WOI ABC5 story on Mac with interviews

**kingcy** · 04-26-2010, 10:34 PM

myabc5.com - Des Moines, Iowa, News Weather & Sports

On the video player at the top right. There are a few other clips below that as well. John has some good info in his story.

**Aaron Jacobs** · 04-26-2010, 10:59 PM

After watching that I'm just wondering what most people are thinking with John Walters throwing out the name Fran Frachilla.

**ISUAgronomist** · 04-26-2010, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron Jacobs

After watching that I'm just wondering what most people are thinking with John Walters throwing out the name Fran Frachilla.

People in the media tend to talk to each other

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**kingcy** · 04-26-2010, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by isuaggie

People in the media tend to talk to each other

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Are you saying Fran wanted John to put is name out there.

**jsb** · 04-26-2010, 11:05 PM

John's interview today with Chris was pretty interesting....I just got finished listening.

I don't think this is a good day for Iowa State, but it is probably not a bad one either. But it does pretty much suck that we had a coach in place that was the perfect fit---and it just didn't work. Man, I just wanted it to work with Greg so badly.

Sometimes I think that we are just presented with opportunties in life that are just crazy. Think about Theresa McDermott---she was facing missing a big chunk of her husband's games because she was going to be at her son's games. Talk about a tough time. Now she gets to watch both.

**jmb** · 04-26-2010, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by jsb

John's interview today with Chris was pretty interesting....I just got finished listening.

I don't think this is a good day for Iowa State, but it is probably not a bad one either. But it does pretty much suck that we had a coach in place that was the perfect fit---and it just didn't work. Man, I just wanted it to work with Greg so badly.

Sometimes I think that we are just presented with opportunties in life that are just crazy. Think about Theresa McDermott---she was facing missing a big chunk of her husband's games because she was going to be at her son's games. Talk about a tough time. Now she gets to watch both.

My wife misses almost 100% of my appointments with my clients. She always has to choose between our kids and sitting outside our conference room(at office) and cheering me on.

**tamjam** · 04-26-2010, 11:13 PM

That's interesting about Fran Frachilla. I've noticed that every time he's been the color guy at a game in Ames, he's been overly complimentary of Hilton Magic and the fans. I always thought he would be an interesting choice to coach here. I'm excited that Walters brought his name up.

**cyclonedave25** · 04-26-2010, 11:17 PM

I only want Fran, if Ron Franklin can also be on staff.

**FunkyCyd** · 04-26-2010, 11:22 PM

I agree. It is good to have new, unique names pop up. I don't think we should sell ourselves short on who we go for. It is time to make a solid, unique pick like we did when we recruited Orr to come to ISU. Another name to consider....Rick Majerus. Since he's gotten back into coaching, he's been very successful at St. Louis. I think it would be fun to see another character in Ames to give Hilton Magic a boost. Sure, he's not young and has had some health issues, but just another name that hasn't been circulated on everyone's short lists (that I've heard).

**Bobber** · 04-26-2010, 11:31 PM

Really found Greg's comments on JP interesting. Seemed like some heartfelt comments that were really positive.

**Wesley** · 04-26-2010, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by jsb

John's interview today with Chris was pretty interesting....I just got finished listening.

I don't think this is a good day for Iowa State, but it is probably not a bad one either. But it does pretty much suck that we had a coach in place that was the perfect fit---and it just didn't work. Man, I just wanted it to work with Greg so badly.

Sometimes I think that we are just presented with opportunties in life that are just crazy. Think about Theresa McDermott---she was facing missing a big chunk of her husband's games because she was going to be at her son's games. Talk about a tough time. Now she gets to watch both.

It might have worked if he had brought Ben with him.

**jsb** · 04-26-2010, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

It might have worked if he had brought Ben with him.

I really don't think he was that far from having it work without Ben. We were close.

**Bobber** · 04-26-2010, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by jsb

I really don't think he was that far from having it work without Ben. We were close.

I didn't see that unfortunatly. Seemed to me we treaded water at best.

**San Francisco Cy** · 04-26-2010, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

I didn't see that unfortunatly. Seemed to me we treaded water at best.

It could be said that Mike Taylor would have meant five more wins in year two, and that Wesley could have meant at least five more wins in years three and four. But, it's neither here nor there, since Greg played the contributing factor into why neither were here in those seasons...