Currie Presser 10 am Tuesday

[Three Fingers]

Meanwhile...at the K-State press conference...PT. IV

[Katpappy]

The receipt thing is so WTF

It's like Currie was trying to be really secret and choose his words extremely carefully.

Then he went on to give one of the most absurd and unexpected explanations I've ever heard.  It literally sounded like he was making up a lie right there on the spot.

I think he was lying

I wonder if its to protect the snitch.  Once Jamar tossed the receipt its fair game.  If it was still on the counter or with Jamar/his property its a host of other issues.

Very good point.  I felt like they were hidding something.  Maybe it came from Western Union employee. 

[0.42]

Never thought I see the day that this board would turn on Cap. All because Frank Martin made a selfish decision to leave. (Franks words not mine)

I like CC and I like having him here. But he's not being paid to tell the truth to message boards, he's being paid to help the athletic department. And this whole thing around the receipt smells too fishy for me to just take CC at his word.

[Three Fingers]

Meanwhile...at the K-State press conference...PT. V

["storm"nut]

The receipt thing is so WTF

It's like Currie was trying to be really secret and choose his words extremely carefully.

Then he went on to give one of the most absurd and unexpected explanations I've ever heard.  It literally sounded like he was making up a lie right there on the spot.

I think he was lying

I wonder if its to protect the snitch.  Once Jamar tossed the receipt its fair game.  If it was still on the counter or with Jamar/his property its a host of other issues.

Very good point.  I felt like they were hidding something.  Maybe it came from Western Union employee. 

I don't think he even wanted to bring up the receipt. That is truly when the crap hit the fan it was all cover after that.

[heathbar]

Meanwhile...at the K-State press conference...PT. IV

 

[p1k3]

My God. Get these buffoons away from our precious emaw. And eff you, CC.

[Stevesie60]

How is nobody talking about Currie's comment about the list of possible coaches he had when he got here? "That list is different now. But the coaches who were on the first one have gone on to win national championships!"

So Coach K and Calhoun were on your list? Interesting......

[SdK]

The receipt thing is so WTF

It's like Currie was trying to be really secret and choose his words extremely carefully.

Then he went on to give one of the most absurd and unexpected explanations I've ever heard.  It literally sounded like he was making up a lie right there on the spot.

I think he was lying

I wonder if its to protect the snitch.  Once Jamar tossed the receipt its fair game.  If it was still on the counter or with Jamar/his property its a host of other issues.

Very good point.  I felt like they were hidding something.  Maybe it came from Western Union employee. 

Probably just asked Jam if he wanted his receipt and he said no....that's the gray area.

["storm"nut]

Never thought I see the day that this board would turn on Cap. All because Frank Martin made a selfish decision to leave. (Franks words not mine)

I like CC and I like having him here. But he's not being paid to tell the truth to message boards, he's being paid to help the athletic department. And this whole thing around the receipt smells too fishy for me to just take CC at his word.

Or it could be the truth. Weird, uh.

[asava]

Meanwhile...at the K-State press conference...PT. III

seriously good.

[CNS]

Never thought I see the day that this board would turn on Cap. All because Frank Martin made a selfish decision to leave. (Franks words not mine)

I like CC and I like having him here. But he's not being paid to tell the truth to message boards, he's being paid to help the athletic department. And this whole thing around the receipt smells too fishy for me to just take CC at his word.

Or it could be the truth. Weird, uh.

LOL at "truth" having anything to do with anything.

[Trim]

Good afternoon Wildcat Nation,

Thank you for your continued support of K-State athletics and our 440 student-athletes and our 16 teams.

A few moments ago, we wrapped up a news conference in the Legends Room at Bramlage Coliseum to address the status of our men’s basketball program.  As you are aware, Coach Martin has resigned his position as head coach.

Coach Martin's contract called for a renegotiation period to begin on April 1, but almost two months ago we offered Coach Martin the opportunity to begin discussions on a significant enhancement and extension of his contract.  His decision, which we respected, was to wait until the end of the season to begin those conversations and in our frequent subsequent discussions he maintained that position.  On Friday, I received a call from South Carolina AD Eric Hyman informing me of their interest in Coach Martin.  Later that evening I received a request from Coach Martin indicating that his representatives had been in touch with South Carolina and he wished to speak with South Carolina and intended to take the position if offered.  Yesterday afternoon Coach Martin informed me that he had accepted the position at South Carolina and was resigning his position at K-State.

We wish him the best and offer our appreciation for all he and his staff have accomplished for our basketball program, athletics department and university during his time as head coach.
 
As we now turn our attention to finding the next basketball coach for K-State, we indeed do so knowing that the opportunity that exists here is tremendous.  I promise you that through a full national search we will find the right person to lead our basketball program.  There will be no limitations placed on our search, and we will do whatever it takes to find the right fit and the right coach to continue the tradition and success of K-State Basketball.

