Emotional Fran

[eyesofhawk]

You don't think the guys in that locker room hear the negativity?

You don't think the chances of them playing optimally are better without all the negative stress in the environment?

Why spread and multiply negativity?

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

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[peacehawk]

Fire Fran

 

[TRHawkeye145]

You don't think the guys in that locker room hear the negativity?

You don't think the chances of them playing optimally are better without all the negative stress in the environment?

Why spread and multiply negativity?

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

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This isnt pee wee ball. Every college athlete deals with this stuff. Just another long line of excuses why Fran has put a crap product on the floor

 

[TailgateTom]

You don't think the guys in that locker room hear the negativity?

You don't think the chances of them playing optimally are better without all the negative stress in the environment?

Why spread and multiply negativity?

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

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It would be great if Fran could find it in himself to do something about it. That's the battle he's facing, not the fans.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

Goes with the job.

 

[IChawkeye45]

I’d say it’s a clear indicator when your head coach is getting emotional about beating the most disappointing team in the country that is below .500 that your program is in dire straits.

 

[Hawky4361]

You don't think the guys in that locker room hear the negativity?

You don't think the chances of them playing optimally are better without all the negative stress in the environment?

Why spread and multiply negativity?

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

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No surprise that the assholes are the only responses to your post....Go Hawks....screw the fair weather fans ...

 

[Hawksfor3]

It would be great if Fran could find it in himself to do something about it. That's the battle he's facing, not the fans.

It's one thing for a coach to lose his team. It's an entirely different scenario when a coach loses his fanbase. Fans will tolerate just so much, and will turn on the coaching staff in a harsh way. Ask the Sacramento Kings fans.

 

[BrunoMars420]

Fire Fran

#FireFran

 

[BrunoMars420]

No surprise that the assholes are the only responses to your post....Go Hawks....screw the fair weather fans ...

I was hoping for Fran to Fran it up. #FireFran

 

[eyesofhawk]

This isnt pee wee ball. Every college athlete deals with this stuff. Just another long line of excuses why Fran has put a crap product on the floor

Not an excuse at all.

Just proof that the people in the locker room feel the negativity.

Choose to be a part of that dynamic. Or choose not to be a part of that dynamic

 

[eyesofhawk]

It would be great if Fran could find it in himself to do something about it. That's the battle he's facing, not the fans.

What battle does the fan face?

 

[eyesofhawk]

Goes with the job.

The job of the fans?

 

[83Hawk]

#FireFran

Not gonna happen.

 

[Hawksfor3]

The job of the fans?

Dealing with fan reaction goes with the job. Fans want results. Of course he feels emotion, he's human after all. However, take that emotion and fan adversity, and do something with it. Something positive.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Fire Fran

Probably an example of the type of scrutiny that isn't helping

 

[eyesofhawk]

Dealing with fan reaction goes with the job. Fans want results. Of course he feels emotion, he's human after all. However, take that emotion and fan adversity, and do something with it. Something positive.

Or prevent the dynamic from the fans' end by not acting like 5 year olds

 

[Bank of Hawk]

If they can sneak in the NIT and win a game or 2 then Beth must #retainFran

(ducks)

 

[BrotherHawkeye]

I’m sure it is emotional for him as he nears the end of his career at Iowa. Sometimes you just have to enjoy the journey? Does that sound like someone who plans on being here for awhile?

 

[83Hawk]

If they can sneak in the NIT and win a game or 2 then Beth must #retainFran

(ducks)

The Hawks will finish with AT LEAST 20 wins. You don’t fire a coach for that.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Or prevent the dynamic from the fans' end by not acting like 5 year olds

You're not going to control what fans say, regardless of their behavior. Not condoning the behavior, but fans will be fans.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

I’d take $3mil a year for over a decade and not cry because people aren’t satisfied with mediocrity

 

[Hawksfor3]

I’d take $3mil a year for over a decade and not cry because people aren’t satisfied with mediocrity

Want to get fan support and reduce/eliminate criticism? How about producing good results, especially consistently. That will silence the criticism in most cases.

 

[RocknRollface]

Or prevent the dynamic from the fans' end by not acting like 5 year olds

This is a losing crusade buddy.

