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Man that was some good coaching
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FallenEmpire Nov 25 2008, 03:19 AM Post #1
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I really liked what I saw tonight. No, its never fun losing by 38 points, and the turnovers drove me absolutely nuts, but god dammit we lost like warriors. Crean has these guys playing fearless...something that hasnt happened since Knight was around. We challenged Notre Dame and created some good shots, we just couldnt hit them. It wouldnt have mattered anyway...ND is too big and too experienced. But Im hella proud of our young guys. And watching Crean on the sidelines was awesome..he didnt sit there with his face buried into his hands like Mike Davis did, and he didnt just stand there like Sampson did probably thinking about where he was going to kill his next buffalo. Crean was TEACHING the entire way, and by god it was good to see. That was the thing I've missed most about IU basketball since Knight...there was no teaching, educating, or passion of the game in Sampson or Davis. It was just dribble and launch a shot. Crean is showing you how the game should be played. Hopefully everyone in the crowd was taking notes.

The fans were great too, for once. I wasnt sure if they'd watch in stunned silence or boo Crean and call for his head, but I certainly didnt expect them to cheer them on the entire game. That was great to see. We get some experience and talent going for us, and we are gonna be tough, tough, tough again.
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I think we all watched the game knowing already what the outcome was going to be. I just had to smile and say "Well, not used to that..."

Patience will pay off.

We're going to be back before UK =]. And I'm fucking loving it.
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Unbiased Nov 25 2008, 09:15 AM Post #3
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I agree with Fallen. This team moves well without the ball, spaces well and got very good looks. They simply aren't big enough, talented enough nor good enough shooters.

Why was Finkelfuck playing so much? Why not Moore? and why not more Roth?

Watching this team is a comedy of errors. Get your laughs in now.
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Couldn't agree more....so proud of our coach and our team. Very very very unlikely that we make it to any postseason play, but I agree with the announcers, this team is going to be remembered when we cut down the nets, however long that might take, as the team that started it all.....

"In Crean I Trust"
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Couldn't agree more....so proud of our coach and our team. Very very very unlikely that we make it to any postseason play, but I agree with the announcers, this team is going to be remembered when we cut down the nets, however long that might take, as the team that started it all.....

"In Crean I Trust"
You think IU might miss the tourney.

Thanks for the info kid
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Couldn't agree more....so proud of our coach and our team. Very very very unlikely that we make it to any postseason play, but I agree with the announcers, this team is going to be remembered when we cut down the nets, however long that might take, as the team that started it all.....

"In Crean I Trust"
You think IU might miss the tourney.

Thanks for the info kid
thanks captain obvious
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Couldn't agree more....so proud of our coach and our team. Very very very unlikely that we make it to any postseason play, but I agree with the announcers, this team is going to be remembered when we cut down the nets, however long that might take, as the team that started it all.....

"In Crean I Trust"
You think IU might miss the tourney.

Thanks for the info kid
I'd relish this season as much as possible, boilergrad. Because in 2 or 3 years, Crean is going to turn IU into a top 10 program. He's getting this freshmen to play hard and fundamental basketball, which will help them improve into more solid players. Plus, Crean already has a top 10 recruiting class coming in next season.

I still enjoy seeing the IU faithful cheering on this team the entire game no matter how bad they we're getting beat. If that doesn't show how great and loyal a fan base is, then I don't know what does.
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Our guys did hustle, thats for damn sure. I'll tell you that outcome was pretty much expected, I think my prediction had us losing by 28 in the game thread. Notre Dame is really fucking good, and experienced. And we have nothing but new players.
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Fallen makes a good point, you could hear Crean's coaching being picked up on the mikes he was yelling so loud. Giving instructions to individual players, the team on offense, defense...It's a great thing when a coach actually coaches.
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As I was driving back from Purdue today bored going down the empty stretches of highway 25 and 24, I found the IU game on the radio and decided to listen to it. As most of you know there is little in the way of station choice between Purdue and Fort Wayne. However, I digress as the came came to a close I listened to Crean talk to the announcers and I must say, I was throughly impressed.

The man already sounds passionate about the program. He didn't make one excuse for IU's poor performance. The man knows the limitations of this team and isn't afraid to admit them. He isn't afraid to say that this team lacks the talent to be competitive in D1 basketball. To me that is the most refreshing thing of all, to have a man that is passionate about the game and doesn't make excuses. The NCAA could use more coaches with that attitude in my opinion. The Big Ten already has three in Painter, Izzo, and Crean.

