Iowa Press Conference Open Thread: Good Night, Funnyman
by Adam Jacobi on Mar 15, 2010 2:13 PM CDT
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Word on the street is that Todd Lickliter will not be in attendance for today's press conference; that would seem to indicate that this is not a strictly voluntary departure by Lickliter. So it goes.
What that means, though, is that there's one man on the mic for the entire time, the crotch-rockinest MC in the game...
BARTA, BARTA, WHAT MY LAWYA
Anyway, the presser starts at 2:30 CDT. Here's a link to a live feed for it right now. In the meantime, let's share comments, laughs, and tears. It's been an awesome three years. No wait, no it hasn't. Let's do this anyway.
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Its wierd watching a live video feed
When nobody is paying attention to it that is actually in the room.
I do know I am happy with this decision. I hope Iowa basketball becomes fun to watch again.
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
Thank Christ.
That other thread was a fucking zoo.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
And here we come!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not enough, actually.
Too many bears, though. Bears ruin everything.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I heard a name a few days ago...
That I’d never heard of before, but after some looking into, I’m certainly not opposed to.
Thoughts about Steve Forbes?
Black and Gold Blood: Cubbie Blue Heart
Follow me on Twitter: @MattLaCasse
Obviously
This is all a clever ploy by Bloodpunch to gather votes in Marchifornication. He knows Joe Pa represents a serious challenge and he needs all the face time possible. Do the Marchifornication by laws stipulate that Joe Pa now receive an equal amount of BHGP air time or attention? This could raise some serious concerns regarding the overall fairness of the process.
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Mar 15, 2010 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
You think
They are going to turn the live video feed to show the podium?
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
That's not the podium,
that IS Todd Lickliter. Now the last few seasons’ struggles seem more understandable…
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Press Conference
Here’s the link to watch it live on Whotv.com
http://www.whotv.com/videobeta/?watchLive=who-news-flash-livestream
Cool... feedback already...
Just a small hint of you. Is Neil Young in the house?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
I don't know how to feel about this
The program was going no where under Lickliter, but will it go even more backwards with him leaving? All I know is, I do not want them to hire another flash in the pan mid-major coach. Please get an assistant or former head coach with some real time-tested experience.
by shada's revenge on Mar 15, 2010 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
What's Barta entrance music gonna be?
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
barta should come in on:
“One shining moment”
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 2:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
"Thus Spake Zarathustra"
And he’s gonna be wearing a bitchin’ feathered robe, too.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
i defer to RossWB mp3 choice
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 2:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, shouldn't they duct tape down all the power cords?
There’s a potential OSHA violation or two in the room. That could be bad.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
duct tape? this isnt the holiday inn
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 2:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Headline from Detroit Free Press affiliate The Iowa City Freep:
MAJOR VIOLATIONS AT IOWA NEWS CONFERENCE
by Yinka Double Dare on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's the dude in front in the dark shirt that keeps pacing back and forth?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Barta's security...Lick's whereabouts
apparently are unknown right now.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Like bloodpunch needs security
that’s to protect the crowd from HIM
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
That guy doesn't look like Clayborn
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I see a man with a beard and a man with coffee.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
A guy near the mic
thinks Ryan Sandberg will be the next coach. I think.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Short notice
they have been waiting since thursday for this
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
Here we go
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
And I can't stream audio/video at work
please tell me the opening words were
“Shut the hell up”
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
No.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Barta drinks water, then gives us an awesome evil grin.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
yes he did
classic Phil
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Newspapers?
Isn’t that where all of the HaLo posters used to work?
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
not surprising
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
Like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fik2-kgOgng
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
striking fear in the hearts of all attending
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Fact
Tremendous basketball coach. That is quite the subjective fact.
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
have to respect his honesty
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Straight up, nothing that we haven't been saying either.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
all hands on deck
code for “transfer problem”
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
by StoopsMyAss on Mar 15, 2010 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Doing the Cully Man-Crush right now.
I think we now know what the players said to Barta.
“TL sucks. PLEASE GET HIM OUT OF HERE”
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
no kidding
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
or
“White Whale sighted!”
