If he goes, it sucks to see one of our own in a Nebraska uniform. I won't cheer for him to succeed. Too close and too much risk to recruiting.
Hoiberg to Huskers
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They may have considered letting Miles have an extra year. I've always heard that he's considered to be a pretty good guy and many colleges will give that type of person some extra slack. However, when he made his "millionaire" comment, he lost lost his good guy persona. That comment pretty much sealed his fate.
https://www.amestrib.com/sports/201...ipsey-begins-his-hyped-prep-basketball-career
"It’s only fitting that Fred Hoiberg is known as The Mayor.
Mayors, like any leader, are looked to for guidance. They’re respected. And in the case of Ames freshman Tamin Lipsey, who was just a year old when Hoiberg played his last NBA game, Hoiberg is seen as a hero and measuring stick.
“I really look at him as a role model,” Lipsey told the Ames Tribune."
As long as he’s not in the Big 12 or at Iowa, I don’t really see the problem. Iowa doesn’t seem realistic, but imagine turning down the paycheck from Texas when they fire Smart.
Meh, my main worry is him stealing our recruits. I would cheer for Nebraska to beat the Hawks, but I wouldn’t wish him success against anyone else in the Big 10. I cheered against Hoiberg when he was at the Bulls, because I have a strong hate for the Bulls, pretty much the same with Nebraska. Nothing personal.
This report makes a lot of sense for Fred and his agent.
1. Get Nebraska to make a major offer (4 mil + a year).
2. Let it leak so other more desirable programs know what i'll take to get Fred and if interested contact his agent.
3. Take the best job that fits Fred. Nebraska could be that though I think there will be better situations that would want him. He can always pass on Neb and have the parameters set for next year.
NBA is also on notice that Fred is ready to work so contact him right now instead of waiting.
UCLA for instance is known for being rather stingy on paying coach, facilities and flying commercial. If they want CFH they need to come with a real offer and not low ball due to being a "blue blood".
I was also thinking about Minnesota, Pitino making the tourney probably makes him safe but recruiting and fan support are pretty bad right now. Hoiberg could easily sell recruits locally, has a place in the area already and Minnesota should be a better situation than Nebraska. Maybe their new AD makes a proactive move.
I am 'the poster that came out of nowhere with a crazy idea'.
I have been a Cyclone fan since the 1970's, but post very infrequently. I also visit other teams message boards on occasion and the Hoiberg to Nebraska chatter has been going on awhile, so surprised no one was talking about it. Personally, I would be very disappointed if Fred took the Nebraska job. Having said that, I would be fine if he took just about any other college job besides a Big 12 team(or Iowa, which goes without saying). Clone fans I know that came of age in the 70's and 80's just do not like the Cornhuskers.This is ******** and you know it. They would have given Fred whatever he wanted.
The big donors would have ponied up whatever was necessary. I was told that personally.
The idea that you need to make **** up is silly
You’re assuming he would be in contention for any job outside like Orlando.
NBA people were extremely critical of his coaching. Not that he worked for a **** franchise, but the actual team accountability, effort, organization, etc
I’m pretty sure Pollard came out and said he’d do everything in his power financially if that’s what it took. Obviously you can’t just come out and say “welp, name your price, Fred!” But I seem to remember him saying if just money was the issue, he’d do everything to make sure to resolve that.
And didn't Fred pretty much say, 'don't offer me more, I won't take it'
Yeah wasn't Jeremy on CF saying the donors were ready to back Pollard and pay Fred. But the donors also wanted a long term contract with a massive NBA buyout clause too.
I look forward to the day when we don't have to rehash Fred Hoiberg--the man, the coach, the dream.
Agree. Nebby doesn't feel like a long term thing for him. Not that I would know.
I have always liked Fred, but if he goes to the Neb cornholios it will be seen as a **** move by a sizeable segment of the Cyclone fan base.
As he is leaving Ames he indicates he hates recruiting ... then goes to a historical rival and starts recruiting for that rival. I suspect that many of those in this thread that are claiming somehow that would not bother them will feel diferently when he starts pulling good recruits out of Mn, Chi, Ia, Wi, etc. for the cornos.
As he is leaving Ames he indicates he hates recruiting ... then goes to a historical rival and starts recruiting for that rival. I suspect that many of those in this thread that are claiming somehow that would not bother them will feel diferently when he starts pulling good recruits out of Mn, Chi, Ia, Wi, etc. for the cornos.
