the hottest topic then. Let us get our one day of pure bliss before Fred has to start looking through resumes. 

[schoosier]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

Johnson and Blackman are a product of Crean's system. They look worse than they are because Crean wants them shooting 3's or attacking the rim. There lack of defense also stems from the lackluster system. The reason Kyle Guy went to Virginia was so he would improve his defense. I don't see anyone's defense improving under Crean. 

I read Kyle Guy went to Virginia because of Bennett. No Hoosier kid who understands the game of basketball wants to play for Tom Crean, and I don't blame them.

[ap2345]

I know a high school coach that has ran Crean's weave and heave system the last 5 or 6 years. You know what happened? He went and got himself fired for inconsistent results. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

[LostInLouisville]

7 minutes ago, Chris Nieman said:

Seth Davis is saying on the Dan Patrick show "51/49% gone for Tom Crean. It's real close." How? HOW?!?!? I'm the most reasonable person and when i'm wrong i'll fully admit it but so far no one has given me a legit reason to keep this guy.

From a purely outside view, it's tough to fire a coach one year removed from Big Ten coach of the year and a Big Ten Title. However, if you actually watch the games you know there are all kinds of fundamental problems, even in the good years. I certainly hope Fred Glass has been watching the games and not listening the ESPN/SI/Sporting News summary of Crean's accomplishments. We'll see.

Edited March 15, 2017 by LostInLouisville

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

What we witnessed last night looked like J.V. basketball.  Horrible passes, dribbling off of feet, etc.
I'm stepping out of the box on this one. Every coach on that bench needs to go.
Do we not have basic basketball skills?  I don't care that you can shoot and dunk, dribble and pass the ball!!!
I feel that these are the mistakes that every coach on the bench has to own.  That's great that they are in top physical condition but for cripe sakes!!!
 

I don't know where you're from, but the JV team in my hometown doesn't play like that.[emoji6] our 7th graders do at times however!

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[ap2345]

2 minutes ago, schoosier said:

I read Kyle Guy went to Virginia because of Bennett. No Hoosier kid who understands the game of basketball wants to play for Tom Crean, and I don't blame them.

He went because he likes Bennett and he knew that if he wanted a shot at the NBA he needed to improve his defense. He knew Bennett would help him so that. Which he has already in not even 1 complete season.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Another thing that pains me, is the people that are blaming the players for lack of leadership. Yeah. No. If one of my troops ****s up it could very well be an anomaly. If my whole squad is ******* up, that's on me. I'm obviously not doing my job. 

Well said

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[Chris Nieman]

1 minute ago, LostInLouisville said:

From a purely outside view, it's tough to fire a coach one year removed from Big Ten coach of the year and a Big Ten Title. However, if you actually watch the games you know there are all kinds of fundamental problems, even in the god years. I certainly hope Fred Glass has been watching the games and not listening the ESPN/SI/Sporting News summary of Crean's accomplishments. We'll see.

But like Kent Sterling said, if you like at the last 5 years yes 2 big ten championships, but the other 3 years 23-31. 23-31. That doesn't fly.

[MoyeNeeded]

thought this was pretty funny!

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[Iubravos]

I think I will be a Virginia fan next year if Tan Man is still around.  Good coach, good defense, and they value the ball.  Also a fan of Kyle Guy.  All watching IU does is puts me in a bad mood.

[Scooter D]

38 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

This is BTB trying to figure this whole situation out...
 

 

 

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The gang could figure out how to fix this crap faster than Crean and Glass.  Fire them both, this is embarrassing.  

[LostInLouisville]

2 minutes ago, Chris Nieman said:

But like Kent Sterling said, if you like at the last 5 years yes 2 big ten championships, but the other 3 years 23-31. 23-31. That doesn't fly.

No argument from me. Just trying to figure out what other people are thinking.

I tired of being told I'm a delusional fan who doesn't appreciate Crean.

[Chris Nieman]

Just now, LostInLouisville said:

No argument from me. Just trying to figure out what other people are thinking.

I tired of being told I'm a delusional fan who doesn't appreciate Crean.

Oh absolutely. Im trying to be subjective myself but i just can't get there.

[mark1981]

Big ten championships are nice, but what happens in the ncaa tourney is what matters. Thanks but no thanks for a 10th season

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[AZ Hoosier]

21 minutes ago, Redleader said:

Our loss was discussed on the Dan Patrick Show.  They ridiculed Glass for the decision to punt on the home game.  Also said that it would be surprising if we kept Crean.  Said maybe we were afraid that Crean would go on a run, as a possible reason for punting.  We also have an article on Deadspin about last night... great to be made fun of in multiple outlets.

This is an interesting perspective. Of course, that presumes that Glass has already decided to kick Crean to the curb - a presumption that I am not convinced is accurate... but many here have expressed exactly this sentiment - that Tommy could some how go on a run to save his job... but with that said, I still question the logic in giving up a home game. It's really the only place this team has played any decent basketball, save the opening OT win over Kansas on a neutral court.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

Seth Davis goes out on a limb saying 51% chance Crean is gone and 49% he stays. Hahaha wtf is that. Either way he gets it right. Why even answer?

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