TOM CREAN FIRED

[bleedhoosier]

Im done...I'm done with terrible track records outside of being a "giant killer" at home. This has turned into us being some kind of 2nd tier program who a reputation as "big programs better watch out for"... it's kind of a joke, us being IU and all...

He needs to go quickly before recruiting takes a hit and we spend 3 or 4 years down and out trying to rebuild again.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using BtownBanners mobile app

[JSHoosier]

1 minute ago, 8bucks said:

Sadly before the year I put the pitchforks away. Thinking Crean had turned the corner. Seems every time I am convinced he has to go we beat some folks and as soon as I think we are in a good spot, Ft Wane and Nebraska things happen

Better get used to it.  That's how it will be, Crean won't lose enough to fire him (he'll keep padding his record with the extra fluffy cupcakes) but won't win at a high enough level.

It'll still be that way after Glass gives him an extension with a blank check attached.

[recker222000]

Sadly before the year I put the pitchforks away. Thinking Crean had turned the corner. Seems every time I am convinced he has to go we beat some folks and as soon as I think we are in a good spot, Ft Wane and Nebraska things happen

You were fooling yourself.

Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

[Trish]

We must not offer him another extension. We cannot put the program into that position. Unless he pulls us into the final four or better in the next two years, we need to let him walk when his contract is completed. 

 

http://www.tomcreanbuyout.com/clock/

 

His contract runs until 2020. After July 1st,2017, it's only a million dollar buy-out. Will we buy him out beforehand? Probably not..

[8bucks]

You were fooling yourself.

Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

He was who I thought he was and I let him off the hook.

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

We must not offer him another extension. We cannot put the program into that position. Unless he pulls us into the final four or better in the next two years, we need to let him walk when his contract is completed. 

 

http://www.tomcreanbuyout.com/clock/

 

His contract runs until 2020. After July 1st,2017, it's only a million dollar buy-out. Will we buy him out beforehand? Probably not..

The buy out is not the problem it's the will to be better. 

[mdn82]

We must not offer him another extension. We cannot put the program into that position. Unless he pulls us into the final four or better in the next two years, we need to let him walk when his contract is completed. 

 

http://www.tomcreanbuyout.com/clock/

 

His contract runs until 2020. After July 1st,2017, it's only a million dollar buy-out. Will we buy him out beforehand? Probably not..

No school plays out a contact. That is for recruiting purposes unless there is a plan in place for a transition of power. Won't happen. Next year is decision year.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[JSHoosier]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

We must not offer him another extension. We cannot put the program into that position. Unless he pulls us into the final four or better in the next two years, we need to let him walk when his contract is completed. 

 

http://www.tomcreanbuyout.com/clock/

 

His contract runs until 2020. After July 1st,2017, it's only a million dollar buy-out. Will we buy him out beforehand? Probably not..

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Crean is never getting back to the Four Four.  It was one fluke year, he's just not good enough.

I agree he shouldn't get an extension, but I'll be floored if Glass doesn't extend him.

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, JSHoosier said:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Crean is never getting back to the Four Four.  It was one fluke year, he's just not good enough.

I agree he shouldn't get an extension, but I'll be floored if Glass doesn't extend him.

Agreed. Guy has won 3 postseason games in a row once out of I think 27 opportunities. Basically the definition of a fluke. 

[8bucks]

We must not offer him another extension. We cannot put the program into that position. Unless he pulls us into the final four or better in the next two years, we need to let him walk when his contract is completed. 

 

http://www.tomcreanbuyout.com/clock/

 

His contract runs until 2020. After July 1st,2017, it's only a million dollar buy-out. Will we buy him out beforehand? Probably not..

We will probably end up in the top four of the conference and the pressure will drop off. Despite how weak the conference is.

If we continue to have more wins like this and Ft Wayne then I think they will negotiate an early exit

[AKHoosier]

If they do make a change, we just have to hope and pray that Brad Stevens and his wife are unhappy living in Boston.

Money is a huge deal, but it never has been the biggest deal with Stevens.

Because honestly if a change is made and Stevens turns us down, I honestly don't know who I'd pick if I had the ability to choose.

[Alford Bailey]

I tried. I got back on the Crean bandwagon for the last year though my gut told me it not to. Same ole same ole. So discusted with this crap.

[bleedhoosier]

I tried. I got back on the Crean bandwagon for the last year though my gut told me it not to. Same ole same ole. So discusted with this crap.

Same.. we both knew this was coming. When u love IU bball to ur core, not having hope is just not an option.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using BtownBanners mobile app

[Alford Bailey]

Just now, bleedhoosier said:

Same.. we both knew this was coming. When u love IU bball to ur core, not having hope is just not an option.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using BtownBanners mobile app
 

So true.

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N]

I'mma just wait this one out till later in/the end of the year. You guys have fun tho!

[Feathery]

When IU stops being afraid of having a dominant coach with power, then and only then will IU get back to being elite. 

Crean isnt the answer. Extensions mean nothing, just keep the buyout low. Glass has proven he isnt afraid of making a change. Will he with the flagship program? I know they are afraid of 2 things:

1) a coach with too much power

2) a Kelvin Sampson type issue

Crean checks both of those boxes and he wins enough to keep the administration happy. (At least thats what Im being told). Basically IU basketball is in a good place, just not a great place. That is evidently ok woth this administration. 

When I was told this, my love for IU basketball began to wane. Now losses to Ft Wayne and Nebraska dont bother me. I laugh and think, well the administration is getting what they want. They get sell outs, huge revenues, and smile to the bank. 

[Alford Bailey]

This Crean tenure has been the pure torture that never ends. Big wins followed by embarrassing loses. Rinse repeat.

[Feathery]

1 minute ago, Napleshoosier said:

All Bs aside. We all know who is the answer. Brad! Period.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Yes he is. Make the opening and then male it rain. If he still says no, then move to other quality coaches like Marshall, Bennett, etc.  

[JSHoosier]

1 minute ago, Feathery said:

Yes he is. Make the opening and then male it rain. If he still says no, then move to other quality coaches like Marshall, Bennett, etc.  

If he says no you call the other bank truck parked around the corner.

[8bucks]

All Bs aside. We all know who is the answer. Brad! Period.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

****. Just get it done and make the best offer known on college basketball for fuckinsake!

Starting to think Chris Holtman is looking like a strong candidate. They have a strong recruiting class coming in (he can recruit). He is building his own strong team, BS sort of left a weak team entering a tough conference. Holtman took over after the other coach flamed out and has recruited, prepared and coached this group of guys and is having good results.

Not there yet but one to watch.