It was in year twelve that he was told his contract would not be renewed.
Next season will be year twelve for Fran. If Iowa makes a run in the tourney (e.g. Sweet 16/Elite 8) this year, talk of his future at Iowa becomes moot. Suppose, though, Iowa doesn't make it past the first weekend. Should there be serious talk of parting ways with Fran in the next 1-2 years?
I'll end by posting Dr. Tom's last five seasons at Iowa and Fran's previous five (including this year).
Dr. Tom:
94-95: 21-12
95-96: 23-9
96-97: 22-10
97-98: 20-11
98-99: 20-10
Fran:
16-17: 19-15
17-18: 14-19
18-19: 23-12
19-20: 20-11
20-21: 16-6 (as of 2/27)
Next season will be year twelve for Fran. If Iowa makes a run in the tourney (e.g. Sweet 16/Elite 8) this year, talk of his future at Iowa becomes moot. Suppose, though, Iowa doesn't make it past the first weekend. Should there be serious talk of parting ways with Fran in the next 1-2 years?
I'll end by posting Dr. Tom's last five seasons at Iowa and Fran's previous five (including this year).
Dr. Tom:
94-95: 21-12
95-96: 23-9
96-97: 22-10
97-98: 20-11
98-99: 20-10
Fran:
16-17: 19-15
17-18: 14-19
18-19: 23-12
19-20: 20-11
20-21: 16-6 (as of 2/27)