McDermott to Creighton

[CyCarp]

Only time will tell for sure, but Mr. McDermott is reportly Creightons new head coach. 10 years, $9 million.

http://www.myabc5.com/global/story.asp?s=12373055

[Griffitz]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Don't know how I feel about this..

[cydave]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

http://www.kcci.com/sports/23262355/detail.html

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Bet Nurse is like, "wtf did I leave the D League for now? This sucks"

[JayJ79]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

May he have as much success as Terry Allen has had after making similar moves.
(leaving UNI for a Big 12 gig, then returning to the MVFC/MVC)

[UNI Prof]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

A few here predicted it; kudos!

[dustj888]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

I am hoping for more than a few boos at next year's Creighton @ UNI game next year

[UNIpanther99]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

I am hoping for more than a few boos at next year's Creighton @ UNI game next year

Other than those who haven't gotten over their irrational hatred of the man for leaving us, I can't imagine why. Everyone seems to think he was on his last legs in Ames, and I'm happy he landed on his feet somewhere else. He cut his teeth in coaching at Wayne State near Creighton, so he's familiar with the area and obviously with the conference. I wish him well, except for 2-3 times a year when we play the Jays and on the recruiting trail. Except for the extra game or two a year, I don't see how this changes anything.

[in_the_stands]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Quite a chunk of money for an MVC team to throw at a coach, if the reports are true.

Edit: Just now saw on the Omaha World Herald that Altman made $1.1M in 2007. Wasn't aware of that. Guess they can handle $900K for McD.

[crich1]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Matt Perrault was posting stuff saying that this was his wish for Altman's replacement. I thought he was nuts, but we have to remember that he is a Creighton insider.

The only stumbling block is an $800,000 buyout. Sounds like McDermott is pulling a Steve Alford, get out before the run you out. I certainly hope Doug stays as I think he will be an all MVC selection before he is done.

[crich1]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Quite a chunk of money for an MVC team to throw at a coach, if the reports are true.

Altman was by far, the highest paid coach in the MVC. Creighton has a lot of big money people that contribute.

[in_the_stands]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

If I'm Pollard, I waive the buyout, then go get drunk in celebration of not having to in turn buy out McD next spring.

[CR Panther]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Gregg Marshall now to ISU?

I will be very disappointed if we lose Doug now.

[Newsbreaker]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

Gregg Marshall now to ISU?

I will be very disappointed if we lose Doug now.

We won't. Pretty hard for it to be anything other than illegal recruiting and tampering if that happens, and if it does, UNI needs to release him from his LOI only if he agrees to leave the conference.

[Khan4Cats]

Re: McDermott to Creighton

We won't. Pretty hard for it to be anything other than illegal recruiting and tampering if that happens, and if it does, UNI needs to release him from his LOI only if he agrees to leave the conference.

The only problem with that is that the LOI is only binding for the one year and Doug could take a redshirt year. The conference rule is also that a player can't accept a scholarship with another in-conference school. Pretty sure Greg could afford the tuition if he had to.

Here's hoping that Greg picks up another losing streak in the Creighton/UNI match-ups and that Doug is in the purple and gold to help make it happen.