Thank God for Crean's Donation!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Are you Chicos reincarnated?

Nah, I'm a long time reader but new poster. On most issues I think he is a douche but I actually agree with Chicos on the Crean issue.

I of course have no way of proving I'm not Chicos....this could be another step in his plan to take over Scoop by having the most screen names....

[real chili 83]

You just registered 5/31/13.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

You just registered 5/31/13.

Again, long time reader. New poster

[Silkk the Shaka]

Nah, I'm a long time reader but new poster. On most issues I think he is a douche but I actually agree with Chicos on the Crean issue.

I of course have no way of proving I'm not Chicos....this could be another step in his plan to take over Scoop by having the most screen names....

You should be gettin' a backyard invite in no time

[keefe]

Nah, I'm a long time reader but new poster. On most issues I think he is a douche but I actually agree with Chicos on the Crean issue.

I of course have no way of proving I'm not Chicos....this could be another step in his plan to take over Scoop by having the most screen names....

Another chair is pulled up to the table at The Orange County Backyard Summit.

[keefe]

hey, y'all! analytical eagle here! jet skier, beer drinker, and long time lurker...

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Nah, I'm a long time reader but new poster. On most issues I think he is a douche but I actually agree with Chicos on the Crean issue.

I of course have no way of proving I'm not Chicos....this could be another step in his plan to take over Scoop by having the most screen names....

Call Walgreen's immediately and get that prescription re-filled! You're a danger to the community!

[keefe]

Again, long time reader. New poster

C'mon Chico! You must think us fools. This is so desperately transparent. Please.

[ChicosBailBonds]

C'mon Chico! You must think us fools. This is so desperately transparent. Please.

I'm right here.  I've been very busy of late.  No idea who Analytical Eagle is, but it certainly isn't me, nor was Hoopaloop.  You guys keep trying.

I would think the moderators here could end this in a few seconds.   

[ChicosBailBonds]

Which is what most donors usually do.  Make a commitment but generally not transfer the assets until the fundraising is finalized.

But hey...why acknowledge that reality when people can take potshots at Crean instead?

+1

[keefe]

+1

I am laughing my a$$ off right now. God Bless you, Chico!

[Chicago_inferiority_complexes]

Chicahoopaeagle!

[ChicosBailBonds]

I am laughing my a$$ off right now. God Bless you, Chico!

Glad I can help in that area.  Peace

[keefe]

Glad I can help in that area.  Peace

The Backyard Summit, Interrupted

[wadesworld]

I have a confession to make. I am (also) ChicosHoopedAnEagle.

(That has a nice ring to it. I'll have to use that one when the moderators ban me for having 4 usernames.)

[keefe]

I'm right here.  I've been very busy of late.  No idea who Analytical Eagle is, but it certainly isn't me, nor was Hoopaloop.  You guys keep trying.

I would think the moderators here could end this in a few seconds.   

[TallTitan34]

I think it's pretty clear Chicos would never use "Eagle" in one of his screen names.

Unless he's trying to throw us off....

[ATL MU Warrior]

this one just nailed it...good find!

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I think it's pretty clear Chicos would never use "Eagle" in one of his screen names.

Unless he's trying to throw us off....

Good point. And an Indiana alum/fan would NEVER claim to be from Purdue.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

So.....how about that soccer stadium donation?

[joe pop]

Any excuse to hate on Tom Crean is fully taken advantage of on this site... Get over it it was 6 years ago and MU is in great shape, and so is Tom Crean.

[wadesworld]

Any excuse to hate on Tom Crean is fully taken advantage of on this site... Get over it it was 6 years ago and MU is in great shape, and so is Tom Crean.

If you think 2 Sweet Sixteens in 6 years and nothing beyond that is in good shape and highly regarded by the IU faithful, then yeah, you're right.

[keefe]

If you think 2 Sweet Sixteens in 6 years and nothing beyond that is in good shape and highly regarded by the IU faithful, then yeah, you're right.

One cannot help but think the IU faithful have a bit of sour taste from last season. After all, many pundits had them as the preseason favorite to run the table. A Sweet Sixteen finish is the moral equivalent of a Pitino Porcini 15 second finish. Quite the build up with a rather premature finish and considerable anguish in the aftermath. The Bloomington jury is still out in the matter of Coach Tom Crean though I believe the Marquette audience can predict the denouement of this stage production.

[MUSF]

If you think 2 Sweet Sixteens in 6 years and nothing beyond that is in good shape and highly regarded by the IU faithful, then yeah, you're right.

If you think 2 Sweet Sixteens in 6 years is all Crean has accomplished at IU, then you don't understand the situation Crean inherited at IU and you seriously undervalue the regular season.

Also, he is pretty highly regarded by the IU faithful, but he will eventually have to show some more tourney success to stay highly regarded.

[keefe]

If you think 2 Sweet Sixteens in 6 years is all Crean has accomplished at IU, then you don't understand the situation Crean inherited and IU and you seriously undervalue the regular season.

Also, he is pretty highly regarded by the IU faithful, but he will eventually have to show some more tourney success to stay highly regarded.

His quick finish last season was noted...