Washington's Lorenzo Romar on TJ Otzelberger's Departure

[CycoCyclone]

this thread is the entire problem with CF from mid April to August. Nothing to discuss.

 

[IAmNotTheMayor]

Misleading question--I thought Otz was pretty clear about his reasons for going back to ISU.

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...on-big-personalities-and-conflicting-agendas/

 

[laminak]

That'd be a huge mistake, 5 years ago, sure gambling on an unproven guy made sense but after Fred has turned things around. JP would be insane to not at least play the field. This job is the most attractive its been since JP has been here.

I agree. While Fred was a gamble, he brought his legendary ISU status and NBA player/exec status to ISU, which had attractive qualities to jump-start a program. TJ doesn't have either of those. Thus I'd think "more established" coaches can compete with him for any vacancy if Fred were to leave.

 

[Cycopath]

Lorenzo Romar is a nobody crack pot. In the coming months ROMAR will be the won resigning or retiring.

 

[Haverhill]

When I read the actual article and tense in which it was written, it really seems like nothing more than coach speak for TJ being a bad fit with Lorenzo or the type of players he likes in the system.

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/uwsp...rs-recruiting-job-status-on-sports-radio-kjr/

 

[Wesley]

Only way i ever see fred leaving is if he medically has to

 

[Dandy]

This is jsb in this thread:

The Kroll Show is GARBAGE.

 

[TheHelgo]

Once again, CF finds a way to assume the worst in everything and overreact as a result. I think there is a reason Pollard is abandoning message boards.....

 

[RubyClone]

I think the people who are complaining about CF overreacting, are in fact overreacting.

There are a scarce few who are finding any concern in this article.

 

[Cydar]

• Travis Hines ‏@TravisHines21 2m2 minutes ago
  Overlooked in this Romar quote deal is the reporter responding with “I have no idea what that means.” I love that.
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  Chris Williams ‏@ChrisMWilliams 2m2 minutes ago
  @TravisHines21 Romar deal? What Romar deal? Is he a transfer?
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  Travis Hines ‏@TravisHines21 6s6 seconds ago
  @ChrisMWilliams It's an old wooden ship from the Civil War era.
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[HornacekFan1414]

I don't know Fred personally, but I'd bet my meager life savings that he wouldn't leave Georges, Monte, Naz, etc and what they've built up to this point. Absolute worst case scenario, I see him coaching only one more year. I also doubt he wants his last college basketball game to be the UAB loss.

This is something I think about as well, and I am sure it weighs heavy in Fred's decision...But on the flip side, Fred has openly said he prefers the NBA gm and watches more NBA bball than college, his contract has always had a low NBA buyout and super high college (We have made it very hard to leave for another college as it would crush ISU, and I don't think he would ever do it)...But you can't control when your dream NBA job becomes available...and if it is the Bulls, close to Ames, he has great relationship with their front office, it is a very talented roster, etc, you have to consider it when it is open.. as those jobs aren't put on a backburner for the candidate to take whenever he wants...

I hope the desire to finish coaching Georges, Monte, and the others, when a Final 4 run is really possible is enough to overlook a Chicago offer (let's face it, Denver may want him, but that will not get him to move on...) I do find it silly that people here say there is NO WAY he would leave, just as it's silly to say he is definitely leaving...We just don't know,, I think both are possibilities...

 

[IAStubborn]

You mean a coach under fire of a team that finished 16-15 after starting 11-0, doesn't readily admit that an assistant left because they suck?

:shocked:

I know that JP thinks a lot of TJ. He probably even somewhat forced Fred's hand to retain him when Fred came on board (pure speculation - but Fred did mention TJ in his announcement speech).

But I have a very, very hard time believing any sort of "coach in waiting" arrangement is in play here. In any scenario really, but particularly given JP was laid up after his heart issue.

And equally so, I'm finding it difficult to see Fred jumping to the pros (even the Bulls which I've always felt was the most likely move to worry about) after his surgery this spring.

If they did this how would it explain Matt leaving unless he was forced out?

 

[Cydkar]

My guess, and only a guess, is that the whole staff at UW seats are getting a bit warm. No need to sign extensions to only have to pay them out later. I also believe that assistant coaches do not have really long contacts as a rule. I could be wrong though.

Well done!

 

[isutrevman]

Yep, I'm serious....Sure hope I am wrong....It's funny how many members here act irrational about things that could happen, simply because we do not want them to happen......The best we can hope for is that the Bulls make it to the COnference Finals (which would mean beating the Cavs), than I don't think Thibs goes anywhere....other than that, we should all worry.....Who knows if it will happen, but it is a strong possibility

Speaking of irrational.....

 

[RubyClone]

If Fred leaves, I think it's safe to say it's because he doesn't feel the support of the Athletic Director and lack of solidarity shown by Jamie with his decision to wear a tie to today's press conference.

Clearly a shot at Fred's manhood.

 

[fsanford]

The funny thing is you have used this gif in multiple threads, and its been appropriate every time.:biglaugh:

 

[CYphyllis]

I'll be honest, I find it weird that not everyone sees this and I wish I was delusional enough to not see this.

I am hopeful though that maybe without the worry/threat of his surgery that Fred will decide to wait to leave for a year or 10!

How the hell doesn't that lead you to the obvious? You've been spouting your insane ******** since the moment TJ was hired and no one agrees, anywhere, at all. That should be some clear evidence.

 

[ketelmeister]

IT WILL BE OBVIOUS WHY HE CAME BACK WHEN WE WIN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP....

 

[Rhoadhoused]

Why the **** do people think Chicago is such an irresistible job? They are not good enough to make me worry.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I don't believe there is any way that Fred leaves right now with everything else going on health-wise. Romar is throwing **** against the wall.