The Mouth/ISU Update
There are some real irresponsible assertions being made right now pertaining to the Cyclones head coaching position.
Phillip Fulmer, the former Tennessee coach and now adviser to the University President in Knoxville, got a mention today.
“Ridiculous and nuts”, said our source. “Won’t happen”….
Not to mention Fulmer’s agent is Jimmy Sexton who also happens to represent Gene Chizik.
More serious coverage later.
Is this how Chizik made it back to Auburn?
How does a school fire a well respected coach that has beat his instate rival 6 out of 10 years?
How does the same school hired a 5-19 coach?
How does it all happen? Is this how?
Larry Burton from the Bleacher Report has a story that reads like fiction, but might just be crazy enough to be fact.
Here is quick read: A booster inquires about hiring a new coach, we’ll call him coach A. Coach A says no thanks. Coach A tells agent. Agent calls another of his clients, the coach hold said job, we’ll call him coach B. Coach B tells boss screw you and while I am leaving give me my extra large check. Agent is also the agent of Coach C who is then named new coach.
The New York Times talked to Tommy Tuberville as he was turning in his company car.
From the New York Times:
Tuberville is said to have resigned because he was tired of fighting influential boosters, although he would not discuss that for this article. He is planning to take a year or two off before possibly pursuing any openings in the Big 12, the Southeastern Conference or the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Sounds crazy, but also sounds true.
Read the whole story over at Bleacher Report and stop back and discuss!
ISU Watch
Fresno radio newsman Dennis Hart/KMJ Radio said Fresno St. head coach Pat Hill bristled when he was told he might be on the short list at Iowa State.
“Not on anyone’s list”, said Hill as he boarded a bus as the team prepares to head to the airport for a trip to the New Mexico Bowl.
Hart told Hill he got his ‘tip’ from Andrew Logue at the Des Moines Register. Just for kicks: Today is Pat Hill’s 57th birthday.
62 and even!
Pollard on the Move
62andeven and KXnO.com has learned that ISU athletic director Jamie Pollard is moving closer to landing the universitry’s next football coach and a Friday introduction in Ames is very likely.
“Planes, trains and automobiles….its very hectic, crazy busy”, Pollard told our insider late this morning.
62andeven got word about 11am that Tulsa coach Todd Graham was contacted and may meet with Pollard as early as tonight . One other source said Graham has already told Pollard that he’s ‘not interested.
Graham had moved into the top position on the very non-scientific 62andeven.com poll, after Turner Gill was dropped from the list.
62 and even!
Darkest before Dawn/ISU Update
The Turner Gill ‘Thanks but no thanks’ was indeed another downer from ISU AD Jamie Pollard.
Consider: Gill was/is a Big 12 guy; his job at UBuffalo amazing when you consider how bad, non-existent, the program was; his hiring would have created a much-needed buzz amid knowing you got the right guy. Pollard, remember, is an easy touch. He marveled how Gene Chizik was a high character man, look-you-in-eye, no nonsense individual. Ah, Jamie–that,my friend, is the makings of a snake-oil salesman!
Pollard got a break last night not long after the Gill story spun out. If things pan out today the process moves to a critical stage and his goal if having a new Cyclone coach by Saturday. Two key boosters huddled last night, and while frustrated like everyone else, they are behind Jamie. Pollard is juggling a delicate balance; he needs ‘ the right guy’ and NEEDS to create a buzz. Chizik was, again, the Right Guy, and the buzz was minimal. Jamie has played that card and now he needs to deliver both. Last night, alas, his run of bad luck, may have finally turned for the better.
Shortly after 1:00 pm (Iowa time) we’ll hope for an update.
Talk to you at 4:00pm and were at Johnny’s Hall of Fame for bowl talk and Pollard Talk. It’s the downtown home of the Clones…come join “Marty & Miller”.
Pro Bowl snub
How does Dallas Clark not get selected for this year’s Pro Bowl?
His numbers are there: 63 catches, 684 yards, second only to Tony Gonzalez. Also, I think everyone from Peyton Manning to Tony Dungy will agree that besides Bob Sanders no one else has done more to settle the team and more specifically the offense than Clark.
Then again it is the Pro Bowl. What do I really care if some rich athlete gets a free trip to Hawaii?
Turner Gill attorney Steve Mooney
Turner Gill’s attorney Steve Mooney spoke to Marty and Miller about his clients’ discussion and ultimate rejection to take over the head coaching position at Iowa State.
TURNER GILL OUT; AGENT TO EXPLAIN
Jamie Pollard was told flatly, “No” by UBuffalo head coach Turner Gill earlier today.
Gill’s attorney Steve Mooney is scheduled to appear on “Marty & Miller” at 4:05 today. Mooney is traveling to Texas today and says the Gill to Iowa State possibilities are “dead”.
UPDATE—
From The University of Buffalo:
University at Buffalo head football coach Turner Gill will remain on the Bulls sidelines in 2009 and for the foreseeable future after receiving an extension and increase in salary for the Bulls outstanding accomplishments this year.
Due to University policy, terms of the agreement will not be released.
TURNER GILL OUT!
ISU AD HAS STRUCK OUT WITH TURNER GILL!
Jamie Pollard told by Gill Attorney Steve Mooney NO Thanks…staying at Buffalo. UBuffalo issuing a statement within the hour!
Mooney on Marty and Miller today.
Buffalo News on ISU/Marty & Miller
Rodney McKissic
This word from Buffalo News beat writer Rodney McKissic with KXnO.com today. He will be on the “Marty & Miller show at 4:30 this afternoon.
“A perfect fit”, said McKissic about Gill and ISU. “He’s a Big 12 guy at heart; and they’d be getting a winner, Cyclone fans will love this guy.”
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