Fran’s replacement

[nosok23]

It sure looks like writing on the wall with Fran as I can’t see him being the coach next season. With that said here are a few coaches that they need to look at hard!

Ben McCollum Drake
Chris Jans Mississippi St
Darin DeVries West Virginia
Jarrod Calhoun Utah St
Buzz Williams Texas AM (wildcard longshot)

Thoughts…

 

[Gus is dead]

Fire Fran now and give Gatens a shot. He will be a top coach somewhere mark my words. Just a matter of if that is here or not.

 

[nosok23]

Fire Fran now and give Gatens a shot. He will be a top coach somewhere mark my words. Just a matter of if that is here or not.

I believe you need to hire a coach with head coaching experience. Gatens needs to go to a smaller school and work his way up the coaching tree!

 

[bansheexyz]

Could we not name Gatens interim and see how he does the rest of the year with the same guys?

 

[Gus is dead]

I believe you need to hire a coach with head coaching experience. Gatens needs to go to a smaller school and work his way up the coaching tree!

Unless he can work magic on this team as interim.

Zero risk there. Can't do much? Full national search.

 

[Herky58]

Bring on Gatens !!!!

 

[nosok23]

Could we not name Gatens interim and see how he does the rest of the year with the same guys?

I don’t think Beth has the balls to fire Fran mid season. If he steps down on his own that would be a different thing but don’t see neither one of these happening. Let’s just pray he’s done as soon as they play there one conference tournament game and that’s if they qualify for it!

 

[Moral]

 

[DEMGR]

I believe you need to hire a coach with head coaching experience. Gatens needs to go to a smaller school and work his way up the coaching tree!

* see the women's basketball interviewing process

 

[nosok23]

Looks like Indiana and Minnesota will be looking for new coaches as well! Be interesting to see how all this unfolds!

 

[HawkLogic]

OSU doesn't look good after hiring Diebler. I don't mind Gatens as head coach to finish year but there is no way to know how he
is with Marketing, managing NIL, putting together a system that is recruitable at Iowa, etc. ISU of course did take a couple chances...1st with Hoiberg...mostly successful and then hugely successful with TJ Otzelberger and Moneyball defensive team. ISU did have a couple big flameouts, though McDermott has some back breaks and has done well at Creighton.

I'm all for hiring a younger head coach and not paying top Dollar and instead put more money into NIL. Ticket surcharge for NIL, while lowering base price to keep ticket price the same. The lost revenue, you save by not Paying FRan and his staff $5 million or so they get.

 

[nosok23]

OSU doesn't look good after hiring Diebler. I don't mind Gatens as head coach to finish year but there is no way to know how he
is with Marketing, managing NIL, putting together a system that is recruitable at Iowa, etc. ISU of course did take a couple chances...1st with Hoiberg...mostly successful and then hugely successful with TJ Otzelberger and Moneyball defensive team. ISU did have a couple big flameouts, though McDermott has some back breaks and has done well at Creighton.

I'm all for hiring a younger head coach and not paying top Dollar and instead put more money into NIL. Ticket surcharge for NIL, while lowering base price to keep ticket price the same. The lost revenue, you save by not Paying FRan and his staff $5 million or so they get.

It’s Dieblers first season give the guy some time. Christ Fran is in like year 16 and the program is stale as ever. This new AD is getting paid well she needs to make the right hire and put Hawk basketball back on the map just like the 80s and 90s!

 

[wilson reborn]

OSU doesn't look good after hiring Diebler. I don't mind Gatens as head coach to finish year but there is no way to know how he
is with Marketing, managing NIL, putting together a system that is recruitable at Iowa, etc. ISU of course did take a couple chances...1st with Hoiberg...mostly successful and then hugely successful with TJ Otzelberger and Moneyball defensive team. ISU did have a couple big flameouts, though McDermott has some back breaks and has done well at Creighton.

I'm all for hiring a younger head coach and not paying top Dollar and instead put more money into NIL. Ticket surcharge for NIL, while lowering base price to keep ticket price the same. The lost revenue, you save by not Paying FRan and his staff $5 million or so they get.

You’re thinking too much, let’s find a good coach. Worry about NIL later

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Darin DeVries.... Gotta go all in on him and see what happens.

Chris Collins - not sure he'd move within conf
Niko Medved - Colorado State
Matt Langel - Colgate
Mike Morrell - UNC Asheville
Joe Pasternack - UC Santa Barbara
Bob Richey - Furman

Just find the young/hungry up and comer.

Program needs new life

 

[nosok23]

I also feel that with the right hire it could get the ball rolling on increasing the NIL for the program. Who wants to give money that’s already tight for a lot of us fans to this dumpster fire. Fran is committing larceny!

 

[Fan In Black]

they are not getting Devries one year into his deal. they missed that boat last year. Just like they missed Pearl. give that shit up. it's not happening.

 

[nosok23]

they are not getting Devries one year into his deal. they missed that boat last year. Just like they missed Pearl. give that shit up. it's not happening.

100%

 

[Bearhawk0505]

At this point, McCollum looks like a great option. He is a winner and has worked his way up. His teams are very well coached on the little details of the game, much like Otzelberger. He can bring Stirtz with him. He and Dix would be a really good combo.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

Like I said in an earlier thread.

Give Chris Collins a shot. He’s done all he can at Northwestern & probably ready for a change.

Plus he’s a classy guy. Would like to see what he could do with a little better talent.

And he always has solid guard play.

 

[eyesofhawk]

It sure looks like writing on the wall with Fran as I can’t see him being the coach next season. With that said here are a few coaches that they need to look at hard!

