Coach Jake interview on 1700

[UNIhoops]

Starts at 5 min 30sec mark. Lots of good questions. They ask about him moving on to a new school. -Comparing the Koch boys - Going up against the big boys in the past. ect. Asks about what type of team would be a problem for the panthers. At the end of the interview they sound pretty confident that Coach Jake will be moving on at some point.

http://www.1700thechamp.com/common/page.php?pt=nzol9zr-martymiller&id=1222&is_corp=0

[Trapped in California]

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Those guys think they know what stirs the pot in this world. They think Izzo is leaving for the NBA.

[Newsbreaker]

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Pay no attention to Marty. He's a carnival barker. Jake handled those questions perfectly.

[PTC]

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Long time lurker, first time poster.

That was a surprisingly aggravating interview to listen to. Regardless, I really respect coach Jake's attitude towards our program. I've grown up listening to 1540 McDermott/Jacobson basketball broadcasts, so perhaps I'm a little biased, but I really don't think there's another coach better suited for the university. I'm just hopeful that we're able to make the most of this season and establish a more devout fanbase moving forward. I'd love for Jake to become a lifelong panther, but I'm concerned that he feels under appreciated by the community at large.

[Final4PantherChica]

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Long time lurker, first time poster.

That was a surprisingly aggravating interview to listen to. Regardless, I really respect coach Jake's attitude towards our program. I've grown up listening to 1540 McDermott/Jacobson basketball broadcasts, so perhaps I'm a little biased, but I really don't think there's another coach better suited for the university. I'm just hopeful that we're able to make the most of this season and establish a more devout fanbase moving forward. I'd love for Jake to become a lifelong panther, but I'm concerned that he feels under appreciated by the community at large.

Shaka stayed at VCU. VCU has grown into a fanatical fan base though. So good that Tevin Mack pointed to VCU fans as the main reason for his commitment to VCU. Believe it or not their message board played an indirect part in his recruitment evidenced by his twitter activity. I think your point is well taken regarding the community/fan base at large. This year though can be a real stepping stone for the program to bring us to the next level a la VCU. I think coach could def stay long term here as interest continues grows in the program.

[Blue42]

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That was really bad behavior by Marty...which is typical.

He just told Jake he has to step up and challenge himself at the next level.

Uh....isn't my team ranked #11 in the country? Who the hell are you? A small timer doing an AM radio show in a 3rd tier market? Are you really telling me about the big time? I didn't see you sitting at press row when I was coaching against Izzo in the RCA Dome in St Louis a few years ago.

Then Jake said what he always says. Looking at the Texas A&M job let me appreciate more what I have here. And I plan to be here.

[BCPanther]

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Marty is nothing more than a dishonest, borderline criminal clown operating out of a 1000 watt station in Indianola.

[domedays]

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If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. As for Marty, here are my thoughts ".... ."

[UNIChippewa]

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No Cyclone fans, at least those on Cyclone Fanatic, like him either, and from what I've read and heard he's a spectacular a$$hole.

Which begs the question...why does this guy still have a show on the air?

[Newsbreaker]

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Because people listen.

[run&blade]

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I like their radio show. If you like soft toss questions, canned questions with canned responses, and cheerleaders those options are out their also.

Talk radio is like pizza, plenty of options for everybody.

Those guys have been on the air in some shape or fashion for close to twenty years. I am sure their ratings are very good because they have had some baggage.

[Blue42]

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I like their radio show. If you like soft toss questions, canned questions with canned responses, and cheerleaders those options are out their also.

Talk radio is like pizza, plenty of options for everybody.

Those guys have been on the air in some shape or fashion for close to twenty years. I am sure their ratings are very good because they have had some baggage.

I don't totally disagree.

But Marty has worn out his welcome everywhere he's been and continues to fall further down the ladder in the Des Moines market. He's about one step from broadcasting from a ham radio in his garage.

[unipanther2154]

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Coach isnt going to say anything besides "this is where i want to be". it would be very unprofessional to do so. I think we do need to face reality about this situation. If the right school comes calling i dont doubt for a second he would take it. I hope he stays, i hope he wants to try and build a "butler" or "gonzaga" here in the mid-west. Not a single person could blame him for wanting to coach at a school in a higher level conference. Where i do disagree with those two on is stepping up a level to challenge yourself. couldn't you argue that the challenge in staying at a school like UNI and playing on the highest level would be more of a challenge then taking a job at Michigan and having all those resources? so i disagree he would have to leave to face that challenge. At the end of the day we can enjoy this season and worry about who our coach is at the end of the season.

[Newsbreaker]

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I don't totally disagree.

But Marty has worn out his welcome everywhere he's been and continues to fall further down the ladder in the Des Moines market. He's about one step from broadcasting from a ham radio in his garage.

They're putting a nice little thing together right now, actually.

[Born-a-Panther]

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The wording was poor and a slap in the face to what this team and Jake have accomplished. How is it NOT a challenge to take a mid major like UNI to #11 in the country? I understand they were just "doing their jobs" by asking the questions but the way it was worded was an insult.