E-Mail from Coach Jake

[troyvogel]

Here is the first e-mail sent to the "Maniacs" from Coach Jake:

Hey Maniacs!

It’s been an interesting week around here to say the least. Despite
what has been a crazy few days, it was important that I take time to
drop you a note with my thoughts as your new head coach.

Since Sunday, I’ve been in Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
I’ve been able to visit in person each of our four signed recruits for
next year – Jordan Eglseder, Kerwin Dunham, Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Adam
Koch. I’m excited to say that all four have confirmed that they will
be Panthers next season!

With those four recruits, in addition to the players we have coming
back, we have the pieces in place to have another good season. The
interest in Panther Basketball is at an all-time high. With us moving
into the McLeod Center next season, we have an opportunity to make our
home court the toughest place to play in the Valley. We broke the
school record for home attendance this past season, and that’s due in
large part to you.

I want you to know how important you are to the success of our
program. We’re going to put a product on the floor that you can be
proud of. Together, we can stay at the high level we’ve achieved, and
even take it higher.

I look forward to seeing you at the McLeod Center! Go Panthers!

Coach Jake

[Newsbreaker]

I like this guy!

[MGLD Panther]

Pretty classy!

[EastonWest]

He is a much better writer than our old coach that’s for sure!!!

[oldschoolcat]

I have heard that Mac sent out emails to the Maniacs. I am interested in seeing one of the examples so I can make fun of his grammar or punctuation next time I see him. Bring it on! Jakes' Jungle will be rockin! Looking forward to all the action next year and I think you go with purple shirts!

[Beaker416]

Mac's emails weren't bad, but they were a lot shorter then the one Jake sent.

Here's an example of Coach Mac's from the Bucknell game:

Maniacs:

It's no secret that our game tomorrow vs. Bucknell is HUGE!! Your support of the Panthers this season is unprecedented. We would not be where we are today without the continued support of the UNI student body. Tomorrow, you have an opportunity to show the entire country what I already know, we have the best fans anywhere!!! We need you now more than ever as we try to recover from a late season slump.

ESPN2....11:00 a.m. vs the #24 team in the country.....does it get any better???? Doors open at 9:30. Hope to see you there!!

Go Panthers!

Coach Mac

[DRAKELAWPANTHER]

I thought that Mac said the best fans were in Ames...hmmmm...

[AmesPanther]

I thought that Mac said the best fans were in Ames...hmmmm...

Did he really say that? I'm not arguing the point, because that seems like something a new coach would say, but I don't remember it. I remember him saying Hilton was the toughest place to play. Is there a transcript floating around?

[UNIAlum95]

Did he really say that? I'm not arguing the point, because that seems like something a new coach would say, but I don't remember it. I remember him saying Hilton was the toughest place to play. Is there a transcript floating around?

He did indeed. Here's the link and the quote...

This place was special enough for me that I could leave home to become the head basketball coach here. I’m one of you. I’m a farm boy from Cascade, Iowa. I think this program has tremendous potential. I’ve always thought that way. I’ve had three brothers graduate from here and I can’t make fun of them for that anymore. My two nephews and my Godson just finished school this past semester and were members of Cyclone Alley. My niece Chelsea is a student here right now. We’ve got the greatest fans in the country and that’s pretty special. And this group behind me,” (Cyclone Alley) “they are going to have to come up with some new names for me. Because what I’ve been called through before when I have walked through the tunnel just wont cut it anymore. So I’ll work with them on that.

http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/iast/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/McDermottpressconference

[UNI Prof]

I thought that Mac said the best fans were in Ames...hmmmm...

That part of his loyalty was purchased.

[Hime_Peterson]

In Mac's defense, every coach everywhere needs to use the company line. This type of thing is nothing new.

[UNIAlum95]

I don't know what you would expect him to say. Thanks for the nice contract. The fans here at ISU are great. Not as great as the fans at my last place of employment, but still pretty great.

[jordana33]

I thought that Mac said the best fans were in Ames...hmmmm...

What did you expect him to say? You guys are ok but I still love the UNI fans best. Come on people. That wasn't a shot at UNI fans, he's toting the company line.

[DRAKELAWPANTHER]

How about:

The fans here in Ames are second only to those at UNI. However, my big fatty contract here is far and away "the best around" and "pretty special." By the way, I want you to know that I am one of you - a farm boy from Cascade, Iowa. However, the big difference is that most farm boys - and most of you - will not earn in a lifetime what I'll make next year. This, as I may have mentioned, is due to my big fatty contract which is the "best around" and "pretty special."

[jordana33]

How about:

The fans here in Ames are second only to those at UNI. However, my big fatty contract here is far and away "the best around" and "pretty special." By the way, I want you to know that I am one of you - a farm boy from Cascade, Iowa. However, the big difference is that most farm boys - and most of you - will not earn in a lifetime what I'll make next year. This, as I may have mentioned, is due to my big fatty contract which is the "best around" and "pretty special."

Yeah that would have gone over real well. Come join us in the real world.