thirdgenhoosier Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I obviously didn't link anything, but the Lafayette CJ/Indy Star is reporting that this is the last year for the Crossroads Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Good. I'm not going to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Saves Purdue from a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 This is good news. How good will be determined by the caliber of opponent we schedule to replace the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Saves Purdue from a loss. I can see both sides to this. On one hand, it was a cool event but on the other hand, I can see us scheduling something better. Will be interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Maedhros said: This is good news. How good will be determined by the caliber of opponent we schedule to replace the event. UK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Fine by me. Open that weekend up to either National game or since the Big 10 is hell bent on having 20 conference games give us a couple freebies ala the Indiana Classic. We had nothing to gain from Crossroads and everything to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Maybe they have to because ND decided to join the B1G LOL. 😀 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Fine by me. Open that weekend up to either National game or since the Big 10 is hell bent on having 20 conference games give us a couple freebies ala the Indiana Classic. We had nothing to gain from Crossroads and everything to lose. I feel like there weren’t any huge positives for Purdue in that tournament either tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Finally!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Good riddance. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 From the looks of it everyone thinks it is ending because of IU. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/fingers-point-toward-iu-basketball-for-demise-of-crossroads-classic/ar-AAMD3Ag https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/popular-crossroads-classic-basketball-event-ending-in-december/ar-AAMDp0o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hoosier51 said: From the looks of it everyone thinks it is ending because of IU. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/fingers-point-toward-iu-basketball-for-demise-of-crossroads-classic/ar-AAMD3Ag https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/popular-crossroads-classic-basketball-event-ending-in-december/ar-AAMDp0o Honestly, I hope that is why it's ending, and I love everyone blaming IU and/or being mad at IU over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hoosier51 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, BGleas said: Honestly, I hope that is why it's ending, and I love everyone blaming IU and/or being mad at IU over it. Yeah same here, I want the Hoosiers to get back to everyone being mad at them and hating them. Being the villian would make me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, bronkonagurski said: Great show lol. I'm watching The Grand Tour right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I know it probably ran it's course but I enjoyed attending the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I will miss playing Notre Dame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy4iu Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, rico said: I will miss playing Notre Dame. B10/ACC Challenge possibility I suppose but have to believe the IU brand will pull bigger name opponents for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, eddy4iu said: B10/ACC Challenge possibility I suppose but have to believe the IU brand will pull bigger name opponents for that. I should have worded my sentiments better. I want to play ND every year and play another ACC school in the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobSaccamanno Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I’ve never liked it. It’s been a dud. Lot of changes for the better with the new AD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Rabjohns https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Crossroads-Classic-Indiana-basketball-Notre-Dame-Purdue-Butler-Indianapolis-168366262/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 In my opinion...if it isn't raising IU's brand or speaking to a national audience then it really isn't benefiting us. For this to be our centerpiece yearly event on our schedule is just not up to standard. If it meant getting rid of it to fit a higher profile opponent/event on our schedule I am 100% for it! If we just add another mid major to our non-conference then well that is a different story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 hours ago, rico said: Rabjohns https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Crossroads-Classic-Indiana-basketball-Notre-Dame-Purdue-Butler-Indianapolis-168366262/ The best thing about that article is this. The Hoosiers were pretty much carrying the Crossroads Classic. This just shows that once Coach Woodson gets IU back to winning they will be right back to the top with their Blue Blood status. The simple truth is this: IU is a national brand, and the national brand was being used to help prop up a local event. I’ve been told some form of this a number of times: “Without IU, the Crossroads Classic doesn’t make enough money to make it worthwhile to give up a home game.” Anyone who attended a Crossroads Classic knows IU fans regularly filled more than half of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, sometimes well beyond half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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