IU out according to Lunardi
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That possibility popped up on the OTF over on peegs again today. Another guy with pretty close "sources". Said it's a done deal to Alabama. Hopefully not the case. ðŸ˜.
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Drat!
From a Purdue fan's perspective, iu and crean were made for each other. Hours and hours of entertainment.
Man, am I glad we aren't on the ((((bubble)))) anymore.
I don't post on Peegs, but I've been visiting since we won at Ass Hall, and they are on pins and needles right now. Analyzing every win from every Mid-Conf, etc etc etc.
Glad to be watching it all unfold, worry free in that regard.
I don't post on Peegs, but I've been visiting since we won at Ass Hall, and they are on pins and needles right now. Analyzing every win from every Mid-Conf, etc etc etc.
Glad to be watching it all unfold, worry free in that regard.
It will be interesting to see which one of them is correct. They have very few discrepancies, this one will be fun to watch. I do think IU will probably be in, but Palm was very reluctant to put us in and Lunardi had us in much earlier than Palm.
Don't know where crean is going, but I did hear the major IU players had the buyout money assembled by Christmas, so that's absolutely not an issue.
Glass may actually want to keep crean, but it's not really his call.
Glass may actually want to keep crean, but it's not really his call.
Palm has IU as one of his last 4 in now, but the "top" of the last 4 in. He has IU positioned better than Colorado State, Ole Miss and BYU.
Lunardi has BYU and Colorado State with byes. Ole Miss is one of the last 4 in.
When you get down to these last few teams, it's impossible to predict.
Palm has Purdue in a 7/10 game playing Wichita State in Omaha (not a fan of the location/opponent..Iowa State is the #2 seed).
Lunardi has purdue in a 7/10 game playing Xavier in Charlotte (with UVA as the #2).
Lunardi has BYU and Colorado State with byes. Ole Miss is one of the last 4 in.
When you get down to these last few teams, it's impossible to predict.
Palm has Purdue in a 7/10 game playing Wichita State in Omaha (not a fan of the location/opponent..Iowa State is the #2 seed).
Lunardi has purdue in a 7/10 game playing Xavier in Charlotte (with UVA as the #2).
Crean isn't going anywhere.
He "resurrected" the IU program. Put together a team with, what... two first round picks... right after they were on death's doorstep.
Who would they get? Dakich? Well, on second thought, he might elevate that program....
Really, who would want it?
He "resurrected" the IU program. Put together a team with, what... two first round picks... right after they were on death's doorstep.
Who would they get? Dakich? Well, on second thought, he might elevate that program....
Really, who would want it?
I would love this matchup. Xavier is beatable, and so is UVA with Justin Anderson just getting back. Would much rather have that than WSU in Omaha. Xavier meh, WSU good basically at a home game.
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A UConn win on their home court today - a definite possibility - would further narrow the bubble.
Man am I glad Purdue beat Illinois and Penn State.
Most bracketologists think Purdue is now safely in, even with our meltdown in the last 11 minutes against Wisconsin yesterday. ESPN thinks we're a lock. #10 seems to be the consensus.
bracket matrix 3\14 - 98 of 101 have Purdue in
Man am I glad Purdue beat Illinois and Penn State.
Most bracketologists think Purdue is now safely in, even with our meltdown in the last 11 minutes against Wisconsin yesterday. ESPN thinks we're a lock. #10 seems to be the consensus.
bracket matrix 3\14 - 98 of 101 have Purdue in
IU had the buyout money at Christmas? When they were 9-2 and receiving votes in the polls? Kinda doubt that.
I think you're absolutely wrong on the fan base aspect for 2 reason. One, the tournament gets great ratings no matter who is playing, particularly the first rounds.
Secondly, the NCAA selection committee is probably one of the "truest" of systems out there. This committee has shown countless times it goes by its beliefs, not by influences (often leaving bigger programs out in favor of smaller programs, for example).
Secondly, the NCAA selection committee is probably one of the "truest" of systems out there. This committee has shown countless times it goes by its beliefs, not by influences (often leaving bigger programs out in favor of smaller programs, for example).
I think the Wyoming win took them out of the 11-11 play in game. Who knows we could be wrong but I smell NIT spirit.
