Will we know who said no?

**Tornado man** · 12-20-2008, 12:40 PM

Brian Kelly?

**kingcy** · 12-20-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclone06

JP didn't have too far to look. Funny how the only other people tossed out there who gave a firm comment, said "no comment," because they had not been contacted. This search was over before it started.

How do you know that? Do you really think a coach is going to say he interviewed for another job?

**Wesley** · 12-20-2008, 12:43 PM

This thread belongs in the discusision of:

Does this mean Mike Stoops might not get his extension after the game tonight?

Did we give Pdeeterson and Hill achance at a job change?

Was turner afraid to confront the Huskers?

Did Dan reapply?

**jtd9046** · 12-20-2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by CLONE2THEBONE

IF he was the first choice, it would've been a done deal long before now, I would think.

Not the case. If you do indeed have a #1 choice you still interview the other candidates on your list to reassure/validate why he is the #1 choice.

An AD or any hiring manager for that fact would get fried for interviewing only one candidate.

**Bobber** · 12-20-2008, 12:51 PM

Who cares...

**isucy86** · 12-20-2008, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by CLONE2THEBONE

IF he was the first choice, it would've been a done deal long before now, I would think.

Is first choice guys on his wish list that maybe weren't interested enough to interview? Or is first choice based on going through the interview process and becoming the focus of the hiring process enough to get offered the job?

IMO the fact that JP was able to ID a group of candidates, arrange to interview, get the contract basics ironed out and have the guy meet ISU's president all in 1 week is moving pretty darn quick.

**Dolokaju** · 12-20-2008, 12:55 PM

I'd just be interested in who we talked to. Supposedly Graham was talked to but Pollard moved on...but this is from the same guy who said that Stoops was coming.

**CLONE2THEBONE** · 12-20-2008, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by jtd9046

An AD or any hiring manager for that fact would get fried for interviewing only one candidate.

This is completely untrue.

I'm not saying I'm not behind him. I am and think he's an ok choice, but I'd like to know that we at least made a run at some of the other guys who have been discussed.

If we had a chance for some of these other guys, say Patterson, yet chose Paul instead, I'd have some questions.

If he was our fallback candidate, I think he's a decent one. If he was the guy that we felt was our #1 must-have guy, I think Jamie's list should've been burned.

**MontyBurns** · 12-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by CLONE2THEBONE

If we had a chance for some of these other guys, say Patterson, yet chose Paul instead, I'd have some questions.

Despite the internet rumors, there's no reason to think we had any chance at Patterson. He supposedly turned down Minnesota and $2 million per year, to stay at TCU. Minnesota has a bigger state population (i.e. better recruiting base) than we do, a new stadium coming, and that's more money than we could/would pay. And given TCU's location in the heart of Texas recruiting territory and position as a top program in a mid-major conference, it is arguably a better job than ISU's.

**Bobber** · 12-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by isucy86

IMO the fact that JP was able to ID a group of candidates, arrange to interview, get the contract basics ironed out and have the guy meet ISU's president all in 1 week is moving pretty darn quick.

It's super quick turn around time and shows getting someone fast was a priority for Jamie. Every job is going to have multiple canidates. Saying one is your top choice before going into the process is unprofessional, foolish, and not fair to the people interviewing. I doubt Jamie had a first choice going into this.

**CycloneErik** · 12-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by jtd9046

Not the case. If you do indeed have a #1 choice you still interview the other candidates on your list to reassure/validate why he is the #1 choice.

An AD or any hiring manager for that fact would get fried for interviewing only one candidate.

True. Although, as I keep learning at work, they likely have their choice already made, but have to interview more than one person.

**CyGal** · 12-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Jamie said it himself:

“During our exhaustive interview process, he was the one candidate that clearly demonstrated both extensive experience and an extreme passion for and familiarity with our institution.

Rhoads wasn't the only interview, but he was the best candidate of the ones who were interviewed.

**CyGal** · 12-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Jamie said it himself:

“During our exhaustive interview process, he was the one candidate that clearly demonstrated both extensive experience and an extreme passion for and familiarity with our institution.

Rhoads wasn't the only interview, but he was the best candidate of the ones who were interviewed.

**CLONE2THEBONE** · 12-20-2008, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by MontyBurns

Despite the internet rumors, there's no reason to think we had any chance at Patterson. He supposedly turned down Minnesota and $2 million per year, to stay at TCU. Minnesota has a bigger state population (i.e. better recruiting base) than we do, a new stadium coming, and that's more money than we could/would pay. And given TCU's location in the heart of Texas recruiting territory and position as a top program in a mid-major conference, it is arguably a better job than ISU's.

I think we could pay $2million to the right guy, but hear what you're saying.