Jack Hoiberg

[flynnhicks03]

Why are people even having thoughts about it? Is the assumption that because Fred went here and coached here that all of his kids will now go here as well?

If you don't care, that's fine. All of the complaining really isn't adding much to this thread, though. I think the reason people care (myself included) is that we loved Fred as a player and coach, and we would have liked to keep the legacy going by having his kids come here. It was pretty obvious when they left that the daughter didn't have a lot of love for ISU (complaining about fans "bothering" them when they went out for dinner, etc.), but it would have been cool to have a Hoiberg playing basketball again for ISU, even as a walk-on.

 

[mj4cy]

It's a little frustrating that his kids have shunned Iowa State, but I can see how his son, especially, would want to be his own person, and that would be pretty tough to do at Iowa State.

Oh dear lord. They aren't their father. They can think, feel, do what they want. There is so much more out in the world besides Iowa State sports (as much as we love to live in that bubble - myself included).

 

[Blandboy]

meh...I’ve moved on from Fred. Enjoyed him as a player and a coach. Not a Bull’s fan, so whatever...

 

[flynnhicks03]

Oh dear lord. They aren't their father. They can think, feel, do what they want. There is so much more out in the world besides Iowa State sports (as much as we love to live in that bubble - myself included).

Good lord, I'm not losing sleep over this or anything. Someone posted an article, and there's been some discussion about it. All this stuff about "they can do what they want" is ridiculous. Nobody is saying "to hell with them, they should have gone to Iowa State".

 

[crash_zone]

I think people are disappointed to lose the family tradition.

My great grandpa, grandpa, and dad went to ISU. I want my kids to go to ISU. It’s something I’m proud of.

That is what I had hoped ISU meant to Fred and his family. Can’t fault the kids for going somewhere else.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

1. Good for young Jack. I hope he does well.

2, The writer says he's a redshirt freshman; does that mean he's red-shirting this year? If not, wouldn't it be good to talk a LITTLE about how the adjustment is going etc.

3. I like Tom Izzo and his program.

4. To me, it's a little strange to see the height difference between Fred and his son - 7 inches?

 

[BoxsterCy]

Not 6' - 10".

Did not want.

 

[CYphyllis]

He absolutely can. That doesn't mean we can't discuss our thoughts on it. It's not like anyone (as far as I know) is sending them angry tweets or wishing them ill-will.

The fact that you even have thoughts on the subject is ******* creepy.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Naz seems supportive:

1. 1 reply13 retweets144 likes
   
2. Nazareth Mitrou-Long Retweeted
   ChicagoSports‏Verified account @ChicagoSports 19h19 hours ago
   Jack Hoiberg, son of Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, hopes to make his own name at Michigan State http://trib.in/2rrFwau via @sryantribune
   
   
   
   
   4 replies46 retweets280 likes
   

 

[mj4cy]

Good lord, I'm not losing sleep over this or anything. Someone posted an article, and there's been some discussion about it. All this stuff about "they can do what they want" is ridiculous. Nobody is saying "to hell with them, they should have gone to Iowa State".

The fact that you are disappointed they are living their own lives and not the life you want for them says to me that it bothers you more than it should.

 

[CyTwins]

Some of you in this thread:

 

[CycloneErik]

Some of you in this thread:

Not me. The cold can bother me.

 

[ISUTex]

Agreed. We'd like to say and think we wouldn't "treat him any different than any other player" but eventually there'd be a forum on here asking why Jack isn't playing.. .then a forum asking why he isn't as good as Fred. If my dad was a former stud player/coach at a university I'd go somewhere else too... unless I was a person that wanted the never ending attention

Why isn't he at least 6'0"??? What's Fred? 6'4? Is Mrs. Hoiberg 4'11" or something?

 

[BryceC]

I completely agree. Just sucks that he is paying for his kids to be at a couple of schools that would cause the biggest reaction from ISU fans.

I'm also tired of people that think Fred is like Mr ISU. Fred did great things at ISU as a player and coach. ISU did big things for Fred also. There are thousands of fans at every ISU game that are bigger ISU fans than Fred.

Why. Just why.

 

[trevn]

The pettiness of a certain (small) faction of this fan base will never cease to amaze me.

 

[mywayorcyway]

The kids can choose whatever they want, but damn, did it have to be Michigan State and Kansas? They couldn't have picked one of the other 300 schools?

 

[xr4ticlone]

I will never understand the fans who get worked up over Fred’s kids choosing to go to college elsewhere.

Izzo's a great coach...and there's something to be said for not having the appearance your dad got you a gig...and even though that's clearly what happened in both cases. But it probably looks even worse if they got those opportunities at Iowa State given Fred's connection.

Jack doesn't bother me, the one at KU however...

A. F KU!
B. F KU!
C. I found it even more disheartening to learn that Fred and Bill were like BFF's and Bill knew long in advance of even our AD? that Fred was leaving Iowa State for the Bulls.
Maybe Fred told JP and JP covered for Fred...I don't know? I'd have hoped not. But Fred clearly told the Self's well in advance...and they didn't even care enough to hide it. Which, if they're really that close, it's probably something that you'd make sure to never mention in public...within months of it happening...especially if your the coach of the main conference rival.

That just felt / feels like a total back stab.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

If you don't care, that's fine. All of the complaining really isn't adding much to this thread, though. I think the reason people care (myself included) is that we loved Fred as a player and coach, and we would have liked to keep the legacy going by having his kids come here. It was pretty obvious when they left that the daughter didn't have a lot of love for ISU (complaining about fans "bothering" them when they went out for dinner, etc.), but it would have been cool to have a Hoiberg playing basketball again for ISU, even as a walk-on.

Fred wasn't a legacy when he came to ISU. By your standards, he should've gone to Nebraska.

 

[CyCrazy]

Izzo's a great coach...and there's something to be said for not having the appearance your dad got you a gig...and even though that's clearly what happened in both cases. But it probably looks even worse if they got those opportunities at Iowa State given Fred's connection.

Jack doesn't bother me, the one at KU however...

A. F KU!
B. F KU!
C. I found it even more disheartening to learn that Fred and Bill were like BFF's and Bill knew long in advance of even our AD? that Fred was leaving Iowa State for the Bulls.
Maybe Fred told JP and JP covered for Fred...I don't know? I'd have hoped not. But Fred clearly told the Self's well in advance...and they didn't even care enough to hide it. Which, if they're really that close, it's probably something that you'd make sure to never mention in public...within months of it happening...especially if your the coach of the main conference rival.

That just felt / feels like a total back stab.

Well ok then, is this **** real life?

 

[Cardinal2001]

If the twin boys end up being 6'6", hopefully Fred will do the right thing and encourage them to come play for the good guys.

I think Coach K and Self have more experience with twins. Let's think of their mental development here.