All I will say is that something could happen quickly. |
Although the events of this week concerning basketball scheduling is not the reason we are making this change, the timing of that situation and the negative national publicity that Iowa State has received as a result ... has contributed to the timing of our decision. |
Any bonuses he earns becomes part of the next year's guaranteed base compensation. When we win, he wins. It's a win-win deal all around. |
As a competitor, he is unmatched. I know he'll bring the same level of enthusiasm, dedication and focus to the head coaching position. He is the ultimate winner and young wrestlers around the nation will be anxious to learn from him. |
Bill said I was going to end up with cauliflower ear from talking on the phone so much. That was all right ? as long as we got the coach we wanted. |
Bo was asleep when we got there, but his wife had (Bud Light) and crackers ready for us. There weren't a lot of what people would consider to be wholesome meals during the search. |
By then, it was hard to remember what day it was, let alone what time I made the phone call. I told him to talk to his family and that we'd talk again very shortly. |
Greg McDermott is a rising star in the profession. He's absolutely committed to bringing Hilton Magic back to this building. |
Greg was still in Chicago after interviewing for the Kansas State job. We chatted a few minutes, then I told him that he was the guy to lead us in the future. |
He believes in this program in a way that's way off the charts. His last move was to put the Cyclone team first and foremost. |
I am honored to have been chosen as the next director of athletics at Iowa State University. Iowa State's athletic program has a rich tradition, a solid foundation and tremendous potential for growth and even greater success. The opportunity to lead the athletic program at this time is very exciting. |
I called Greg to see if we could talk on Sunday. We agreed to do it at a home of a mutual friend in Iowa City. |
I can assure you I did not take this decision lightly. |
I can assure you that I didn't take this decision lightly. |
I hope not. I would anticipate that we're in. We're one of the top 100 best teams in the country. |