"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
I completely understand coming from an outsider. Even as an "insider" I have questioned quite a few things. My take on that banner thing is that Crean is trying to take a page out of the General's book. There is a banner in the Hall that stands alone pointing out a Big Ten Championship. It was a banner hung in honor of the fans. In 1983 the Hoosiers were pretty dang good and were waltzing through Big Ten play, Ted Kitchel went down and the Hoosiers did as well. Bobby told the fans that the team needed their support which they gave. In honor of that championship a banner was hung by itself for the fans. Me thinks that Crean is trying to play a hand similar to that.
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
It's the same reason they built a shrine for a relatively meaningless regular season win over UK...
or why the Bloomington phone book's front cover was a picture of "The Shot" (lol)...
or handing out rings for making the SWEET 16...
You're seriously going to cut down the nets for ensuring yourself at least a piece of the B1G??!! Seriously?
They haven't won anything of significance in over two decades and they're desperate for something to celebrate.
I know a couple old school IU fans and they're actually embarrassed that IU puts on such dog and pony shows for such lame "accomplishments." A program that has 5 national championships SHOULD be above such silliness.
As an addendum, I think Crean does it because he sees it as a way of ensuring his own job security. I mean, how can you criticize a coach when his team just cut down nets? It's startling how many IU fans buy into these "accomplishments" hook, line, and sinker.
IMO, all this celebrating may very well end up coming back to bite them in the ass in the tournament because it contributes to the players having a false sense of accomplishment and feeling content because of that.
IU still has a decent shot to win it all, IMO, but it's looking right now like they peaked a couple months too soon.
Last edited by WMR; 03-06-2013 at 04:53 PM.
Or why UK retired players jersey's after the '92 season!!!!!!!!
The points are well taken WMR. As I have said time and time again........elite programs go through these kind of things. Even the Wildcats have had their trials and tribulations. As an "old school" IU fan I shake my head a lot of times with what I see. I also see many of my friends shake their heads with what is going on at their particular schools. No school is exempt nor ever will be.
I'm embarrassed that IU fans are embarrassed by it. I think its hysterical that people take these things so seriously. I hope they do it more often. Maybe that can be their next recruiting tool. "At Indiana we cut down the nets after every win, or loss for that matter, because all games at Indiana are special...and we think you're pretty special. Here is the celebretory ring you will receive for signing your letter of intent."
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Michigan-sending a boy to do a man's job, geesh
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
What a great coaching job my Matta the last half of the season. Yet another B10 tournament final for Bucks.
This team is playing some great basketball. Aaron Craft is amazing.
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