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MartintheMopMan

IU v. Wisco Game Thread 2/3 7pm on ESPN

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I don't think anyone is satisfied. I'm certainly not happy. Small ball is not a realistic style of play. But we don't have a choice this year. Said it in the fall, one player away.

I say it over and over. One coach away. Players can't coach themselves, make in game decisions regarding subs or d or play calls,nor work the refs. One player will never be enough...just look at Cody.

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If there were reasoning, it'd be different. But it's the same tired agenda.

He's so cool and forward thinking for being so sure Crean is worse than high school coaches. Real original stuff.


Take our roster, then give it to the best high school coach in Indiana, where would our defense rank? I honestly feel it would be better than 239. (Ignore offense for now)

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Take our roster, then give it to the best high school coach in Indiana, where would our defense rank? I honestly feel it would be better than 239. (Ignore offense for now)


It wouldn't matter if Bob Knight was coaching this team. That argument is pure fantasy and impossible to argue against because it's so ridiculous. Such a stupid proposition.

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It wouldn't matter if Bob Knight was coaching this team. That argument is pure fantasy and impossible to argue against because it's so ridiculous. Such a stupid proposition.


In this situation I am describing, you are giving the best HS coach in Indiana our players and then telling him. "Can you get this team to be higher ranked on D than 239?" I would take that bet.

It's a "stupid proposition" because you know you're golden tom would get shown up. (Again ignore offense)

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In this situation I am describing, you are giving the best HS coach in Indiana our players and then telling him. "Can you get this team to be higher ranked on D than 239?" I would take that bet.

It's a "stupid proposition" because you know you're golden tom would get shown up. (Again ignore offense)


I wouldn't take that bet. You guys continue to devalue your opinion... You really think IU would be better off with high school coaches. Really.......

Crean teaches. The young guys will get it. I understand no one has the patience.

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It's not about "golden Tom." Personally I really don't understand the outrage. He has done such a good job at IU it's ridiculous.

The instant gratification that fans want sickens me; let this guy develop the team. Just because you guys say we need to be top 5, it doesn't mean it's just that easy. It's a slow climb. We are doing things IU hasn't seen in a long time and all we can do is complain about shortcomings that aren't going to change this season? How about supporting the damn kids who are fighting for their coach?

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I wouldn't take that bet. You guys continue to devalue your opinion... You really think IU would be better off with high school coaches. Really.......

Crean teaches. The young guys will get it. I understand no one has the patience.


No, shortspacequickness, we wouldn't.

I'm trying to prove a point that his defense is unacceptable this year. Also, someone with a solid understanding of the game and defense would be able to get better results out of our talent pool.

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No, shortspacequickness, we wouldn't.

I'm trying to prove a point that his defense is unacceptable this year. Also, someone with a solid understanding of the game and defense would be able to get better results out of our talent pool.


Of course it's unacceptable. You think Crean wants to play this style? He lost his ONLY two inside players. Emmitt will come along.

The defense has nothing to do with Crean's understanding of defense. This is the crap that kills me. You really think he doesn't know the game to that level!?! Come on!

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Anyone have more info??

@Justin_Albers: I would like to apologize for an insensitive and sexist tweet I sent out earlier. Poor choice, and does not represent my true opinions.


Compared SportsCenter to The View and said something along the lines of "get these women off my screen."

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Compared SportsCenter to The View and said something along the lines of "get these women off my screen."

You know, he's really not that bright of a journalist. Also young, but his foot is often found in his mouth.

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