Fran on Gottlieb show today

[Hawkfan_08]

I was listening to the radio and caught the tail end of Fran's interview with Doug Gottlieb. The last question was was the most interesting. Doug asked what Fran will do to address recruiting in this unprecedented year.
Here are the highlights of Frans answer:
- wants to develop kids in the program and keep them here.
- doesn't like chasing portal guys but said he is absolutely after a big with Nunge's departure.
- Confirmed Garza is going to the NBA, Weezy will be evaluated, Bohannon could come back...
- ... but didn't think the NIL stuff will pass. Still thinks it will happen eventually.
- Thinks the portal may end up working itself out. Talked about how there are 1,100+ guys in the portal and many can't find a school. Many of their schools don't want the guys back so now what?
- MOST INTERESTING - Made a comment about how he had post season meetings with every player and he alluded to the idea that everyone else was coming back and ready for their role. That was interesting because of the rumors with Joe T. and CJF. If he had an indication they were leaving I feel he wouldn't have gone out of his way to bring it up.

Anyone else catch the first 2/3 of the interview?

 

[StormHawk42]

Good find thanks I’ll have to go listen.

Not to be the grammar police but the first read of “eluded” instead of “alluded” had me worried. I thought you were saying he was eluding the confirmation of guys coming back.

 

[SSG T]

Good find thanks I’ll have to go listen.

Not to be the grammar police but the first read of “eluded” instead of “alluded” had me worried. I thought you were saying he was eluding the confirmation of guys coming back.

Yeah, normally I wouldn't worry about it, but I thought the same thing on first read.

Anyway, thanks OP. Anyone know if Gottlieb put his show in podcast format?

 

[HawkIDrummer]

Glad to hear Fran is going to pursue a big. That said, it smacks of too little, too late. Even before Nunge's departure (it was obvious that his role would be uncertain). It was also obvious that barring some amazing off-season transformation, JO isn't ready either.
Without a decent big man added to the roster, we're going to get pushed around next year something fierce. Probably the year after as well.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

Good find thanks I’ll have to go listen.

Not to be the grammar police but the first read of “eluded” instead of “alluded” had me worried. I thought you were saying he was eluding the confirmation of guys coming back.

No problem. At first I assumed it was just a local radio show since I heard Fran first. It was pretty cool when I heard Doug.

No worries on grammar police. I didn't realize I did that.

 

[BRANDONJ8]

What does it mean by weezy will be evaluated

 

[Slim45]

Glad to hear Fran is going to pursue a big. That said, it smacks of too little, too late. Even before Nunge's departure (it was obvious that his role would be uncertain). It was also obvious that barring some amazing off-season transformation, JO isn't ready either.
Without a decent big man added to the roster, we're going to get pushed around next year something fierce. Probably the year after as well.

Fran will land a big. After having the best big in the country the last 2 yrs, you’d think it would be a fairly easy sell to get 1 to bite. Especially now that nunge is gone, there will be zero competition at the 5. Also im assuming fran knew nunge was leaving soon after the season ended, and therefore has been pursuing post players.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Mostly good news. Thanks. Sounds like Fran thinks there are plenty of guys available. Still could be a really good team with the right big added, especially if Weesy is back and CJ is healthy. I expect to see much more from the freshman this year, and this could be the most athletic team in a LONG time.

 

[HawkIDrummer]

Fran will land a big. After having the best big in the country the last 2 yrs, you’d think it would be a fairly easy sell to get 1 to bite. Especially now that nunge is gone, there will be zero competition at the 5. Also im assuming fran knew nunge was leaving soon after the season ended, and therefore has been pursuing post players.

Agreed. You'd think any big who saw what Luka has done the last couple of years would know he has opportunity in Fran's system. Just seems like an "all or nothing" kinda deal. If we don't land a solid big...we're in trouble.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

What does it mean by weezy will be evaluated

Same as years past. He'll take a pro evaluation and get feedback, and probably go from there.

Regardless of what the scouts tell him, he's better off coming back for a year, unless he's scared because of injuries.

He's not gonna get drafted this year, but if he's truly done with the college game, he could go overseas and start earning money....if that's what he wants.


Also, "IN" before someone counterargues that he will get drafted if he leaves this year. No he won't and I'm not debating it because I'm not going to debate about something that won't happen, and you all can deal with it.........friends?

 

[Hawk68]

Agreed. You'd think any big who saw what Luka has done the last couple of years would know he has opportunity in Fran's system. Just seems like an "all or nothing" kinda deal. If we don't land a solid big...we're in trouble.