I for one even as a Purdue fan will be excited to see the resurrection of IU basketball. When we are both good it makes the rivalry all that more interesting. While I know a lot of you IU fans think Painter will not have any sort of real success at Purdue, which is fine he is unproven so I can see your skepticism (even if I don't agree with it :p). I for one have no problem admitting that Crean will do wonders for the IU program. I look forward to a healthy rivalry on the court, off the court, and on the recruiting trail for years to come.

Here is to the resurgence of IU and Purdue, along with the coming out party for Notre Dame. Basketball in the state of Indiana is on the right track once again! :cheers:
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As I was driving back from Purdue today bored going down the empty stretches of highway 25 and 24, I found the IU game on the radio and decided to listen to it. As most of you know there is little in the way of station choice between Purdue and Fort Wayne. However, I digress as the came came to a close I listened to Crean talk to the announcers and I must say, I was throughly impressed.

The man already sounds passionate about the program. He didn't make one excuse for IU's poor performance. The man knows the limitations of this team and isn't afraid to admit them. He isn't afraid to say that this team lacks the talent to be competitive in D1 basketball. To me that is the most refreshing thing of all, to have a man that is passionate about the game and doesn't make excuses. The NCAA could use more coaches with that attitude in my opinion. The Big Ten already has three in Painter, Izzo, and Crean.

I for one even as a Purdue fan will be excited to see the resurrection of IU basketball. When we are both good it makes the rivalry all that more interesting. While I know a lot of you IU fans think Painter will not have any sort of real success at Purdue, which is fine he is unproven so I can see your skepticism (even if I don't agree with it :p). I for one have no problem admitting that Crean will do wonders for the IU program. I look forward to a healthy rivalry on the court, off the court, and on the recruiting trail for years to come.

Here is to the resurgence of IU and Purdue, along with the coming out party for Notre Dame. Basketball in the state of Indiana is on the right track once again! :cheers:
Im really glad to hear Purdue fans admit as much, because as much shit as I talk, Painter has a great thing going on in West Layfette. Or however you spell it. I miss the old days of Keady and Knight going tooth and nail...and even though we unfortunately have new coaches (I could watch Keady and Knight go after it for the rest of my life) Crean and Painter are going to have a lot of fun with each other down the road.

Since IU basketball is under constant fire from its own student fanbase and AD, i hope we can rise above the occasion and get back to the old IU/PU classic barn burners. even an old man like me can get a boner now and then.
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Nov 25 2008, 11:32 PM
As I was driving back from Purdue today bored going down the empty stretches of highway 25 and 24, I found the IU game on the radio and decided to listen to it. As most of you know there is little in the way of station choice between Purdue and Fort Wayne. However, I digress as the came came to a close I listened to Crean talk to the announcers and I must say, I was throughly impressed.

The man already sounds passionate about the program. He didn't make one excuse for IU's poor performance. The man knows the limitations of this team and isn't afraid to admit them. He isn't afraid to say that this team lacks the talent to be competitive in D1 basketball. To me that is the most refreshing thing of all, to have a man that is passionate about the game and doesn't make excuses. The NCAA could use more coaches with that attitude in my opinion. The Big Ten already has three in Painter, Izzo, and Crean.

I for one even as a Purdue fan will be excited to see the resurrection of IU basketball. When we are both good it makes the rivalry all that more interesting. While I know a lot of you IU fans think Painter will not have any sort of real success at Purdue, which is fine he is unproven so I can see your skepticism (even if I don't agree with it :p). I for one have no problem admitting that Crean will do wonders for the IU program. I look forward to a healthy rivalry on the court, off the court, and on the recruiting trail for years to come.

Here is to the resurgence of IU and Purdue, along with the coming out party for Notre Dame. Basketball in the state of Indiana is on the right track once again! :cheers:
Im really glad to hear Purdue fans admit as much, because as much shit as I talk, Painter has a great thing going on in West Layfette. Or however you spell it. I miss the old days of Keady and Knight going tooth and nail...and even though we unfortunately have new coaches (I could watch Keady and Knight go after it for the rest of my life) Crean and Painter are going to have a lot of fun with each other down the road.

Since IU basketball is under constant fire from its own student fanbase and AD, i hope we can rise above the occasion and get back to the old IU/PU classic barn burners. even an old man like me can get a boner now and then.
You'll have a tough time finding a Purdue person that was not impressed with the Crean hiring. He is a hell of a coach that will work his ass off and do some very good things at IU. Crean is a smart guy, he knows what he is up against, and Purdue people are smart people (for the most part) to know what a good coach at IU is capable of. There are going to be some great times for both IU and Purdue people in the future (and in the present for Purdue fans). Who has more success? Tough to tell, your guess is as good as mine. I'll put my money on both being highly successful, both in conference and nationally.
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