by Hoops » Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:38 pm
Mac-daddy had just been given a vote of confidence to return the following season by his AD at IA State despite the absence of W's, tournaments, or standing in the Big 12 when suddenly Dana Altman took the Oregon job.
Mac-daddy was simply known as a successful coach from his time at Northern Iowa, and possessed the character believed to be a good fit. Creighton was needing to make a decision and i believe they contacted the AD at Ia State who gave the permission and CU went after him. And there was no coach-poach contract penalties imposed from the hire either. So it seemed amicable. As a result, so far anyway, Its worked out well for both schools as Fred Hoyburg is doing well for IA State.
Although it would make sense for many to think next year will be a difficult year at CU.