On supporting The Mayor's decision and Iowa State basketball

[Fitzy]

I'm guessing approximately 10% of you will agree with me and 90% will say I'm dumb and continue to denounce Fred Hoiberg since that's how message boards work, but here is the TL;DR version of my thoughts on Fred to Nebraska.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/03/...he-mayors-decision-and-iowa-state-basketball/

 

[TheHelgo]

I enjoyed reading your article - well done. For me, I don't fall specifically in one of your outcomes.

I respect Fred's decision - let's be honest, this is for him and his family to decide and nobody else. I will also always appreciate his contributions as a player and coach. An amazing loyal son that did wonders as a player and coach.

I do, however, think his legacy at ISU will be tarnished to some degree, as the legacy is no longer 100% ISU. He no longer would be associated ONLY with 1 college program - which just muddies things for fans. He can realistically no longer be unapolgetically 100% pro-ISU. That doesn't work when you coach a regionally close program, and one that half the state has to deal with constantly. It's just different. Once again, it is his family's decision and I will support it, but to me the aura of Hoiberg will always be missing something and just won't be the same going forward.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I'm guessing approximately 10% of you will agree with me and 90% will say I'm dumb and continue to denounce Fred Hoiberg since that's how message boards work, but here is the TL;DR version of my thoughts on Fred to Nebraska.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/03/...he-mayors-decision-and-iowa-state-basketball/

I'm going to say you're dumb. I haven't read the article though.

 

[Peter]

Why people continue to obsess about Hoiberg is beyond me. The guy hasn't coached here in four years. I hope he gets the Nebraska job and kicks Iowa's ass a few times a year.

 

[Turn2]

**** nebraska.

Forever.

 

[throwittoblythe]

I'm too young for the Hoiberg-mania to have taken effect. He played before I was an ISU fan and coached after I graduated. I treat all this just like I treat the rest of NU news...I hope they beat Iowa, otherwise I'll give it 0 attention.

 

[mynameisjonas]

I love how the media is trying to warm the fan base up to this.

 

[mj4cy]

Why people continue to obsess about Hoiberg is beyond me. The guy hasn't coached here in four years. I hope he gets the Nebraska job and kicks Iowa's ass a few times a year.

Exactly. Love Hoiberg and what he's done for ISU. Wish him success as long as its not a recruit we want and we're not playing him head to head. Hope he kills Iowa twice a year. I'm 100% ISU and Prohm and that's where our energy should lie.

 

[3TrueFans]

Fred is a motherfucking legend, end story.

 

[SC Cy]

I don't have the energy anymore to type why articles like this are infuriating. It doesn't touch on the feels and reaction of Iowa State fans. It's tone def. No offense is meant to be given to you Kevin. It's an opinion piece and my opinion has more of a razors edge.

The next article I read that says Fred Hoiberg will no longer be "The Mayor" will be the first. I agree with you that 90% of people will feel the way I do.

 

[Fitzy]

I love how the media is trying to warm the fan base up to this.

Thank you for the promotion.

 

[KnappShack]

**** nebraska.

Forever.

and ever

Amen

 

[KKramer]

Although I don't think it's possible to not have some vested interest in Hoiberg going to Nebraska, I find myself feeling mostly apathetic about it. Good for him, and likely good for Nebraska, but I'm past it and was never really that vested in it to begin with. We have our guy.

 

[GTO]

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Being an ISU fan is more personal than being a fan of a professional team. Most/many of us spent several great years there, met friends and possibly met our spouses there. We're loyal to that.

Even though coaching is simply Fred's job, he is still one of our own. Seeing anyone with ties ISU go to or root for a rival is gonna be hard. I don't have a big problem with how our fan base is split on his decision. It's to be expected. (although the obsession-level posters are creepy )

I have no issue still being grateful for all he's done as a player and a coach. The past won't change. However, I won't root for him as a coach at Nebby just because he's Fred. If he ends up as their coach, that's how I'll view him moving forward. Nebraska's coach. I'll wish Fred well, but I'm not cheering for that team unless they are playing someone I dislike more.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Did I miss something? Is this a done deal?

 

[Lineup]

forget this Fred bull ****

 

[GTO]

I love how the media is trying to warm the fan base up to this.

So much this. The pre-emptive Fred damage control is in full swing.

 

[FinalFourCy]

I hope for Fred to be the happiest 2-29 coach ever.

 

[3TrueFans]

I feel like we're going to be 100 years in the future never playing Nebraska and people will still be like "how about that rivalry with Nebraska?". Live in the now, people.