Even in Departing I Still Find McD Infuriating....

[tamjam]

I am a very happy guy today. I have not liked our coach and wanted him gone for two years now, so don't get me wrong, I'm a happy guy. Coach McD has always annoyed me with the things he says and his failure to face the truth, but some of his quotes from yesterday really bug me.

Why on earth was the opportunity to coach his son at Creighton such a big deal? Didn't he have that exact same opportunity to do that in Ames at ISU? So he didn't think his son was a Big 12 talent. Maybe competing against better talent would've made his son a better player, it's not like we didn't have the scholarships open.

Even on his way out the door though, he's playing this off like that was his main reason for leaving. Not that fact that he's been horrible at ISU, was going to get canned next year and ZERO talent coming back and was given a gift in the Creighton job. Tell it like it for once at least McD. Good riddance.

 

[jsb]

It's pretty simple to me. He and Doug don't think that he would excel in the Big 12. I think it is that simple.

Now, I'm guessing that isn't the only reason and he said that the job secruity was a factor. But I'm guessing that if the offer had been from Indiana State, he would still be here. Creighton was Doug's second choice and the opportunity presented itself.

 

[tazclone]

I am a very happy guy today. I have not liked our coach and wanted him gone for two years now, so don't get me wrong, I'm a happy guy. Coach McD has always annoyed me with the things he says and his failure to face the truth, but some of his quotes from yesterday really bug me.

Why on earth was the opportunity to coach his son at Creighton such a big deal? Didn't he have that exact same opportunity to do that in Ames at ISU? So he didn't think his son was a Big 12 talent. Maybe competing against better talent would've made his son a better player, it's not like we didn't have the scholarships open.

Even on his way out the door though, he's playing this off like that was his main reason for leaving. Not that fact that he's been horrible at ISU, was going to get canned next year and ZERO talent coming back and was given a gift in the Creighton job. Tell it like it for once at least McD. Good riddance.

Looks to me like GMac and Doug didn't think Doug was Big 12 talent. It would have been awful selfish of GMac to have Doug come to ISU just so he could coach him and he could sit on the bench. At the same time people like you would be ******** up and down that we wasted roster space and a scholly on the coaches son.

 

[Wesley]

Some people put family ahead of their jobs. Hey, you have to have a reason to move.

 

[tamjam]

He wasted multiple scholarships every year he was here. I wouldn't have minded Doug here because at least you knew he wasn't likely going to transfer as long as his dad was here.

 

[kg-cyclone]

It's pretty simple to me. He and Doug don't think that he would excel in the Big 12. I think it is that simple.

Now, I'm guessing that isn't the only reason and he said that the job secruity was a factor. But I'm guessing that if the offer had been from Indiana State, he would still be here. Creighton was Doug's second choice and the opportunity presented itself.

This...

 

[CTTB78]

The coaching his son spin is just that, more spin.

 

[Blandboy]

McD cited the opportunity to coach his son (who will be released from his UNI scholly) as a reason for taking the Creighton job. Interesting. Same thing could've happened had he signed him to play at I-State. Obviously, he was protecting his son from the inevitible... must've known he was history, so why bring his kid in, then force him to sit out a year before transfering to wherever McD ended up. Couldn't have worked better. Have UNI sign Doug, McD gets a new job and his best friend Jake signs a release to allow Doug to follow dad. Who said McD wasn't a brilliant tactician?!?!?

 

[ISUChippewa]

What I find infuriating as a dual ISU/UNI fan is that he is taking Doug away from UNI to go play for him (it isn't settled or done yet contrary to reports, but the writing is on the wall). I find that very selfish of him and quite a slap in the face to his alma mater and best friend.

Before I knew that Doug was going to follow him to Creighton I was wishing him luck. Now? Don't care if he never has another winning season again.


Hey! 1,000 posts! Happy Day!

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Ummm...every coach is in an interview every day until they officially retire. EVERY DAY OF THEIR COACHING LIFE. Would you hire the guy who said, "My tenure at (blank) was just terrible, I didn't do this or that, my players kept leaving, I had the excitement level of a potato during my post-game losing conferences, etc" as he moved on to another program. Hell no. Coaches must remain positive about their previous job or look way up when talking about the place they are moving to otherwise if they need to (or want to) move again the chances may not be there.

