Emmitt Holt dismissed from team

[Chips&Dipo 1,460]

Wish him all the best, but probably had to be done. 

[Kepner 1,261]

Yes Holt was just a kid, but after almost ending someones life and then turning around and doing something stupid again, you had to go. Crean said it well in the presser last week, the staff can talk and talk to these kids till they are blue in the face, but they can't babysit them 24hrs. These kids are adults and make their own (albeit at times stupid) decisions. Holt had to go

[Hoosierfan2017 20,812]

Unfortunately it had to be done after Hanner and Devin got the boot this summer. This second violation was so incredibly minor, but you can only give your team so many chances if you ever want to have a sense of discipline. It's sad because he would've been a great help this year and didn't seem like a bad kid, but ultimately he did it to himself.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,782]

Lost in all of this is the issue that there were other people in the car that have never been identified.   Why?

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

So we have kicked off 3 players in one off-season?? That's just mind-boggling!

[mdn82 25,510]

Lost in all of this is the issue that there were other people in the car that have never been identified.   Why?

Well, one of two reasons.  Either it is players trying to be protected (which I doubt).  Or people in the car that may make a negative situation look even worse. 

[Hoosier2014 289]

Lost in all of this is the issue that there were other people in the car that have never been identified. Why?

Probably because they were either of age and it didn't matter or because they weren't in possession of the alcohol so there's no reason to identify them.

[mdn82 25,510]

So we have kicked off 3 players in one off-season?? That's just mind-boggling!

I am honestly glad we are starting to.  This one sucks from a basketball standpoint, but the arrests aren't Indiana basketball. 

[mamasa 15,133]

Before we get to far into this, please let me post my usual "Player bashing is not tolerated" warning.  Post with emotion but use common sense. 

[AZ Hoosier 6,526]

Not sure I follow how McRobbie's voice was being heard at the players' level?  The players didn't get rid of Holt.  We will see how much the team learns from this dismissal. 

 

I guarantee that the players are listening now. THAT was the point that I was trying to make.

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

I am honestly glad we are starting to.  This one sucks from a basketball standpoint, but the arrests aren't Indiana basketball. 

My point is that it goes to show the state of the program. I understand that it had to be done, but it's on the coaching staff for letting it get this out of control.

[MikeRoberts 6,914]

What was Crean supposed to do? He isn't the parent, he can't be with them all 24 hours a day. I don't get how anyone puts stupid college kid mistakes on the coach.

one mistake no, two mistakes no, three and maybe we should start looking at the coaches, four, we should start definitely looking at the coaches, what is this 9 offenses in two years? Coaches need to be punished too at this point

[mdn82 25,510]

I guarantee that the players are listening now. THAT was the point that I was trying to make.

I sure as hell hope they are, but time will tell on that one.  I know Crean has, because you can tell a change in the "types" of kids he is recruiting right now. 

[HoosierAlex 152]

Why did it take over a week to make this decision? I get the program is under a microscope now but waiting a week and throwing a kid out seems like a oh crap we have to do something move not a punishment fits the crime kind of move.

[JSHoosier 19,803]

It's not deserved for an incident as minor as it was, but this may have been the only way to get through to the team.

 

I'll admit, I'm actually impressed by Crean for a change.  I fully expected a light tap on the wrist, and then plenty of ice to put on it.

[mdn82 25,510]

one mistake no, two mistakes no, three and maybe we should start looking at the coaches, four, we should start definitely looking at the coaches, what is this 9 offenses in two years? Coaches need to be punished too at this point

 

Yeah, this was getting old when Luke left.  Now change has to happen one way or another. 

[mdn82 25,510]

Why did it take over a week to make this decision? I get the program is under a microscope now but waiting a week and throwing a kid out seems like a oh crap we have to do something move not a punishment fits the crime kind of move.

 

I am wondering if they didn't drug test him and he failed.  I know nothing, but the week thing made me think. 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,951]

People over 21 can possess alcohol so they probably wouldn't be in trouble unless they actually bought the alcohol.

[AZ Hoosier 6,526]

Lost in all of this is the issue that there were other people in the car that have never been identified.   Why?

 

Good question. My only guess is that they technically broke no laws, and are being dealt with privately.

 

Personally, my guess is that they were teammates who were 21 or over, but that's just a wild-haired supposition on my part.

[Chips&Dipo 1,460]

Why did it take over a week to make this decision? I get the program is under a microscope now but waiting a week and throwing a kid out seems like a oh crap we have to do something move not a punishment fits the crime kind of move.

I wonder if maybe they told Holt a week ago and kept it quite so he could get himself situated for the future?