WHOA WHOA WHOA wait a second. Mike Davis? He was at a tradition basketball school in Indiana and didn't have the success you want and you think he would be a great replacement. Come on.
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CycloneErik
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Mike Davis was an idea. Who do we have a chance of actually getting if GMAC was gone? If you want to shoot down a suggestion provide another option.
You really think that? YES Mac was a hot name when he was hired. I agree, just a name. He is a good coach, it just seems him and ISU are not a good match thus far. You can say the same about any other 4th year coaches with a losing record.
Just please no more mid major coaches, unless he has experience at the major conference level. Like a Lon Kruger.
He got canned at Indiana because he followed Knight and the expectations at IU were incredibly high...they want National Championships.
That being said, he was 115-79 at IU (55-41 Big 10) with 4 NCAAs and 1 NIT in 6 years.
"Stuck" at UAB? Did you ever contemplate that he likes it there? He is in year four and he has done a very good job at UAB...go look at the record.
Are you trying to equate Davis' time at IU to Mac's time at UNI? Bottom line is that Davis' current resume is far superior to McDermott's (either now or when ISU hired him).
Nothing wrong with dreaming, or making the phone call.
Here's the worst that can happen: "I appreciate your interest, but no thanks."
Craig Brackins- decided to pass up playing in the NBA because he wanted to be good enough to make it a career instead of a couple years and done. Played on the US college national team.
Lucca- We can be ****** at him all we want but he's going to be making close to 6 figures by next year playing PRO ball in Germany. Played on the German National team.
Gilstrap- Has had a double double in all 3 of his first 3 Big 12 games. Named Big 12 newcomer of the week like 3 times now?
You're right, the talent level is overblown. Because those guys are clearly only being hyped up by Iowa State fans, not by people running national clubs or professional basketball leagues.
Edit: moral of the story, the talent is there, the results are not. If not the coaching, why?
I have lurked on this site for years, and I hate to say it, but if this team starts out conference play 1-4 a mid season firing would be justified.
To me, it seems that he may be a little bit of a micro managing control freak in how he coaches. His teams have never looked relaxed, and I see many more frowns and grimaces on their faces than most teams. Couple that with a style of ball that is not super exciting, and any momentum that was developed from the Orr era on is skidding to a halt. Also this player attrition mess is embarrassing.
If we want to experience post season, and have this be a revenue producing sport for the university he needs to win the next three games. If not, it is time.
To me, it seems that he may be a little bit of a micro managing control freak in how he coaches. His teams have never looked relaxed, and I see many more frowns and grimaces on their faces than most teams. Couple that with a style of ball that is not super exciting, and any momentum that was developed from the Orr era on is skidding to a halt. Also this player attrition mess is embarrassing.
If we want to experience post season, and have this be a revenue producing sport for the university he needs to win the next three games. If not, it is time.
