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  • #1

    Altman to Iowa?

    Did anyone else hear about this? WHO-TV reported tonight that some news organization (I didn't get into the living room fast enough to catch who) was reporting that their source confirmed that Steve Alford was going to be fired and replaced with Dana Altman at the end of this season. Sounds very reliable, I know...

    I'm sure this is totally wrong, but it's always interesting to hear the latest rumors...

    I'm not quite sure how I would feel about that if it were true. It certainly would be a big loss for the Valley.
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  • #2
    WHO also reported Dr. Tom done over the weekend.

    I also remember the "swirling" rumors that McDermott was going to be the next coach at Iowa.

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    • #3
      If both of the above are true, that means four coaching changes in the MVC after this season, correct? The conference had a nice run with coaching continuity, but you can't expect that to last forever.

      If true, the Iowa news above suprises me. I'd have thought this would've happened last year, not now.

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      • #4
        Barta stated that there is no truth to the story.

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        • #5
          1. Altman isn't leaving Creighton. He has too good of a situation. He makes $750K, plays in front of 16,000 per night, goes to NCAA tourneys on a regular basis, has great job stability, and has the opportunity to recruit at a high level. He can only get a few more $100K's for alot more headaches with that move.

          2. I believe that 'rumor' was started by Andy Katz in the latest ESPN the Magazine. That might be the source he is talking about (I read this somewhere on another board about this same rumor yesterday).
          The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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          • #6
            espn.com has since posted a correction saying that Doug Gottlieb was repsonsible for the rumor. alford isnt going anywhere.

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            • #7
              alfords biggest fan left for stanford if everyone remembers right but thats not to say hes gonna get fired. if he does though i doubt altman takes that job because hes had better offers and passed in the past. he got offered the illinois job right before weber almost took them to an undefeated regular season, i think thats better then iowa will ever be, especially with the team he will inherit at iowa. im not saying altman will never leave but i think it would take a better job then iowa to pry him outta there. although he recruits iowa well so you never know but he seems to be doing fine with that in omaha. and hes got a helluva recruiting class coming in next year, probly the best in the valley so i doubt he'll leave for the crap hes gonna get in players and fans at iowa

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              • #8
                It's not going to happen. We're stuck with Alford here in Iowa City for the long haul.
                UNI isn't exactly splitting atoms in terms of academics. -run&blade

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                • #9
                  Wow, Gottleib came up with this crap, I just thought it was more Hawkfan BS from Iowa City. What a really foolish idea, why oh why would you leave playing as the team of the state, playing at a facility that rivals some professional courts in quality, and go to Carver, and a program treated with apathy and disdain. Ohh well sorry, just a long day ahead and this just made me laugh and then be angry at the ignorance.
                  GO PANTHERS!!!

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                  • #10
                    Don't be so quick to question this rumor. Alford has been on the outs with alot of Iowa fans since the day he got there, for one simple reason HE'S A HOOSIER. I remember when Dr. Tom left and the two names Buzzing around were Alford and B.J. Armstrong, Now I'm not saying they should have went with Armstrong, because I don't know that he even has any coaching experience or would make a good coach. I'm just saying alot of people in this state still don't like Alford because of his past.

                    Plus you have to remember that they (The U of I) FORCED out the best coach in their school's history because the people investing their money in the University simply thought it was time for a change. If I recall back to that year Iowa was pretty good that year as well I mean not like first but I'm fairly certain they were top teir of the conference. (I could be completely wrong here so I am I'm sorry, that's how long it's been since I've cared about Iowa basketball.)

                    Alford rubs alot of people in IA City and the state the wrong way, I wouldn't put it past anyone at U of I to get rid of him.
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                    • #11
                      Name the last Iowa coach that was a "Hawkeye". There aren't a lot of coaches in any college sport that end up being the head man for their alma mater. Iowa fans need to let the "he's a Hoosier" thing go.

                      If Iowa does hire a new head coach someday...and they will...is that an Iowa fan's first criteria? "They have to be a "Hawkeye".
                      "10% of life is what happens to you, 90% is how you react to what happens."

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by General_Panther View Post
                        Don't be so quick to question this rumor. Alford has been on the outs with alot of Iowa fans since the day he got there, for one simple reason HE'S A HOOSIER. I remember when Dr. Tom left and the two names Buzzing around were Alford and B.J. Armstrong, Now I'm not saying they should have went with Armstrong, because I don't know that he even has any coaching experience or would make a good coach. I'm just saying alot of people in this state still don't like Alford because of his past.

                        Plus you have to remember that they (The U of I) FORCED out the best coach in their school's history because the people investing their money in the University simply thought it was time for a change. If I recall back to that year Iowa was pretty good that year as well I mean not like first but I'm fairly certain they were top teir of the conference. (I could be completely wrong here so I am I'm sorry, that's how long it's been since I've cared about Iowa basketball.)

                        Alford rubs alot of people in IA City and the state the wrong way, I wouldn't put it past anyone at U of I to get rid of him.
                        Dr. Tom was the best coach in school history?

                        Have you ever heard the name Lute Olson?

                        The guy who resurrected the program and took them to the Final Four with his own players, and came darn close to winning a National Title if not for his All-American point guard tearing up his knee?

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                        • #13
                          Note: Iowa is on the verge of a capital campaign very similar to the one they just completed for Kinnick, but this time for CHA. Empty seats don't make that sort of thing happen, and it's badly needed.

                          Assuming they don't make another run this weekend (and with Alford teams it's always 50/50) and are left out of the NCAA's, I could see a move being made. There isn't much to lose in the way of transfering talent, though you'd have to have somebody locked down...ie, you have to know what you're buying.

                          If there is a handshake deal with Altman in place, I could see it. There are benefits to a place like Iowa, mostly in terms of exposure and the pluses of a "power" conference.

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                          • #14
                            Nothing against Iowa, but he has it made in Omaha. He is THE MAN for basketball in the state. He's got something like 8 straight 20 win seasons. What does he get by going to Iowa? Maybe some more money, but I bet CU has enough in the reserves that he could be paid more there too.

                            The trade off in going to Iowa is that he could recruit players that don't meet Creighton's academic standards. However, his players at CU don't get into trouble and stay eligible. That's not always easy to do with top tier athletes. I'm also not saying it can't be done. It just can cause more headaches.

                            Regardless - The probability of him going from what he has at CU to Iowa is low.
                            If computers ruled college basketball the way they do football, we'd have skipped all this March Madness monotony and just waited a month for the Kansas-Kentucky title game. And watched Northern Iowa play Cornell in the Poulan Weedeater Bowl. ~ Dwight Perry The Seattle Times

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                            • #15
                              You're right, Creighton is CERTAINLY the "marquee" job both in that area, and in our league. If he retired from that job, nobody would think anything of it.

                              Still, you never know what drives a person. It probably isn't money, but maybe the exposure of a "Power" league is a draw for him (more national TV chances, every game on regional TV, ect)...maybe he feels that he can recruit the same kids he currently does, add in a "blue chip" kid now and then, and have a shot at winning a National Championship at a place like Iowa.

                              This is somewhat like what we went through a year ago. ISU could offer more money (a larger difference then CU to Iowa, granted) but at some point, you're making more then you can spend anyway. UNI has a similar chance at winning in March as ISU, so why make the jump? Mac had his reasons, and Altman may one day have his.

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