Indiana almost gets beat by D-II Chaminade

[CAINMUTINY]

I can't wait to see them at the bottom of the big ten; Karma's a Bi*ch Tommy!

[reinko]

Chaminade had a shot to win it at the buzzer too

[wheresthecake?]

Karma's a Bi*ch Tommy!

So is Kelvin Sampson.  I dislike the tan man as much as the next guy, but I'm pretty sure he knew what he was getting into when he took the job.  I do enjoy Indiana's struggles, however. 

What ticks me off is that TC has covered his tracks from the very beginning.  He has continuously stated over and over what an uphill climb he has to get Indiana back to where it once was, but you know what?  WE ALREADY KNOW THAT.  IMO he's just making excuses to keep himself off the hotseat, good coaches would take responsibility for their team no matter what and attempt to instill hope into the players and the fans.

[mviale]

I can't wait to see them at the bottom of the big ten; Karma's a Bi*ch Tommy!

Tommy will be fine as he is happy beneficiary of low expectations.

[Mayor McCheese]

Tommy will be fine as he is happy beneficiary of low expectations.

Low Expectations?  Maybe this year, but after that, Indiana basketball fans have some of the highest expectations to be good every year.  They rank up there with Kentucky, UCLA, Duke, UNC... teams that are suppose to be at the top every year.

[GO_MU02]

IU was only an 8 pt favorite.  This was the 2nd time this week that I've won by betting against them.     

[4everwarriors]

So, a new 7th place Maui Invitational banner will soon be unfurled at Assembly Hall?

[mviale]

Low Expectations?  Maybe this year, but after that, Indiana basketball fans have some of the highest expectations to be good every year.  They rank up there with Kentucky, UCLA, Duke, UNC... teams that are suppose to be at the top every year.

Yes, they will give tommy room until his 3rd year.

[The Lens]

So, a new 7th place Maui Invitational banner will soon be unfurled at Assembly Hall?

I feel you dog

Actually my friends and I have been planning this banner since April.  I would love to send one to IU.  Joanie may think it would make a great table cloth...she is Betsy to TC's Don Draper.

FYI...I'm Turners on the otherside, so you don't think I'm stealing others' great ideas.

http://forums.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=415&f=2850&t=3469728&stm=43158646

Oh wait...am I allowed to link to another board...I always forget, which one can I do that on?  I know one board you can and one board you can't...

[ChicosBailBonds]

Low Expectations?  Maybe this year, but after that, Indiana basketball fans have some of the highest expectations to be good every year.  They rank up there with Kentucky, UCLA, Duke, UNC... teams that are suppose to be at the top every year.

I disagree as an alum.  He has a LLLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGG leash at IU.  Very long.  They expect single digit wins this year, they expect probably 10 or 11 wins next year, .500 in year three.

He has a long leash.....and a long contract.

[4everwarriors]

I disagree as an alum.  He has a LLLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGG leash at IU.  Very long.  They expect single digit wins this year, they expect probably 10 or 11 wins next year, .500 in year three.

He has a long leash.....and a long contract.

So does Charlie Weis but that doesn't seem like it will deter alums from paying the chump buyout change.

[nola03]

Considering MU's struggle against Chaminade last season, this could simply be a bogey school for Crean. 

In all seriousness though, it's probably due to the fact that his top 7 players are all first year kids playing their third game in three days.

[Pardner]

Considering MU's struggle against Chaminade last season, this could simply be a bogey school for Crean. 

In all seriousness though, it's probably due to the fact that his top 7 players are all first year kids playing their third game in three days.

I wouldn't be so quick to claim a moral victory.  Chaminade lost their five starters and top six scorers from last year.  This was a battle of walk-ons.  I think Pritchard is the only one who will see a starting line-up next year.  If TC wins north of eight games, he will have over achieved.  NU, after a horrible exhibition loss, seems to be coming together--taking Butler deep into last night's game in Indy.  So, even a B11 win would be an achievement.  Patience will be needed

[RawdogDX]

So does Charlie Weis but that doesn't seem like it will deter alums from paying the chump buyout change.

weis has been there long enough to have all his own recruits and just lost to the worst program in college a year after losing to navy. 
Yes, if 4 years from now indiana is at the bottom of the big ten he will get fired as he should.  But i'm guessing that won't happen, despite being a  terrible game coach, horrible person no one wants to be around and horrendous recruiter, Indiana will be competing for the big 11 title in 3 years.