Gene Chizik Comments Rumor Thread

**Madclone1** · 11-09-2008, 01:27 PM

Yah . .he regrets it . .all those millions of dollars . .sheesh.

**mplscyclone** · 11-09-2008, 02:27 PM

The interesting thing about this is that at the presser he acts like he never heard anything about this.

Then he says it's a joke.

BUT he didn't go on to say how he loves coaching at ISU and that he's perfectly happy in Ames. I would've felt better had he said something more to this effect...

**Wesley** · 11-09-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by SuperCy

Blind faith.

And a quarter might get yopu a cup of coffee.

**Wesley** · 11-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by HoosierinIowa

I think this is a mountain out of a molehill. I love my job but are there times I've told people that is sucks? The answer is yes. I don't think Chizik would be human if he did not second guess himself about taking the job when times are tough. We all play the what if game from time to time. He may have vented about how tough it is to win at ISU but I am sure that is all it was.

Did you get a pay raise from $400k to a million then?

**Cyclone90** · 11-09-2008, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by mplscyclone

The interesting thing about this is that at the presser he acts like he never heard anything about this.

Then he says it's a joke.

BUT he didn't go on to say how he loves coaching at ISU and that he's perfectly happy in Ames. I would've felt better had he said something more to this effect...

The longer this festers, the worse off everyone is. This needs to be addressed at the Big 12 presser Monday. The longer there is no comment from Gene, the longer rumors start to become news and perceived fact. Even admitting some frustrations publicly is better than having no comment for a prolonged period.

To quote from a Crisis Blog I pay attention to for work, the situation should be "corrected by immediate and appropriate action and communication".

**LindenCy** · 11-09-2008, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

Thought Dan wanted that job also.

So it was Dan's plan all along to dislodge Chizik from the Texas job, get him to ISU and then swoop in and steal the job...

**Wesley** · 11-09-2008, 02:51 PM

Reminds me of captain Kirk and how he handled his situation this summer. He tried to keep quiet but it kept cominhg back to the surface. Need to step up to the plate and tell the press.

**LindenCy** · 11-09-2008, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

Gene's kids go to Gilbert. BTW, how would you "punish" an 8 year-old kid from saying "Iowa State sucks" to another kid?

By making them watch Iowa State games like the one yesterday.

**ISUclones33** · 11-09-2008, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by MNclone

This fan base really needed a W yesterday.

The Coaches and Players really needed that win yesterday. I feel more for them than I will ever feel for any of us.
Its hard to understand all of the pressure the players and staff feel. I can only imagine what Rodriguez is feeling at Michigan.
The Iowa State fan base has been brought up and let down so many times of recent, that they want instant gratification. Many were over their heads thinking Chizik would bring us bowl games in his first two seasons. We are the only fan base in the nation that will still pack up the stadium with 48-50,000 when the team is on a losing streak with no end in sight.
Coach Chizik knew what this fan base was before he got here, Mizzou game in 04, opportunity for Big 12 North.. stadium was bare. It was after that it picked up, but nothing such as when he stepped foot in the door and people were excited for him "Chizik, the Head Coach" Attendance rose and he had unrivaled fan support. 36000 people threw in their hats and said "Coach Chizik, Im in it to win it" another record number.
Imagine letting these people down week after week, Your young players, week after week.
Saturday was a shot to the heart, Chizik brought these guys up and had them believing that its never too late, The guys were playing for eachother this saturday and I cannot feel worse for Alexander Robinson, who wasnt given a chance to get in the endzone. It wasnt until after the call that they all realized how stupid it was. I know that moment for me was piercing. Imagine how far everyones heart on that sideline dropped as Alexander Robinson was cut down.
The pressures of being a Head Coach or a Division 1 football player are more than anyone could explain. Especially for a first time Head Coach and 18 year old true freshman players. There is a lot of heartache right now, But I assure you one thing, Chizik chose the Cyclones, and I know he is dedicated and truely involved in getting this going in the right direction.

Sorry for the length

**Drive4cy** · 11-09-2008, 03:20 PM

Not sure if it's true or not but I'm getting word that as a result of this rumor that Diamond Dave is no longer 200 percent behind Chizik. If true, the hits keep coming. I guess we'll know for sure tomorrow night.

**CyinCo** · 11-09-2008, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Drive4cy

Not sure if it's true or not but I'm getting word that as a result of this rumor that Diamond Dave is no longer 200 percent behind Chizik. If true, the hits keep coming. I guess we'll know for sure tomorrow night.

Haha!

Thanks for lightening up this depressing thread.

**SeattleClone** · 11-09-2008, 03:27 PM

Does anyone think Chizik will address this and shoot it down at the beginning of the call-in show tomorrow night? I don't think he will because he never seems to use the show as a platform for any useful information, but it would be nice.