I want Tom Crean to stay

[HoosierPT 121]

There is so much negativity here right now, I just wanted to make it clear not everyone is screaming for a coaching change. Not trying to troll, just wanted to say I am not a fan of pulling the plug and start from scratch again.

Add 4 frontcourt guys to this current team and we will be fine. Devin, OG, Morgan, and likely Bryant.

I trust Crean is not happy with how this season finished. And I'm sure he is working to remedy that.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Too much kool aid, HoosierPT

[seanmm1971 1,437]

Kudos, that took guts.

[djsalway 4,161]

Fair enough. Just wondering why you believe he's the right coach?

[JSHoosier 19,850]

OG and Morgan aren't really front court guys, more like wings which Crean loves.

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

And they're freshman.  If the frontcourt players stay after next season we will have a decent frontcourt with only RoJo in the backcourt.  That is assuming JBJ and Troy leave. 

[HoosierPT 121]

Too much kool aid, HoosierPT

I know there is a ton of groupthink going on. I just don't subscribe to the sky is falling theory.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[djsalway 4,161]

Is my opinion not welcome here?

Certainly welcome here. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[AZ Hoosier 6,574]

I also want Crean to stay... as far away from Bloomington as possible.

[AZ Hoosier 6,574]

Is my opinion not welcome here?

 

You are absolutely welcome to be here and hold any opinion that you choose. You just may not find much support or many comrades in arms.

[HoosierPT 121]

Fair enough. Just wondering why you believe he's the right coach?

I believe the pieces are in place to succeed with the current regime. Continues to recruit at a high level but circumstances have not gone in IU's favor in the W/L column. Not unlike Kevin Wilson's last few years.

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

I will have to disagree with you. I do not see the program going anywhere under Crean. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I would be pretty excited to see Crean prove me (and a lot of other people) wrong!

[8bucks 6,353]

I believe the pieces are in place to succeed with the current regime. Continues to recruit at a high level but circumstances have not gone in IU's favor in the W/L column. Not unlike Kevin Wilson's last few years.

Let me ask you what you would expect IU to accomplish over the next decade if Crean were to stay? Specifically wondering what your expectations are with regards to BT and NCAA performance?

[djsalway 4,161]

I believe the pieces are in place to succeed with the current regime. Continues to recruit at a high level but circumstances have not gone in IU's favor in the W/L column. Not unlike Kevin Wilson's last few years.

So his recruiting gives you confidence? The constant over signing, not balancing classes, not recruiting any positions of need? What about his in-game coaching?

[mamasa 15,176]

You're absolutely welcome here, and feel free to voice your opinion. Everyone has theirs, and hopefully, others will will respect that, both ways!

[JaybobHoosier 11,839]

Welcome PT! I am not with you on your opinion, but it is great to have some good discussion with different views!

I really want Coach Crean to be the guy, but feel it's too late for him. I definitely think the pieces are there, but feel coach will have another late season bust like usual and under-perform. Hope I'm wrong for sure though!

[HoosierPT 121]

So his recruiting gives you confidence? The constant over signing, not balancing classes, not recruiting any positions of need? What about his in-game coaching?

I made no claim he was perfect, which coach is? We have a need for frontcourt depth and that is what is coming in next year. It's far from am exact science and the other guys are trying too.

[seanmm1971 1,437]

I've been one of the staunchest TC defenders around here(see the sky is falling thread), but the late season collapse and merry go round of transfers seemingly annually has me wondering if he is indeed the man for the job. I think he's a place holder for BS whenever he comes "home".

[theriverpilot 5,589]

I admire your positive outlook but there are a few patterns that have developed over the Crean years that have to be concerning for you. Namely the late season collapses and the turnover of players.

[HoosierPT 121]

Welcome PT! I am not with you on your opinion, but it is great to have some good discussion with different views!

I really want Coach Crean to be the guy, but feel it's too late for him. I definitely think the pieces are there, but feel coach will have another late season bust like usual and under-perform. Hope I'm wrong for sure though!

Thanks for the welcome. I'm an IU football fan as well and I often feel the same way about them. But coaching churn for the sake of churn never seems to pay off in the long run.