Crean to somewhere else-I wouldn't blame him

While I perch myself up onto my high horse, at this point of his career I would not fault Tom Crean if he is searching for and takes another opportunity. With way too many members of Marquette's fanbase stuck in the 1970's, a surprisingly strong group of idiotic fans are trying to create momentum for Crean being on the perverbial hotseat. Forget the fact that Marquette was a middle of the pack Conference USA program when he took over. His lack of "postseason success" can not be tolerated for someone making so much money. Resisting overtures from strong programs like Arkansas, Illinois, Ohio State and Virginia means nothing. Playing a key role in building a start of the art sports facility like the Al McGuire Center, marketing the program extremely well, re-emphasizing the school's proud tradition, finshing in the upper division of the Big East in our first two years there: apparently not enough for fans who need their ego stroked so they can pimp their team during March Madness.

Now, with his strong relationship to Tom Izzo, I would be shocked if he takes the Michigan job. However, take away the Izzo factor and this position would look very desirable to me. A program with a strong tradition that sits in a fertile recruiting base. While the facilities may be lacking, he built a Final Four team that practiced in the Old Gym, not exactly the Taj Mahal. Plus, he was vital in building The Al. No reason he couldn't do the same and get Michigan a needed new practice facility.

This will likely be a moot point, since Crean has thankfully placed his roots in Milwaukee and embraced the Marquette program. However, many Marquette fans don't deserve a coach as good as Tom Crean.