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    Question for all the McDermott's supporters that are left

    Re: Question for all the McDermott's supporrters that are left I think I am changing my thinking to be more in line with your comments. Still very concerned about McDermott "getting it done." However, I think I am on board with giving him another year or two for several reasons. Bad luck...
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    Williams Blog: Cyclones lack a closer

    Agree. Most of the blame has to fall at the feet of McDermott. Starts with a lack of talent in his fourth year and continues to head scratching moves or non moves like last night. SC is NOT good at making decisions in transition. Why McDermott didn't call a time out in OT is an example of...
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    ISU Guard Play!!

    I hope you don't call either of those two solid combo guards. At best, Boozer is a 5-10 minute energy guy. Not a good ballhandler and certainly not someone that was going to create his own shot. Same could be said for Staiger. Spot up shooter that in reality was that great, with the...
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    Would you get rid of McDermott?

    Because of money? If not, honest question, why?
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    Would you get rid of McDermott?

    If money was not a consideration, then yes, I would fire him at season's end. Due to budget constraints, I give him at least a couple more years. Just don't think the athletic dept. can afford a quality replacement AND the buy out. I was a big fan of the McDermott hire and thought he would...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

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    A little Marcus Paige info

    I don't care if he committed in January. Defend the recruiting until you are blue in the face...I have McDermott's four year record to support my argument(s). To this point in time, it has been a complete failure. There is no arguing the record.....something like 0-30 against ranked...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

    If recruiting was going well, my guess is that neither Phillips or Clyburn would have been recruited. McDermott has been forced into the JUCO route by either missing on his primary targets (HB for example) or due to transfer of guys that weren't good enough (or tough enough) to cut it...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

    You can't base anything on targets. Iowa State also had Harrison Barnes as a target. Judgement of recruiting has to be based on who has been signed. In year 4, to be signing a couple of moderately recruited JUCO players is a strong indication that things are not going that well -- either in...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

    Not really. I took the comment to mean that over the past few years, the talent at these camps has been getting better. Some of that talent has, without question, either committed or signed a LOI. For sake of argument, however, if these talented high school players are still uncommitted...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

    Where are they? They aren't wearing an Iowa State uniform....so, recruiting appears to be suffering. This thread indicates an Iowa kid is unlikely to even consider Iowa State because the big programs will come calling. Hmmm...
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    CF Mailbag: 2-25

    Isn't part of McDermott's problem that he has taken the "best player available.?" Guys like Clinton Mann, Clayton Vette, Marcus Brister, Corey McIntosh, Pomlee.......list continues. At some point, wouldn't he be (or have been) better off holding onto scholarship(s) and trying to get someone...
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    A little Marcus Paige info

    Recruiting top notch talent is definitely getting tougher, for several reasons. The constant player turnover has to raise eyebrows. The lack of success on the court is another problem. Also, the perception (right or wrong) that McDermott overcoaches and doesn't let the kids have fun probably...
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    Greg will get it done and why

    He will continue to receive my support because he is Iowa State's coach. I would like to ask a similar, but slightly different question. What has McDermott done as head coach to truly give hope that he can succeed? I am as frustrated with the program as I can ever remember and seriously...
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    ***Offical Texas A&M vs ISU Post Game***

    Not sure why that is scary. 2-14, 3-13....11th or 12th in the conference. Does it really make a difference? Defense was really solid today. Rebounding against a tough Aggie team was pretty good. Shot selection was terrible. Offensive execution was bad. This team just isn't good enough...
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    ***** Official Post Game thread*****

    Re: Post Game thread OSU -- better talent. Number 1, isn't that McDermott's fault? Number 2, doesn't home court even things out a little bit? Number 3, upsets happen all the time, teams with inferior talent win at home quite often. How many upsets has a McDermott coached team pulled in...
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    ***** Official Post Game thread*****

    Re: Post Game thread I would be willing to debate this one with you. Ford appeared to be able to create match-up problems, particularly with Muonelo. Ford's strategy of doubling and being really physical with Brackins took him completely out of the game. I would argue that Ford made better...
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    ***** Official Post Game thread*****

    Re: Post Game thread Brackins is a very good player, great guy and great representative of Iowa State. He will likely make good money in the NBA -- probably never a star, but nice role player. I am very glad he is a Cyclone. But, the guy just can't/won't score the tough points inside. If...
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    ***** Official Post Game thread*****

    I agree, I feel sorry for everybody associated with the program. The players, not because of a lack of bodies, but they quite simply aren't as good as the rest of the conference. Top to bottom, Iowa State probably has the least talent in the conference. While I think the blame for the state...
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    ***** Official Post Game thread*****

    Re: ****** Official Post Game thread***** With all due respect.....the future is not bright for this team. They were down 20 because they played awful the first 15 minutes of the game. Same story, different night. I don't think anyone on here is going to stop being a fan (more like they...
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