Former Hoosiers Weigh In on IU's Issues

[2Much 165]

Peter Jurkin @PeterJurkin42  ·

If you don't respect the program please respect the TRADITIONS and CULTURE of IU it's something bigger than ourselves #iubb #Respect

[drewheck 749]

Maybe we are seeing why he left.

I wouldn't mind seeing him as hc sometime soon

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,507]

I always thought this type of party behavior was what caused Luke to leave.

agree plus just being mistreated as an outsider.

[XLevel 144]

This whole program decline/disrespect started with the so-called "the movement." This was a problem they brought in and CTC has let them run rampant instead of taking care of things at the first sign of a problem. Hate to see a good man lose his job over other's actions, but he failed to get their attention and he has to be accountable for that.

[2Much 165]

This whole program decline/disrespect started with the so-called "the movement." This was a problem they brought in and CTC has let them run rampant instead of taking care of things at the first sign of a problem. Hate to see a good man lose his job over other's actions, but he failed to get their attention and he has to be accountable for that.

 

Well, I know that "The Movement" was told by some of the upperclassmen on the team when they first came to campus that very first summer that they didn't need to worry about things like cheating and drinking and smoking pot because Crean would yell at them and make them run, but that would be it and it really wasn't a big deal.  Looks like they took that advice and ran with it.

[XLevel 144]

Those would have to be the same upperclassmen who are now stating how poorly this group is representing the school/team now.

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

In these tweets, I see support for IU's culture, history, and traditions but where is the support for Crean? Am I missing that? Only JaQuan Lyle's tweet actually mentions Crean.

[2Much 165]

Those would have to be the same upperclassmen who are now stating how poorly this group is representing the school/team now.

 

And, yes, there is indeed a familiar name on that Twitter feed.  Missing a big one whose name rhymes with "Shill Weehey" though.

 

EDITED TO ADD: But I will say that this is a much bigger thing -- when that stuff was happening with some former players, it was whispered about and talked about in-house and on-campus a bit, but no one was screaming about it on talk radio or Twitter.  The players then weren't getting caught publicly...and then still doing the same stuff all over again.  So, if you were looking at things from the outside, it still looked like a team of guys doing it "The Right Way."  In that way, they weren't really bringing shame to the program.  Now, I'm one who believes that wrong is still wrong even if you don't get caught, but I think that's the type of distinction some of those former players would make.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Peter Jurkin @PeterJurkin42 ·
If you don't respect the program please respect the TRADITIONS and CULTURE of IU it's something bigger than ourselves #iubb #Respect

Guess I should go back to my old name. Good to hear from my old friend Peter.

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

We could use someone of Peter's character on the team right now.

[TheStillman 991]

None of this would've happened if Peter was on roster

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

And, yes, there is indeed a familiar name on that Twitter feed. Missing a big one whose name rhymes with "Shill Weehey" though.

EDITED TO ADD: But I will say that this is a much bigger thing -- when that stuff was happening with some former players, it was whispered about and talked about in-house and on-campus a bit, but no one was screaming about it on talk radio or Twitter. The players then weren't getting caught publicly...and then still doing the same stuff all over again. So, if you were looking at things from the outside, it still looked like a team of guys doing it "The Right Way." In that way, they weren't really bringing shame to the program. Now, I'm one who believes that wrong is still wrong even if you don't get caught, but I think that's the type of distinction some of those former players would make.

That's sort of how you play the "I'm still a kid but with major responsibilities" game, just like everyone does.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Guess I should go back to my old name. Good to hear from my old friend Peter.

His got to me the most, it's easy for people who played hard, got on the court, heard the cheers of their fans, to talk about IU traditions. When a guy who spent his time injured, soaking it in from the bench gets it, it just speaks to me. I hate how his college career went. Not with a bang but with a whimper.

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Peter Jurkin got it. That's how out of touch these players are. A guy who never saw minutes is calling out our players. Where's the rum. Props to you Peter

[Basketball4iU 2,006]

Maybe we are seeing why he left.

Truth

[Trish 11,623]

you know it's real when Bobby C is calling the players out. 

[Hovadipo 56,514]

@jhoward_24: To say there was no leadership on last year's team is a disrespect not only to myself, but more importantly to a guy like Will Sheehey...

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

Interesting. Will has certainly been quiet.

[Dalton26 16,892]

So has vic

[yogisballin 2,374]

I was thinking the same about Will. No so much on Vic