Billy Gillispe calls Gary Thompson...two others called him as well

[linkshero]

Why does it seem like all the people against hiring BG as a head coach don't take the time to explain? Other than the fact there must be a lot of Cyclone fans that have never made mistakes...If John Daly could coach and win BB games, I would want him here.

I think BG is a higher risk reward hire, but I believe at this point, it is worth it. I would rather we take a chance on him, than hire GM mid major part II. But I was outraged that Larry was let go, so that could explain a few things. I mean, he could have been given a few months off to get things in order, and maybe he would still be coaching here. It's ISU in Ames, IA people, not Tobacco Road, and not the Vatican.......

 

[aeroclone]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Gary Thompson a big backer of hiring McD in the first place? If that was indeed the case, I'm not so sure I want him highly involved in this lateset coaching search.

I'm not trying to hate on GT, but after the way the GMac era went down, I want to do just about everything differently from last time.

 

[azn4cy]

Unless you're in your early 20's and have a drinking problem. In that case, Ames would be a place to avoid. Like the plague.

True, but what college town can you not say that for? :biggrin:

 

[jdoggivjc]

Here's my thing with Billy G. Sure there are the personal issues, but I would trust JP's judgement after an interview regarding whether or not he has dealt with those. Sure he failed at Kentucky, but I think ISU's situation is much more similar to aTm, a program that has a lot of potential to be built into something special, not a program that expects consistent dominance. I really think it's a very good calculated gamble.

I don't really even think he failed at Kentucky - he never really got the chance to prove his worth there. Year 2 was MUCH better than year 1, and it's logical to assume the improvement would have continued if given the chance. It's just Kentucky fan is of the opinion they should never have to wait 3 years for a title run.

 

[jdoggivjc]

True, but what college town can you not say that for? :biggrin:

Dunno - USED to be able to say that about Provo, UT...

 

[LindenCy]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyqx_CRSIQM]YouTube - Jim Carrey "Oh Billy !"[/ame]

 

[azn4cy]

Dunno - USED to be able to say that about Provo, UT...

Oh, I forgot to mention. Any state where the population is > 50% Mormon doesn't count....

 

[jdoggivjc]

Oh, I forgot to mention. Any state where the population is > 50% Mormon doesn't count....

USED to be able to say that about Illinois...

 

[linkshero]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Gary Thompson a big backer of hiring McD in the first place? If that was indeed the case, I'm not so sure I want him highly involved in this lateset coaching search.

I'm not trying to hate on GT, but after the way the GMac era went down, I want to do just about everything differently from last time.

To be fair, almost everyone was a big backer of hiring McD. The thinking among most sports media was ISU grabbed him 1 year before almost anyone could have. I think it's a stretch to go back and blame any one person for what happened.

 

[bawbie]

I don't think we would let him get 3 DUIs before we did something about it.

he already has 3.

 

[Al_4_State]

True, but what college town can you not say that for? :biggrin:

College Station has less of a party atmosphere than Ames. Well, it's more straight laced anyways.

 

[cycloneG]

I don't really even think he failed at Kentucky - he never really got the chance to prove his worth there. Year 2 was MUCH better than year 1, and it's logical to assume the improvement would have continued if given the chance. It's just Kentucky fan is of the opinion they should never have to wait 3 years for a title run.

He made the NCAA tournament his first year. He made the NIT his second year.

 

[Spam]

I said this in another thread- but I don't think Gary Thompson is involved in the search process this time. He seems to be talking a lot about candidates both in public and to the press- something atypical of those involved in searches under JP.

 

[azn4cy]

College Station has less of a party atmosphere than Ames. Well, it's more straight laced anyways.

I will take your word for it, but to be fair, you're an Ames homer. I recall you arguing about IC women vs Ames women.... :wink:

 

[Tre4ISU]

he already has 3.

No, he doesn't. He has 1.

 

[Three4Cy]

From what I heard this morning, Jeff Bergstrom was a graduate assistant/manager for Billy his last year at Kentucky. We know the Bergstrom family are big donors to the college and this is how Billy got in touch with Gary Thompson.

I was skeptical of this possibility, but the more I hear it, the more I like it. Billy would bring the "buzz" back to ISU men's basketball. He wouldn't have near the pressure he had at Kentucky, and would be given more than two years to produce results. I'd take his record from Kentucky any day of the week over our record over the past four years.

 

[cyclone13]

Would Gillespie chizik us after 2 seasons ?

 

[azn4cy]

No, he doesn't. He has 1.

He has one charged DUI, one more dropped case, and one that was changed to reckless driving. so I guess you're both sort of right?

 

[MNCyGuy]

Would Gillespie chizik us after 2 seasons ?

Who gives a **** as long as he "Rhoads" us for 2 before he goes?

 

[Spam]

He has one charged DUI, one more dropped case, and one that was changed to reckless driving. so I guess you're both sort of right?

Guilty of 1. Charges are not convictions.