Comments on: Williams sticks with Crean, signs with Indiana http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BrianK http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38248 BrianK Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:06:09 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38248 Lol the hoosier classic was a joke. Bring back the Big 4, IU, UofL, UofK and Purdue. That would be sweet. But IU's non conf schedule has never really been that great except for Davis who did put together and tough one. Lol the hoosier classic was a joke. Bring back the Big 4, IU, UofL, UofK and Purdue. That would be sweet. But IU's non conf schedule has never really been that great except for Davis who did put together and tough one.

]]> By: SteveEyl http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38247 SteveEyl Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:54:33 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38247 The Hooiser Classic had "real" teams? The Hooiser Classic had “real” teams?

]]> By: southsidehitmen http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38251 southsidehitmen Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:35:41 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38251 Sorry this is a little belated, but Kelin:<br><br>Did you mention Josh McRoberts leaving and Duke keeping up their success? <br><br>C'mon. I agreed with your point in general, but McRoberts was trash. He was a loser and a mental midget, same as Paulus. It's probably why Duke hasn't been able to get into the Sweet 16 recently. Sorry this is a little belated, but Kelin:

Did you mention Josh McRoberts leaving and Duke keeping up their success?

C'mon. I agreed with your point in general, but McRoberts was trash. He was a loser and a mental midget, same as Paulus. It's probably why Duke hasn't been able to get into the Sweet 16 recently.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38246 tacojohn Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:01:26 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38246 Crean's offense isn't a screening offense. It's based on spacing, inside-out play, and penetration.<br><br>Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but his offense is going to resemble Davis' and Sampson's. Crean's offense isn't a screening offense. It's based on spacing, inside-out play, and penetration.

Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but his offense is going to resemble Davis' and Sampson's.

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38250 JerryCT Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:40 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38250 I agree with you except I am sticking w Bassett and Ellis for one reason. I think Crean, his coaches and the new recruits will alter the dynamics of the team attitude and both kids will be measureably better players and teamates.<br><br>I believe Crean can rehab them . I agree with you except I am sticking w Bassett and Ellis for one reason. I think Crean, his coaches and the new recruits will alter the dynamics of the team attitude and both kids will be measureably better players and teamates.

I believe Crean can rehab them .

]]> By: MikeinNC http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-38249 MikeinNC Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:01:43 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-38249 I'd rather give up Bassett/Ellis's "experience" and point production, in exchange for starting with a clean slate and a team of players hand picked by Crean to play within his program and per his expectations. Those two give you some points, but they cost you a lot more in negatively impacting the team, and I never saw signs of consistent leadership from either player last year. Crean will find people that can make up the points, and even if it costs us a few games next year, it is worth it to get started winning the right way again - to me it is anyway, I don't know if other fans would agree with me :-) I'd rather give up Bassett/Ellis's “experience” and point production, in exchange for starting with a clean slate and a team of players hand picked by Crean to play within his program and per his expectations. Those two give you some points, but they cost you a lot more in negatively impacting the team, and I never saw signs of consistent leadership from either player last year. Crean will find people that can make up the points, and even if it costs us a few games next year, it is worth it to get started winning the right way again – to me it is anyway, I don't know if other fans would agree with me :-)

]]> By: BrianK http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11259 BrianK Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:06:09 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11259 Lol the hoosier classic was a joke. Bring back the Big 4, IU, UofL, UofK and Purdue. That would be sweet. But IU's non conf schedule has never really been that great except for Davis who did put together and tough one. Lol the hoosier classic was a joke. Bring back the Big 4, IU, UofL, UofK and Purdue. That would be sweet. But IU's non conf schedule has never really been that great except for Davis who did put together and tough one.

]]> By: SteveEyl http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11257 SteveEyl Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:54:33 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11257 The Hooiser Classic had "real" teams? The Hooiser Classic had “real” teams?

