No, but she did teach me that if I fail spectacularly at my job that blaming all my employees for being too immature won't save me. Unless, of course, I've got naked pictures of MY boss in a pen full of goats or sheep.
Pollard Addresses MBB
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No, but she did teach me that if I fail spectacularly at my job that blaming all my employees for being too immature won't save me. Unless, of course, I've got naked pictures of MY boss in a pen full of goats or sheep.
CycloneErik
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Right. I'm not real fond of that comment myself. Really not putting himself above the fray there.
Are we really blaming society instead of our own program?
I understand that JP has made a decision and needs to support his guy, but to do it in this fashion is pretty inappropriate IMO.
CycloneErik
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Pollard has made his money selling hope - GMAC, Cael, and Chiz. 2 of the 3 are gone and there is no hope in the thrid. Rhoades got it done in year one but do not expect an uptick in wins this year with the schedule or next year for that matter. Football support will suffer slightly from this. BBall is the worst BCS program in the country with no future in sight. All of this with the down economy.
Anyone who is anti-Pollard in general is still mad about one of those firings, and holding a grudge. As far as actually doing their job, Pollard is so far beyond any other AD we've had in recent years, that it's not even funny.
Pollard's problem is that as long as a program is making an acceptable level of money, he doesn't care to do anything about it. That, and the contract he gave McD. What in the hell was he thinking there?
The same thing is happening to both coaches, how do you explain that? I think that the transfer problem is a very valid point. It shows that it's a problem regardless of win/loss record, recruiting acumen, coaching style, etc., etc. It is a problem nationwide. I would see the NCAA adopting new tougher rules on transferring.
He may be right about the kids and the generation and an a fans reaction to his comments are likely to be clouded by their opinion of the current situation.
The bottom line has to be are we above the average, and why are they leaving. That determines the validity of the defense versus it being simply a distraction.
The bottom line has to be are we above the average, and why are they leaving. That determines the validity of the defense versus it being simply a distraction.
- Be nice if JP posted the link to how many STARTERS have quit/transferred. Definitely guys like Buckley are part of the national trend, but Hamilton and other starters are a symptom of something happening HERE.
- I do think JP understands he has made a bad hire. He is doing what he can to spin a bad situation.
- Bringing in Fennelly was low. Fail, JP.
- Agree with the societal comments. But there is an equally strong trend I see in society which is nobody seems accountable/responsible for anything. Just a big blame/excuse game. People of character stand up and take responsibility.
- Bottom line, JP is stuck with the horrible contract. Nothing more. We have a lame duck coach that will continue to struggle. Recruiting and player development are the cornerstone of performance. GMac has failed to even retain enough players to have 3-4 years of development, and his recruiting is going to be hamstrung from here on out as other schools and recruits know he is a lame duck. The prospects for the situation getting much better are bleak.
CycloneErik
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There's also option 3. I'm 24. I agree with most of his points, but not the way in how he said it. Sounds pretty catty.
What's to like in the response? He's blending the mens program with the women's one, and then blaming young kid's (there are young kids at other schools too, mind you). Could he be any more evasive?
I'm 24, and I agree with what he's saying. I just think it was stupid of him to put out a letter saying this, ignoring the fact that this had been MUCH worse at ISU than other schools.
He isn't wrong when he says this generation has a sense of entitlement, which, I'd like to add, was instilled in them by their parents (the generation complaining) by telling them that they're the center of the universe, perfect, better than they really are etc. I'm thankful every day that my parents didn't raise me to expect the world on a platter, because a lot of my peers were.
CycloneErik
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Good post. Sure guys leave for playing time. That's legit when your window of opportunity is so small. Starters leaving is completely a Mac problem.
