If he leaves, UNLV will need a big name to re stabilize that program.
Maybe Chris Beard?
Maybe Chris Beard?
Report: T.J. Otzelberger headed for Iowa State
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I don’t know that by taking a week, you’d lose out on any transfers of note. How many transfers have announced where they are going so far?
I guess my thought is that if TJ was likely the guy, a quick turnaround gives him a leg up in the transfer portal, both coming and going. This year will be more important than ever to maneuver that and a couple weeks may make a big difference.
She has literally lost her mind in the last 12 hours.
It's not about a moral compass... I do not think anyone here would turn down a few million dollars that IS OWED TO THEM from a legally binding contract...
What will have changed?
We discussed the merits of TJ yesterday. Assuming the right questions are asked, he’s a valid candidate. None of those merits justify not earnestly trying to get someone with less risk. Granted, after Jamie’s last poor MBB decision, the bar is so low that near .500 in the conference will have people bumping this.
You can get lucky with a naked option position, but that wouldn’t mean you want that person running your shop.
Am I the only one who skims through this thread really fast looking only for embedded tweets?
Watching the first half of UNLV vs Utah State in MW tourney. UNLV had no point guard (Grill was bringing the ball up). Tons of rotations and moving the ball, and found a lot of good looks.
UNLV averaged 10 made 3 pointers per game on the season.
They had a big guy in the middle that was a good shot blocker and rebounder. Lots of hustle and sharing of the ball so far. Nothing outstanding, but it was fun basketball to watch.
UNLV averaged 10 made 3 pointers per game on the season.
They had a big guy in the middle that was a good shot blocker and rebounder. Lots of hustle and sharing of the ball so far. Nothing outstanding, but it was fun basketball to watch.
Yeah. You are way beyond “I have some doubts”. You are anti-TJ which is fine. But it will be remembered in a few years.
It's the guys on the roster and committed I'm concerned with right away. Keeping guys like Foster and Hunter will be critical to the immediate success of the next coach. And 2 weeks may make a difference there.
Woke up today with a clear head and open mind ready for some TJ ball....
After much thought and deliberation and meditation....
This hire still sucks.
After much thought and deliberation and meditation....
This hire still sucks.
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We brought in a fresh face with Prohm. So bringing in a fresh face is not necessarily a good thing.
TJ likes to play an up tempo game like Hoiberg with spacing. Cyclone Fans love that style. TJ has recruited and signed some of Iowa State’s best ever players to come be Cyclones. So the recruiting aspect is one where TJ would have highest marks. So the belief is TJ will get players. Now it comes down to X’s and O’s. TJ had good players at SDSU. TJ also won at SDSU. Two Conference Tourney Championships. Two Regular Season Championships. Two NCAA bids. So TJ did get results. UNLV has been mixed results. First year resulted in the most Mountain West Conference Wins in 12 years. This year has been a struggle. UNLV has been inconsistent throughout and their early season struggles of a 1-6 start and TJ catching Covid19. The lone bright spot was the victory over Kansas State, in Manhattan.
I have faith that TJ will be able to recruit players. With the resources and contacts he has I have little doubt. I also trust that he will bring a great Staff. After that it all comes down to TJ. And the reports I have gotten from those who do know TJ is that he is very driven. Knows his weaknesses and tries to hire those who will strengthen those weaknesses. In the end it will all come down to whether TJ is successful. TJ is getting the opportunity. IMO he has earned that opportunity. But now he must prove that our faith and trust have been well placed. His success is in his hands.
I haven't read all 49 pages, but has anyone asked the real question yet?
"Is he bringing Caleb Grill back with him?"
I was there early 90s.
Jamie looks a lot more like previous ADs without the huge growth in TV money, without coming after the success of Orr and McCarney, without the ISU base growing naturally as it went from Iowa State College to a university of 35k ,not to mention the population within a short drive.
We’ll be just fine without Jamie. And that day is fast approaching either way.
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