I could see this not happening, simply because of DG and Booz. With all the "integrity" talk that has gone on around here, ditching those 2 after they have stuck with you would not be the most honorable thing ever...
McDermott to Creighton?
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Well, message boards can screw up the recruiting process to get new coaches
Thank you I'll be here all night.
Agreed, if he hadnt signed the extension with UNI, you have to think he wouldve been high on many ADs lists this year after that KU win. If he didnt leave for any of those openings, i dont see him going to CU.
But is there any possibility that players like that would actually play for ISU anyway, at this point — even if it's "the coach, not the school" as people claim these days?
I understand the integrity thing (that is, players who haven't defected respected the coach would stay with it, and they would do the same) but I don't think it damages GM's integrity at this point. Players like that may feel betrayed, but they obviously understand there have been rocky times with this program, and if they like the coach, and an opportunity comes up, I don't think they'd hold it against him.
I think it's a completely different situation than a coach at a frequent contender courting players with the assurance he'll stay at that school, then bolting as soon as a better opportunity arises.
Iowa State coach McDermott offered Creighton job - Omaha.com
Looks like the AD wants it done fast. We may know soon.
It would be wonderful if Creighton paid the $800,000 buyout clause in Mac's contract, but my guess is that Jaime may have to waive part or all of that to make this deal happen. Keep in mind that Jaimie just hired two new assistants and probably has $450,000 committed to those guys over the next two years. If Jaime doesn't want to move Nurse up to the head coaching position, then he needs to finance a way to pay the money that's committed to both assistants so he can hire a new head coach and that guy can bring in his own assistants. That means Jaime could be asking Creighton to pay half of the buyout clause.
Don't forget that we might also need to pay a buyout clause for our new coach. No, I think we're going to have to insist that Creighton pay the whole load. Anything less would be financial malpractice on JP's part.
Regardless of extension, Jacobson wouldn't be leaving UNI for Creighton - that's a lateral move at best, but considering the condition of both programs it would be a step down. If Jacobson leaves UNI it's because the big $$$ came calling - not because a conference rival talked him away from godhood status.
Even if that becomes a deal breaker? Don't forget, Creighton could be doing ISU a huge favor by allowing us to transition to a new coach immediately without having to pay Mac $2.4 million. Talk about having a nice present land in you lap!
I think Jaime has to be very careful.
Creighton's AD can't afford to look cheap when it comes to hiring GMac. If he balks at a mere $800k buyout, his fans are going to start asking "Wait a minute, if he's worth a 9 freakin' year deal at over $1 million a year, why are you dinking around on a $800k buyout".
As much as we need to get rid of GMac, the Creighton AD NEEDS to make this hire work out. He's handcuffed himself to GMac now, so right or wrong, he NEEDS to push the PR on this hire like a madman.
If the Nurse and Grayer hires were "legitimate" and not just PR moves, then there's no question Gmac will take them with him to Creighton.
If he doesn't, it's very revealing...
This is defiantly worth paying attention to. I could see the argument that Grayer would be a better recruiter to ISU than he would be CU.
Also, does McD invite Rutter?
Some interesting posts in this thread. I know some of you have already taken your words back. I'm not trying to pile on; I just thought these were funny.
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