Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

[unicheer]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

At this point, is the general school of thought that Hoiberg will be an ISU lifer? I read an article on grantland, suggesting that he will be getting a lot of attention from NBA teams (not that that's a surprise to anyone), but considering that he has 5 years experience in the front office of the Timberwolves, he will be getting even closer looks.
On the other hand, NBA teams may have this line of thinking:
Fred Hoiberg=ISU
ISU=Tim Floyd
Tim Floyd=bad
What's it going to take for an NBA team to lure him away from Ames? Or can it even be done?

[cydave]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

At this point, is the general school of thought that Hoiberg will be an ISU lifer? I read an article on grantland, suggesting that he will be getting a lot of attention from NBA teams (not that that's a surprise to anyone), but considering that he has 5 years experience in the front office of the Timberwolves, he will be getting even closer looks.
On the other hand, NBA teams may have this line of thinking:
Fred Hoiberg=ISU
ISU=Tim Floyd
Tim Floyd=bad
What's it going to take for an NBA team to lure him away from Ames? Or can it even be done?

I think Fred will eventually leave ISU for the NBA, but it won't be for just any job. He said he got NBA offers last year, but turned them down.

What I hope is that he won't leave until his twins are through school (possibly a chance to coach them at ISU). And/or he has taken ISU to a new level on a national scale and will leave ISU in good hands.

What I do know for sure: He won't leave for the money and he won't leave for any other college. And the Timberwolves would probably be his first choice.

[achrist70]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

I agree with you Cy I don't think Fred will ever leave for another college job, Ames is home for him. The only think he will ever leave for is a new challenge, if he gets Iowa State to where him wants to take the program. Finally the T'Wolves are probably the most likely to get him as their coach, but I would say possibly the Bulls, or Pacers as midwestern teams are other possibilities.

[cydave]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

I agree with you Cy I don't think Fred will ever leave for another college job, Ames is home for him. The only think he will ever leave for is a new challenge, if he gets Iowa State to where him wants to take the program. Finally the T'Wolves are probably the most likely to get him as their coach, but I would say possibly the Bulls, or Pacers as midwestern teams are other possibilities.

Agreed. Not only did he play on all 3 of those teams, but they are Midwestern.

Selfishly, I hope he never leaves. But, if I'm a betting man, then he is in the NBA at some point down the line. Hopefully, later than sooner.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

I agree with you Cy I don't think Fred will ever leave for another college job, Ames is home for him. The only think he will ever leave for is a new challenge, if he gets Iowa State to where him wants to take the program. Finally the T'Wolves are probably the most likely to get him as their coach, but I would say possibly the Bulls, or Pacers as midwestern teams are other possibilities.

I understand his potential loyalty to the T'Wolves, but what exactly has that franchise ever done? It's not exactly a powerhouse. The Pacers are one of the league's best teams, and could seriously challenge the Heat for the East title. No change there anytime soon.

Which brings us to the Bulls. Don't be shocked if Tom Thibadoeaux leaves after this year. He doesn't get along with the Bulls front office at all. The why of that is a different thread, but the coach hates his bosses, and his bosses hate the coach. It's been an ongoing soap opera which can only end one way.

[LA_Panther]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

He may have some loyalty to the T'Wolves, but he certainly has more to ISU. I don't believe he'll leave Ames. He's got it made there. Why ruin such a good thing? The question is, how much of a raise will their AD give him?

Interesting fact: They're the only 3 seed remaining. Duke, Syracuse, and of course Creighton are all out. Didn't think all three of those schools would be finished this early.

[achrist70]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

How much of a raise does Fred really need living in Ames, Iowa? I mean it's not like the cost of living is that great, and what really is there that he could want that he couldn't buy?

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

How much of a raise does Fred really need living in Ames, Iowa? I mean it's not like the cost of living is that great, and what really is there that he could want that he couldn't buy?

Whatever amount he is worth.

[cydave]

Re: Fred Hoiberg hired as ISU's new coach!

How much of a raise does Fred really need living in Ames, Iowa? I mean it's not like the cost of living is that great, and what really is there that he could want that he couldn't buy?

At some point, it's about putting money away for his kids, charities, etc. It's not like everything he makes goes straight into the cost of living.

But yes, I don't think Fred is doing this for the money. He's already a multi-millionaire from his NBA days and what he's currently making. Maybe when Pollard goes to him after this season he asks Fred what he wants and maybe Fred just wants more money for his Assistants or something along those lines. I'm sure he'll get a raise and/or another boost in bonus $$.

[GonzoCat]

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Need's got nothing to do with it. ADs these days know they have to pay their coaches what they are worth in the marketplace even if the coach has no intention of leaving. Sometimes they do it to beyond a fault, a la Kirk Ferentz. You pay a good coach as insane an amount as you can possibly raise and give them long term extensions based on one good season. Then you just hope they don't decide to start coasting too soon.