Gary Barta Timeline

[theshadow]

Didn't he sense blow a bowl game opportunity at his next gig?

ESPN.com (2012):
Louisiana Tech was offered a bid Saturday to play Louisiana-Monroe," an Independence Bowl official told ESPN. "They turned it down."

Athletic director Bruce Van De Velde told The Associated Press that Independence Bowl organizers offered a spot in their game on Saturday afternoon, but the Bulldogs had other possible options still available to them. Van De Velde said he asked the Independence Bowl for more time to make a decision, but was told by game organizers that they could not wait.

"Nobody turned a bowl bid down," he said. "We asked for more time to vet two other opportunities that we had that we felt good about."

Independence Bowl chairman Jack Andres said organizers had to set a deadline for Louisiana Tech. They were concerned if they waited they would be stuck with a team that was barely bowl eligible and too far away from Shreveport to bring many fans to the game.

Story from USA Today:

Why Louisiana Tech is staying home despite a 9-3 record

Louisiana Tech has a better record than a bunch of bowl invitees, yet it is staying home.

www.usatoday.com

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Yes, he held out for a better invite that never came. By the time he realized his mistake the other slot had been filled.

Oh, we had SUCH a good laugh over that one!

 

[Acylum]

Yes, he held out for a better invite that never came. By the time he realized his mistake the other slot had been filled.

I had completely forgotten about that.

 

[Cyched]

ESPN.com (2012):
Louisiana Tech was offered a bid Saturday to play Louisiana-Monroe," an Independence Bowl official told ESPN. "They turned it down."

Athletic director Bruce Van De Velde told The Associated Press that Independence Bowl organizers offered a spot in their game on Saturday afternoon, but the Bulldogs had other possible options still available to them. Van De Velde said he asked the Independence Bowl for more time to make a decision, but was told by game organizers that they could not wait.

"Nobody turned a bowl bid down," he said. "We asked for more time to vet two other opportunities that we had that we felt good about."

Independence Bowl chairman Jack Andres said organizers had to set a deadline for Louisiana Tech. They were concerned if they waited they would be stuck with a team that was barely bowl eligible and too far away from Shreveport to bring many fans to the game.

Story from USA Today:

Why Louisiana Tech is staying home despite a 9-3 record

Louisiana Tech has a better record than a bunch of bowl invitees, yet it is staying home.

www.usatoday.com

Best part of that situation was Bruce getting blasted by Karl Malone

 

[BCClone]

ESPN.com (2012):
Louisiana Tech was offered a bid Saturday to play Louisiana-Monroe," an Independence Bowl official told ESPN. "They turned it down."

Athletic director Bruce Van De Velde told The Associated Press that Independence Bowl organizers offered a spot in their game on Saturday afternoon, but the Bulldogs had other possible options still available to them. Van De Velde said he asked the Independence Bowl for more time to make a decision, but was told by game organizers that they could not wait.

"Nobody turned a bowl bid down," he said. "We asked for more time to vet two other opportunities that we had that we felt good about."

Independence Bowl chairman Jack Andres said organizers had to set a deadline for Louisiana Tech. They were concerned if they waited they would be stuck with a team that was barely bowl eligible and too far away from Shreveport to bring many fans to the game.

Story from USA Today:

Why Louisiana Tech is staying home despite a 9-3 record

Louisiana Tech has a better record than a bunch of bowl invitees, yet it is staying home.

www.usatoday.com

And the bowl that he wanted.....was the liberty bowl since it had higher payout. The team that was invited instead.....Iowa state.

 

[mj4cy]

Added a new item....timeline doesn't stop for nothin!

 

[Sigmapolis]

Man, Ferentz is treating his lordship over the football program and the Iowa Department of Athletics like the way a banana republic dictator treats his office as a chance for indulgence and patronage.

 

[Pat]

Seemed like 6, but was actually less than 5.

Hired Nov. 1, 2000 (after ISU became bowl-eligible, though he liked to claim that feather as his).
Contract ended June 30, 2005, and status changed to Exempt P&S (annual). Extended Wayne Morgan’s contract for 3 years on July 26, 2005.
Tendered resignation on Aug. 8, 2005.

Pollard was hired on Sept. 19, 2005, with an effective start date of Oct. 1.

Updated. The bolded should be cause for at least a public flogging.

 

[Cyclone27inQC]

This is such an awesome thread. The hokkk’s are the laughingstock of college sports.

 

[VeloClone]

Updated. The bolded should be cause for at least a public flogging.

It was just one last **** you! on his way out the door.

 

[ISUTex]

what about blaming ISU for stealing stuff out of Iowa's locker room and sending warning letters to other big 12 teams?

 

[Tri4Cy]

what about blaming ISU for stealing stuff out of Iowa's locker room and sending warning letters to other big 12 teams?

That was addressed earlier. Barta wasn't the one who sent them. It was someone else from the department.

 

[mj4cy]

That was addressed earlier. Barta wasn't the one who sent them. It was someone else from the department.

Correct. That's why I don't have it in my list.

 

[Cyclonscin]

This is such an awesome thread. The hokkk’s are the laughingstock of college sports.

They would be if they were nationally relevant.