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Otzelberger to Indiana?
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Has he shouted it from the highest mountain top yet? We could get up there, shout it, the evils of NIL / pay for play, and still no one will listen. 50 thousand x 50 thousand, won't matter. We all fall off said mountain top. Pretty likely actually. Or is the mountain top just getting smaller?
I know we should pay attention, the state of NIL, and coaches being bought by the highest bidders. It's all pretty depressing though.
Indiana thinks they can throw a money bag (they are a part of the B1G) and buy any coach they want. Seems like a tip of the iceberg to me, teams getting first dibs on better players, better coaches because money talks.
Football is racing in that direction, basketball now also. Look at how quickly the SEC teams are improving, in BB. Wonder why?
Sorry. I know my negative attitude tonight isn't helpful in any way.
Why did I read through this thread? Now I think our whole basketball program is headed in the shitter after the season.
Players don't play that hard for a coach if they think he has one foot out the door. Sometimes, live and let live.
Me too. Maybe I’m a sky is falling guy now bc of what Blum said. Unfortunately I don’t have the resources to buy tickets and gear and then pay to keep or get players so I should just stop watching. I guess pro sports is the way to go. I don’t remember the last time an NFL/NBA team told me I need to contribute more money to keep players and coaches. This is all sooooo stupid.
So, a 2-22 Iowa State team was not a total rebuild project?
College athletics is trending the way of pro sports. I stopped watching the NFL years ago. The NBA has become so soft it is not even watchable.
Some do think you can never miss a ‘the sky could fall’ opportunity. Regardless of the fact that TJ is not going to Indiana.
ISU had the secondary pull of his dream job. Would you want to pursue two rebuilds within 5 years?
A little tea leaf reading says people who would know are concerned we may not have enough NIL to hold the core of this basketball team together. If that were to become a regular thing, of course Otz would need to consider that as part of whether or not ISU is where he needs to be. I don't like this system one bit, but for now it's what we're all stuck with. They've managed to do a good job so far but it will always be difficult for our fan base to keep up with the arms race.
Blum is just saying people shouldn't take anything for granted and to keep donating if you can. That's his job. People have been predicting the demise of ISU athletics for decades, and one day they may be right, but it's as strong as ever at the moment.
I don’t think you need to read tea leaves or be an insider to know this is always going to be a problem. Guys on good teams with great roles pop up on other teams. Culture and fit matter, but it’s only worth so much.
The type of guy a program like ISU can thrive with - great college players without big NBA potential, are also the guys most susceptible to leaving for a big pay bump.
Thank you. I’m super optimistic we are going to keep everything rolling. We just can’t get complacent (administration, fans, coaches, etc.) Appreciate the discussion and always try to be as transparent as possible with this new world.
Explain to me what a "modern rebuild" looks like. TJ seems to be good at it. After all, he inherited a 2-22 team and the very next season he had them in the Sweet 16. Indiana has money they need a coach who can create culture.. to answer your question- if I was at my dream job I would not entertain a potential offer. If I was a Chris Beard type, always looking for next big job, the answer would yes. The portal and NIL make it much easier than the old model.
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