Well if Fran did have contact with Arkansas and Barta could show that as the reason for dismissing with cause it would be interesting to see where the case would go. I would guess it would settle for substantially less than the $7.6M buyout that exists today.
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Well if Fran did have contact with Arkansas and Barta could show that as the reason for dismissing with cause it would be interesting to see where the case would go. I would guess it would settle for substantially less than the $7.6M buyout that exists today.
Probably just stopped in IC for some Panchero’s and a Casey’s pizza.
So, going in reverse order on the points in your post (and I think this is good discussion-no disrespect either way-just a difference of opinion).
I would love to have everyone of the recruits you mentioned in your last sentence...The video I've watched on the Beard kid really impresses me....athletic, smart, and he likes to play defense. He would be a great recruit. I think we're hosed on Dainja based on what I've read, but I really don't have an inside info on these recruits.
You stated that Pmac is not going to make the difference that Joe W did this season...I agree 100%, but probably for different reasons. First and foremost Joe W is outstanding...and he started and played a vital role in the turnaround from last season. Patrick won't be needed at that level and probably isn't physically ready to do that yet...I am guessing he does play a back up role off of the bench and that he is a pretty good player...a very good player long term.
Again, I am all about the recruiting...2020 class is of vital importance. I am really discouraged by the information provided by HR on recruiting....I am a paid member and bball recruiting information has dropped considerable in the time I have been a member.
Last but not least, where we have the biggest difference of opinion, is about Fran and him being done here. I don't believe that is the case.....I have been pretty critical of officiating, but I don't believe that "officials" as a group are going to be out to get Fran and inflict constant punishment on Iowa due to his actions. I DON'T approve of Frans actions...to me that was the biggest mistake and misjudgement on his part of this entire last season.
All that said, he has proven to be a pretty good coach, we bring back a pretty good team, and the athleticism is adequate....not great, but like Wisconsn teams of the past we are good enough to win at a high level. Hopefully the recruiting for 2020 upgrades the level of athleticism.
Good discussion....and we will see how our thoughts/beliefs play out over the next year.
I read this article and can't help but think it's just another way for Barta to look stupid. He comes out and makes these definitive statements and then it blows up in his face. Happens to him all the time so maybe I'm just conditioned to the fact he will end up screwing up every PR situation possible.
Link to a source on that? There have been no filed flight plans between any of those cities all week. That private jet rumor has been a thing for decades now, but there are plenty of resources out there that are public that can very easily disprove it.
You may not think that, but be honest. What potentially available coach out there would come in and have Iowa competing at the same level or higher next year and within the first 3 years, if Fran left?
This. With the addition that I think Fran is doing a good job. Some fans here could stand in a field of green grass, with a field of dirt on the other side, and see the field of dirt as greener. It's weird.
Potentially available that Iowa has a shot at? Not many.
I read all of the posts in this thread, then I went back and read the linked article. It is hilarious the misinterpretations/false conclusions of so many people! The truth vs what we want the truth to be, are starkly evident in this thread, IMHO.
What are suggesting? My opinion means nothing. But a Modest Observation, Fran and Staff have lots to do. Suggest #1 Off - Sesson ..DEFFENSIVE SPECIALIST. should be considered huh? Go Hawks.. Lisa got 1 vote for COY. More sooner than later.
That Fran was never being considered for the job and Barta is a tool.
https://heavy.com/sports/2019/04/eric-musselman-arkansas-rumors-chris-beard/
Again, that link has no reference to Iowa or its AD/coaches. Why are you bashing Iowa, because you were gullible enough to believe that bullshit? LOL!
The argument being made was that he couldn't land them. Woodbury would be another example of him landing one. How YOU determine his career doesn't really matter. Woody was a hell of a passer and defender for Iowa's program, and was a leader in 3 straight tourney appearances.
Hell yeah he has it made here ... if I had a boss who gave me more money for being average at best in 9 years on the job ... I'd never leave.
I don't get why people think Fran is happy just being average. He gets worked up. I think he wants to win a national championship. Every good coach does.
And yet other teams have the studs that blow right by our studs on the court. We all have opinions.
You and the oter guy might want to get your blood pressure checked.
No ma'am, I am just fine - you? My blood pressure is great! You are just wrong and people are pointing it out. It's a good thing no one ever blew by our one Stud Recruit - Cook. He definitely has been a dynamic defensive force.
Nice to see all the dumbasses coming clean in this thread on this fine Monday. Oh wait, that would require admitting that you are an idiot.
Those hoping for Fran's exit are so short sided.
1) We actually have momentum going into next year
2) There has never been a time more dangerous for coaching search with the pending FBI investigation, could easily snag up a coach entangled in that mess unknowingly
We have a good class coming in, we have a great returning core, we made some improvements on defense. Hopefully with 2 defensive minded teams reaching the championship the need for defense gets cemented in both the coach and players minds.
1) We actually have momentum going into next year
2) There has never been a time more dangerous for coaching search with the pending FBI investigation, could easily snag up a coach entangled in that mess unknowingly
We have a good class coming in, we have a great returning core, we made some improvements on defense. Hopefully with 2 defensive minded teams reaching the championship the need for defense gets cemented in both the coach and players minds.
And it is so obvious. Wow. I wouldn't even know what that means!
Word yesterday is they came here to interview Steve Forbes, who is from here, who was in the area for a funeral
Yup everyone jumped to conclusions and got all worked up. In the end there was no contact with UI at all. They were here for Forbes who was in Lone Tree for his dad's funeral.
Yes we know. The plane thing was sorted on Twitter around April 7th. So this thread is officially aged out. We will miss this thread. Cya. Bye now.
