Hoiberg Press Conference

[BigBake]

There are plenty of articles and a buyout that disagree with you. Here's one from 2014:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ach-in-america

Pollard: "He wanted to send a message to people that he's not going to another college. If he were to leave, it'd be to the NBA, and that's a decision he may or may not make in his lifetime. He's got a long time to think about that."

That's fair...but also more articles telling of his dream to hang a NC banner in hilton. Also this from same article:

""If he wants to go to the NBA, to me, that's a whole different career path," Pollard said. "Our fans would be disappointed, but they'd understand. If he were to leave to go coach another college, he's got to think about what that means and what that means to all of us. He's an Iowa Stater, he grew up here in Ames and in some ways he'd be tearing at the fabric of the institution."

And I'm definitely disappointed but understand $$ talks and BS walks.

 

[casey1973]

Well my hope is we land a very good coach that has as much or hopefully more success than Hoiberg and someone who wants to be here for the long haul. And then just maybe Hoiberg will be thrown in with the other previous coaches who had some success here, nothing more. Really thats who he is now.

 

[SpokaneCY]

There is no way you posted this with a strait face. Vibes?! I can't stop laughing at this insanely hilarious/idiotic post.

When I was a kid, I was a kid and my parents made decisions for the good of the family. Never thought I was owed a seat at the big-boy and girl table when the grown-ups were making grown-up decisions.

 

[00clone]

If you guys come by Bondurant tonight, I'll **** all over every one of your dogs. I'm not the Mayor but I've been drinking a crap ton of water today and have plenty of water in the old radiator.

Was this that other business venture you were talking about in the FAW cast...the veterinary field realted one, a effing dog peeing-on business?

Dude, I don't think it'll last.

 

[Angie]

That's fair...but also more articles telling of his dream to hang a NC banner in hilton. Also this from same article:

""If he wants to go to the NBA, to me, that's a whole different career path," Pollard said. "Our fans would be disappointed, but they'd understand. If he were to leave to go coach another college, he's got to think about what that means and what that means to all of us. He's an Iowa Stater, he grew up here in Ames and in some ways he'd be tearing at the fabric of the institution."

And I'm definitely disappointed but understand $$ talks and BS walks.

I read the same thing, and I think JP clearly grossly overestimated a few people in this thread.

 

[Haverhill]

Well my hope is we land a very good coach that has as much or hopefully more success than Hoiberg and someone who wants to be here for the long haul. And then just maybe Hoiberg will be thrown in with the other previous coaches who had some success here, nothing more. Really thats who he is now.

That's ideal, but as long as ISU is winning, I'm happy. Coaches rarely stick around long anymore, and its not like losing two to the Chicago Bulls puts a negative connotation on the program, rather, positive. Don't forget, Iowa State had three successful coaches in a row with Orr, Floyd and Eustachy.

 

[Dingus]

Salary, exposure, level of play is higher than college, step up professionally, tv ratings are insanely higher, do I need to continue? This is a business decision and Fred is an astute businessman, whether it is basketball or his other business ventures. This is a better position professionally than the job title Bill Self or Roy Williams hold right now.

Not all true, though (some opinion). Salaries are NOT universally higher in the NBA ( though Fred just got a nifty raise of course).

And I still say it's hard to argue any coaching job is clearly better than coaching at Duke, UK, KU, or UNC. Job security is clearly better, pay is comparable (higher in K's case), blue bloods are simply have a greater advantage than any pro team on a league with a salary cap. They go to the Finals and still get 2 lottery picks every year.

If it were a straight business decision he wouldn't reject all other colleges for emotional reasons.

 

[RedlineSi]

A lot of you people have egg on your face. I got called a troll when I said the Gopher job was legit.

 

[cyclonedave25]

 

[Cyclonepride]

A lot of you people have egg on your face. I got called a troll when I said the Gopher job was legit.

I'm sure the offer was legit.

 

[TurbulentEddie]

Well my hope is we land a very good coach that has as much or hopefully more success than Hoiberg and someone who wants to be here for the long haul. And then just maybe Hoiberg will be thrown in with the other previous coaches who had some success here, nothing more. Really thats who he is now.

Iowa State is not a destination job, at least not yet. Until it is, I would rather have coaches who believe that their peak is and aspirations are set higher than Iowa State. Maybe we get lucky and hire someone good that comes to ISU thinking of it as a stepping stone, but ends up falling in love and coaches here till they retire. But the important thing is to keep the program moving forward. If that means more coaches that get the attention of the NBA and blue bloods, so be it, it's a sign that they're doing something right.

 

[RedlineSi]

I'm sure the offer was legit.

It was beyond that. Well beyond that.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Nice work in here everyone. Great thread!

 

[LindenCy]

It was beyond that. Well beyond that.

So what stopped it in the end?

 

[00clone]

So what stopped it in the end?

Fred's demand for a tiger striped unicorn. Totally a done deal other than that, but Saban got the last available one in his last contract.

 

[ILikeCy]

Man, can you imagine what an outsider must think if they drop in to read this thread? I can't find the words to describe it.

 

[Bret44]

Just catching up, some of y'all need to stop drinking IPAs and switch to something less bitter.

 

[carvers4math]

Man, can you imagine what an outsider must think if they drop in to read this thread? I can't find the words to describe it.

Anyone within 50 miles of Bondurant is showing their dog a warning picture of CW.

 

[Cyclonepride]

It was beyond that. Well beyond that.

Sorry, I'm sure you trust your sources, or maybe that Minnesota was positive he would accept, but I'm not buying that he was serious about taking the job (because he didn't and doing so doesn't make much sense).

 

[Ficklone02]

When I was a kid, I was a kid and my parents made decisions for the good of the family. Never thought I was owed a seat at the big-boy and girl table when the grown-ups were making grown-up decisions.

Ahhhhh ok.