SOURCE: Hornacek declines meeting with Iowa State
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This is exactly what I wrote that day. Can't see how anybody thinks I leaned that Fred wouldn't go to Chicago, or that he was having a hard time deciding. The report was that the deal was not "done."
Fred Hoiberg could very well become the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls within the next few days, but a potential deal is anything but done at this time. That’s what a well-placed source within Camp Hoiberg told CycloneFanatic.com on Friday morning.
Hoiberg, who has led Iowa State to four NCAA Tournaments in his five seasons as head coach of the Cyclones, has been believed to be Chicago’s leading choice to replace Tom Thibodeau dating back to last summer. The Bulls finally fired Thibodeau on Thursday.
Rumors that a “gentlemen’s agreement†has been in place between the two parties for months now are “100 percent false,†the source said. “That’s not even close to being true.â€
This doesn't mean Hoiberg won't take the job or that he is leaning toward staying at ISU — only that as of Friday morning, no deal of any kind is already in place.
The source acknowledged that Iowa State’s head coach is deeply contemplating a move to the NBA, but also noted that Hoiberg’s mind is not entirely made up as to where he will be coaching next season.
And that's where I believe you got lied to. Not that you were lying but that you got lied to. There's a big difference
That NBA All-Star is an ungrateful little b****. Enjoy soaking up the sun in AZ while you're on the hot seat next year dude.
At least we know where he stands when we look up at the Hilton banners next year......Pollard should move his over to the back behind Grayer.
Part of the bottom line for me is that any way you slice it, our approach to Hornacek was to treat him like crap. His camp leaked a little interest, mostly for some leverage, and probably a little bit because without an extension he needs a job in a year. That interest on his part gave our fans a glimmer of hope in the waning days of the Hoiberg drama. Gave Leath hope for the splashy hire he wants. But since we have already promised the job to someone else, we sat on it several days, then half assed it without proper channels, and then leaked that he has no interest to claim we tried, meanwhile continuing the rumor drumbeat that probably our most successful professional basketball player from Iowa State hates Iowa State.
To satisfy the desires of Leath and the fanbase to conduct a search, we have to have a totally underwhelming slate of candidates to parade through here so everyone will just accept Otz as the hire. Hornacek and perhaps Altman don't fit that plan.
Our approach to Hornacek was appalling and insulting to an individual of his standing. I don't care whose butt he has failed to kiss.
To satisfy the desires of Leath and the fanbase to conduct a search, we have to have a totally underwhelming slate of candidates to parade through here so everyone will just accept Otz as the hire. Hornacek and perhaps Altman don't fit that plan.
Our approach to Hornacek was appalling and insulting to an individual of his standing. I don't care whose butt he has failed to kiss.
Pretty much in line with almost every NBA source, but sure, those behind CW's can always fall back on nothing is decided until papers are signed. What matters is that actions and moves were made as though Fred was gone for months before June 1st-2nd
BOOM. Chris...you deserve a medal for this ****. Hopefully you have been avoiding the forums the last few weeks (other than this)...the crap people have been implying...CW is just a pawn shill for the AD, he's just a hack blogger spinning this for clicks, he's getting played like a noob...etc..
I thank you for continuing to be a source of information (not a perfect one, to be fair, but no one is) for us despite being ridiculed by your 'customers'.
I agree with this. The ones that don't agree are the ones that don't want it to be true because it doesn't go with their theory that TJ is already the coach. They have a right to their thoughts just as I do. But don't think it needs to get so far that the say Chris is being lied to. He does more than just print anything that he is told.
This is getting old everyone. Trust is built over a period of time, and Chris and company have done nothing to break that trust. I'm assuming those that believe everything has been a conspiracy also believe George W. brought down the twin towers. Let it go and just try and remember every "deal" in business, athletics, or politics isn't quote "done" until stuff is actually signed. People change their minds, or some other variable you can't predict causes the deal to not go through. Did you really expect Chris, Travis, Blum, Jeremy, or whomever else (not name Marty) to come out and say yes 100% Fred is gone?
I'm too lazy to dig through all the pages of posts so bear with me. Here is what I think the facts are with Hornacek. ISU or it's search firm contacted Hornacek or his agent. Hornacek's "party" told ISU that he either wasn't interested or couldn't talk about it due to the fact that he had to get it cleared with the Suns. Hornacek's agent said it wasn't correct that Hornacek wasn't interested (but didn't say he would welcome the opportunity to talk about it if ISU followed proper channels)
Did anything happen after this? Did ISU then in fact reach out to the Suns? Did Hornacek say last night that he has no interest?
Again, sorry for being lazy but somebody give me the condensed version please realizing much of this is relying on "sources".
Did anything happen after this? Did ISU then in fact reach out to the Suns? Did Hornacek say last night that he has no interest?
Again, sorry for being lazy but somebody give me the condensed version please realizing much of this is relying on "sources".
Don't worry Chris. Your credibility is fine. I believe that we all know that you are very careful about what you post and don't post anything that you believe is false or misleading. You may have been somewhat manipulated in this case or the Phx people may be trying to place the genie back in the bottle as somebody (Jeremy?) stated previously (the genie thing seems to ring true). You have a long track record of good reporting. However, don't become too defensive or we will begin to question your sanity. Stay strong. This asylum needs a voice of reason.
Because every action made/taken supports it, as does every source that couldn't give two ***** about the possible externalities to ISU.
I acknowledged the agent's statement in my article, called him four times, left a voicemail and sent him an email trying to get that side out. Also want him to come on my radio show to tell me how I'm wrong. Haven't heard back.
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