This is the type of post that is so prevalent in all types of message boards and "talk" shows around the country. Highlight the negative view.
I'm going to presume the OP has no inside information from either side and is presumably stating his opinion as to how he sees this particular situation panning out.
Why do the majority of posters in this situation highlight the negative view, ie "McCaffery has already made one BIG mistake." Wouldn't it be just as easy highlight the positive angle, "McCaffery may get Larson yet!.
I'm a believer that negativity breeds negativity. If you think it, talk it and preach it, it is more likely to happen. Do you think the movers and shakers in the world look at the negatives of starting a new business more than they look at the positives? I know a few people who are very, very successful and rarely do I ever here them dwell on or even voice concern about possible negatives in their ventures. It is just simply counter productive.
Message boards are for discussion and the OP was making a legit reference to McCaffery's comment but the constant negative vibe created nearly two decades ago must be put to rest for Iowa basketball to regain the prominence it once had in the basketball world. It takes a village to raise a child and Iowa basketball is back in its infancy.
