Probably part bitterness over the last few days, but knowing the reality of ISU financials, i’d almost take being a bad football program, and sink everything into basketball. I love NFL, and hate NBA anyway, so would work for me
No Bowl Game — Iowa State Turns Down Bowl Bid
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In this climate, I feel the B12 has been very short-sighted in not seeing and planning for situations like this. Legally, I believe ISU can fight the fine. But, the repercussions from doing so may be bad. In turn, I believe the B12 should back the school and sue the school taking the coach(es) for damages. Because 'damages' are measurable and are a legal basis for lawsuits.
The problem is that you need football revenue to be solid to have money to sink into basketball.
Two weeks of bowl prep with players he didn't recruit, who didn't sign up to play for him. That'll get his tenure off to a banger of a start.
While I think this is true, I don’t necessarily disagree with Pollard’s judgment that Mouser may not be ready to be a head coach, even if the players want him.
If the players voted no then that’s the way it should be. I doubt we would have enough players to play anyways. If 20-25 players go into the portal then obviously you can’t field a team.
Who knows how the voting went. Yes, no, abstain. You need a majority with positive feedback. I don't want some dude who's leaving to vote yes.
Yes. The buyout number was way to low for a P4 coach who just signed a new contract extension. Much lower level Washington State understood the buyout market better than ISU.
I like Mouser, but the history of promoting the popular assistant isn’t always a smashing success. Good short term fix, but can go off the rails once the program is”theirs.”
Larry Coker at UM is the best example.
I get it....just makes my stomach turn. But again, those kids came because of these coaches
Truly wonder though if Mouse was hired how many would had stayed.
As someone said in another thread, seeing Brahmer say "Penn State" on Monday Night football intros will sting.
What was I saying?
I was hoping our new coach would be able to convince the players that (for the moment) are on his actual team to consider playing in a bowl game.
I don't think NOT playing in the game is a huge deal, but I do think it is concerning.
This sport is stupid. We're a pro sport now right? The players want to be paid so this is a pro sport. Ok well you can't just leave with a game to be played even if your coach leaves. If you do you're breaking a contract. That's what a real sport would do anyways.
I understand but it still sucks.
Also it's asinine to fine a team that loses their coach and whole coaching staff for not playing in a bowl game
Matt wanted it that low. JP had no leverage.
All while trying to fit a trip to Hickory Park and Target on Duff in!?
@CyDude16 you "dumbed" this post. I get there's a lot of passion surrounding Campbell's departure. Here's my thought process...
I get that the players have a lot of different reasons why they wouldn't want to play but considering college football players have a enthusiasm for the game, I can't think of any positive reasons (from an ISU perspective) why they wouldn't want to play one more game.
I'm not a doom and gloomer. I'm open to alternative interpreptations.
This 100%. The coaches all left, players don’t want to play. Give back your NIL money clean out your locker and get off campus by 5 and dont let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
