Potential fallout from coaching change

[Hovadipo 55,498]

I'm seeing a lot of speculation about Crean to Alabama on other CBB boards ( not just IU boards ). I still think DePaul or Seton Hall are a better fit for him.

What boards? Linkys?

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

I'm seeing a lot of speculation about Crean to Alabama on other CBB boards ( not just IU boards ). I still think DePaul or Seton Hall are a better fit for him.

Maybe its because I'm from New Jersey, but I'll never think of SHU as a good fit for anyone! Two words: dumpster. fire.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

The only thing I hope, is that if Crean and IU part ways, the fan base treats him amiably, and thanks him for restoring academic excellence and a much higher basketball standard at IU than when he started. Tom Crean has brought our fan base some incredible moments and memories, and deserves respect and thanks for his commitment to the program.

Hopefully as a fan base we can demonstrate class and gratitude towards someone who gave it everything they had, but fell short of our rightfully high expectations.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,170]

The only thing I hope, is that if Crean and IU part ways, the fan base treats him amiably, and thanks him for restoring academic excellence and a much higher basketball standard at IU than when he started. Tom Crean has brought our fan base some incredible moments and memories, and deserves respect and thanks for his commitment to the program.

Hopefully as a fan base we can demonstrate class and gratitude towards someone who gave it everything they had, but fell short of our rightfully high expectations.

i second this! I also think we will. I have faith.

[Hovadipo 55,498]

Maybe its because I'm from New Jersey, but I'll never think of SHU as a good fit for anyone! Two words: dumpster. fire.

After checking out their board the other day when I heard the Crean to SH rumors, their fans agree. I kind of felt bad for them. They weren't even mad, just sad.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,259]

Hold up folks! Let's stop all talk about coaching changes until after the tourney, please? Let's focus on the game at hand....can we have a moratorium, please?

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

i second this! I also think we will. I have faith.

I'm a little concerned. There's just a lot of hate out there for the man. And I think it has more to do with the fact that this is just a culmination of fan frustration from watching the program fall out of the sky since the RMK firing.

[schoosier 3,471]

AJ tweeting about Brad Stevens and the snow in Boston. It's really starting to get strange when former greats start turning on the current staff. Former players carry a lot of weight at a tradition rich school. This may take the pressure off the players although not the head coach unless something has been worked out.

[JSHoosier 20,018]

I'm a little concerned. There's just a lot of hate out there for the man. And I think it has more to do with the fact that this is just a culmination of fan frustration from watching the program fall out of the sky since the RMK firing.

I don't hate the guy.  I've heard he's not a nice guy, but that doesn't bother me since I'm an unapologetic RMK fan.   I just don't think he's a good coach and that he's in over his head here.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,170]

Hova u are not alone in your take..(random persons take)

@megmonnier_rn: @MarnOnTheMoon it sounded like he was saying goodbye

[schoosier 3,471]

Hold up folks! Let's stop all talk about coaching changes until after the tourney, please? Let's focus on the game at hand....can we have a moratorium, please?

This is the appropriate thread to discuss it and a huge topic not only for us but all of college basketball. We're all still rooting for us to win come game time; we just want a new coach. Maybe Crean can pull the team together for that last big run for the glory of ole IU, or he may just get outcoached by halftime. You know where I'm thinking, but I still want us to win.

[TrueHoosier62 1,592]

I don't know of anyone who actually "hates" Tom Crean. Indeed, I've not seen many people on this forum, even those who've been quite vocal in their displeasure with the product on the floor, who personally hate coach Crean. 

This has become very much like that date that everyone has had at one time or another in their life, where you don't want them to go away made. You just want them to go away.

[BGleas 7,880]

I'm going to guess that this might be his final radio show of the season, not sure if he'd do one next week if we're still alive? Might have been a "thank you for the support this year" to the radio crowd in attendance? Or he's leaving. Who knows!?!?

[8bucks 6,408]

I am pretty sure it is the last one of this year. As for the rest, time will tell

[Feathery 4,005]

I think he is gone and already knows his future, possibly his choice.

Since the MSU game he has been calm and relaxed. Also has been getting emotional in post game interviews. Totally out of his character of a spastic, intense coach. The stress has been removed bc it's settled. I think it's a man at peace with his future and getting emotional about leaving people he love behind.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,092]

man its tough to say, but i think he is gone....the way people are reacting to tonights show might be an over reaction but i think folks are right.....

[Hovadipo 55,498]

I'm not alone.

@ChronicHoosier: I'm not sayin, but I'm just sayin the end of that radio show sure reads like au revoir. #iubb

[southsidehoosier 4,995]

AJ tweeting about Brad Stevens and the snow in Boston. It's really starting to get strange when former greats start turning on the current staff. Former players carry a lot of weight at a tradition rich school. This may take the pressure off the players although not the head coach unless something has been worked out.

Can you post the tweets? Thanks

[FortWayneHoosier 6,092]

I'm not alone.

@ChronicHoosier: I'm not sayin, but I'm just sayin the end of that radio show sure reads like au revoir. #iubb

man that stinks.....i know a lot of folks dislike him but he really is a stand up guy, i feel really bad for him idk why i just do...it sucks to see someone try their best and pretty much fail, im not saying hes def. gone but it sure feels like it. 

[HoosierSadaseci 2,258]

Yeah, sounded like either Fischer is retiring...or Crean is leaving, wasn't an end of the year type of good bye, it was like a permanent good bye.