Conner starts his two sport effort!
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Your apology drips with sincerity. I'd like to buy you a beer. It's Dickhead, right?
You conveniently left out Connor’s 1st start “cameo”on the baseball field........... I played baseball at Iowa and Connor was probably more rested than some of the rest of the baseball team who partied all night in downtown IC. I guess you think he should have rested up all day Saturday after playing 17 minutes of basketball on Friday? I don’t think you’re “heartless”, “loser”? Quite possibly. But definitely clueless.
So he should have sat in his dorm Saturday "concentrating" on basketball? I'm sure many on the team spend their "concentration" time with a gaming device in their hands. Much rather have him concentrating on competing with teammates, even if it is the baseball team
I went 1 for 2 as a Jr at Davenport West and my .500 average led the team...top that
I went 1 for 2 as a Jr at Davenport West and my .500 average led the team...top that
Thanks but that question was directed to the idiot who said he was a better than Connor.
The most current college 2 sport athlete in this list is from 65 years ago. Some 6 years before Fran (not Conner) was even born.[/QUOTE]
I would think “Once was very common” Did not necessitate further interpretation. In the interest of full disclosure I confess to having seen Deacon Davis. Bill Logan, Carl Seaberg, Carl Cain and even Don Nelson play along with George “Dusty” Rice, Bill Reichow and Alex Karras. I did not seen Kinnick or Duke Slater play although I did cover a trial in Judge Slater’s court.
ESPN had him in their top 100. 247Sports had him in their top 150. He was getting a D1 look regardless of dad.
He was a rivals 4* and only taken out of the top 150 because he didn’t sign.
Based on these posts it would bode well for the basketball program if we have enough PG depth that he doesn’t see the court much in the future and he can concentrate on a baseball career with tremendous upside. He has helped the baseketball team this year, I just wish we had more talent there(stated now for the 999th time). He is impressive to play both sports and do well academically. Great young man!
I don’t think it’s wise to have your PG who plays 20 minutes a game go away from a team in a single elimination tournament and miss probable game planning and practice for the baseball team whose playing a d3 school.
I doubt they spend every minute together so it's probably not a problem. But I do have to wonder if Fran would handle it differently if Connor wasn't his son.
I currently play college baseball and the amount of time you spend with your team is insane. Couldn’t imagine doing what Connor is doing.
I played baseball at Iowa and coached college for 9 years and I can imagine it.
On a side note, if I played for a California team and found out I was getting on a plane to Iowa and play on a 39 degree day where 2 inches of snow fell overnight, I would throat punch the AD when I got back to California...
Most left coasters could not pick Iowa out on a map. I’m sure they had no idea where they were going and wondering where the beach was when they got off the plane.
Personally, I think its awesome that we have a kid who is both an excellent basketball and baseball player representing our university. And heck, isn't he also a straight A student?
Amazing.
Had Iowa lost to Cincy yesterday I was curious to see if Connor would have shown up in Bloomington on Saturday for the last 2 games of the Indiana series. Must say I’m VERY happy that he is playing on the hardwood instead of diamond on Sunday.
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I personally believe his career ceiling is higher in basketball. He will have many contacts in basketball, see Brian Ferentz. That may not be a perfect example, but I see my point.