I don't know if you are just pretending to not understand the sports fan dynamic in America or if this just makes you feel superior but it's pointless.

It's pretty much universal, team does poorly fans complain. That's how it is and how it will always be.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Want to get fan support and reduce/eliminate criticism? How about producing good results, especially consistently. That will silence the criticism in most cases.

Of course.

And what about times of struggle? How to get fan support then?

 

[eyesofhawk]

This is a losing crusade buddy.

I don't know if you are just pretending to not understand the sports fan dynamic in America or if this just makes you feel superior but it's pointless.

It's pretty much universal, team does poorly fans complain. That's how it is and how it will always be.

Fans don't have the choice to be supportive or at least quiet?

 

[General Tso]

It does make me sad that nepotism will forever tarnish the legacy of two individuals who coach two of my favorite teams

 

[Hawksfor3]

Of course.

And what about times of struggle? How to get fan support then?

If you go back in time, on these threads, you'll find that some posters who were highly critical of Fran who actually relented and gave him more time and patience. I was one of them. But this has gone on for too long now.

 

[RocknRollface]

Fans don't have the choice to be supportive or at least quiet?

They're not going to.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

You don't think the guys in that locker room hear the negativity?

You don't think the chances of them playing optimally are better without all the negative stress in the environment?

Why spread and multiply negativity?

Both Fran and Payton alluded to the scrutiny (Fran was holding back tears, for those that missed it).

Support these Hawks!

Ans there should be scrutiny. I think the effort has been there the last few games to at least see how things play out down the stretch. 3 more wins, and he's coming back next year for sure. 2 wins and I think it depends on how we looked in the losses.

 

[TritonHawkeye]

I have been a Fran supporter and really do appreciate his course change from Lickliter.

Emotional or not it's time for him to go.

 

[iahawks10]

If they can sneak in the NIT and win a game or 2 then Beth must #retainFran

(ducks)

Hopefully they’ll make the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas.

 

[BrunoMars420]

Ans there should be scrutiny. I think the effort has been there the last few games to at least see how things play out down the stretch. 3 more wins, and he's coming back next year for sure. 2 wins and I think it depends on how we looked in the losses.

As much as it sucks to hope for Ls it is for the betterment of the future of the program. We need to lose and get embarrassed a couple of times unfortunately. Hopefully give Beth no choice

 

[eyesofhawk]

If you go back in time, on these threads, you'll find that some posters who were highly critical of Fran who actually relented and gave him more time and patience. I was one of them. But this has gone on for too long now.

What's that have to do with supporting this team?

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

No doubt that Fran cares about his players, but he has not been a very good coach this year. Great win tonight, with key players out. Too bad it won't be more meaningful, although it does put Iowa in a good position to be in the BTT, not much of a goal.

 

[Bank of Hawk]

Anyone seen the movie Hoosiers? Fran is about to do that in real life.

 

[Hawksfor3]

What's that have to do with supporting this team?

Ponder it awhile. What the heck. I didn't say anything about not supporting the team. Most of what I said was regarding Fran. If you want to pivot and go back to the fan side, then reread the previous posts please.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Dealing with fan reaction goes with the job. Fans want results. Of course he feels emotion, he's human after all. However, take that emotion and fan adversity, and do something with it. Something positive.

He is, he has his guys playing hard in difficult circumstances.

 

[Hawksfor3]

He is, he has his guys playing hard in difficult circumstances.

Now, do it consistently, producing good results. You've been on here a long time. What do the fans on here talk about every year? They reminisce about Lute Olsen, Tom Davis, and others in the distant past making it to a Sweet Sixteen, a Final Four. Now, what reflection do they have concerning Fran? They talk about the heartbreaking losses and disappointments in post-season play. BTT's are nice, but the real meat is in the NCAA's.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

It's one thing for a coach to lose his team. It's an entirely different scenario when a coach loses his fanbase. Fans will tolerate just so much, and will turn on the coaching staff in a harsh way. Ask the Sacramento Kings fans.

Obviously we have had a disappointing season with more injuries than I remember in a long time time. Yet, Fran still has the guys battling which says a lot about them. They deserve better fan support than they are getting.