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
dumb comment
“if the players stay together we will win”
then why fire Lickliter? Just confusing comment…
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Um, because the deck of the Titanic looks more attractive than playing for TL?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That has to be a transfer thing.
He’s got to be telling the guys, “now you can come back.”
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
good point
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
no mention of the SCJ's favorite son?
shocking!
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
You have been shot for saying that.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah.
He’s never stepping down. Not over a basketball team.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
No, not saying he is stepping down,
just that he’s phrasing things in a weird way.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
When the light hits his pin just right
it looks like he’s wearing a magical glowing stone on his lapel
It permanently tracks Jamie Pollard
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
8====D
"I know you're from Middle America, and sometimes you feel like you're representing more than just a school or a conference, maybe an entire group of American citizens out there."
by Twin Cities Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we all take a moment to reflect on the fact that the interwebs have gotten completely out of control...
…we are LiveThreading the firing of a man most of us have never met, in a city (and state) that many on this site aren’t even in.
Very interesting (I have no judgement… it’s just interesting).
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
Dude
Do you know the hell of being a chemistry grad student in Los Angeles? This makes the pain temporarily go away.
It took a move to LA to figure out how big of a dick I really am.
by With Ferentz Like These... on Mar 15, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess that rules out Calipari?
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
anyone else note
the next videos are
- Asset protection
- Rice field for sale
- globetrotter tickets
I need to stick around to find out where that rice field is.
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
I'm looking for...
Jesus H. Christ or the next John Wooden. Questions?
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Moses
he led the flock to the promised land
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Jebus is in Minneso...
….oh, Jesus. Yeah, I don’t know about that guy.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Personally
I’m all for Rollo Tomassi.
It took a move to LA to figure out how big of a dick I really am.
by With Ferentz Like These... on Mar 15, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He's coming very damn close to saying the players fired Lickliter
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Damn near...
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
That's exactly what we needed to hear
he’s not bullshitting – that’s a good thing
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
It’d have been shocking if he actually answered the question about the players leaving.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
"We are getting this money from Kirk Ferentz"
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
and Ken O'Keefe
:-)
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Again!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
This firing has been brought to you by
The Big Ten Television Network
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Mar 15, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He said he got to the bottom of the transfer rumors
But he didn’t say they weren’t true. Interesting…..
800,000
a year for 3 years for Todd’s buyout.
So what is our cap on a new coach?
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
Probably
$1.7 million
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Exactly
The department made a net $9 million last year, despite abysmal basketball profits.
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take that to get fired
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You're fired
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
hold on
I have to set up an account so you can transfer the money. I would never take a check from someone who posts here.
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
What if Warren Buffet started posting on BHGP
under the name “Brennan Cougill’s Favorite Buffet”?
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I just assumed Warren Buffet
was PantherHawk.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
As Ronald Reagan said
Trust, but verify
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He always said that after saying...
…“Nancy I pooped my pants.”
And before saying, “Hey Gorby, you want another head-stain? This one’s brown.”
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You had me at
“Nancy I pooped my pants”
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell, give me 80K a year the next three years
I can live on the beach in Cabo on that pretty easily.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Bloodpunch likes puzzles apparently
he talks about them an awful lot
by shada's revenge on Mar 15, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
You didn't know?
He has a labyrinth in his backyard. Sends Pollard through it bimonthly.
It took a move to LA to figure out how big of a dick I really am.
by With Ferentz Like These... on Mar 15, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Is David Bowie at the center?
Singing?
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly enough, yes
But he’s only singing Juno Reactor songs.
It took a move to LA to figure out how big of a dick I really am.
by With Ferentz Like These... on Mar 15, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Would it still be called a "cover"...
…if he “covered” Mott the Hoople doing All the Young Dudes?
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
My glass is always half full of
koolaid
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Sounds like he should get a smaller glass.
Who wants half a glass of anything?
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously, it makes no sense. It's wasteful.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
but then
you’ll have one full glass and one empty glass that used to be half full
how you gonna spin that?
