I am already convinced that Buzz is a better coach than Crean. In todays game we were down 8 in the first half and after a timeout Buzz comes out with a zone press that turned the game around. We have seen him make adjustments in other games that also changed the game around. He completely changed our defensive philosphy to playing defense with our feet instead of our hands. We now ususally make more free throws than the other team shoots. He also completely revamped our offense. I like this motion offense much better than the detailed plays that Crean would run. All you have to do is watch Indiana play to see how it use to be here. Crean's Indiana team has already lost two home games after having 20 point leads. Buzz is flat out a better coach. Having said that we will take some serious lumps next year in the Big East, because of our lack of experience.
As Kevin O'Neill told me and Mike Deane as well, the coach with the better players is usually the better coach.
Kevin used to say, "give me Dean Smith's players and I'll be in the top 5 also".
Buzz has much better players right now then Crean does at IU. I am enthusiastic that both schools will be at the top of their game in five years (IU resurrecting itself and MU continuing).
