ISU fans were Ignorant & living in Fantasy World when it came to Fred

[Myvue]

I never heard of the Murray State coach until his name surfaced in the Iowa State search. Even though Murray State's conference is underwhelming MS must have great recruiters and/or develops players well. As the Bleacher Report has picked Murray State's sophomore point guard as the 14th pick of the upcoming NBA draft. I would wonder why he wasn't on larger school's radar. I see the Bleacher Report has him listed as a shooting guard, however.

 

[Lone Clone]

I never heard of the Murray State coach until his name surfaced in the Iowa State search. Even though Murray State's conference is underwhelming MS must have great recruiters and/or develops players well. As the Bleacher Report has picked Murray State's sophomore point guard as the 14th pick of the upcoming NBA draft. I would wonder why he wasn't on larger school's radar. I see the Bleacher Report has him listed as a shooting guard, however.

I'd never heard of him, either, but checking back on the job searches of various schools in the last couple of years, he's generally mentioned as a possibility.

 

[FG86]

However, I do agree with OnceaHawk's take on LoneClone - I've never understood his apparent infatuation with Hawkeye sites. He must be a closet Iowa fan Hate is a strong word, but let's just stay I too strongly dislike anything related to the ISWho Clowns and anything that weakens their programs is good for the Hawks.

Four of the first 9 threads when I just came to this site were about ISU. So I think you should rethink who has the infatuation.

 

[100yearscounting]

Four of the first 9 threads when I just came to this site were about ISU. So I think you should rethink who has the infatuation.

Says an isu fan.

 

[bumblebee]

Being ignorant means "lacking knowledge." Most ISU fans simply did not know (or they ignored) the full extent of Fred's love of the NBA game. In this video, Fred shows his love for the NBA; when he had time while coaching Iowa State, he watched NBA games (not college games) and tried to pick up ideas "from the best minds in the world." The video: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:12999235

In addition, it's also interesting how so many ISU fans thought ISU was Freddy's dream job (OBVIOUSLY NOT) and that the EARLIEST he would consider leaving would be not until all of his kids graduated from high school (OBVIOUSLY NOT).

ISU fans were wrong on so many levels when it came to Fred. Their 5 years of living in a fantasy world have come to a VERY ABRUPT end. But hey, remember that Sweet 16 appearance? Me neither.

I think Fred will go great in the NBA. But the Bulls? Even Phil Jackson (ironically replaced by Iowa State's Tim Floyd) got pushed out the door after winning 6 NBA Championships in 9 years coaching the Chicago Bulls.

I really wish Fred Hoiberg success but will his fate be any different than previous Chicago Bulls coaches? Will he last 5 years? Will his health (2 heart surgeries) hold out? The Bulls roster is aging and has a history of injuries. Will Fred win any more games than the previous coach? Will be be able to deliver an NBA championship or has that ship already sailed?

I think Fred should have gone back to the MN Timberwolves (he was in the front office for 4 years before leaving for the Iowa State job), who have a very young, very talented roster and where Fred has a great relationship with the owner, Glen Taylor and President, Flip Saunders; and he would only be 3.5 hours away from Ames.

Some interesting videos from ESPN.com:

Pessimistic view of the Hoiberg hire: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:12985635

Optimistic view of the Hoiberg hire : http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:12982755

lotta butt hurt here. When I need my ISU fix, I'll always turn to hawkeye fan

 

[100yearscounting]

lotta butt hurt here. When I need my ISU fix, I'll always turn to hawkeye fan

The one constant with legends at isu is they tend to leave isu high and dry then have huge sucess elsewhere.

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Earle Bruce
Dan Gable
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