Ben McCollum Drake
Chris Jans Mississippi St
Darin DeVries West Virginia
Jarrod Calhoun Utah St
Buzz Williams Texas AM (wildcard longshot)

Thoughts…

Why can't you see Fran as the coach next season?

Has there been a new development? Been pretty much the same tune for 14 years, if you ask me

 

[nosok23]

100%

Last

Why can't you see Fran as the coach next season?

Has there been a new development? Been pretty much the same tune for 14 years, if you ask me

Dude his seat is hot! People aren’t going to the games which means revenue is being lost. He looks burnt out just with his body language. He may very well be back but hoping for the latter.

 

[RocknRollface]

they are not getting Devries one year into his deal. they missed that boat last year. Just like they missed Pearl. give that shit up. it's not happening.

What a terrible calculation that was to not make a move on Devries just to save money.

It was so obviously the right move to make.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Last

Dude his seat is hot! People aren’t going to the games which means revenue is being lost. He looks burnt out just with his body language. He may very well be back but hoping for the latter.

His seat is hot according to who?

Fans haven't been attending for years.

Body language? Maybe. I've also heard it interpreted that he is more relaxed without his sons on the team.

Regardless, the product is the same thing it's been for 14 years.

I guess you all of the sudden can't see Fran as head coach next season because of his body language. Maybe there's something to that. We'll see.

Was just wondering if there had been some other development I had missed

 

[oneeyedjakes94]

"Nada es Imposible" as the Tasty Tacos slogan reads. Get Devries.

 

[QChawks]

It’s hard to imagine someone could be worse than Fran right now

I know it’s not the Iowa way to fire coaches so I’m not getting my hopes up

 

[WaterTower]

It sure looks like writing on the wall with Fran as I can’t see him being the coach next season. With that said here are a few coaches that they need to look at hard!

Ben McCollum Drake
Chris Jans Mississippi St
Darin DeVries West Virginia
Jarrod Calhoun Utah St
Buzz Williams Texas AM (wildcard longshot)

Thoughts…

I'll take any guy as coach who knows it may be a good idea to call a TO when a team does on a 14-0 run.

 

[amahawk]

I don’t think Beth has the balls to fire Fran mid season. If he steps down on his own that would be a different thing but don’t see neither one of these happening. Let’s just pray he’s done as soon as they play there one conference tournament game and that’s if they qualify for it!

Big if!

 

[dekhawk]

His seat is hot according to who?

Fans haven't been attending for years.

Body language? Maybe. I've also heard it interpreted that he is more relaxed without his sons on the team.

Regardless, the product is the same thing it's been for 14 years.

I guess you all of the sudden can't see Fran as head coach next season because of his body language. Maybe there's something to that. We'll see.

Was just wondering if there had been some other development I had missed

This. It’s been the same for the last 5 +- years. Iowans are scared of change .

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

This. It’s been the same for the last 5 +- years. Iowans are scared of change .

Unless you mean the weather.

 

[ZumaHawk]

I’m not opposed to Gatens but this team is about the talent level. Having Gatens or any other coach will not mean our guys will jump higher or be stronger. We need more talent.

 

[83Hawk]

Fire Fran now and give Gatens a shot. He will be a top coach somewhere mark my words. Just a matter of if that is here or not.

Gates would be a mistake, IMO. If he wasn’t a former Iowa player you wouldn’t want him. There are much better options out there.

 

[Nagarunja]

As someone who on this board protested Fran being back for THIS year, it’s extra painful knowing we could’ve had Devries.

Instead we’re stuck with pride-less Fran.

 

[CookyMonster]

Like I said in an earlier thread.

Give Chris Collins a shot. He’s done all he can at Northwestern & probably ready for a change.

Plus he’s a classy guy. Would like to see what he could do with a little better talent.

And he always has solid guard play.

Please no.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

I'd like to see them give a shot at the model that has shown it can work now.
Bring a guy in from a small school with success at that level. He gets 3-4 of his players to come with him. Play Moneyball with the rest of the roster. More money spent on players. Don't be afraid to bring in one year mercenaries. Targeted retention of the current roster. Let the others find a spot elsewhere. This is business.

 

[rfgiowa]

Iowa had their chance last year with DeVries. That ship sailed unfortunately. Last year WVU went 9-23...DeVries is already sitting at 12-4.

 

[woolridge]

I think Chris Jans might be a good choice. He has proven he can win at four different programs division one programs. He has shown the ability to be able to recruit athletic players. He will teach defensive principles. His in game coaching seems to be pretty good. Because he has coached all around the country and he had very good success at the Juco level his recruiting ties would be pretty expansive.

 

[eyesofhawk]

This. It’s been the same for the last 5 +- years. Iowans are scared of change .

I'm not scared of change.

I simply asked Nosok why he didn't see Fran as coach next year.

I don't see anything different about this season other than some of his family is in Indy

 

[doughuddl2]

Could we not name Gatens interim and see how he does the rest of the year with the same guys?

No we don't get to do that.

 

[doughuddl2]

Why can't you see Fran as the coach next season?

Has there been a new development? Been pretty much the same tune for 14 years, if you ask me

Yes biggest half time deficit of his career last night.

 

[doughuddl2]

I'd like to see them give a shot at the model that has shown it can work now.
Bring a guy in from a small school with success at that level. He gets 3-4 of his players to come with him. Play Moneyball with the rest of the roster. More money spent on players. Don't be afraid to bring in one year mercenaries. Targeted retention of the current roster. Let the others find a spot elsewhere. This is business.

Not working for Indiana. $5M+ for starters. Over a million on one.