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Mostly good news. Thanks. Sounds like Fran thinks there are plenty of guys available. Still could be a really good team with the right big added, especially if Weesy is back and CJ is healthy. I expect to see much more from the freshman this year, and this could be the most athletic team in a LONG time.

Assuming we still have 3 pt shooters next year.............this team could be a sneaky surprise.

Not saying expect championships, but it would be a major disappointment to me if they did not make the NCAAs.

 

[goodbyebobby]

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

Luka's father and Luka are bigger reasons for his success than Fran.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Assuming we still have 3 pt shooters next year.............this team could be a sneaky surprise.

Not saying expect championships, but it would be a major disappointment to me if they did not make the NCAAs.

A healthy CJ and Weesy gives us 3 pt shooters. The Murray twins and Patrick will keep getting better as shooters and drivers. JoeT is not a natural shooter, but he can make the open 3. Not sure about the two freshman guards shooting, but I expect to see more driving to the basket. A good big is the missing piece.

 

[HawkIDrummer]

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

When our roster is as athletic as Oregon's, that'll be relevant. They outplayed us with the guys they had.

 

[CleteyColgate]

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

I recall Oregan losing because they didn't.

 

[CleteyColgate]

Luka's father and Luka are bigger reasons for his success than Fran.

Luka's father seems like a bigger success than Fran because he is good at marketing.

 

[silasstarr]

Glad to hear Fran is going to pursue a big. That said, it smacks of too little, too late. Even before Nunge's departure (it was obvious that his role would be uncertain). It was also obvious that barring some amazing off-season transformation, JO isn't ready either.
Without a decent big man added to the roster, we're going to get pushed around next year something fierce. Probably the year after as well.

Patience.

 

[IllQChawk]

Agreed. You'd think any big who saw what Luka has done the last couple of years would know he has opportunity in Fran's system. Just seems like an "all or nothing" kinda deal. If we don't land a solid big...we're in trouble.

What is everyone expecting in a player that Fran may recruit? Someone that resembles Luka or someone that is in the 6-9/6-10 range that may be somewhere in the 230/240 range that rebounds, is a rim protector/shoots free throw reasonably well, but maybe has no offensive game, would that matter? Getting a player from the portal or JC will probably come with some worts.

 

[chuck285]

No matter what happens there will be a bunch of posters who question everything from recruiting, to play calling and who's on the court. They will have a hay day with our 50/50 record next year.
FIRE FRAN

 

[Raptorpeeps]

No matter what happens there will be a bunch of posters who question everything from recruiting, to play calling and who's on the court. They will have a hay day with our 50/50 record next year.
FIRE FRAN

Amen!

Life is so much better if no one ever questions anything; and everyone just nods and smiles and simply enjoys watching Fran’s sons develop.

That’s the way it should be, for gosh sakes. I don’t know why more people don’t understand this.

Just dumb I guess.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Well, I will be amazed if Fran can land a big that has some All-B1G type talent. It will probably be a Jack Nunge, Ryan K type, which is fine if the rest of the team can provide the firepower.

 

[goodbyebobby]

Luka's father seems like a bigger success than Fran because he is good at marketing.

I agree Fran is a bigger success but Frank and family did play in college so he has to get a lot of credit for coaching Luka up.

 

[BBHawk]

Glad to hear Fran is going to pursue a big. That said, it smacks of too little, too late. Even before Nunge's departure (it was obvious that his role would be uncertain). It was also obvious that barring some amazing off-season transformation, JO isn't ready either.
Without a decent big man added to the roster, we're going to get pushed around next year something fierce. Probably the year after as well.

I think he was probably busy coaching. Besides it has been no contact for some time.

 

[ICWestfan]

I was listening to the radio and caught the tail end of Fran's interview with Doug Gottlieb. The last question was was the most interesting. Doug asked what Fran will do to address recruiting in this unprecedented year.
Here are the highlights of Frans answer:
- wants to develop kids in the program and keep them here.
- doesn't like chasing portal guys but said he is absolutely after a big with Nunge's departure.
- Confirmed Garza is going to the NBA, Weezy will be evaluated, Bohannon could come back...
- ... but didn't think the NIL stuff will pass. Still thinks it will happen eventually.
- Thinks the portal may end up working itself out. Talked about how there are 1,100+ guys in the portal and many can't find a school. Many of their schools don't want the guys back so now what?
- MOST INTERESTING - Made a comment about how he had post season meetings with every player and he alluded to the idea that everyone else was coming back and ready for their role. That was interesting because of the rumors with Joe T. and CJF. If he had an indication they were leaving I feel he wouldn't have gone out of his way to bring it up.