I'm glad he is gone but it is unrealistic to expect him to tell it like it really is.

 

[tamjam]

The coaching his son spin is just that, more spin.

Yep, ain't that the truth. The guy never once could face the facts while he was the coach, so why would he on his way out I guess.

KG, nice to see you back. I would bet that after having a good cry yesterday you are ready to ROCK today. Guess all that stuff about us McD being ISUs coach for the foreseeable future didn't pan out. What's your take on JVB?

 

[kg-cyclone]

Yep, ain't that the truth. The guy never once could face the facts while he was the coach, so why would he on his way out I guess.

KG, nice to see you back. I would bet that after having a good cry yesterday you are ready to ROCK today. Guess all that stuff about us McD being ISUs coach for the foreseeable future didn't pan out. What's your take on JVB?

Going to have to catch me up on JVB...what's going on?

 

[Wesley]

McD cited the opportunity to coach his son (who will be released from his UNI scholly) as a reason for taking the Creighton job. Interesting. Same thing could've happened had he signed him to play at I-State. Obviously, he was protecting his son from the inevitible... must've known he was history, so why bring his kid in, then force him to sit out a year before transfering to wherever McD ended up. Couldn't have worked better. Have UNI sign Doug, McD gets a new job and his best friend Jake signs a release to allow Doug to follow dad. Who said McD wasn't a brilliant tactician?!?!?

Maybe the reason it took so long to decide was they needed to work it out with UNI.

 

[tamjam]

Going to have to catch me up on JVB...what's going on?

I just wanted to know what you thought about his quote where he said he hopes whoever the new coach that comes in let's him dunk the ball in practice more than McD did.

 

[tazclone]

What I find infuriating as a dual ISU/UNI fan is that he is taking Doug away from UNI to go play for him (it isn't settled or done yet contrary to reports, but the writing is on the wall). I find that very selfish of him and quite a slap in the face to his alma mater and best friend.

Before I knew that Doug was going to follow him to Creighton I was wishing him luck. Now? Don't care if he never has another winning season again.


Hey! 1,000 posts! Happy Day!

I am guessing his best friend doesn't see it as a as slap in the face or he wouldn't let him out of his LOI. And the same with UNI. But then Ben probably has a better understanding of the situation than a bitter ISU fan. Just saying.
There are plenty of reasons to dislike GMac and be happy he is gone. This isn't one of them. He has to make statements and he isn't going to say," I am so glad Creighton came calling because I was going to be fired anyway."

 

[kg-cyclone]

I just wanted to know what you thought about his quote where he said he hopes whoever the new coach that comes in let's him dunk the ball in practice more than McD did.

Link?

I think he should...not where his strengths are though..

 

[jsb]

The coaching his son spin is just that, more spin.

I guess I don't understand why anyone is worked up over this to begin with. You obviously wanted him gone and now he is minus the $2.5 million buyout. Why do you care he left?

The reasoning behind it makes sense to me. If Doug had signed with Iowa State last fall, you all would be throwing a ******* fit about it.

 

[cyatheart]

You would be the first one complaining if Doug had come to ISU and used a scholarsip. No, Doug was not B12 material that is why he went to UNI. What is McDermott supposed to say? "I am leaving town before the posse gets here." Clearly that is what he is doing, he doesn't have to say it. Plus he can't say that, would make Creighton (his new employer) look stupid.

 

[tazclone]

I just wanted to know what you thought about his quote where he said he hopes whoever the new coach that comes in let's him dunk the ball in practice more than McD did.

Funny, I saw many people complaining that the players should do more layups instead of dunking in practice. Quite possible that since JVB was hurt they didn't want him dunking as well.

 

[tazclone]

I guess I don't understand why anyone is worked up over this to begin with. You obviously wanted him gone and now he is minus the $2.5 million buyout. Why do you care he left?

The reasoning behind it makes sense to me. If Doug had signed with Iowa State last fall, you all would be throwing a ******* fit about it.

+1.. Just chronic complainers not happy unless they are complaining