I have no idea what people stand to gain on here by shredding TJ and or JP. Thread is just loaded with terrible takes.
Report: T.J. Otzelberger headed for Iowa State
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I have no issue with Gunner. He usually puts up a better counter than false authority. Likely indicative of how flawed this approach is.
Yep. UNLV fans wanted him gone.
Hopefully we saved big on salaries...like only paying $100K/year for this.
He’s opening himself to be judged by hiring TJ so quickly. He knows that given his video this morning.
Rhoads was a great hire for what the program needed at that time.
I am excited to hire Otz. Guy is a young up and coming coach who can recruit, runs an exciting brand of b-ball, and bleeds cardinal and gold. Even aside from all the dbags who act like they know exactly how this went down, I don’t understand the hate from so many fans about this hire. But that is why they play the games...
Worth noting that if we had hired Otz the last time around, we very well may not be in this mess. Looking forward to some much needed excitement around this program.
Worth noting that if we had hired Otz the last time around, we very well may not be in this mess. Looking forward to some much needed excitement around this program.
It’s deserved when you hire someone of that resume and take no time doing so. People are going to question it.
Uhm..Yes they would. Some of the coaches to be considered at MId Major level would go from Mid Major to generational wealth..Darn right they would answer that zoom call.
In terms of actually letting people know he's interviewing people? No, he prides himself on trying to have no leaks which has basically never been the case (LOL).
And again - I'm reading between the lines. To me, optically, it just looks like "hired my friend a day after I fired the other guy." The reality could be different, but JP should probably up his optics game if he doesn't want people to question these things. Believe it or not, people not on the internet on this site, in probably more important types of roles around this will question it. And maybe it's fine - it's just not a good look for a guy talking about integrity and implying he has such high integrity.
Prohm said he had had conversations with JP almost daily. JP said he asked Prohm what changes needed to be made to move the program forward. Who is to say when that conversation happened and when JP decided to make the change.
Beyond that, watching for airplane tickets or where they are traveling to at this time is a waste of time. How many ZOOM interviews can happen in a couple days. If JP decided two weeks ago to let Prohm coach out the season and then make a change, he likely started going over his list of choices with people he trusts, perhaps even asking opinions of other AD's at the selection weekend during off times.
I will wait for an official announcement, but if it is TJ, I will support him and see what he can do. If it is someone else, I will support them as well.
Seems TJ can recruit. And being on the staff with McDermott and Hoiberg, he certainly saw two different styles of play. He was on other staffs as well. I am sure he knows more X's and O's that he is given credit for. I hope, if it is him, he is able to convince enough of our talent on the team and recruits to stay, as well as have some room for a couple new guys he brings in for next year so we see what we are looking forward too.
Beyond that, watching for airplane tickets or where they are traveling to at this time is a waste of time. How many ZOOM interviews can happen in a couple days. If JP decided two weeks ago to let Prohm coach out the season and then make a change, he likely started going over his list of choices with people he trusts, perhaps even asking opinions of other AD's at the selection weekend during off times.
I will wait for an official announcement, but if it is TJ, I will support him and see what he can do. If it is someone else, I will support them as well.
Seems TJ can recruit. And being on the staff with McDermott and Hoiberg, he certainly saw two different styles of play. He was on other staffs as well. I am sure he knows more X's and O's that he is given credit for. I hope, if it is him, he is able to convince enough of our talent on the team and recruits to stay, as well as have some room for a couple new guys he brings in for next year so we see what we are looking forward too.
No offense, but we have serious posts on here after every Campbell loss bashing him. It’s not the majority of posters but it’s not nobody either.
This type of hire was going to be polarizing.
I know TJ loves Iowa State. And Iowa State IS his dream job. We’ve all known TJ has wanted this opportunity at ISU. I hope his enthusiasm and love for this university spreads success. We know he will bring in high quality Big 12 athletes. Can he coach them?
Jamie Pollard is the best Athletics Director in the country, and **** anyone on this forum who disagrees.
Who cares what we think, I'm riding with him on this hire, let's give our new coach a chance and hope for a great 2021-22 season.
Who cares what we think, I'm riding with him on this hire, let's give our new coach a chance and hope for a great 2021-22 season.
This reminds me of throwing up a 28 foot jump shot 4 seconds into the shot clock. We can get that shot whenever.
Better get your lol TJ shirt ready. Gonna suck for you when we are back in the tournament in Year 2.
