My reasons are 1. I've always pretty much hated Alford. Maybe its arrogance or just the way he seem son tv, I've never liked him. 2. the way he handled the Pierre Pierce situation really made me dislike him as a person. Sure Mizzou has probably done stupid crap like that too, but to make an exception for Pierce made me angry. 3. There has got to be better coaches out there for the taking. Alford's resume to me is not impressive. First round losses in the NCAA tournament just aren't really exciting. 4. There's got to be better recruiting coaches out there. 5. Alden willl have passed over or just received no thanks replies from other coaches. If Alford is the best Alden can do, he should be fired. I hope if Mizzou hires Alford, K-State hires Huggins and he continually beats down Mizzou. 6. I'm an Illinois fan first, and I think most Iowa fans know that Illinois and Iowa fans don't get along very well. That probably has some to do with my disliking of Alford, as well. I know the Mizzou job isn't all that attractive right now, but I think Mizzou is still selling itself short if they hire him. Good facilities, brand new basketball arena, a fanbase DYING to be good. Come on Alden, make the right choice.