Yeah...this would be what is the down fall for Iowa State. How could we ever survive the loss of a coach.
Please.
1. Fred would leave us in good shape (player wise)
2. Fred would likely have some say in who our next coach is
3. A clean break means that Fred could always come back to the program if the NBA doesn't work out.
I think you're trying to hard here.
Fred knows exactly what his leaving means to this university/community/fanbase, especially when self stated goals weren't even close to achieved. The fact that he's allowed recruiting to be hurt is just a bonus.
I am of the opinion Mrs. Hoiberg is pushing this move just as hard, if not harder. The sad part is she absolutely knows what this will mean as well.
The Bulls job is not a good job. The roster isn't great and they've shown no ability to land top free agents. Add that a couple more years with no playoff success puts gar pax squarely on the hot seat, and your ally is gone.
Minnesota makes sense, I suppose because of young roster. But there is a history of futility there.
Anyway good luck fred, but I won't be rooting for you.