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
Break the big glass in half or something
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
reach for some scotch and all is well
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Kool-aid, no, no, no
vodka in the morning
tequilla in the afternoon
scotch at night
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
"I'm a positive person, and my glass is always half-full."
Oh god, he’s going Full Smalley.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
But half full of *what*
Inquiring minds want to know.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Water.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
"Gary, why did you morons fire Doctor Tom?"
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
I think you must ask another AD for that answer
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
wrestling team - that's what he's thinking about
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Some
dumbly worded questions…by people who write for a living.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Mmmhmm
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
They write for a living.
They don’t speak publicly for a living.
It shows.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Which is why
they don’t speak for a living.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
D'oh!
/Jacobi’d
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
" I consulted only with Cully, er, Sally I mean."
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Past performance
does not indicate future results
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Why do reporters insist on asking questions
that they know aren’t going to get answered?
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Yep.
“Didn’t answer a question about X” is often as telling as “Said Y about X.” Certainly as useful to a reporter.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
That's why this blog should've gotten exclusive rights to ask all questions
Because I’m sure Jacobi et al would have asked MUCH better questions.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
PS. I've got your "health reasons" right here
/points at crotch
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Who was that old voice? Bob...I can't remember his last name?
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
Ah, Bob Brooks.
The Emperor in Star Wars is less gravelly.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
I love the way Bob Brooks sounds
Seeing his comments on the video about Kinnick is pretty awesome
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Mar 15, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't say I didn't like it
just recognized it instantly.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I realized that
I was just throwing in my two cents about my opinion of him
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Mar 15, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
But, far more evil
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Todd style wasn't so much not entertaining
as they were unbearable to watch. So, no, I don’t agree with the notion his style is not exciting.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Who are the assistants
that are the “point men” for the incoming recruits?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
Barta with the minor oh snap
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
smartass
he kills me.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
several times
especially that he stands for all the same things that Iowa stands for
by shada's revenge on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
dammit
their cutting the feed to go to Dr. Phil
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
He's getting fired, too
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
if only
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dr. Phil isn't the right man for Iowa
Sorry, but it’s what I think!!!!
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
OPRAH
She changed her mind about the network gig.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Gazette feed is ok
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS:
DR PHIL IS IOWA’S NEW BASKETBALL COACH.
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
And Dr. Tom
is taking over his daytime talk show . . .
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If you want your wife to respect you,
use the bounce pass.
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
There is no doubt
Barta is in firm control of this press conference and all the reporters there.
'They are who we thought they were!'
Yeah, the shock collars kind of clued me in.
That’s why they had to take their ties off.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Barta not happy with Doc
twisting his words
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Scott is thisclose
to getting Barta’d.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that why we are watching?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's just hope it isn't Friend of Pants
Marc Moorehouse.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
In other words
Yes, some players threatened to transfer…..
All hands on deck...
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
That's fine, as long as they're not SITTING on their hands
Or cultivating brown thumbs.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If this were Pollard
he would blame some of it on us.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
"Deep hole we dug in attendance"
Yeah, because everything else ties to that. Duh.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Brad Stevens
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, this is the heart of it.
Almost nobody disliked this hire when it was made. Just didn’t work out.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
Pay?
We’ll buy a good basketball program if that is what you are asking? Happily.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
I like the blame
on Alford without saying his name
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
DON'T SAY HIS NAME
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He who must not be named!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Goblins will visit you in your sleep.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
And put permanent itching powder in your shots
Don’t do it again.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Likely
previous head coaching experience…
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
if he doesn't he's a fucking fool...
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
He's said a number of time over the last few years
that he always has a list, regardless of what’s going on with the program.
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
He should...
but it doesn’t sound like it.
It will be a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks before we have a coach.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely
it’s just a matter of who is willing to interview, if they are still playing, etc
But there’s no way he doesn’t already have people in mind
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
He does.
He’s not going to let anything on, and he’s also not committed to limiting himself to the list yet.
I don’t see what the problem is in that. That’s not the issue for today. It’ll be his job as soon as the presser’s over.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Eww.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The best coaches
trim the hedges regularly
by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher on Mar 15, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I had to fix 's computer once
I put underrage naked pictures of me on it. It didn’t have the effect I wanted it to.
