FoxSports BB article

[FMPanther]

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/5200506

Don't know if this has already been posted.

[alleycat]

Nice read FM...Thanks

[Bob-Cat]

"Chemistry and experience are two of the main reasons why it won't be much of a surprise to see Northern Iowa in the Sweet 16 this year. And if it does, McDermott, who grew up in a small town in the eastern part of Iowa, will become the next Bruce Pearl and Stan Heath — the guy who uses the NCAA tournament to catapult him into a high-major job."

" 'This has been a dream job for me,' McDermott said. 'I haven't thought too much beyond this, but you never say never.' "

Great article. Not too happy about the final two paragraphs.

[UNIPNTHR]

While I would have loved to see Mac say, "Oh no, this is my home." I realize that he is obviously talented enough to move on to a higher profile program. Maybe my UNI education will kick in just in time to allow me to be a supporting alum, financially or otherwise, that convinces Mac to stick around! haha.

[GoCats05]

While I would have loved to see Mac say, "Oh no, this is my home." I realize that he is obviously talented enough to move on to a higher profile program. Maybe my UNI education will kick in just in time to allow me to be a supporting alum, financially or otherwise, that convinces Mac to stick around! haha.

Thank goodness Hartzell had the foresight last year to try and up Mac's pay by going to the right people with money and at least gradually get his pay at least in line with other MVC coaches. We won't come close to what Dana Altman makes at Creighton, but Creighton isn't supporting a football team or in the middle of building a new arena. If we can keep Mac from moving laterally, that might be the most we can hope for. Hope he stays until his recruits coming next year graduate. If he leaves sooner, he might take some of those recruits with him.

[Matt Trump]

Thank goodness Hartzell had the foresight last year to try and up Mac's pay by going to the right people with money and at least gradually get his pay at least in line with other MVC coaches. We won't come close to what Dana Altman makes at Creighton, but Creighton isn't supporting a football team or in the middle of building a new arena. If we can keep Mac from moving laterally, that might be the most we can hope for. Hope he stays until his recruits coming next year graduate. If he leaves sooner, he might take some of those recruits with him.

Good point about Creighton. They also have a med school, dental school, law school, etc which means lots of rich alums to fork over the needed dough.