]]> By: southsidehitmen http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11264 southsidehitmen Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:35:41 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11264 Sorry this is a little belated, but Kelin:<br><br>Did you mention Josh McRoberts leaving and Duke keeping up their success? <br><br>C'mon. I agreed with your point in general, but McRoberts was trash. He was a loser and a mental midget, same as Paulus. It's probably why Duke hasn't been able to get into the Sweet 16 recently. Sorry this is a little belated, but Kelin:

Did you mention Josh McRoberts leaving and Duke keeping up their success?

C'mon. I agreed with your point in general, but McRoberts was trash. He was a loser and a mental midget, same as Paulus. It's probably why Duke hasn't been able to get into the Sweet 16 recently.

]]> By: tacojohn http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11247 tacojohn Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:01:26 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11247 Crean's offense isn't a screening offense. It's based on spacing, inside-out play, and penetration.<br><br>Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but his offense is going to resemble Davis' and Sampson's. Crean's offense isn't a screening offense. It's based on spacing, inside-out play, and penetration.

Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but his offense is going to resemble Davis' and Sampson's.

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11262 JerryCT Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:22:40 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11262 I agree with you except I am sticking w Bassett and Ellis for one reason. I think Crean, his coaches and the new recruits will alter the dynamics of the team attitude and both kids will be measureably better players and teamates.<br><br>I believe Crean can rehab them . I agree with you except I am sticking w Bassett and Ellis for one reason. I think Crean, his coaches and the new recruits will alter the dynamics of the team attitude and both kids will be measureably better players and teamates.

I believe Crean can rehab them .

]]> By: MikeinNC http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11261 MikeinNC Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:01:43 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11261 I'd rather give up Bassett/Ellis's "experience" and point production, in exchange for starting with a clean slate and a team of players hand picked by Crean to play within his program and per his expectations. Those two give you some points, but they cost you a lot more in negatively impacting the team, and I never saw signs of consistent leadership from either player last year. Crean will find people that can make up the points, and even if it costs us a few games next year, it is worth it to get started winning the right way again - to me it is anyway, I don't know if other fans would agree with me :-) I'd rather give up Bassett/Ellis's “experience” and point production, in exchange for starting with a clean slate and a team of players hand picked by Crean to play within his program and per his expectations. Those two give you some points, but they cost you a lot more in negatively impacting the team, and I never saw signs of consistent leadership from either player last year. Crean will find people that can make up the points, and even if it costs us a few games next year, it is worth it to get started winning the right way again – to me it is anyway, I don't know if other fans would agree with me :-)

]]> By: Raymond219 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11256 Raymond219 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:48:58 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11256 I must say, i doubt that very many of us thought three weeks ago that we would be in the position we are in today. I am not saying we're going to win the big ten, or 20 games, but I don't think we thought we would be pulling in recruits and filling out our roster with solid recruits...and not just filling out our roster.<br><br>Hopefully now we can fix another hole in our program...our schedule. Does anyone else miss playing real team in the non conference season? I hope we can start playin teams like Notre Dame every year again or bring back the hoosier classic or play in the Wooden. Just a thought. I must say, i doubt that very many of us thought three weeks ago that we would be in the position we are in today. I am not saying we're going to win the big ten, or 20 games, but I don't think we thought we would be pulling in recruits and filling out our roster with solid recruits…and not just filling out our roster.

Hopefully now we can fix another hole in our program…our schedule. Does anyone else miss playing real team in the non conference season? I hope we can start playin teams like Notre Dame every year again or bring back the hoosier classic or play in the Wooden. Just a thought.

