Chuck Taylor Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Fred's issues at ISU involved impermissible contacts by assistants, and he (and McDermott before him) were not accused of wrongdoing. The issues also involved football and other sports. Fred turned in a grad assistant who was not supposed to be attending an AAU event that Fred was at watching Jack play. So I think Fred's reputation was good when he was hired, and I'd prefer to believe it will be when this is over. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9157765/iowa-state-cyclones-say-ncaa-case-started-men-basketball-aide As for Matt A, an acquaintance (a bluebird fan) said when he was hired that he had a sketchy reputation while at St. John's. I've often thought of that when we were bringing in top-level kids but never brought it up before. However, his name seems to be coming up with this current stuff. tcp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Chuck Taylor said: Fred's issues at ISU involved impermissible contacts by assistants, and he (and McDermott before him) were not accused of wrongdoing. The issues also involved football and other sports. Fred turned in a grad assistant who was not supposed to be attending an AAU event that Fred was at watching Jack play. So I think Fred's reputation was good when he was hired, and I'd prefer to believe it will be when this is over. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9157765/iowa-state-cyclones-say-ncaa-case-started-men-basketball-aide As for Matt A, an acquaintance (a bluebird fan) said when he was hired that he had a sketchy reputation while at St. John's. I've often thought of that when we were bringing in top-level kids but never brought it up before. However, his name seems to be coming up with this current stuff. thanks chuck! the internet's a lovely place for rumors, ain't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerFever Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 5 hours ago, tcp said: I apoloogize if thishas been covered elsewhere, but I just learnedn that our friend Hoiberg has had this problem before. I don't recall this during the hiring time so I'm unclear as to how serious it was, but apparently he's been caught with recruiting violations at Iowa St, too. Did we ignore this? Not know this? Did we miss a spot in the vetting process or was the ISU coach involved not guilty? If anyone knows, pls enlightened. Because I didn't think NU would hire a known cheater for this job. Matt Abdelmassih has been known to do shady recruiting tactics in the past. I know for sure it was mentioned on this board before he was hired and the commentary from the board was more "that's the environment we're in now" and "that's the way to win in today's landscape". Of course, not speaking for everyone's opinion on that, but it had been discussed. millerhusker and tcp 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 So, maybe the seat is hotter than I would have thought a couple of weeks ago… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwback Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 10 hours ago, skerbball said: Gambling? If we're point-shaving, we're taking it to the extreme. Someone needs to clue the guys in that when we're a 7-pt dog to Michigan, we don't have to lose by 35. We only have to lose by 8 or 9. HuscurAdam, tcp, Bugeaters1 and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hskr4life Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, HuskerFever said: Matt Abdelmassih has been known to do shady recruiting tactics in the past. I know for sure it was mentioned on this board before he was hired and the commentary from the board was more "that's the environment we're in now" and "that's the way to win in today's landscape". Of course, not speaking for everyone's opinion on that, but it had been discussed. I was actually one who brought up Matt A when he was hired. It did kind of ruffle a few feathers, but I had nothing “concrete” so I understood posters being a little hesitant. My biggest thing was that I had hoped, and still do, that we’d do/did things the right way. Was hoping rumors were, and are still wrong. We shall see if this supposed article drops. Edited December 14, 2021 by hskr4life OmahaHusker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketballjones Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, hskr4life said: I was actually one who brought up Matt A when he was hired. It did kind of ruffle a few feathers, but I had nothing “concrete” so I understood posters being a little hesitant. My biggest thing was that I had hoped, and still do, that we’d do/did things the right way. Was hoping rumors were, and are still not wrong. We shall see if this supposed article drops. I'm all for the cheating part - it's the getting caught stuff that bothers me! Go Big Fred, Bugeaters1, Nebrasketballin and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 really puts a bow on things tcp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Of all the disappointing seasons in Nebrasketball history, this one takes the cake... doc1394, Husker Hoops Penitent, tcp and 3 others 2 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 And, no, @jimmykc, I don't think we're at rock bottom yet. basketballjones, Bugeaters1, CrazyforNUHOOPS and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 I meant that as a joke. Jimmy's always asking if wherever we are is rock bottom. It's an inside joke that goes back to another poster -- I believe @huskerbill85 -- suggesting that a moment far more rosy than our current situation was "rock bottom." Ah, to get back to the days when "rock bottom" was a mere flesh wound. Husker Hoops Penitent, Bugeaters1, tcp and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Mike Peltz Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Why is said rumored article apparently completed but not going to be released until Friday??? That’s not how news typically works….by then it will be olds… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Local reporters still have the story to report it. I'd guess the locals are working to get the info to get it out there sooner if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said: I meant that as a joke. Jimmy's always asking if wherever we are is rock bottom. It's an inside joke that goes back to another poster -- I believe @huskerbill85 -- suggesting that a moment far more rosy than our current situation was "rock bottom." Ah, to get back to the days when "rock bottom" was a mere flesh wound. That and rock bottom is only identifiable with hindsight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerActuary Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, uneblinstu said: Local reporters still have the story to report it. I'd guess the locals are working to get the info to get it out there sooner if possible. Of course for someone like Robin Washut, his salary depends on interest in the Nebraska basketball program. Not a good incentive to be the one breaking a story like this. basketballjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, HuskerActuary said: Of course for someone like Robin Washut, his salary depends on interest in the Nebraska basketball program. Not a good incentive to be the one breaking a story like this. Yeah, it's a tough spot for him. And Padilla, too. If it gets broken, it'll probably be Watkins or Basnett. Perhaps one of the tv stations. Edited December 14, 2021 by uneblinstu Probably won't be the DN with it being finals week and then the holiday break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, HuskerActuary said: Of course for someone like Robin Washut, his salary depends on interest in the Nebraska basketball program. Not a good incentive to be the one breaking a story like this. In a season like this, that's one thing that might actually drive interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said: In a season like this, that's one thing that might actually drive interest. It could, but with as tied into the team with the podcasts and NIL involvement, I'd be surprised if he was the one to break that story. Callahan, however... Edited December 14, 2021 by uneblinstu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Lot of nobody knowing anything in this thread and grasping at straws. What was the original thread on whatever paid board and what did it say? Let's get some actual info going here. HuscurAdam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Mike Peltz Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Mike McKnight from WOWT had responded to numerous Nebraska Basketball related tweets lately….I think he’s responding as a fan but it’s funny some of the comments others make to him…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketballjones Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Number6 said: Lot of nobody knowing anything in this thread and grasping at straws. What was the original thread on whatever paid board and what did it say? Let's get some actual info going here. You're effectively getting exactly what was posted, fwiw. Also - Robin Washut responded to posts on RSS yesterday basically saying "yeah I've heard these rumors and there seems to be a lot of smoke for there to be no fire." And I don't feel like he'd say that unless he was pretty sure something was going on. He's usually pretty tight lipped with drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsOnTheBat Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Hearing Hoiberg is in DEEP trouble with potential/probably/actual major recruiting violations. Stay tuned 49r and Norm Peterson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerbill85 Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 This is seeming like BS HuscurAdam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsOnTheBat Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Hey Norm, don't shoot the messenger. Watch out for the massive USA Today espose supposed to release Friday if not before. NO TROLL here. Has to do with Matty A et al. B-town hoopsfan and Dead Dog Alley 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Kermit Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Why is said rumored article apparently completed but not going to be released until Friday??? That’s not how news typically works….by then it will be olds…The traditional Nebraska Friday news dump obviously! basketballjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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