Of course
no one involved in Iowa basketball boxes out these days.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
There's lots of hole analogies here
Dug a hole, go fishing… very interesting.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Need more combine references.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Uglier style of play
that Courtney Love, etc.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
But Gary was the only one that climbed out.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Big Fish...
no, a big hog though is paramount.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
"There is a cash flow issue"
Call Enron. They can fix that.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
From all the googling I've done
BHGP was the first widely hit source that reported the firing.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
I thought it was HaLo
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Mar 15, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, they reported it last week.
Maybe Leftcoast meant the first to report it this morning.
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Cash flow is a problem
hmmmm….
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
It must be worse than we thought
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It's only been flowing OUT lately...
…that’s the problem.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not flowing
it’s just sitting in the bank. And he wants to keep it there.
Everything will be flowing quite well come September.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
He hates Scott
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
I'm sure he's not alone there
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
He probably is, actually.
Which is fine. They each have their own jobs to do.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Which is the best compliment one can pay a journalist (sports)
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
"Stop asking me questions, Scott"
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
I do believe Barta when he says he hasn't contacted anyone
Today.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
There it is.
“Of course I have a list, and you don’t get to see it.”
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Where do you think its written down?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Good it can't possibly get lost that way. Or hacked.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
15 names...
and Texas isn’t one.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
How about Texas with a dollar sign?
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Mar 15, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
/French’d
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
For this search I plan to use
Bing
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Scott will henceforth
be required to attend all press-conferences in full jester regalia.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
So when does Spring Football start?
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
by White Lightning on Mar 15, 2010 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
YAY! That's a very exciting concept!
Spring Ball makes me smile.
by EnergizerHawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Barta seems to be extra tough on the Gazette questioners
I wonder if that is because they were the most aggressive in reporting this story from the start.
The Gazoo is the only news"paper" that still has a sports "staff."
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Everywhere else is just an on-line "paper"...
…and it’s just players’ mothers who write the stories.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me, or does Barta seem to be getting increasinly irritated with the questions?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Could definitely be worse
Could get fired by Clooney.
It took a move to LA to figure out how big of a dick I really am.
by With Ferentz Like These... on Mar 15, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I agree
I just see a little irritation…
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh, the "it is what it is"
phrase uttered in any extended sports conversation
Jim Delany doesn't have any say?
Ha… so does that mean they’ll consult Ed Hightower too?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
They won't want to...
…but he’ll have a completely useless and uncalled-for on-floor meeting anyway.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I plan to call Tom Davis for some advise
wait, I didn’t just say that.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
I wish someone...
would do to this press conference what Robin Williams did to Nixon’s in Good Morning Vietnam.
Dochterman: Gary, how would you describe your buttocks?
Barta: There was a good fit, and we have a hole to climb out of.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
The feed has something about weather in Cedar Rapids
Is that why my PC smells like….something foul now?
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
Its just you. Not the presser or CR. Sorry.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It didn't start until I opened the link!
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what ppl always say when they fart, too.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob Brooks:
“Will the next coach come over to the Dark Side!”
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
He doesn't meet with Brands weekly?
Is he afraid?
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Mar 15, 2010 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
I think
I might have to finally get myself one of those “Our Todd is an awesome Todd” shirts.
Hey Dolph, you look like I need a beer.
by Give Eddie a Beer on Mar 15, 2010 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Now what are we going to do the rest of the day?
Work? Aw shit.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Um, I think
there are some shot efficiency charts up at The Only Colors.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 15, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice of Barta to end the conference with "Go Griz!"
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
Summary
Todd Lickliter is a great coach and was the right man to hire.
Todd Lickliter cannot keep all hands on deck.
Any questions?
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Well!
I think the one thing we can take from all that is Gary Barta thinks Lickliter is a sucky dude and that KCJJ was right the entire time.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Serious ?ion
How do you honestly feel about how this all unfolded, or are you guys planning a post on that now?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Standard issue if you ask me...
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Pretty much his reasons were no different than what we've been jawing about for the past month or so...
