They Fired Tom Allen!

[LamarCheeks 18,961]

A few weeks ago, I was convinced CTA would hang around at least one more year because of the ridiculous buyout. 

Now, I'm convinced that unless we somehow finish 5-0, he will be gone. Dolson will have to figure a way to get it done. IMO, this situation is just not sustainable and cannot survive another season. 

[Demo 20,060]

The replies here are interesting. I didn’t realize it, but apparently 20 million bucks is chump change that everyone’s got in their sofa cushions. 

[Trish 11,570]

I heard the stadium was pretty empty yesterday for a homecoming game. Indiana likely isn’t winning another game this season.

 

If Dolson can’t buy him out or if Tom doesn’t walk, the season ticket buyers will be down to its lowest in history. I mean they were selling season tickets for like $70 bucks at Costco before the season started this year! 
 

Nonetheless, I think this is Tom’s last dance. He’s walking away or Dolson will pull the plug. 

[go iu bb 6,102]

At this point, Dolson is pretty much having his hand forced. When the media starts putting out stories that the coach needs to be fired while the team is getting blown out week after week, how can he credibly justify keeping Allen while also pretending IU cares about football? It just isn't possible. If Allen stays, the stories will be about how IU is fine having a terrible football program which would further sink the program.

But then Dolson will have an excuse to not spend money on a coaching search and just promote an assistant coach to head coach on the cheap. The IU way. Which bad assistant coach will be IU's next bad head coach?

[IUFootballHappyHappyJoyJoy 758]

Tom Allen on approaching the rest of the season - CBSSports.com

At least he's finally being honest for a change, but you don't want your coach admitting "yeah, we're gonna lose".  It's probably going to demotivate the players who likely aren't interested in giving it their all as it is.

[HoosierX 1,567]

2 hours ago, Trish said:

I heard the stadium was pretty empty yesterday for a homecoming game. Indiana likely isn’t winning another game this season.

 

If Dolson can’t buy him out or if Tom doesn’t walk, the season ticket buyers will be down to its lowest in history. I mean they were selling season tickets for like $70 bucks at Costco before the season started this year! 
 

Nonetheless, I think this is Tom’s last dance. He’s walking away or Dolson will pull the plug. 

Depends on the time. It wasn’t terrible in the first half but by the third quarter it was pretty sad.

[craigyv88 384]

In 24 months we went from Penix as starter with a solid backup in Tuttle and the highest rated QB recruit in program history also on the roster, to endless shuffling of RS freshman QB's and an option QB on deck without having recruited to that system.  That is next level mismanagement of your most premium position.

[LIHoosier 26,209]

2 hours ago, craigyv88 said:

In 24 months we went from Penix as starter with a solid backup in Tuttle and the highest rated QB recruit in program history also on the roster, to endless shuffling of RS freshman QB's and an option QB on deck without having recruited to that system.  That is next level mismanagement of your most premium position.

Nickel back, dime back, quarter back...same thing

[Stuhoo 80,901]

Every time I open this thread for new posts I expect it to be with the news that Tom Allen got fired.

Nope, not yet.

[JSHoosier 20,266]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Every time I open this thread for new posts I expect it to be with the news that Tom Allen got fired.

Nope, not yet.

I think he should be promoted....

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to spectator.

[Alford Bailey 12,386]

Seeing a lot of articles on the cost of the inevitable firing and the damage to the program now. Gonna happen just a matter of when.

[go iu bb 6,102]

19 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Seeing a lot of articles on the cost of the inevitable firing and the damage to the program now. Gonna happen just a matter of when.

Not firing Allen would be the same thing as releasing a statement that says, "We don't care about football." 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,674]

1 hour ago, JSHoosier said:

I think he should be promoted....

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to spectator.

Having to watch this garbage isn't a promotion. It's a ticket to Hell.

[OGIUAndy 769]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Every time I open this thread for new posts I expect it to be with the news that Tom Allen got fired.

Nope, not yet.

I wonder what's being said amongst donors etc. There has to have been some sort of conversations. This was not what anyone had in mind with that over the top contract. Finding new and old ways to get beat the past couple seasons can't be overlooked by everyone involved. Once a majority of fans have stopped paying attention or are fed up, things start to get in motion. Despite the buyout, I cannot imagine he can keep his job unless he wins at least 3 more games. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,674]

Mallorys last 3 seasons

1994: 6-5(3-5)... 1995: 2-9(0-8)... 1996: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 11-22(4-20)

Cameron's last 3

1999: 4-7(3-5)... 2000: 3-8(2-6)... 2001: 5-6(4-4)

Total: 12-21(9-15)

Dinardo

2002: 3-9(1-7)... 2003: 2-10(1-7)... 2004: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 8-27(3-21)

Lynch

2008: 3-9(1-7)... 2009: 4-8(1-7), 2010: 5-7(1-7)

Total: 12-24(3-21)

Allen

2021: 2-10(0-9)... 2022: 4-8(2-7), 2023: 2-5(0-4)

Total: 8-23(2-20)

[Stuhoo 80,901]

12 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Mallorys last 3 seasons

1994: 6-5(3-5)... 1995: 2-9(0-8)... 1996: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 11-22(4-20)

Cameron's last 3

1999: 4-7(3-5)... 2000: 3-8(2-6)... 2001: 5-6(4-4)

Total: 12-21(9-15)

Dinardo

2002: 3-9(1-7)... 2003: 2-10(1-7)... 2004: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 8-27(3-21)

Lynch

2008: 3-9(1-7)... 2009: 4-8(1-7), 2010: 5-7(1-7)

Total: 12-24(3-21)

Allen

2021: 2-10(0-9)... 2022: 4-8(2-7), 2023: 2-5(0-4)

Total: 8-23(2-20)

Would’ve have thought Cameron sucked the worst. That’s surprising.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,674]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Would’ve have thought Cameron sucked the worst. That’s surprising.

Pretty wild the other 4 combine for only 12 B1G wins over 12 seasons...

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,390]

Would’ve have thought Cameron sucked the worst. That’s surprising.

My college friend started the “Can Cam Fan Club”. Lol.

I tried starting the Crean and Archie Fan Clubs (never cleverly titled) early on here to not much avail. Lol.


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[Trish 11,570]

1 hour ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Mallorys last 3 seasons

1994: 6-5(3-5)... 1995: 2-9(0-8)... 1996: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 11-22(4-20)

Cameron's last 3

1999: 4-7(3-5)... 2000: 3-8(2-6)... 2001: 5-6(4-4)

Total: 12-21(9-15)

Dinardo

2002: 3-9(1-7)... 2003: 2-10(1-7)... 2004: 3-8(1-7)

Total: 8-27(3-21)

Lynch

2008: 3-9(1-7)... 2009: 4-8(1-7), 2010: 5-7(1-7)

Total: 12-24(3-21)

Allen

2021: 2-10(0-9)... 2022: 4-8(2-7), 2023: 2-5(0-4)

Total: 8-23(2-20)

Jesus. You need to email this to Scott and CC Indiana Football on that. Would make for a hell of a graphic on social media. 

[lillurk 3,756]

10 hours ago, Trish said:

Nonetheless, I think this is Tom’s last dance. He’s walking away or Dolson will pull the plug. 

Can’t imagine why he’d walk but yes, I think based on Dolson’s handling of the Archie Miller situation, I’d expect this to be it for Allen.