Sure he was a hot commodity but he was going to one of the worst programs in college football..
Report: T.J. Otzelberger headed for Iowa State
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Imagine the fireworks on this board if it was Ben Jacobson!
If he is the guy, I hope like hell he succeeds. There are many farm families and old widows that rely on ISU basketball to be entertaining so that the winter months here are bearable. They deserve something to look forward to.
When it comes to hiring a basketball coach at a public university, Matt Campbell’s favorite phrase, “the process” is verboten amongst those who just want to hand the job to TJ
In five years Fred never had a losing season. In three years Morgan never had a losing season. In four years GMAC never had a winning season. I know who I don't want TJ to be like.
I’m to a point on this thread just to look for the random JLH pics
I really do not understand the hate for him on here. His teams are fundamentally sound, he is really well liked by HS coaches around the state, he has some tourney experience, he is competitive most years in the conference.... He isn't a home run hire, but he is not some awful coach like some on here think.
It doesn't matter because he isn't going to be the new coach anyway.
Washington wasn't hiring a formar Romar's Assistant to replace him after they fired him for poor results. How angry would this thread be if Jamie was looking at D. Robinson as a candidate?
Considering the timing I think most AD's looking for coaches already connected the dots that once ISU opened TJ would be the hire. TJ current resume doesn't demand an interview this year though may if he'd been there a couple more years with his program in place.
I wouldn't also be surprised the assumption that TJ would be the heavy favorited and limited Jamie's options. A coach like Smith or Gates with similar resumes could very well decline an interview request to focus on jobs they think they have better chances at (Minn/DePaul). If Jamie heard the contract demands of a Beliien or Turgeon would be 4+ mill the choice became clear to him.
We may not like it but hiring college coaches about relationships. Richard Pitino got the NM in a day because he is connected to Billy Donovan who knows the AD for NM. (all due to to being Rick Pitino's kid)
A lot of people can compartmentalize- excited to see if TJ can quickly rebuild this roster, while also seeing JP’s flaws
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I don't like the fact that we went with TJ so quickly but I do think it's possible for some success with him. He'll be able to take away from McD, Fred and Prohm to see what works. I hope moving quick at the very least allows TJ to retain Foster and commitments.
Also, it's alright to disagree with the hire and still want the dude to do good. I will be the biggest TJ fan if he turns around. But let's not act like Bill Self is walking through the door.
Also, it is alright to disagree with Jamie on the hire and still think he's done good with other things/hires at the University.
Form your own opinion people.
Also, it's alright to disagree with the hire and still want the dude to do good. I will be the biggest TJ fan if he turns around. But let's not act like Bill Self is walking through the door.
Also, it is alright to disagree with Jamie on the hire and still think he's done good with other things/hires at the University.
Form your own opinion people.
Only thing that would worry me with him is recruiting (Ben J).
Wonder when this gets announced officially? The longer this goes the more I think it may not be TJ O.
Form assumption.
Form assumption on top of that assumption.
Beat those assumptions mercilessly with your preconceived biases.
Form assumption on top of that assumption.
Beat those assumptions mercilessly with your preconceived biases.
This still blows my mind to this day.
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