MONDAY MUSINGS: Stuff I'm hearing...

[Bret44]

If Matt A. leaves Fred will find someone that he has previously worked with.

Ahhh, the Ole Gene Chizik approach.

 

[ISUKyro]

One of the big things missing, that maybe someone with some insight about Matt could help with, is I don't have a clue what Matt A wants in his career.

Does he aspiring to be a head coach? If so this could be a great moment for him in a place he has connections.
Is he looking to build his resume more as an assistant? If so, keep landing recruits and developing players.

 

[CyFan61]

Same poster later says he may have overstated:

http://redmen.com/forum/4-redmentalk/43914-assistant-coaches?start=10#171022

Here are three separate posts all from that same guy, in order.

Have faith. He has one [assistant coach] sewn up already.

I have been excited about the AC prospects & probably overstated when I referred to one guy being "wrapped up".

It definitely appears that Matt A will come.

We are speculating about how "in the know" a random message board poster is, but if this guy has any insider knowledge then it does not look good for ISU.

 

[allfourcy]

Signs are pointing that way. Have to be happy for the guy if he gets a chance to go back home. But, this would stink if it costs us Diallo.

 

[amishclone]

ISU gets to play at UK, eh? So UK has what, permanent home court rights in this sec challenge thing?

 

[erikbj]

ISU gets to play at UK, eh? So UK has what, permanent home court rights in this sec challenge thing?

year 1 they played in Jerry's dome vs Baylor. This year they played at home vs TX.

 

[EYEoftheSTORM]

ISU gets to play at UK, eh? So UK has what, permanent home court rights in this sec challenge thing?

Duh! Is the mighty UK... ESPN tells us they are great so we must see them play at home.

 

[Clonehomer]

So how much of UK's roster is expected to be back? That might not be such a bad time to play them.

 

[Havs]

So how much of UK's roster is expected to be back? That might not be such a bad time to play them.

I think they have another batch coming. Probably won't be to the talent level of this season though.

 

[Dandy]

If Matt A. leaves Fred will find someone that he has previously worked with.

No offense to Charlie Henry but we have to hire someone "better" than him. Need someone with strong recruiting ties if Matt chooses to leave.

 

[bawbie]

So how much of UK's roster is expected to be back? That might not be such a bad time to play them.

I would think Tyler Ulis, Devin Booker, Marcus Lee and possibly Dakari Johnson, Alex Pothyrus and Trey Lyles would be back. Plus the 5 or 6 new McDonalds All-Americans.

the only real question is whether Coach Cal will be back. If he is, they'll be loaded.

 

[bawbie]

No offense to Charlie Henry but we have to hire someone "better" than him. Need someone with strong recruiting ties if Matt chooses to leave.

That's mighty offensive to Charlie and Fred for claiming "no offense".

 

[Bigman38]

So how much of UK's roster is expected to be back? That might not be such a bad time to play them.

They'll be loaded regardless, but if you have to play them it might as well be early in the season before they've had much time to play together.

 

[AllN4ISU]

They'll be loaded regardless, but if you have to play them it might as well be early in the season before they've had much time to play together.

They will be playing at the end of January:

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...-sec-challenge-changing-single-day-event-2016

 

[Cycsk]

I see Coach Matt more as an NBA GM. I really hope we can hold on to him. His loyalty to Fred is huge. I really hope he wants to share in Fred's legacy.

 

[cloneteach]

Duh! Is the mighty UK... ESPN tells us they are great so we must see them play at home.

I don't think we can really talk. We have yet to play a road game in this challenge.

 

[Cydkar]

Don't you think Diallo's decision will be made before St. John's announces assistant coaches?

I'm sure all this speculation is doing wonders for recruiting.

No, I don't.

 

[Cydkar]

Matt A followed Marcus LoVett Jr. recently, who is a big St. John's target. So either it says that, or Iowa State is trying to make a late push for him. Take it as you want.

Matt would be dumb to follow him if it was a St. Johns angle. Fred knows Twitter.

 

[MartyFine]

No, I don't.

If Diallo hasn't decided on ISU when the signing period opens up I think it means he will not be joining ISU.

 

[NorthCyd]

I see Coach Matt more as an NBA GM. I really hope we can hold on to him. His loyalty to Fred is huge. I really hope he wants to share in Fred's legacy.

I don't know why, but I always thought Matt wanted to be an NBA guy as well, and would probably follow Fred if he ever went there. Maybe if Matt A leaves that's why, he doesn't see Fred going to the NBA anytime soon. Do I have any facts to legitimize this belief...nope. But if Matt A leaves that's what I'm going with to make myself feel better about the situation.