TOM CREAN FIRED

[Alford Bailey]

Like Ive said I cant wait for the book to come out on Crean. He is what we see on the court and in pressers. Could you imagine trying to learn from him? Time for the rest of the fan base to realize what most of us already know. 2 good years were a product of NBA players making individual plays when the system broke down time and time again.

[Alford Bailey]

6 hours ago, HoosierRob said:

That would be awesome if we did get Billy d though. Contenders right away.

Probably just wishful thinking though. Tough to walk away from 6 mil a year and Russ Westbrook.

My bold prediction if we can land Donovan. Another B1G title, a B1G tourney title and a FF at some point within 5 years.

[yogisballin]

5 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

My bold prediction if we can land Donovan. Another B1G title, a B1G tourney title and a FF at some point within 5 years.

Landing someone like Donovan will also allow us to keep some of our players as well.

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Sorry if already posted, but full steam ahead on the Billy Donovan pipe dream.

http://thebiglead.com/2017/02/12/indiana-must-fire-tom-crean-pursue-billy-donovan/


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[Dalton26]

And if there isn't a chance you make it a chance lol

Like I said in another thread. You go after Donavon and Stevens until they file a restraining order on you.

[SteelerHoosier]

35 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

My bold prediction if we can land Donovan. Another B1G title, a B1G tourney title and a FF at some point within 5 years.

Like I said if we land a hire like Donovan we are hanging a NC banner within 5 years of the hiring. 

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

 

Like I said in another thread. You go after Donavon and Stevens until they file a restraining order on you.

 

100% agreed. Make them tell you no 9,000 times

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

9 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

In response to Crean's comments...?

I think we need to be careful with this one and if it was really directed at CTC or not.  If it was, then my regard for Green has dropped for bringing anything out of the locker room, albeit he has reason enough to do so for the public dressing down CTC game him several games back.  And, if it truly is directed at CTC then I think we can presume he's gone if CTC stays on.

[BlueDevil]

A Stevens or Donovan to IU hire IMO would have the rest of the CBB world shitting their pants.


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[Str8Hoosiers]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

I think we need to be careful with this one and if it was really directed at CTC or not.  If it was, then my regard for Green has dropped for bringing anything out of the locker room, albeit he has reason enough to do so for the public dressing down CTC game him several games back.  And, if it truly is directed at CTC then I think we can presume he's gone if CTC stays on.

maybe green knows he is safe because he will have a new chance with a new coach at IU next season and can show his stuff.. 

[bigrod]

Why wouldn't he? Played great vs Wisconsin twice got less than 15 minutes each game if I remember correctly played great today and got 14 minutes. 

Not only that, but the kid goes in and works his ass off, and our offense doesn't allow feeding the post when he's open. We've got to try to get those high percentage heaves from the 3.


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[pumpfake]

12 minutes ago, BlueDevil2aHoosier said:

A Stevens or Donovan to IU hire IMO would have the rest of the CBB world shitting their pants.


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Yes.  And it definitely would work out, timing wise, better than a current college coach if the buyout situation/timing is a factor.  (The NBA season ends in what, July or August? LOL).

I hate thinking this way, but when it comes to this situation I can' help myself from thinking what would UK do?  They fired Smith for being far more successful than Crean and didn't tolerate Gillespie for long - and I'm sure if they were flirting with undefeated seasons under him they wouldn't have fired him.  Donovan was their wet dream candidate.  IMO, he may be a more logical dream pick than Stevens having actually won it twice and demonstrated high level recruiting prowess.

[Hoosierfan2017]

26 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

I think we need to be careful with this one and if it was really directed at CTC or not.  If it was, then my regard for Green has dropped for bringing anything out of the locker room, albeit he has reason enough to do so for the public dressing down CTC game him several games back.  And, if it truly is directed at CTC then I think we can presume he's gone if CTC stays on.

Normally I wouldn't want a player saying something like this, but in this situation I have no problem with it if his tweet really was directed at Crean. Crean threw a bunch of kids under the bus to try and save his own skin. I'm cool with kids firing back at him for it. 

[Brass Cannon]

17 minutes ago, pumpfake said:

Yes.  And it definitely would work out, timing wise, better than a current college coach if the buyout situation/timing is a factor.  (The NBA season ends in what, July or August? LOL).

I hate thinking this way, but when it comes to this situation I can' help myself from thinking what would UK do?  They fired Smith for being far more successful than Crean and didn't tolerate Gillespie for long - and I'm sure if they were flirting with undefeated seasons under him they wouldn't have fired him.  Donovan was their wet dream candidate.  IMO, he may be a more logical dream pick than Stevens having actually won it twice and demonstrated high level recruiting prowess.

We absolutely don't wait for July. Donovan's season probably isn't going very far past April anyway if he really wants to return to college that's not going to be a hindrance. 

[southsidehoosier]

A Stevens or Donovan to IU hire IMO would have the rest of the CBB world shitting their pants.


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And the IU fan base...but in a good way


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[Toothdr]

Wish he would just resign immediately.


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[AZ Hoosier]

Kravitz is still at it ... saying "Listen up, humans: Crean isn’t going anywhere. Crean shouldn’t be going anywhere."

http://www.wthr.com/article/kravitz-as-fans-foolishly-clamor-for-creans-head-hoosiers-season-continues-to-go-sideways

[southsidehoosier]

It's bad when I read the RuppRafters thread on Crean and laugh and agree with them....[emoji852]️


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[Uspshoosier]

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/tom-crean-indiana-basketball-coach-calls-out-players-thomas-bryant-james-blackmon/1plmnmwneh63ezksivdymyxcw


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[reconmkd]

17 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Kravitz is still at it ... saying "Listen up, humans: Crean isn’t going anywhere. Crean shouldn’t be going anywhere."

http://www.wthr.com/article/kravitz-as-fans-foolishly-clamor-for-creans-head-hoosiers-season-continues-to-go-sideways

I think he needs to come up for air, the lack of oxygen is clearly affecting his brain. The fan base will obviously support winning, but this rollercoaster from hell that we have been on for the last 9 years has got to come to an end. When Crean's offensive strategy of run and gun works, yes we are all excited, but he has shown that this does not work consistently and the same problems rear their ugly heads. His unwillingness to change offensively, is his downfall. The current team is not able to run and gun, and would likely have more success with a slower tempo, well thought out half court offense strategy. Which is obviously not in the coaches current vocabulary! Consistency is key to winning, a team that consistently plays even decent defense can make up for offensive deficiencies, and this current style of offense, though sometimes exciting to watch, will never be consistent enough to make deep runs in tourneys.

[Hoosierfan2017]

Crean will put Blackmon on blast but won't say a word about Bryant crying like a toddler whenever the mean old refs make a call against him. Inconsistent criticism is a great way to turn your guys against you. "Thomas is really trying to lead the team, and he’s not getting a lot of help." If your 'leader' behaves the way he does on the court then there's your problem.