Next up: Iowa State

[jegbomb52]

Re: Next up: Iowa State

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one remembering it that way. I actually did some searching on the internet for the presser to verify what he actually said.... however, I had no success.

No, he said he had always been a Cyclone, ever since he was a kid.

[Coachdags]

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No, he said he had always been a Cyclone, ever since he was a kid.

"It's simply a dream come true to have the opportunity to assume the reins of a program that has the reputation and resources of Iowa State University," McDermott said. "Staying in this state - close to family and friends- was a bonus. I'm humbled, to say the least, about the faith that Dr. Geoffroy and Jamie Pollard have shown in me."

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46661&SPID=4252&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=831367

[TH1974]

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"It's simply a dream come true to have the opportunity to assume the reins of a program that has the reputation and resources of Iowa State University," McDermott said. "Staying in this state - close to family and friends- was a bonus. I'm humbled, to say the least, about the faith that Dr. Geoffroy and Jamie Pollard have shown in me."

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle....&ATCLID=831367

Are you trying to say that the two-line quote from the press release you linked was the only thing McDermott said in his press conference?

[Coachdags]

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Are you trying to say that the two-line quote from the press release you linked was the only thing McDermott said in his press conference?

No, Only thing I can find in print...?

It was 5 years ago, I think UNI fans need to let it go. I do not remember Greg saying what (Jeg) and some have aledged. I do know I'm not wrong about Greg's feelings for UNI.

Last 5 years when I text Greg after a ISU game (almost everyone), always asked for a Panther score or update if playing on same night....?

[williebat]

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No, he said he had always been a Cyclone, ever since he was a kid.

he never said that. He said some very nice things about being a panther fan at heart. I remember it well because I was surprised he said that while taking the ISU job.

Let it go man. We are lucky to have mac and now jake. Let's enjoy the ride while we can.

[TH1974]

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It was 5 years ago, I think UNI fans need to let it go.

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I do know I'm not wrong about Greg's feelings for UNI.

I agree with those. People need to get over this, but we'll probably go through this every year when UNI plays ISU while McDermott is still coaching there. I am certain of his love for UNI.

I do not remember Greg saying what (Jeg) and some have aledged.

Actually, from what I can remember, Jeg is right about what McD supposedly said (though, of course, he's blown it way out of proportion). I'm pretty sure that he *did* say that he's always liked ISU or been connected or that he's had family who've gone to ISU or something to that effect. There was a huge stir here because of it, and it was a bit awkward (though mostly a new coach trying to say the right thing).

[Silent Earl]

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Last 5 years when I text Greg after a ISU game (almost everyone), always asked for a Panther score or update if playing on same night....?

You sound a little like a 13 year old girl with a huge crush. Just saying.

As for Mac, he said pretty much what has been stated, dream job at ISU, always wanted to coach there, etc., who cares? He also said lots of good things about UNI, as has been stated, who cares? Both of those things are pretty standard when holding a presser to accept a new coaching job. He's a good UNI alum and fan.

[06panther10]

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You are all right. He did say something like "I've always been a Cyclone" or something to that effect. And it is also being blown out of proportion.

[TH1974]

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There are threads here from when McDermott went to ISU. I've been looking through them and haven't found the alleged quote. Someone help me out.

[UNIpanther99]

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There are threads here from when McDermott went to ISU. I've been looking through them and haven't found the alleged quote. Someone help me out.

He said, "I am one of you."

http://www.kcci.com/news/8171741/detail.html

Not exactly "I've always been a cyclone" or anything close to that... But it was also a little bit of an odd statement for him to make that day. That whole transition was just bizzare and I think he's as much as said he would do it differently if he had it to do over again.

[Silent Earl]

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He said more than 5 words, those are just the only 5 they quoted in that article. Again, who cares?

[NorthernIowaBacker]

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Last 5 years when I text Greg after a ISU game (almost everyone), always asked for a Panther score or update if playing on same night....?

Name droppin' jersey chaser.

I texted Tiger Woods last night. Just sayin'.

[Purrrrrfect]

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So you are one of the girls he's having 2 affairs with

[Victory_For_UNI]

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Name droppin' jersey chaser.

I texted Tiger Woods last night. Just sayin'.

I was so happy to have finally outdrove him this week!

[NorthernIowaBacker]

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So you are one of the girls he's having 2 affairs with

Nah...I asked for the cell number of his wife.