Comments on: 2011-2012 Player Profile: Maurice Creek

By: Slpsms

Slpsms — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:35:00 +0000

He did type something of substance…cynicism in regards to believing the NCAA will do what is just. It’s not an absurd implication.

By: Slpsms

Slpsms — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:35:00 +0000

He did type something of substance…cynicism in regards to believing the NCAA will do what is just. It’s not an absurd implication.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:33:00 +0000

It would be nice to see him come back next year and really help the team. However, I will go forward not expecting him back and if he is that is great. Just seems like it would be really really really tough to come back after three leg injuries in two years.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:38:00 +0000

Love Mo..his talent, desire and work ethic. I hate to say this..but everybody include those closest to him need to admit that his days as a potential college and NBA star have ended. Make that mental adjustment..stay with the program till you graduate..and look to coaching going forward if you want to continue with b-ball. Just can’t see anybody coming back from the 3 injuries he has had..all severe.

By: Eric Ostby

Eric Ostby — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:54:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Which is probably exactly why the NCAA will say "Nope, one year only."

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:45:00 +0000

I’m wishing for the best for Mo.

And hoping that after dropping 30 on Kentucky next year, he can tell a national audience:

    Don’t call it a comeback
    I’ve been here for years
    I’m rocking my peers
    Puttin’ suckers in fear

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:44:00 +0000

There is very little doubt that Zeller,
Watford and Hulls are the stars of this team. If any one of the three
can become a top 5 All-Big 10 player, this will be a good (20+ win)
season. Vic and Will are the next best players and have to get 22-25
minutes/game on the floor each. Elston and Pritchard have to do it on
the floor, “being 6’9? is no longer good enough. Derek could be great,
but can he develop the mental side of his talent? Verdell can show that
he is the senior leader that we have desperately needed for the last
three years. If he can accept lesser “billing” but play great, then this
can be a special season. Austin and Remy have to bring it all and bring
it hard every second on the floor. They each have some real talent that
Indiana has sorely needed. I hope that Matt Roth hits 50% of his 3?s
because if he can’t Danny Moore might. Danny does a lot of good things
in short stretches. No more excuses now for Coach Crean, it is win NOW
time! We miss and love you Mo Creek and want to see you play again at
100%! GO IU!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:33:00 +0000

In reply to JerryCT.

I’m not saying that most people wouldn’t be extremely discouraged at this point with what has happened to what would have been a really nice career. I’m just trying to offer a little uplifting voice to the kid while he battles through another set back. I understand it’s going to be hard and he may not ever see the potential that he could have had, but I’m just not counting him out yet is all. He just had surgery and he’s got all the time in the world to get better as well as top notch doc’s. Poor kid hasn’t had 2 good legs for almost 2 years, don’t discount desire once he gets healthy. The kid has heard nothing but doom and gloom from the fans and I don’t think that’s healthy for him right now.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:16:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

I would love to believe in your optimism and I share your sentiment that he eventually returns to the court to play.

HOWEVER:

I had a similar string of injuries and surgeries ; disc operation, severed achilles tendon, broken tibia, micofracture knee operation . In addition I had the best care , Steadman Hawkins joint center in Vail ( treats big time athletes ie Kobe for one ) .

I pray for a miracle because I fear that is what it will take. I have lived in the house of pain and sometimes the amount of work and comittment just cannot overcome damage.

By: IUfanPurduePhD

IUfanPurduePhD — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. At full strength, Mo would make the perfect substitute if we don't get Gary.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:34:00 +0000

I’m kind of tired of hearing (on multiple boards for the last couple years) that Mo won’t ever be the same and we don’t need him as badly as we once did so if he can just sit over there and get some mop up minutes that’s ok. This kid has busted his ass for the last 3 years with zero results yet continues to do it because of his love of IU basketball and an inner drive that we need on this team as we grow and become better. Anybody who thinks he won’t come back and be as good as he once was doesn’t take this kid seriously. Mo was one of the best freshmen in the country, no reason to think he wouldn’t be one of the better players in the country at this point as well, and we’ve all missed out on that.

I think he can come back and be the player he once was. This kid is a warrior to do the rehab he has and still have a positive attitude about his future with the team. Anybody who counts this kid out obviously doesn’t seem to understand what kind of an individual we have that has been a blessing to this program, on and off the court.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:22:00 +0000

IMO, I only think it would be fair that the NCAA grant more eligibility in this situation. He should get more than a one year readshirt. I don’t think the powers consider rehabilitation time, and Maurices’ rehab has been considerable.