Indiana vs. Iowa Official Game Thread (7pm ET, ESPN)

[HoosiersLoveBanners 797]

I'm so tired of being disappointed late in the season. Hoosier fans don't deserve this

[IUfanNcinci 279]

Man signing out....well that was depressing Iam so excited I could just sh@$....all that time to prepare guys I can't take it no more dribble around the parimeter pass dribble dribble pass around the parimeter...drive....turnover...or block or occasionally a made 3 uuugggg

[Crimson and Cream 5,814]

They earned those boos. Probably more for Crean, but maybe it will spark the players. Just ignore whatever Crean says and play basketball like my teammates and I did at the Y.

[southernindianahoosier 422]

This is going to start an argument but it's true. I get all the Crean bashing. But the last month of the season the players have played like complete ****. Not ALL of the blame goes to Crean

*reserves 5% blame for players*

[Fulkme15 488]

it does really. Put players in positions to succeed. Did u watch how he coached the first half?? That says it all. Did u watch HOW he let his guys play at NW? Make players accountable.

I respect your opinion but we will just have to agree to disagree

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Crean lost it somehow. Not sure how exactly but the downward trend and signs are ever present. Even recruiting. I don't know how he lost all that momentum. It's really remarkable

he really did.. I think there was a point in time where everyone finally noticed he is just a pleasant car salesmen who has nervous energy.

[8bucks 6,452]

This is going to start an argument but it's true. I get all the Crean bashing. But the last month of the season the players have played like complete ****. Not ALL of the blame goes to Crean

While true, when you have this three years in a row you have to look beyond the players.

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

he really did.. I think there was a point in time where everyone finally noticed he is just a pleasant car salesmen who has nervous energy.

I've said this the last two or three years. Actually, I said he was more like a snake oil salesman, but it's effectively the same thing. He's a happy, clappy clown, a used car salesman, a snake oil salesman, a cheerleader, and many other useful things, but a quality basketball coach he is not.

[DJ Candypants 137]

your picture cracks me up. That's my favorite show ever made lol

We would be better off with Ricky coaching.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

I've said this the last two or three years. Actually, I said he was more like a snake oil salesman, but it's effectively the same thing. He's a happy, clappy clown, a used car salesman, a snake oil salesman, a cheerleader, and many other useful things, but a quality basketball coach he is not.

This is absolute BS. How do mods let this stuff remain?

You guys were sure singing his praises two years ago! Lol you all are sheep... The next coach will have ideas that go against your perfect image of Indiana basketball, and then we can all complain about those things... All this program is going to do is keep slipping with another change. Not saying they shouldn't change, but why is this time going to be different? A guy like Hoiberg doesn't need IU to go to Final Fours.

[BenzOrBeamer 351]

This is absolute BS. How do mods let this stuff remain?

You guys were sure singing his praises two years ago! Lol you all are sheep... The next coach will have ideas that go against your perfect image of Indiana basketball, and then we can all complain about those things... All this program is going to do is keep slipping with another change. Not saying they shouldn't change, but why is this time going to be different? A guy like Hoiberg doesn't need IU to go to Final Fours.

The last time Iowa State went to the final four was 1944

[MikeRoberts 7,006]

This is absolute BS. How do mods let this stuff remain?

You guys were sure singing his praises two years ago! Lol you all are sheep... The next coach will have ideas that go against your perfect image of Indiana basketball, and then we can all complain about those things... All this program is going to do is keep slipping with another change. Not saying they shouldn't change, but why is this time going to be different? A guy like Hoiberg doesn't need IU to go to Final Fours.

you are calling out mods for not deleting another guys post and then call everyone sheep? Glass houses man

[JaybobHoosier 11,843]

This is absolute BS. How do mods let this stuff remain?

You guys were sure singing his praises two years ago! Lol you all are sheep... The next coach will have ideas that go against your perfect image of Indiana basketball, and then we can all complain about those things... All this program is going to do is keep slipping with another change. Not saying they shouldn't change, but why is this time going to be different? A guy like Hoiberg doesn't need IU to go to Final Fours.

We try to be lenient after losses, and last night was no exception. That was a terrible performance by everyone involved. Outside of one or two players, it wasn't there. That's inexcusable!!! This was such an important game and we did nothing to counter what Iowa did. The original game plan worked for the first few minutes, then Fran McCaffrey (sp) took Crean and the IU players to the dreaded woodshed. Crean can not beat a zone at all. Our best set was when Troy drove the middle and kicked it to an open shooter. When we get to the elbows or below and stop, great things happen. However, Crean rarely does it.

This season has had the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. However, this home loss has really put a nail in this teams coffin. We allow leniency after these games, but ask posters to be careful.

[southernindianahoosier 422]

SSQ, I was calling this 2 years ago. Literally after the loss at butler and Illinois when we were #1 was enough for me to question Crean. On PTI over a year one of the hosts said Crean was not the guy for the program. We are not sheep. We just have extremely loyal fans.

[mdn82 25,510]

Easy SPQ.  I can't quote from work but exactly what Mike said.  Don't troll the people you disagree with.  Its a two way street, but you drown out points you are trying to make by insulting people.  If you want to discuss that is fine, but keep the other stuff out.

[TrueHoosier62 1,593]

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Dear SSQ, 

 

I am truly hurt by your tone. You told me you wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with me in public. Now here you are, lumping me in with all the other Ewes. And your reference to "bullsh*t" was funny. We're incapable of giving forth such things. It's more like raisinettes really.

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

Cut the back and forth out fellas. If you need to duke it out do it over PM, not in the threads

[87ashtonhoosier 150]

Last night, TOTAL lack of effort!

[FortWayneHoosier 6,128]

Last night, TOTAL lack of effort!

totally agree, just no fight whatsoever 

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

totally agree, just no fight whatsoever 

 

I asked this in the game chat but will repost here.  Who on this team would you ride into battle with?  I see one true competitor that I would pick.  There are a few others I might pick in a few years.  Right now, ONE!  You won't win many games in the B1G with only one.