TOM CREAN FIRED

[Crimson and Cream]

I love you all!! Thanks Crean for what you've done, but there are better times ahead for Hoosier nation!! Time to get back to loving IU basketball and enjoying watching them play!!!

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

Just now, southsidehoosier said:

Beilien just got asked about CTC firing in the presser.

what was his response?

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

This was written by Tom Brew and expresses my feelings exactly on the dismissal.
"I have mixed emotions about the Tom Crean firing at Indiana. First, let me say that I think it's the right move. This year was a massive disaster on the court and another year has passed with a sub-par recruiting class. Yes, he won two Big Ten titles but he didn't win a single NCAA Tournament game past the first weekend in his nine years.

That said, I really appreciate all the hard work that Tom put into this program. He inherited an absolute mess from Kelvin Sampson and put up with three years that NO OTHER COACH would have had the patience to deal with.

He made Indiana relevant again in the next six years, and he did it the right way. No probation, kids graduated, perfect APR scores, kids who caused problems got the boot.

What he didn't do was contend for NCAA titles and that's always going to matter at Indiana. We can do better. In the past 12 months, we have beaten Kentucky, Kansas and North Carolina -- and still didn't make the tournament. That's shameful.

I grew weary of how they played. Far too many turnovers and awful passes, far too many games where defense was optional. And far too many in-state misses in recruiting.

Thank you, Tom, and best of luck in the future. I'm grateful for the effort, even if it wasn't enough."

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[Hoosierapathy]

Glory Glory Halleluja
Glory Glory Halleluja

Guess I can change my username now. How bout Hoosierhope

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[HoosierAloha]

There should be a little appreciate for Crean. He did try his best to get IU back but fell short. I thank Crean for his enthusiasm for IU basketball and doing his best.

The next hire has a big task at hand. The fans have spoken that B1G championships and missing the tourney are not acceptable. Win big or move on. I have a feeling we'll all be extremely happy with the new hire.

[southsidehoosier]

3 hours ago, iuswingman said:

what was his response?

Basically there are expectations and the way coaches are compensated its expected and you need to roll with it if it happens. Said it sucks and Tom's a great guy and has won some championships. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

That kid from Michigan with 22 followers broke it first lmao. Hopefully he's wrong about Fife though. 

[jumpshot53]

Like him or not, Dakich is talking new coach, interesting!

[southsidehoosier]

Colin Cowherd saying IU should be calling Donovan and Marshall

[Str8Hoosiers]

I honestly got a little emotional (Happy emotional) when I read the news.... then ran around my workplace telling ever Hoosier fan and really telling the 1 UK guy that has been all over "Crean is gonna be there for 10 more years" guy.... So much happiness 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

Crean my pants was actually first about the Fife info.

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[theriverpilot]

If\When Crean brings a team back to Assembly Hall in 4-5-6 years, I guarantee he'll get a standing ovation from the crowd.

[southsidehoosier]

Guess I'll be DVR'ing BTN from 2:50 and on plus all the games. My DVR is going to hate me today. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I'd read this as personal sadness for Crean but the best for IU.

Doc Libby‏ @DocLibby  6m36 minutes ago

Tom Crean has my support. Yogi and I are saddened. This is an ambiguous loss.

[ap2345]

Dakich just said that he is sure Billy Donovan will want the IU job. He also said that he will probably get a call from Donovan within the  next day or so. 

[Cheaney40]

Dakich says Alford or Fife should be the next coach.....Also did Billy Donovan will call him within a day....

[HoosierAloha]

If\When Crean brings a team back to Assembly Hall in 4-5-6 years, I guarantee he'll get a standing ovation from the crowd.

I wouldn't expect to see Crean back in AH anytime soon.

[Bowhunter]

I'm happy we got rid of Clappy!

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[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

Tom got Creaned

That should have been the thread title :)

[Alford Bailey]

2 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

If\When Crean brings a team back to Assembly Hall in 4-5-6 years, I guarantee he'll get a standing ovation from the crowd.

Wish him well just time to move on