How will the players react??

[carvers4math]

No way, .... everything Randy Petersen writes is never slanted, misleading, or missing content....:skeptical:

I can't remember for sure but I thought Tommy Birch wrote that article. Actually getting a quote from someone seems like too much work for Randy.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

Sounds like he has more integrity than his coach.

Former coach. Let's not give Fred more credit then he deserves.

 

[cyclonedave25]

Do -you- know him? Of all Cyclone fans or even long time Ames residents, less than 1% can claim that they know Fred Hoiberg on a personal level. I don't think Hoiberg is some great manipulator who's been playing Cyclone Nation since his days as a player just to ultimately ditch us for the NBA. However, I would have to say that based on reports of how he interacted with players on this move that his integrity is definitely in question. Yes, it's probably what he had to do and he meant it as just business, but that doesn't mean it shows good integrity to tell his players he plans to stay while he is deeply involved in negotiating a deal to be the coach of another team.

Here's the thing: Fred Hoiberg is not the devil, we can all agree on that. What some people (I assume these are long time Ames residents who feel a tie to the Hoiberg family) who feel the need to defend him no matter what need to understand is that he is no angel either. His integrity is rightfully in question over his actions during this transition. Even people who are generally good sometimes act in ways that don't show full integrity, especially when it comes to securing jobs and promotions for themselves.

GeorgesFan is Niang's mom or dad. Yes, they know Fred on a personal level.

 

[EnhancedFujita]

In the other open thread Jeremy posted "Up until two weeks ago, the last time many players talked to Fred, he insisted he was likely to return to Ames next season. With the unconfirmed rumors of some recruits being told it was less than 50/50 he would return, some feel lied to and betrayed."

Sounds like the Matt quote was pretty accurate.

 

[isufbcurt]

Do -you- know him? Of all Cyclone fans or even long time Ames residents, less than 1% can claim that they know Fred Hoiberg on a personal level. I don't think Hoiberg is some great manipulator who's been playing Cyclone Nation since his days as a player just to ultimately ditch us for the NBA. However, I would have to say that based on reports of how he interacted with players on this move that his integrity is definitely in question. Yes, it's probably what he had to do and he meant it as just business, but that doesn't mean it shows good integrity to tell his players he plans to stay while he is deeply involved in negotiating a deal to be the coach of another team.

Here's the thing: Fred Hoiberg is not the devil, we can all agree on that. What some people (I assume these are long time Ames residents who feel a tie to the Hoiberg family) who feel the need to defend him no matter what need to understand is that he is no angel either. His integrity is rightfully in question over his actions during this transition. Even people who are generally good sometimes act in ways that don't show full integrity, especially when it comes to securing jobs and promotions for themselves.

Ah yeah that is Georges mom. If I had to guess she might know Fred.

 

[Cyballzz]

Do -you- know him? Of all Cyclone fans or even long time Ames residents, less than 1% can claim that they know Fred Hoiberg on a personal level. I don't think Hoiberg is some great manipulator who's been playing Cyclone Nation since his days as a player just to ultimately ditch us for the NBA. However, I would have to say that based on reports of how he interacted with players on this move that his integrity is definitely in question. Yes, it's probably what he had to do and he meant it as just business, but that doesn't mean it shows good integrity to tell his players he plans to stay while he is deeply involved in negotiating a deal to be the coach of another team.

Here's the thing: Fred Hoiberg is not the devil, we can all agree on that. What some people (I assume these are long time Ames residents who feel a tie to the Hoiberg family) who feel the need to defend him no matter what need to understand is that he is no angel either. His integrity is rightfully in question over his actions during this transition. Even people who are generally good sometimes act in ways that don't show full integrity, especially when it comes to securing jobs and promotions for themselves.

I would probably trust GeorgesFan has met Fred a few times... Just call that a hunch.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

I can't speak to exactly what the players feel, but i have been a college athlete and and also a coach. I know what coaches say and what their role is in the lives of their athletes- coaches spend more time with these guys than family does. To think that they will simply "get over it" or "understand that it is a business", in my opinion, is wrong. I had friends that i counted on transfer, which affected our team. I never had a head coach leave- someone who is a father figure...but can imagine it is very difficult. These guys will have to move on, but i believe fred really screwed the pooch big time with this. again- he is the only winner, everyone else associated with this loses. I would call that the definition of SELFISH.

Let's just hope the Bulls are the biggest losers in all of this mess and that this team and those involved with them reach the pinnacle of success this upcoming season.

 

[timappelgate]

Idk about the players, but here's how Wikipedia is reacting.

