McDermott and ISU Fans

**Ficklone02** · 11-21-2010, 09:36 AM

Now that he's gone, the last four years were so painful I don't even want to think about him. So I'm just not going to acknowledge him when announced. Thats my way of dealing with it.

**jahfg** · 11-21-2010, 09:40 AM

I don't like him as a coach, but I won't boo him. Wrong coach, wrong time, wrong situation. I believe he did what he thought was best for ISU. He's nowhere near Chizik in the slimeball category. I think there is something to be said for being a good guy.

**InAWord** · 11-21-2010, 09:41 AM

No reason to applaud McD. I don't really wish to boo him either because he left and that is ultimately what I wanted. Just cheered harder for Hoiberg, that'll send a message.

**brokenloginagain** · 11-21-2010, 09:41 AM

THANK-YOU ORE-GON, clap-clap, clap clap clap.

(repeat).

**MLawrence** · 11-21-2010, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by azn4cy

there's one important difference between Chizik and McDermott. McDermott left the cupboard almost completely bare. Chizik left Rhoads something to work with.

Not defending Chizik or McDermott, but it is easier to turn-around a basketball program than football program. For basketball all you need to do is bring in one stellar talent and the program can be fairly decent. However in football, a program needs multiple pieces to be competitive.

**CyBroncos** · 11-21-2010, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Would you applaud Gene Chizik?

McDermott did FAR more damage to ISU than Chizik ever did. Yet Chizik is vilified and McDermott gets a pass for "being a nice guy". **** that. McDermott was a thief. He took millions of dollars from this University and ran arguably it's proudest program into the ground, then ran away.

Why do people celebrate this man?

It's rep time because this is one awesome post. You totally nailed it. If I was going to the game today I'd wear a shirt that says Thank You Creighton. One of the biggest breaks in ISU sports history is that Creighton actually wanted McDermott and we were able to get out of that disaster of a contract.

**Palmer** · 11-21-2010, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Would you applaud Gene Chizik?

McDermott did FAR more damage to ISU than Chizik ever did. Yet Chizik is vilified and McDermott gets a pass for "being a nice guy". **** that. McDermott was a thief. He took millions of dollars from this University and ran arguably it's proudest program into the ground, then ran away.

Why do people celebrate this man?

He is a sweet, swell fella.

and does charity work.

...just like every other coach in the country...even Chizz.

**CloneLawman** · 11-21-2010, 09:51 AM

I don't believe he intentionally put the screws to ISU. However, his incompetence was remarkable. And it certainly doesn't seem to bother him much now that he took millions from ISU and produced nothing. I guess he tried. Good riddance.

**The_Architect** · 11-21-2010, 09:52 AM

I can't believe how many d-bags would actually boo McDermott. It's one thing to not clap but to boo shows a complete lack of class. If you are booing around me, I'm going to call you a loser to your face because you are.

**Wesley** · 11-21-2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by DrClone

I hope ISU fans will be classy today and applaud when McDermott comes out. As much as I was glad to see him leave I think he is a good guy and tried to do his best at ISU. It was just that things didn't work out and he did the best thing he could for ISU by talking the Creighton job. Thanks Greg!

We will be respectful and blow CU out.

**Wesley** · 11-21-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by CloneLawman

I don't believe he intentionally put the screws to ISU. However, his incompetence was remarkable. And it certainly doesn't seem to bother him much now that he took millions from ISU and produced nothing. I guess he tried. Good riddance.

He failed to relate to his players was one of the major problems. That is why they usually left.

**pulse** · 11-21-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Would you applaud Gene Chizik?

McDermott did FAR more damage to ISU than Chizik ever did. Yet Chizik is vilified and McDermott gets a pass for "being a nice guy". **** that. McDermott was a thief. He took millions of dollars from this University and ran arguably it's proudest program into the ground, then ran away.

Why do people celebrate this man?

I feel the same way. I probably wouldn't boo him, even though I can't stand him. I have a thank-god-he's-gone attitude.

**Al_4_State** · 11-21-2010, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by pulse

I feel the same way. I probably wouldn't boo him, even though I can't stand him. I have a thank-god-he's-gone attitude.

I don't know that I'd boo him, but for the love of god I'm not going to applaud him. And I'm sure not going to call someone out for booing him.

Would anyone criticize an ISU fan for booing Chizik? I highly doubt it. I don't see the difference between McD and Chiz.

**Palmer** · 11-21-2010, 09:59 AM

what was the name of the poster (Greg's nephew) that made a religion out of defending him on this board?

I expect him to show at any moment and declare "all is well".

**pulse** · 11-21-2010, 10:01 AM

Yeah I wouldn't care if anyone booed him, and if I had all the games running through my mind where we took a dump in the 2nd half, I probably would start booing. You're right, he certainly doesn't deserve applause. For what? For leaving?