Report: T.J. Otzelberger headed for Iowa State

[joefrog]

Are there TJ fanboys here, though? It seems like most people are merely saying they will support him if he's the new coach.

A lot of this thread feels like hyperbole.

Dude, none of them can even explain why we are his only suitor.

 

[DhaCheann]

How confident are you?

Very confident.

 

[Urbandale2013]

This is the perfect summary for the TJisUs group. Just because many folks would actually like a group of candidates to be interviewed doesn't mean we hate TJ. This TJ group simply cannot comprehend that there may be other capable candidates worth interviewing. Why would it bother you to have competition for TJ for the job?

Simply jumping to the three favorite replies isn't convincing to non-members of TJisUs:
1) TJ is clearly the best ever for ISU and should simply get the job without question
2) TJ is >>> Prohm (clearly true, but not a winning argument)
3) If #s 1&2 don't convince you, you obviously hate TJ and don't know a thing about BB.

If JP actually has an open mind and interviews some of these other qualified candidates and legitimately thinks TJ is the best pick, so be it.

Finally, to those who've sunken into the "woe is us, no one will like us" category, I know local reporters are feeding that, but if you've read the article on The Athletic about the ISU job, you'd feel a lot better about it. I'm not suggesting we're right there with KU and UNC, but ISU is an attractive opportunity. Any coach we hire will have risks, it's about trying to get the best fit, not simply settling for the guy who will take/love us - not suggesting that's TJ; that's how some come across with their seemingly blind/lone support for TJ.

This is dumb because no one is saying that you have to love TJ. There are just to many people who are constantly shitting on him. Now that is official get on board or shut up.

I would have liked to see them wait until next week and make sure to interview others, but he is our coach now and I'm excited for the future.

 

[DhaCheann]

My sources are telling me we should hear an announcement today from Jamie naming Otz as our new coach. ISU and UNLV are working out the logistics of it all right now. A little underwhelming by the hire but hopefully he brings Hilton Magic back and a little life to this fanbase, sooner rather than later.

Bumping for you haters.

 

[CascadeClone]

Just got the email. It's official.

 

[Brandon]

What an underwhelming hire, hoping for the best!

 

[Halincandenza]

Very interested to see who the assistants end up being.

 

[Statefan10]

You think the reason other schools aren't gunning for TJ is because he's destined for ISU and not his middling performance in the Mountain West so far?

That honestly sounds like something someone is trying to convince themselves is true, rather than something that is.

Jesus lol. Sure let’s use one single year and just throw out his 2nd place finish two years ago.

Either way it doesn’t matter. He’s our coach now.

 

[Clonedogg]

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[Prone2Clone]

Not sure how I feel about the hire, but I wasn't sure about Tim Floyd, Larry Eustachy, and Fred Hoiberg, either. I'm in on TJ now, until I'm not. Just like with McD and Prohm.

Welcome back TJ. LFG!

 

[WastedTalent]

Melvin Ejim was his best signee.

Coincidence that McDermott never coached his best recruit? I've wondered how Ejim would have looked with 4 years under McDermott instead of Fred. No way he becomes Big 12 POY.

 

[WhoISthis]

You think the reason other schools aren't gunning for TJ is because he's destined for ISU and not his middling performance in the Mountain West so far?

That honestly sounds like something someone is trying to convince themselves is true, rather than something that is.

Agree. But with any hire you’ll have people get caught up in the fun of such mind games.

There are reasons why TJ is more valuable to Iowa St than other programs. Foremost, our two best recruits should be in TJ’s network, and TJ’s best recruit is a teammate of Nunn. He also should be able to recruit our current roster better than most prior to being hired- thus Jamie would hopefully know who would stay . And unlike some potential no buyout coaches, he has a roster he can poach. Although recruits do usually care more about the staff than program/university, he should be able to answer “Why Iowa St?” to recruits and their family better than an outsider.

 

[carvers4math]

Whining now defined as simply pointing out obvious shortcomings of both the "hire" and process. Sorry to point out that we are chasing a commodity that nobody else is even after. A top 25 job deserves a top 25 coach.

We live in a society where exchanging differing opinions with respect is passé

 

[1100011CS]

 

[kcbob79clone]

He would be "inheriting" a couple four-star players here.

Come on @Royalclone, get with the program, CSP can't coach, CSP can't recruit, CSP kicks small dogs

 

[jcisuclones]

Hoping there will be a bunch of crow eating on this website in a few years!

 

[Pat]

Whining now defined as simply pointing out obvious shortcomings of both the "hire" and process. Sorry to point out that we are chasing a commodity that nobody else is even after. A top 25 job deserves a top 25 coach.

This was arguably a Top 25 job in 2015. It’s not now.

 

[Cycl0nepower]

Excited for a new era of Cyclone basketball. Can’t wait to see the staff he assembles and the recruits he brings to Ames.

 

[Kurttr]

This is dumb because no one is saying that you have to love TJ. There are just to many people who are constantly shitting on him. Now that is official get on board or shut up.

I would have liked to see them wait until next week and make sure to interview others, but he is our coach now and I'm excited for the future.

You are a founding member of TJisUs. Congrats.

I see he's been announced. Hope it works. Go TJ!

 

[Gunnerclone]

Dude, none of them can even explain why we are his only suitor.

Because it’s a unique situation. Just like Fred.