Gatens is a local kid who has been able to play and coach at Iowa. He's had it pretty good even though the coaches he's attached himself to have been less than great.
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I think he could recruit for the Big Ten, doubt it would be countless 5 start kids. This dude doesnt need 5 stars to win, I think he recruits to what he wants/needs and coaches the hell out of his kids. His style of play, I think he plays to what his roster dictates. The roster he has this year at Drake, he's playing the way he as to, to win games.
The longer I think about it, the more and more his style reminds me of Izzo. His teams run when it is there but they do it selectively and under control. They rebound and defend like no other and his players are tough.
I am all in on McCollum. If Iowa doesn't go get him, he is going to be going somewhere soon.
I appreciate all those who have provided great information and background on McCollum. Very helpful. I would have no problem getting behind him as the next Hawkeye coach.
That said, I would also encourage everyone to be cautious about getting too attached to the prospects of McCollum and/or DeVries. While both could be possibilities, there are a lot of other potential coaches out there who could also be good options. Remember, when we hired McCaffery, very few folks had him on their radar. Same thing with Lickliter.
If we do make a coaching change this spring, there's a good chance the new coach will be someone whose name has yet to surface on the message boards.
That said, I would also encourage everyone to be cautious about getting too attached to the prospects of McCollum and/or DeVries. While both could be possibilities, there are a lot of other potential coaches out there who could also be good options. Remember, when we hired McCaffery, very few folks had him on their radar. Same thing with Lickliter.
If we do make a coaching change this spring, there's a good chance the new coach will be someone whose name has yet to surface on the message boards.
Really worth the watch and thanks for posting. I am even more impressed with Coach McCollum now than before the interview. His perspective about getting better every day and results would take care of themselves is very true IMO from my own experience in business. I really feel the guy has the "IT" factor, reserved confidence, and the communication skills to be successful no matter where he is coaching.
I have been a DeVries fan for quite some time and feel Iowa would be fortunate to have either DeVries or McCollum at Iowa.
I have been a DeVries fan for quite some time and feel Iowa would be fortunate to have either DeVries or McCollum at Iowa.
No. He’s had 15 years with not much to show. It’s past time for a change.
That's exactly right 15 years is plenty of time to see what type of coach and program this is. If you look at the top 12 teams right now in college basketball most if not all are defensive minded coaches. This is the style that wins on the road. We need a coach that can recruit, coach defense, and have his team playing it's best basketball in March! None of these attributes scream Fran! Sorry but he has had his time!
Sources: Woodson set to leave IU at season's end
Men's basketball coach Mike Woodson is not expected to return to Indiana next season, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Give Fran credit—-Iowa was as low as they have ever been when he took over. They have been a good team every year with him. He saved them.
I’m sure Alford is already lobbying for the job.Sources: Woodson set to leave IU at season's end
Men's basketball coach Mike Woodson is not expected to return to Indiana next season, sources told ESPN on Thursday.www.espn.com
No one wants my job! I would do anything to have a job like Iowa. I like my sleep and being home at a decent time in the evenings so I chose a different profession. I would have enough pride to step away from my position if I knew I wasn’t reaching my goals to help the people that I work with!
But you don't have enough integrity to not create public conversation about another man's job status
This I agree with. Fran is not a bad coach and is a great turnaround guy. 16 years however is too long for the results.
Well Beth is at a billionaires house on the golf course of Phoenix Open so maybe she is securing some cash.
huh? this makes no sense at all
What the hell are you talking about crazy! This is why we have these types of forum as fans! I have every right to create a dialogue about “another man’s” job status when it comes to a program that I’ve watched for over 40 years of my life. This coach has made millions of dollars in his tenure at Iowa and has zero sweet 16 appearances! I feel that most of the fans on this board agree that it’s time for a change!
That's really sad that evidently there are so many of you that feel that way.
I was raised to never interfere with another man's family, religion, or opportunity to make an honest living.
I get that coaching at the big ten level is a public position. Some conversation about your job in the public is expected as part of it.
But I just don't agree with people taking the initiative to create mass conversation about another man's job status. I find it quite disgusting. How would you guys like it if everyone were out there broadcasting to the public that you shouldn't have your job?
I've been looking at a few articles about candidates to replace Woodson at Indiana, and there are a few names I've seen that we should probably discuss here. (Worth mentioning, I've seen both DeVries and McCollum mentioned in multiple articles as well ... not necessarily as leading contenders, but rather among the names being thrown at the wall.)
Would any of these guys be a good fit at Iowa, if there's an opening here?
I'm not in any way endorsing any of these guys ... just throwing some names out there for discussion.
Would any of these guys be a good fit at Iowa, if there's an opening here?
I'm not in any way endorsing any of these guys ... just throwing some names out there for discussion.
The financial hit the University is taking with the poor attendance can't be understated.Well Beth is at a billionaires house on the golf course of Phoenix Open so maybe she is securing some cash.
He's trying to shame you for calling for Fran to be fired.
No, to Will Wade. Too much baggage.
Also, thinking about Indiana, and their current predicament, wouldn't it be poetic justice if their next hire was Alford?
For calling for anybody that hasn't engaged in moral wrongdoing to be fired
Indiana fans will demand a bigger name than any of these.
Man people have been fired for less! Wrongdoing has nothing to do with getting canned! People aren’t going to games or even watching on tv! If you don’t see that as a problem Connor! Your dad needs to set sail back to the East coast and be grateful he got 15 years here!
Oh yes, absolutely. I just thought it was worth discussing some of the names out there who could be a candidate at Iowa.
A large part of sports is discussing coaches and if they should be fired or not. Obviously just a troll at this point
That clown is insufferable. I finally hit the ignore button.
Well in that case, I have every right to call for you to be fired.
The Fran era should have been over yesterday. It is without question time for iowa to move on to the next chapter.
Calling for another man's job is quite a feat for someone who doesn't watch the games
