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"As we move forward together, the alignment on our campus with Dr. Cook, Jamie Pollard is amazing," Otzelberger said. "And we're thrilled about our future together. So, really appreciative and grateful to Jamie Pollard and David Cook and conversations we've had."
Because maybe he wasn't even offered by UNC? Why comment on something that hasn't happened?
He shot it down pretty well. Otz is a humble guy. He was quite clear he is looking forward to building the future at ISU. That's Otz's personality and humbleness coming through
What he didn't say was "I'm not talking about my future at this time" or something along those lines If he said that, level 10 panic would ensue
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Yeah, I mean, precisely. That’s why I would take what he said at a surface level. I don’t take that statement as removing himself as a candidate. Do you?
I’ll also say, I would say this exact same thing in his shoes. I’m about to coach a Sweet 16 game and I’m happy at ISU. If UNC comes calling I’ll deal with it then.
It was more confirming than anything Campbell said in his 10 years in Ames when asked about the possibility of leaving.
Let's be honest. TJ probably HATES that his name is brought up but even moreso in the middle of a Sweet 16 run. The absolute last thing he wants is distractions. So, he put out a statement, which is smart on his part. Could he leave after the season? Sure. But RIGHT NOW the comments he made make a ton of sense as a PR person who drafts C-suite quotes and messages every day.
Agree one hundred percent. This is always how I was hoping Campbell would kick off a press conference... But never once did like this.
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True that he hates it, but what a guy like that would hate even worse is misleading people who know and trust him personally. The guy doesn't just spout platitudes, integrity is ingrained in everything he does.
He doesn't. It's an obscene amount and ISU could get a great coach for less than half that.
If you’re defining Top 10 best as having tradition, resources, expectations, no doubt. It’s as blue blood as it gets. But that’s not what every coach is after. I’m hoping Otz is our Izzo.
Why can’t Iowa State be someone’s “dream job?” Wait, didn’t TJ say that exact thing?
feels like an extension/pay bump is in the work
Would be more nervous if TJ’s statement sounded like this
Stark difference. You’ll also notice he didn’t address it on his own; he waited to be asked about it. Otz’s opening statements addressed it head on before reported had a chance to ask
And Lloyd didn’t say a word about next season. He’s definitely interested in the job
Define a long time. We are on to you and tricks Pollard!
