Official 2015 Hoiberg NBA Speculation Thread
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Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Don't agree, but well written.
I just don't see how someone that competitive has done all of this groundwork to hand the keys over in the season with the highest potential. Especially after the way last season ended by finishing second in the league and shooting themselves in the foot in the tourney.
Don't agree, but well written.
I just don't see how someone that competitive has done all of this groundwork to hand the keys over in the season with the highest potential. Especially after the way last season ended by finishing second in the league and shooting themselves in the foot in the tourney.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Doesn't work at all.
You have to buy into the nonsense that Kurt was ever really an NFL hot commodity.
Doesn't work at all.
You have to buy into the nonsense that Kurt was ever really an NFL hot commodity.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Fred is going to make a logical decision based upon what is best for his career and family's well-being. None of us know the answer except him. I find it hard to judge a person's career moves because no one knows that person's life 100% except for him.
That being said, Fred knows that once he leaves Iowa State, the likelihood of him returning is pretty slim. He also knows how special of a situation he has here. The right decision will be made by Fred.
Fred is going to make a logical decision based upon what is best for his career and family's well-being. None of us know the answer except him. I find it hard to judge a person's career moves because no one knows that person's life 100% except for him.
That being said, Fred knows that once he leaves Iowa State, the likelihood of him returning is pretty slim. He also knows how special of a situation he has here. The right decision will be made by Fred.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
And I'm sure this makes it a tougher decision for Fred than for Donovan or Stevens. I'm sure they both had an emotional connection with Florida and Butler, but it's not the lifelong connection that Fred has with Ames or ISU. If they want to come back to the college game, they would both have quality programs lined up at the door the minute they were available. Fred would too, but it's doubtful ISU would be one of the jobs available to him.
And I'm sure this makes it a tougher decision for Fred than for Donovan or Stevens. I'm sure they both had an emotional connection with Florida and Butler, but it's not the lifelong connection that Fred has with Ames or ISU. If they want to come back to the college game, they would both have quality programs lined up at the door the minute they were available. Fred would too, but it's doubtful ISU would be one of the jobs available to him.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Coach K was really close to leaving a couple times too, for the Heat job in the mid 90's and then the Lakers job in the early 2000's. I think getting to coach the Olympic team really helped satisfy his desire to coach next level talent. I have mentioned before that I was really hoping Fred could get involved with the USA teams for this reason as well.
Coach K was really close to leaving a couple times too, for the Heat job in the mid 90's and then the Lakers job in the early 2000's. I think getting to coach the Olympic team really helped satisfy his desire to coach next level talent. I have mentioned before that I was really hoping Fred could get involved with the USA teams for this reason as well.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Coach K / Bobby Knights of the world, saw themselves more as educators than coaches. I think they liked the opportunity to take kids and mold them into quality men. Up until the last couple of years, Coach K had kids for 3-4 years, not just OAD's.
Coach K / Bobby Knights of the world, saw themselves more as educators than coaches. I think they liked the opportunity to take kids and mold them into quality men. Up until the last couple of years, Coach K had kids for 3-4 years, not just OAD's.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
He was a commodity, but "Hot" is stretching it. So no he wasn't a hot commodity. That being said, anyone up for an NFL head gig was doing something right.
He was a commodity, but "Hot" is stretching it. So no he wasn't a hot commodity. That being said, anyone up for an NFL head gig was doing something right.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Here's a good question: everyone and their mother thinks the NBA wants to pick up Fred. Has anyone actually come out firing and saying that Hoiberg is their top choice and that they're going to make a push to get him? Everything thus far just feels like rumors and it gets more annoying by the day. Unless the answer to this question has been put on record, it's pretty useless speculation that does nothing but impact ISU and recruiting in a negative way.
Also, with Fred's heart condition getting worse, are teams still pursuing him (if they even are) as hard as before? The big question is has the Bulls organization actually said they want Fred for next season, or is it just a bunch of people saying this because he used to play for them and the move logically makes sense?
Here's a good question: everyone and their mother thinks the NBA wants to pick up Fred. Has anyone actually come out firing and saying that Hoiberg is their top choice and that they're going to make a push to get him? Everything thus far just feels like rumors and it gets more annoying by the day. Unless the answer to this question has been put on record, it's pretty useless speculation that does nothing but impact ISU and recruiting in a negative way.
Also, with Fred's heart condition getting worse, are teams still pursuing him (if they even are) as hard as before? The big question is has the Bulls organization actually said they want Fred for next season, or is it just a bunch of people saying this because he used to play for them and the move logically makes sense?
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
Weren't you a CFer who panicked due to the logic of:
Pollard not knowing anything about Fred, panicked, and hired TJ
TJ returns to Ames with a wink wink promise of replacing Fred when he leaves and not interviewing any other candidate
Lorenzo Romar (who apparently knows more than Pollard) made a vague comment about understanding why TJ returned to Ames as proof
Fred is leaving for a position not currently open, hasn't interviewed for, is the only candidate for, regardless of the Bulls' outcome, and welcomed with open arms by the Chicago media, fans, and players?
"See, it's all coming together!"
Sorry, most of us sane CFs know Fred will leave for the NBA someday, believe it should happen later than sooner, however understand it could happen sooner, however don't base it on conspiracy theories you and jsb were presenting.
Weren't you a CFer who panicked due to the logic of:
Pollard not knowing anything about Fred, panicked, and hired TJ
TJ returns to Ames with a wink wink promise of replacing Fred when he leaves and not interviewing any other candidate
Lorenzo Romar (who apparently knows more than Pollard) made a vague comment about understanding why TJ returned to Ames as proof
Fred is leaving for a position not currently open, hasn't interviewed for, is the only candidate for, regardless of the Bulls' outcome, and welcomed with open arms by the Chicago media, fans, and players?
"See, it's all coming together!"
Sorry, most of us sane CFs know Fred will leave for the NBA someday, believe it should happen later than sooner, however understand it could happen sooner, however don't base it on conspiracy theories you and jsb were presenting.
Re: BLUM: The Mayor's dilemma
You forgot one more theory:
TJ is on the Cyclone Tailgate Tour with the rest of the coaches this week. He's on the tour so the fans can meet the new coach
You forgot one more theory:
TJ is on the Cyclone Tailgate Tour with the rest of the coaches this week. He's on the tour so the fans can meet the new coach
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