 

[cyclonez7]

As long as nobody transfers I will be happy.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Do -you- know him? Of all Cyclone fans or even long time Ames residents, less than 1% can claim that they know Fred Hoiberg on a personal level. I don't think Hoiberg is some great manipulator who's been playing Cyclone Nation since his days as a player just to ultimately ditch us for the NBA. However, I would have to say that based on reports of how he interacted with players on this move that his integrity is definitely in question. Yes, it's probably what he had to do and he meant it as just business, but that doesn't mean it shows good integrity to tell his players he plans to stay while he is deeply involved in negotiating a deal to be the coach of another team.

Here's the thing: Fred Hoiberg is not the devil, we can all agree on that. What some people (I assume these are long time Ames residents who feel a tie to the Hoiberg family) who feel the need to defend him no matter what need to understand is that he is no angel either. His integrity is rightfully in question over his actions during this transition. Even people who are generally good sometimes act in ways that don't show full integrity, especially when it comes to securing jobs and promotions for themselves.

Lol.

 

[CYUL8R]

Do -you- know him? Of all Cyclone fans or even long time Ames residents, less than 1% can claim that they know Fred Hoiberg on a personal level. I don't think Hoiberg is some great manipulator who's been playing Cyclone Nation since his days as a player just to ultimately ditch us for the NBA. However, I would have to say that based on reports of how he interacted with players on this move that his integrity is definitely in question. Yes, it's probably what he had to do and he meant it as just business, but that doesn't mean it shows good integrity to tell his players he plans to stay while he is deeply involved in negotiating a deal to be the coach of another team.

Here's the thing: Fred Hoiberg is not the devil, we can all agree on that. What some people (I assume these are long time Ames residents who feel a tie to the Hoiberg family) who feel the need to defend him no matter what need to understand is that he is no angel either. His integrity is rightfully in question over his actions during this transition. Even people who are generally good sometimes act in ways that don't show full integrity, especially when it comes to securing jobs and promotions for themselves.

Yes, she does.

 

[agrabes]

Yes, she does.

Well, fair enough. My point still stands. If Georgesfan is actual a family member of Georges', (or a Hoiberg) well, I sure look like an idiot. :twitcy:

 

[carvers4math]

Well, fair enough. My point still stands. If Georgesfan is actual a family member of Georges', (or a Hoiberg) well, I sure look like an idiot. :twitcy:

Pretty sure she is Georges' mom.

 

[agrabes]

Pretty sure she is Georges' mom.

Well, I should apologize then for my first statement. The point I was trying to make is that a lot of people who -don't- know Fred Hoiberg act as if they do and defend him like a close friend or family member. If you actually do know Fred Hoiberg, then well...

 

[MaccloNe]

Matt has more integrity than Fred. I hope that tweet was partly to say what he thinks about FH now.

 

[jpete24]

I want to see your jersey hanging from those rafters Georges. Have a banner year next year and surpass Holberg in the all-time scores. I don't know about anybody else, but my effort is completely into supporting these amazing players and the year they could have. Something tells me people may play with a bit of a chip on their shoulder over this, and I wouldn't drop our potential, regardless of the leader.

2015-2016 is going to be exciting folks.....maybe one of the most exciting in Iowa State history, all thanks to these collective young men.

 

[Cydewayz]

I just saw Naz Long walking on campus. He had on a Chicago Bulls hat. I thought that was very pretty cool to see.

 

[SpokaneCY]

Everyone on here is saying there feelings about the move to chicago for fred but if you were playing for him how would you feel coming back for you season and your coach decided to just leave. especially after saying that this is the dream job for him a couple years ago. hallice cook and burton came here to play for fred, they have burned a full year waiting to play and now they have to play for someone else.

what i am also worried about is how this team which we have grown to love watching them go up and down the floor at breakneck pace and score in the 80-90 point range in the last 2 years will react to another coach that doesnt have the same philosophy of mismatches and open shots.

anyone else worried about that particular scenario because we were not that great of a defensive team even with jamel at the end of the year so we needed to outscore people

These players will react the same way every other player reacts on every other team when coaches leave. They are kids, they are finicky, but they want to play basketball. If they can't play basketball by the new coaches rules they will have a tougher time.

I think there is enough maturity and leadership in this team to make a good transition.

 

[ArgentCy]

So far everything that I've seen from the players is very positive and exactly what I'd like to see. It is obvious that Fred had a positive influence on their lives and not just calling out plays and winning some basketball games. It may have been a better year than next year, for Fred to leave, as we have such a strong senior class who will be the leaders for next year.

 

[Sparkplug]

Iowa State's bball players are winners!