BB, I want to conduct an experiment...

[yogisballin 2,288]

My answer I heck NO. But I am going to have to say unfortunately yes because our AD doesn't think we're elite enough to buyout this clown?? So I guess he's figuring why not one more year?

Fred needs to go with him if he gives CTC yet ANOTHER chance

[hper50 1,170]

Yes

[8bucks 6,118]

No

[Defenserocks28 393]

Yes and No

[HoosierTrav 7,619]

Yes. No for the following season.

[krock1986 7]

If he gets a 5star big man to commit he will be back

[dnb0214 16]

W/ Bryant and Maker in attendance today, I'd say yes!

[weaverswonders6 387]

If he gets a 5star big man to commit he will be back

I think he'll be back regardless, but agree with others that next season is his last.

[iamaparker1 51]

Theory...the reason we played with no effort against Iowa is crean told the team he is leaving...couple days to recover = better effort today. He wont be back

[theriverpilot 5,589]

Theory...the reason we played with no effort against Iowa is crean told the team he is leaving...couple days to recover = better effort today. He wont be back

This halfway seems plausible. Then again, why would he basically sabotage a game by telling the team he's leaving?

[Scooter D 928]

Yes and No. He will be back and it will be another lost season.

[XLevel 144]

I'm, by far, in the minority.

Yes and yes.

I believe that even though his in game coaching has some question marks (maybe that's generous), his other coaching skills, relationships with his players, and ability to develop talent is superb. He also does what IU fans have traditionally bragged on and that is graduate his kids. Often they do it in 3 years. Lastly, whether it's him, or his assistants, he does recruit well. Granted Thomas Bryant was basically just gifted to us by Syracuse.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

I'm, by far, in the minority.

Yes and yes.

I believe that even though his in game coaching has some question marks (maybe that's generous), his other coaching skills, relationships with his players, and ability to develop talent is superb. He also does what IU fans have traditionally bragged on and that is graduate his kids. Often they do it in 3 years. Lastly, whether it's him, or his assistants, he does recruit well. Granted Thomas Bryant was basically just gifted to us by Syracuse.

unless I missed something we haven't signed Bryant yet?

[BenzOrBeamer 351]

I'm, by far, in the minority.

Yes and yes.

I believe that even though his in game coaching has some question marks (maybe that's generous), his other coaching skills, relationships with his players, and ability to develop talent is superb. He also does what IU fans have traditionally bragged on and that is graduate his kids. Often they do it in 3 years. Lastly, whether it's him, or his assistants, he does recruit well. Granted Thomas Bryant was basically just gifted to us by Syracuse.

What makes you think his relationships with players is so great, he seems to run a lot of them off.

Bryant hasn't commited yet and his recruiting is actually highly suspect, if you have paid attention.

Ability to develop talent? Seriously?

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

What makes you think his relationships with players is so great, he seems to run a lot of them off.

Bryant hasn't commited yet and his recruiting is actually highly suspect, if you have paid attention.

Ability to develop talent? Seriously?

 

I would say he provides an atmosphere and environment for his players to develop.  Similar to him allowing an atmosphere and environment for his players to make stupid decisions off the court.

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Stick to the poll questions guys. I know people expand on yes or no questions, and people want to respond, but lets not get off track here. Overall this has been one of the better CTC threads so far.

[swatford 1,235]

I think it's about time to bring this thread back. Looks like the majority of  us were right and I'm not surprised how many people thought Crean wasn't coming back given how high emotions were running near the end of the season.

 

How'd you guys do in your predictions?

 

I think one thing we all learned is that BTB needs to take a chill pill once in a while.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

my gut says yes but my heart says no.

I am going to try reverse psychology here:

Yes, he's back so I can complain about coaching for at least 1 more year.

edit--just this thought makes me cry crocodile tears!!!

nailed it. Hope the 2nd part isn't true however.

[JSHoosier 19,559]

Gut says yes, but I so hope no.

Crap, sometimes I really hate being right. I have little faith in this administration to do right by the program right now, especially not while Glass has any input.

Another year of yelling "friggin move!!!" while multiple players stand around watching, making 8 in a row. Another year of not feeding the post with a talented big, making 4. Another year of mind boggling substitutions and inept zone offense. Yay, can't wait....

[CrossboneIU22 1,161]

I think one thing we all learned is that BTB needs to take a chill pill once in a while.

 

 

Just because we predicted what happened correctly, doesn't mean that we are happy about it or wanted to be correct.