1) Poor attendance
2) Poor results
3) Defections (although I think if you read between the lines that was probably Barta’s # 1 worry).
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, does TL go hold a presser now that he's been shoved out the airlock?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
"I am a great coach and the right man for the job
And I now have 2.4 million to help me sit on my ass."
"Well of course, there's nothing better than being American!!!" - Ricky Americanzi, Jan. 5th, 2010
by The Bacon Explosion on Mar 15, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He'll do an interview
with a local paper, tell his side, and get outta town. No way does he want to answer questions from 20 people.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
does he still have a hm in
Indiana?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 3:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dunno. But there's going to be a happy real estate agent in IC...
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
when Name Readacted left to go out West
There was a virtual tour of his home on the interwebs for a while b4 someone took it down. I’d love to see the kind of home this guy lives in. I bet not as extravagant as Name Readacted.
Nicer than my place.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 3:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I live in a damp paper bag compared to nearly any Div 1 coach in the revenue sports
But I also don’t have the day to day pressure they live in, either.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
How long has that been waiting on your hard drive?
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
The Stanzi pic is killing me...
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Its a great Photoshop....
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I love that he's wearing the scrubs and coming out of the hospital...
…cause that’s where he lives (university housing hosed him, but he makes the best of it).
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a true American
That believes in giving back. What can you say about that guy?
by Nomo Stanziballs on Mar 15, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's part of my $12 a month subscription
as a VIP member of the Burgess Meredith Fanclub
by Nomo Stanziballs on Mar 15, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I met Burgess Meredith during the filming of Grumpier Old Men
He was very witty, but struggled with maintaining his train of thought — kept jumping topics, and even broke into song a couple times. I would therefore agree he’d be an excellent coaching choice, even if only in spirit.
by Space Hawkeye on Mar 15, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Burgess Meredith smells like success.
If success smells like lunch meats and scotch.
by HawkeyeRecon on Mar 15, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
With perhaps a touch of old spice or brut.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Mar 15, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
300+ comments, on a Monday afternoon, for the live announcement of Lick's firing?
I guess there’s no denying the interest in the program.
I was just bored.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Anything to drive up that post count, eh?
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He's really hoping Iowa will stay mired in basketball hell
As PSU needs someone that they can rely upon for a win or two a year.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We still employ our coach.
So in your face.
Yeah, totally.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess.
"Based on my estimates, it appears that Stanzi shall transcend the ages." - Cairo
by ReadingRambler on Mar 15, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Now we have a good excuse to drink on St. Patrick's Day
Not that we needed one anyway, but now, we’ve actually got something to celebrate besides our miserable lives.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
Uhm... I have not seen this gem before. Where is this from?
by EnergizerHawk on Mar 15, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
post fail below
It’s from the HBO series Entourage – the firer, Ari Fleischer, is a delightful asshole.
by The Final Gun on Mar 15, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Many thanks.
I shall have to view that show at my earliest convenience.
by EnergizerHawk on Mar 15, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You may be better off avoiding it.
Jeremy Piven is good, but not good enough to keep the rest of the show afloat.
by The Mexican't on Mar 15, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
it's true, it's true
But a better watch than, say, most of the utter crap on television
by The Final Gun on Mar 15, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
TV Nazi here
Its Ari Gold
Ari Fleischer was the Bush Administration’s Press Secretary
by Bearhawkroar! on Mar 15, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to be confused with Ari Emmanuel... who is Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel's brother... who Ari Gold was based off of.
"I am in blood stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er." - Adrian Clayborn
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Mar 15, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
One of my favorite moments of the entire series. Well done.
"I am in blood stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er." - Adrian Clayborn
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Mar 15, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope they aim high...
…and throw a lot at a Bruce Pearl or a Mark Few proven winner type…and if when that doesn’t yield any success we end up with someone intriguing like Chris Collins as a fun fallback…and if when that doesn’t happen we end up with the BYU coach. So basically I hope they at least make some noise with a big name or two before settling on another hopeful up-and-coming guy like Lick was. At least create a bit of a buzz in the landscape of college hoops with the search if nothing else. It’s been 3 years since it was last fun to read about Iowa Basketball (Tucker Exploits aside) and this hiring could be the most exciting part for 2-4 more years. I want to milk it for all it’s worth.
wasn't Kevin Stallings first
offered more $$ for the Iowa job, then turned it town?