Anyone else catch the first 2/3 of the interview?

I caught the front end. very complimentary of Oregon, said Iowa was banged up and that Cmac, CJF, and Joe T had surgery when they got back...???

 

[2432Hawk]

I caught the front end. very complimentary of Oregon, said Iowa was banged up and that Cmac, CJF, and Joe T had surgery when they got back...???

Joe T thumb? He had dealt all season with thumb problem.

 

[icwesthawk]

Now hearing about Joe T. The hits just keep coming...

 

[BBHawk]

Now hearing about Joe T. The hits just keep coming...

And Ahron Ulis, too.

 

[BBHawk]

McC represented Iowa well. No excuses, but gave some facts.

 

[mstp1992]

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

They had stellar athletes, however.

 

[vacuum_cleaner]

I don't recall Oregon having a solid big.

Yeah and Oregon got piss pounded by USC next game bc they had no solid big.

 

[Ihawkhoops]

I don't understand Fran's infatuation with being a developmental program. Great if it works, but clearly it isn't getting Iowa to the next level. Literally every program in the country has embraced the portal as a way to supplement their rosters due to recruiting misses, injuries, opportunity to upgrade etc., but Fran acts like it's beneath him. Get it done through traditional recruiting or look to add a guy or two as needed.

 

[hknation]

Here's a link to the entire Gottlieb radio interview with Fran.

https://am1300thezone.iheart.com/fe...ry-we-are-thankful-to-have-had-a-full-season/

 

[DodgerHawki]

Amen!

Life is so much better if no one ever questions anything; and everyone just nods and smiles and simply enjoys watching Fran’s sons develop.

That’s the way it should be, for gosh sakes. I don’t know why more people don’t understand this.

Just dumb I guess.

Correct. Our overlords can tell us that everything that could have been done, has been done. There is no reason to question Shame on us for doing so.

I swear people don't grasp that the reason Fran can get millions every year and that players can get school paid for and the games can be on TV and tickets can be sold is that people -- rightly or wrongly -- care about college sports. As such, people are going to have opinions.

 

[icwesthawk]

And Ahron Ulis, too.

What's happened to Ulis?

 

[2432Hawk]

What's happened to Ulis?

Hasn't been disclosed but Fran mentioned in that interview he's one that will be having surgery soon.

 

[hknation]

I was listening to the radio and caught the tail end of Fran's interview with Doug Gottlieb. The last question was was the most interesting. Doug asked what Fran will do to address recruiting in this unprecedented year.
Here are the highlights of Frans answer:
- wants to develop kids in the program and keep them here.
- doesn't like chasing portal guys but said he is absolutely after a big with Nunge's departure.
- Confirmed Garza is going to the NBA, Weezy will be evaluated, Bohannon could come back...
- ... but didn't think the NIL stuff will pass. Still thinks it will happen eventually.
- Thinks the portal may end up working itself out. Talked about how there are 1,100+ guys in the portal and many can't find a school. Many of their schools don't want the guys back so now what?
- MOST INTERESTING - Made a comment about how he had post season meetings with every player and he alluded to the idea that everyone else was coming back and ready for their role. That was interesting because of the rumors with Joe T. and CJF. If he had an indication they were leaving I feel he wouldn't have gone out of his way to bring it up.

Anyone else catch the first 2/3 of the interview?

Link to entire show: https://am1300thezone.iheart.com/fe...ry-we-are-thankful-to-have-had-a-full-season/

 

[Buffalo43]

What does it mean by weezy will be evaluated

I am going to play him one on one next week to see if he is NBA ready👍

 

[hawkguy77]

Fran will land a big. After having the best big in the country the last 2 yrs, you’d think it would be a fairly easy sell to get 1 to bite. Especially now that nunge is gone, there will be zero competition at the 5. Also im assuming fran knew nunge was leaving soon after the season ended, and therefore has been pursuing post players.

I don't know why you are so quick to write off Ogundele as zero competition. As a coach once told a friend of mine, you can't coach 6' 11". I want to see more of him in game conditions before I decide if he can handle the position. I do agree that we should pursue a big in the portal though.

 

[DewHawk]

I don't know why you are so quick to write off Ogundele as zero competition. As a coach once told a friend of mine, you can't coach 6' 11". I want to see more of him in game conditions before I decide if he can handle the position. I do agree that we should pursue a big in the portal though.

I am also hopeful Ogundele will surprise and firm up his body next year. But, he is the only Big with really no experience and IMO we definitely need at least two bigs.