[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 5202] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO COACH CREAN ______ HON. BARON P. HILL of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, April 3, 2008 Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, on April 2, 2008, Tom Crean was named the 28th head basketball coach at Indiana University. I wish to congratulate Coach Crean and welcome him to Indiana's 9th Congressional District. Coach Crean comes to Indiana University from Marquette University. At Marquette, Coach Crean led the Golden Eagles to five NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four berth in 2003. Coach Crean also consistently graduated his players. Marquette's graduation rate was often ranked in the Top Ten amongst major NCAA conferences. Indiana's 9th Congressional District is in the heart of Hoosier Hysteria. Tiny Milan High School defeated Muncie Central High School in 1954, creating inspiration for one of the greatest sports movies of all time, ``Hoosiers.'' Many young men and women grow up dreaming of walking into Assembly Hall in Bloomington and playing for the Hoosiers. Coach Crean is ready to embody and embrace the tradition that is Indiana basketball. From the five national championship banners that hang in Assembly Hall to the famous candy striped warm-up pants, Indiana University is steeped in basketball tradition. When asked why he left Marquette, Coach Crean simply responded, ``It's Indiana, and that's the bottom line.'' Coach Crean understands the tradition. Again, congratulations to Coach Crean. I know Hoosier fans across the 9th District are looking forward to seeing him on the sidelines. ____________________