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Re: Indiana press release on dismissed players

MikeinNC — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:07:29 -0000

I thought it meant that they couldn't find a pair of candy cane striped warm up pants that would actually fit him. I was at the Arkansas game in Raleigh, sitting in a neutral area of the crowd....when he came into the game the first time, there was audible chuckling and I could see people flipping through the program, seeing his weight listed as 295 and making jokes...it was pretty embarrassing....a lot of comments about how any coach could allow someone to stay on the active roster playing at that weight. I think Deandre would be a good fit on a Krispy Kreme-sponsored AAU team....

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hoosierfan27 — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:56:15 -0000

We're not getting Ebanks. I don't know why you continue to talk about that.

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Kelin Blab — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:49:22 -0000

I think sayind Deandre isn't a good fit is based on the uptempo style of play he likes and that ain't Deandre

I think Eli got use to IU only have ONE big man and he wanted to be that ONE big man...prediction.....
* Armon Bassett to UAB or Cincy
* Jamarcus Ellis and Deandre will not sit out and go to a lower division
* Eli Holman will not play Div. 1 basketball......he sat out his senior year, his frosh year, and now a trasnfer year.......can' t see it happening....

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rifleman — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:15:10 -0000

What is the deal with saying Deandre "was not a good fit?"

It means they would have too expand the door openings to the locker room...!!

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MillaRed — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:48:10 -0000

I do have few questions though....

What is the deal with saying Deandre "was not a good fit?" I have wondered if he had separated himself from Ellis but apparently not. I'm thinking if one had to go they both had to go. Sad thing for Armon because he can really play.

Nice post regarding the Sutton kid upsetting Holman. I thought there was more to that story. At worst Eli would compete against this guy for a starting role. Why couldn't you start them both? When is the last time we had 4 big men that could play? We just can't hold onto any of them.

I feel sorry for Crean to have to deal with this soap opera. We don't need any more national attention like this. I'm still thinking with Dumes, Crawford, Williams, McGee and maybe Sutton at center and you have a little something to work with. Crawford can carry the team we all know that. Hopefully they cut him loose next season.

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dale11 — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:45:00 -0000

The fact that he is even thinking about going to memphis?

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tberry — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:02:39 -0000

EXCELLENT!!!

Coach Crean understand what it takes to be one of the best. I am finally so proud to know that Indiana will be worthy of our success again.

Re: Indiana press release on dismissed players

Kelin Blab — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:38:12 -0000

This is great news for this reason.......there is one final chapter to all of this KS saga to go and that is dealing with the NCAA. There is no way in hell they would impose further sanctions with Coach Clean Crean cleaining house like he is.....hell a post season band at this point wouldn' t matter given we may not make the big ten tourney......

I am not sure if I want Ebanks....there is something fishy about him that I can't put my finger on.........

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JHoosiers77 — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:48:26 -0000

Looks like the priest I called for has already conducted his exorcism - let the clean air in so we can all breathe again (hope this comment isn't too subtle). I don't know how many games they will win next year but we won't have to worry about what may happen to harm the program, you know they will play hard, and each year will just keep getting better.

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ALH_00 — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:48:27 -0000

Crean has the right attitude and I hope that his recent statements indicate his decision-making philosophy. He has alot of work ahead of him, but if he really believes himself, it is going to work out in the end. IU will draw the talent, and Crean will have his players eventually. I look forward to watching this team develop. And I'll be rooting hard for the effort next year. No expectations, other than to be fundamenally sound and hard-working.

Go Hoosiers!

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BTOWN40 — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:58:03 -0000

now thats some funny sh$%

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PMK — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:44:04 -0000

I'll be sure to forward this post along to the second floor bartenders at Sport's and the local marijuana dealers. 3 of your top customers have vacated the Bloomington scene.

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ChiCityHoosier — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:38:29 -0000

crean is like the obama of college bball ... what a great line! i think he summed up how we all feel in one powerful and succinct sentence. beautiful words from a beautiful man.

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BrianK — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:04:22 -0000

As painful as this is to see all this it feeeeels so good to finally....FINALLY see a coach back up what he says with actions. God that feels good

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Ben_M — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:11:01 -0000

The hell with it! Go Hoosiers!!!!

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Ryan_Btown — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:40:19 -0000

I didn't think he had verbally committed to anyone yet, but when he planned additional visits, he was going to Memphis, Texas, and Rutgers (????). His AAU coach has said repeatedly that they want to find a place where he can "shine" on a national stage, ie...he plans to be one and done. I feel like IU will have a lot of spotlight this year because of the rebuilding and with him, they could win some games, and lord knows he'd be the best on the team.

With all that said, Calipari's a crook and he'll end up at Memphis.

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HoosierInTheVille — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:38:18 -0000

As soon as I read these past 2 updates by Big A, I felt miserable. I'm glad to see all the positive attitudes from true Hoosier fans. Go Hoosiers!

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Ryan_Btown — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:08 -0000

I'll second that...great quote. I love this guy

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MikeinNC — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:16:31 -0000

“Our staff if going to ensure that anyone who attends this University and wears the Indiana uniform will make this privilege among their highest priorities and not treat the opportunity as an entitlement,” added Crean.

Thank-you sweet Jesus.....

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xxBHxx — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:08:07 -0000

uhh didn't ebanks verbally commit to memphis??

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TomCoverdaleIUHero — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:48:31 -0000

I dont know does this open up these scholarships for recruits................Maurice Sutton was the key that Eli was gone and i think Nick Williams said bye bye Jamarcus but we have no PG now Crawford is a 2 and i still think Ebanks really wants to go to IU so we might not b as bad as some of you think. A PG and Ebanks we could make this work we would be small down low with McGee at the 4 but we might be more atheltic then anybodt so who knows

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Disco_Briscoe — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:34:29 -0000

I'm with coach! Way to go. Clean house and do it right! Bring IU basketball back!

We may not be as bad some people may think next season.