Lunardi update
Is Lunardi from Iowa? He still has Iowa as a 7 seed even after they lost to Penn St. When St Johns lost he moved them from a 7 to a 9. Funny though he has Iowa playing BYU. They could poke and punch each other all game. Could end up being an ugly brawl.
Re: Crean isn't going anywhere.
You need to keep in mind how high the expectations are among these guys. Crean has served his purpose, he has been a "useful idiot" and now it's time to go get a real coach.
Gregg Marshall is the name I've heard thrown around, seems like they could get him pretty easily.
You need to keep in mind how high the expectations are among these guys. Crean has served his purpose, he has been a "useful idiot" and now it's time to go get a real coach.
Gregg Marshall is the name I've heard thrown around, seems like they could get him pretty easily.
Re: Crean isn't going anywhere.
New Pal Boiler posted on 3/15/2015...
You need to keep in mind how high the expectations are among these guys. Crean has served his purpose, he has been a "useful idiot" and now it's time to go get a real coach.
Gregg Marshall is the name I've heard thrown around, seems like they could get him pretty easily.
See again that whole Marshall thing throws up Red Flags. He loves being in Witchta, has a very supportive fanbase, and makes about two million now. He turned down UCLA. So it being "Indiana" isn't going to blow his doors off. If he spent ten minutes reading Peegs or even the media reports of how brutal the fans are to Crean, there is no way he's gonna leave Kansas for Bloomington.
New Pal Boiler posted on 3/15/2015...
You need to keep in mind how high the expectations are among these guys. Crean has served his purpose, he has been a "useful idiot" and now it's time to go get a real coach.
Gregg Marshall is the name I've heard thrown around, seems like they could get him pretty easily.
See again that whole Marshall thing throws up Red Flags. He loves being in Witchta, has a very supportive fanbase, and makes about two million now. He turned down UCLA. So it being "Indiana" isn't going to blow his doors off. If he spent ten minutes reading Peegs or even the media reports of how brutal the fans are to Crean, there is no way he's gonna leave Kansas for Bloomington.
Re: Crean isn't going anywhere.
It is not obvious to me that Marshall wishes to leave Wichita State - and if he does that it would be to IU.
On one hand, his team is Senior-laden, so leaving now might make sense. However, he was at Winthrop for many years. He is a demi-god in KS and why put up with the IU fanbase, even if you get more money.
The IU fans think that everyone wants to come there to coach, but that has been demonstrated not to be the case. The fanbase is one good reason why they do not want to come.
This post was edited on 3/15 1:49 PM by arcb102000
It is not obvious to me that Marshall wishes to leave Wichita State - and if he does that it would be to IU.
On one hand, his team is Senior-laden, so leaving now might make sense. However, he was at Winthrop for many years. He is a demi-god in KS and why put up with the IU fanbase, even if you get more money.
The IU fans think that everyone wants to come there to coach, but that has been demonstrated not to be the case. The fanbase is one good reason why they do not want to come.
This post was edited on 3/15 1:49 PM by arcb102000
Re: Crean isn't going anywhere.
I still say that given Glass' comments on Crean, he's not being fired. Glass gave more than the required "he's our coach" and elaborated numerous times backing Crean. You wouldn't do that if you were planning on firing him. Can things change between a week ago and then end of the season? Sure, but I think it would be an internal Crean/Glass situation that would provoke it.
I still say that given Glass' comments on Crean, he's not being fired. Glass gave more than the required "he's our coach" and elaborated numerous times backing Crean. You wouldn't do that if you were planning on firing him. Can things change between a week ago and then end of the season? Sure, but I think it would be an internal Crean/Glass situation that would provoke it.
Re: Crean isn't going anywhere.
As for Crean, I still say Mama Crean wants out and Two Tone's agent is/has negotiated a suitable departure for both IU and Mama Crean.
I'll say it again...first regarding Marshall. Why would anyone at IU want another Tom Crean look alike and act alike? They're twins and both should research to see if one or both were adopted.
As for Crean, I still say Mama Crean wants out and Two Tone's agent is/has negotiated a suitable departure for both IU and Mama Crean.
She's addicted to Two Tone Tommy McClapperson's rather large...........................paycheck.
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