This is a great time to be a Wildcat.  Kansas State University is a special place, Manhattan is one of America’s great places to live and K-State offers a terrific coaching opportunity.  We have the best college president in the country, Dr. Kirk Schulz, who is leading the visionary K-State 2025 plan to elevate K-State into the ranks of the top 50 public research universities.
 
Not only do we have one of the top 25 programs in college basketball history, but our recent success both on the court and in the classroom has provided tremendous national exposure and also has played a pivotal role in the construction of our new $18 million Basketball Training Facility, which is scheduled to open early this summer, and a total of $100 million in overall facility improvements.  Our sold-out atmosphere, created by your support, has given us one of the best college basketball environments in America, and we are extremely proud to play in the best basketball conference in the country -- which will be boosted even more next year with the addition of West Virginia and TCU.

We appreciate your patience during this process.  While we will work to provide periodic updates at appropriate times, there will be minimal public comment or communication in order to protect the integrity of the search.

As I discussed with our basketball team earlier, transition is part of life.  I completely understand how much many of our fans appreciate Coach Martin, and I too share that appreciation.  However, it is time to focus our energy on the future of our basketball program.  Our family has found the Manhattan community to be unbelievably warm and embracing.  The evident passion of the K-State Nation will play a critical role in the success of this search and the success of our next coach.  I appreciate the patience of the Wildcat family as we move forward and look forward to introducing the next head coach of our men’s basketball program.

We'll continue to work towards our vision of a model intercollegiate program at K-State, and our five goals, including championship performances.  I appreciate our tremendous fans and the commitment to excellence of our coaches and student-athletes.
Go Cats!


John Currie

[JavaCat]

How is nobody talking about Currie's comment about the list of possible coaches he had when he got here? "That list is different now. But the coaches who were on the first one have gone on to win national championships!"

So Coach K and Calhoun were on your list? Interesting......

I thought it was a joke.

[michigancat]

How is nobody talking about Currie's comment about the list of possible coaches he had when he got here? "That list is different now. But the coaches who were on the first one have gone on to win national championships!"

So Coach K and Calhoun were on your list? Interesting......

did he really say that? I thought he just said they got hired.

[fun muffin]

But the coaches who were on the first one have gone on to win national championships!"

Currie was joking.  Mocking Kellis.

also #teamcaptaincrap

[kso_FAN]

Coach Martin's contract called for a renegotiation period to begin on April 1, but almost two months ago we offered Coach Martin the opportunity to begin discussions on a significant enhancement and extension of his contract.  His decision, which we respected, was to wait until the end of the season to begin those conversations and in our frequent subsequent discussions he maintained that position.

For whatever reason I like this Currie spin.

[LickNeckey]

When i saw Jamar at Dillons he was with an individual i did not know.  Also after completing his transaction at Customer service he had his picture taken with a young fan by a towine mom.

is it possible he could have dropped his receipt during this exchange and was picked up by townie mom???

 

[Stevesie60]

When i saw Jamar at Dillons he was with an individual i did not know.  Also after completing his transaction at Customer service he had his picture taken with a young fan by a towine mom.

is it possible he could have dropped his receipt during this exchange and was picked up by townie mom???

 

Currie trained the young fan to pick pocket. Had them wait at Dillon's until Jamar showed up, then boom.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

When i saw Jamar at Dillons he was with an individual i did not know.  Also after completing his transaction at Customer service he had his picture taken with a young fan by a towine mom.

is it possible he could have dropped his receipt during this exchange and was picked up by townie mom???

 

Currie trained the young fan to pick pocket. Had them wait at Dillon's until Jamar showed up, then boom.

[puniraptor]

TCU IS COMING TO STRENGTHEN OUR CONFERENCE BASKETBALL IMAGE

[Trim]

Coach Martin's contract called for a renegotiation period to begin on April 1, but almost two months ago we offered Coach Martin the opportunity to begin discussions on a significant enhancement and extension of his contract.  His decision, which we respected, was to wait until the end of the season to begin those conversations and in our frequent subsequent discussions he maintained that position.

For whatever reason I like this Currie spin.

I hate how dumbed down KSU has to make things.  Yes, we know that Frank was leaving after this year regardless because he hated John Currie's face and guts.

[MakeItRain]

Once Jamar tossed the receipt its fair game.

false

no.
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1987/1987_86_684

Once it is out of his control its fair game.  Not where I also made reference to his property.  So if the receipt was stolen out of his car/apt/book bag its illegit.

You're all forgetting the famous legal precedent Finders Keepers v. Losers Weepers

[Dr Rick Daris]

if i find out that the receipt was found in the locker room or something similar by known kansas state basketball hater casey scott or a diffferent university employee then i will lose it. just absolutely positively lose it. i mean daris where is it? i don't know i just rough ridin' lost it. i will go madman.

[Dugout DickStone]

Trim, did you send Deb Farris a list of questions to ask?

No, I didn't even really hear who was asking what; I was focused on Currie's neck.

I don't have any questions that a KORA request won't answer.

I think you are being naive.  They will deny them all.