]]> By: hoosier07 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11254 hoosier07 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:36:48 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11254 tom crean = hoosier fans savior ... there really isn't much else to say, but "keep it up coach" tom crean = hoosier fans savior … there really isn't much else to say, but “keep it up coach”

]]> By: CJames0569 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11252 CJames0569 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11252 I've read that with Harrelson it is between us and Kentucky and surely we can offer him more playing time. I've also read that he has pretty soft hands with good foot work and solid moves around that basket plus a decent mid range jumper. I think he could be a solid physical banger at 6'9' 275 in the big 10, so here's to hoping that we can get him. I've read that with Harrelson it is between us and Kentucky and surely we can offer him more playing time. I've also read that he has pretty soft hands with good foot work and solid moves around that basket plus a decent mid range jumper. I think he could be a solid physical banger at 6'9' 275 in the big 10, so here's to hoping that we can get him.

]]> By: BTOWN40 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11250 BTOWN40 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:47 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11250 I would like to say a special thanks to DJ White. I heard that he talked to Nick Williams and said what a great fit IU would be for him. DJ didn't have to say crap it just goes to show you what class he has.<br>With all that DJ went thru in his career at IU he still exhibits what it means to play for INDIANA.<br>Second I would like to thank Crean for at least restoring our Faith in IU, keep up the great work it has been great to see the committment to IU I would like to say a special thanks to DJ White. I heard that he talked to Nick Williams and said what a great fit IU would be for him. DJ didn't have to say crap it just goes to show you what class he has.
With all that DJ went thru in his career at IU he still exhibits what it means to play for INDIANA.
Second I would like to thank Crean for at least restoring our Faith in IU, keep up the great work it has been great to see the committment to IU

]]> By: RGH http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11244 RGH Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:44:19 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11244 I agree but I'm also nervous. Some of us said similar things about Sampson.... I agree but I'm also nervous. Some of us said similar things about Sampson….

]]> By: B_MD http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11243 B_MD Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:03:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11243 So looking forward to actually watching offense. I went to the NCAA Tourney in DC and it was refreshing watching Purdue/Xavier game as both teams actually ran an offense...who would have thunk it. So looking forward to actually watching offense. I went to the NCAA Tourney in DC and it was refreshing watching Purdue/Xavier game as both teams actually ran an offense…who would have thunk it.

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11240 Kelin Blab Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:56:10 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11240 Wow Jerry.... for a long time I have wanted to say these words as it relates to IU...."A Screen"......could you imagine, not that we want to now...Deandre setting a screen for EJ for a three...would have been nice. I would also like to see another BIG come in and work with DT and Eli on the block.<br><br>What rings a MAJOR bell to me is CREAN is a beast recruiting....EVEN with RESTRICTIONS....Painter, Coach K, and Mata better watch out....the guy and his staff are good. Wow Jerry…. for a long time I have wanted to say these words as it relates to IU….”A Screen”……could you imagine, not that we want to now…Deandre setting a screen for EJ for a three…would have been nice. I would also like to see another BIG come in and work with DT and Eli on the block.

What rings a MAJOR bell to me is CREAN is a beast recruiting….EVEN with RESTRICTIONS….Painter, Coach K, and Mata better watch out….the guy and his staff are good.

]]> By: B_MD http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/comment-page-1/#comment-11237 B_MD Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:27:55 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/04/21/williams-sticks-with-crean-signs-with-indiana/#comment-11237 Also the sad truth is that UNC and Duke are FAR more talented than our roster. Williams and Dumes sound like good additions, but neither of them have played a second in the Big Ten.<br><br>Those Duke and UNC teams backups would be recruits that we're getting fired up about as we're currently constituted. <br><br>I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but if Bassett seems apologetic and like he's willing to work hard, then he could be the biggest asset we ad this summer, he would be a solidfying force on a young team. Also the sad truth is that UNC and Duke are FAR more talented than our roster. Williams and Dumes sound like good additions, but neither of them have played a second in the Big Ten.

Those Duke and UNC teams backups would be recruits that we're getting fired up about as we're currently constituted.

I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but if Bassett seems apologetic and like he's willing to work hard, then he could be the biggest asset we ad this summer, he would be a solidfying force on a young team.

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