Lick took less money, ultimately. I wonder if they’d contact Kevin Stallings @ Vandy again?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 4:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
can someone txt Barta
Billy Gillespie’s cell #?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 4:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No...no we cannot.
that is like the worst scenario. The only coach in American more aloof than TL is BG. We are trying to return to FUN…FUN basketball.
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
i though Quinn Snyder would be a worse choice
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 6:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Okay, after all of that, I have one question...
…what the fuck have the last few months been about?
Bloodpunch apparently didn’t want to do his job or something, because it seems like the last few months have been about getting the fanbase and team on the same anti-Lick page. Other than the up-tick in Lick haters, nothing has changed.
We started the season with low expectations, and actually surpassed them in a few ways (Zero conference wins anyone?), so it wasn’t performance. He’s a nice guy (we established that) so it wasn’t something he did.
I’ve looked at it from many angles, and the only thing I see is that Barta didn’t want to pull the trigger in the fall, so he let us suffer through the worst season ever to show the rest of us what he apparently already knew. He could have cut the slide at two bad years, and we could already be rebounding as a program, but it appears he was too scared to go out on his own and make a fucking decision. He could have said “this isn’t the style of ball we want” but he couldn’t be counted on to make a fucking decision. Because then he’d have to stand by it.
I don’t know, I’m really not that bothered by it. I’m just being blustery (I’m not used to dealing with Coaching changes, and this seems like as good a time as any to be a windbag). This is all mostly tongue-in-cheek…
….but, FUCK! What the fuck were the last few months all about Barta!?
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
And if you wanna look at it in terms of transfers...
…then he’s letting college kids make his decisions for him, which doesn’t seem like a good way to run a University’s althletics office.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Mar 15, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear ya
but Lickliter did not exactly use this year to plant seeds of hope. This team was not one of those FUN teams to watch. I think he cemented his credentials instead, as being a guy players don’t really like and who is very pedantic as a coach.
Did we do anything this year you really enjoyed? Or rather, what will you miss the most?
"I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later." M.H.
Define who "We" is and I can probably give you a better answer
But if it involves Iowa basketball I’d venture that getting poison ivy on delicate body tissues would be a lot more fun. Really really.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Things I enjoyed from Iowa basketball this season:
1) Being tied with #2 Texas at halftime (before they went all epic fail the rest of the year)
2) Leading #4 Purdue at halftime – and the second half at Michigan State
3) Eric May’s steal and dunk against Ohio State
4) The complete domination of jNW at Carver
5) ….that’s all I really have
Basically, this season was laregely forgettable, but that’s what you get with a 10-22 record.
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Mar 15, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
i will miss the sub-50 point
scoring games the most.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Mar 15, 2010 6:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
All the best to Coach Lick
But for the first time in eons I’m excited for the future of Hawkeye hoops.
I view Lick as the current Pope
Who is a transitional Pope… who, unfortunately, is having the fallout of a lot of unsavory business coming down on his head right now. Lick is a transitional coach. Barta may not have seen him as such… but that’s how it ended up.
My blog: http://www.gretainthebox.com
by Leftcoast Hawk on Mar 15, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Lickeliter also reminds me of the current Pope
because his follower are diminishing.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 16, 2010 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Good Coach, just not good for us
Lick may still be a good coach, but he single-handedly tore out my heart. I haven’t watched an Iowa game for a month. At this point, any change is a good change. I want my Hawkeye Hoops back.
Perhaps my best years are gone. When there was a chance of happiness. But I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
Agreed
He would make a great Assistant Coach at Solon High School with Acie Earl.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Mar 15, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Lick can coach successful college ball
just not on this big a stage. Watch him resurface at an Indiana State or Buffalo and do just fine. Best of luck to him.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Mar 16, 2010 3:56 AM CDT up reply actions
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