Fran's staredown proves my point. He's a blowhard.

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Another ex player weighs in:

 

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[Fsanford]

If MSU kid makes the 2nd free throws or Izzo actually makes a right decision.and fouls and Iowa loses the game I suspect the reactions on this board would be slightly different.

No doubt players like him, cuz he does try to protect them, things like it's the ball comments.

Though it's a fine line between protection and giving players a crutch.

The guy in press conferences is just so calm its amazing how quick.he can turn of the intensity button

 

[vgshwk]

Face it coaches and players don’t have freedom of speech where as butt hurt refs don’t even have to answer to the media.

 

[Daisy Mae]

Sure, but every person who watched that said clearly, They'd never seen that before. Coach calls a timeout, (having not called one the whole game), bypasses the team and walks directly to the ref on the sideline and posts himself several feet away for the glare down. Then he walks forward several steps and continue the glare down. The funny part was when the ref took two steps toward Fran and remained stoic staring back at him. I'd actually love to have someone interview the ref and ask him his thoughts.

If I was Barts, I’d give Fran a $10,000 post game bonus. Refs suck and Fran let them know it!!

 

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[IamHawkeye]

The prior incidents when it looks like he wants to go after the official but the staff holds him back. Reminds me of a junior high kid acting tough but knows full well that others are there to prevent a confrontation.

Fast forward to today. Staff isn't holding him back. Fran doesn't act tough. Fran doesn't try to advance on the official.

He's a blo

The prior incidents when it looks like he wants to go after the official but the staff holds him back. Reminds me of a junior high kid acting tough but knows full well that others are there to prevent a confrontation.

Fast forward to today. Staff isn't holding him back. Fran doesn't act tough. Fran doesn't try to advance on the official.

He's a blowhard.

Consult a dictionary..

 

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

So I’m torn here.

Do I side with current and former players who love Fran

Or

The know nothing blowhards who start negative threads even after an amazing comeback win.


Tough one.

 

[hawkifann]

What an idiot…..and I don’t mean Fran! I think it’s an awesome way to make a point with out saying anything. The game definitely turned at that point. Keep up the good work Fran!

During the period of that stare down, I thought both guys were really careful. Good job by Fran to not say one word, because he’d have been T’d up and ejected. Actually really good officiating to allow the coach to just stare, move up on him and give Fran a chance to walk away or get tossed.

 

[GunnerHawk]

The prior incidents when it looks like he wants to go after the official but the staff holds him back. Reminds me of a junior high kid acting tough but knows full well that others are there to prevent a confrontation.

Fast forward to today. Staff isn't holding him back. Fran doesn't act tough. Fran doesn't try to advance on the official.

He's a blowhard.

I saw him advance, you are the blowhard.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

So I’m torn here.

Do I side with current and former players who love Fran

Or

The know nothing blowhards who start negative threads even after an amazing comeback win.


Tough one.

Yeah I mean afterall, Fran's conduct inspired them to hit their shots at the end. Totally believable. Totally makes sense. LOL...

 

[HawkGem10]

The prior incidents when it looks like he wants to go after the official but the staff holds him back. Reminds me of a junior high kid acting tough but knows full well that others are there to prevent a confrontation.

Fast forward to today. Staff isn't holding him back. Fran doesn't act tough. Fran doesn't try to advance on the official.

He's a blowhard.

Yeah that ref was an idiot blow hard who was shitty at his job you are right!!

 

[HIWILLE]

Since we won the game, I think it was awesome.😁

 

[Titanhawk2]

I’d rather Fran coach his team during a TO than stare down a ref.

Maybe you miss that sometimes it's one of the assistants doing the time out, not Fran. Good use of his down time

 

[hawkeyebob62]

During the period of that stare down, I thought both guys were really careful. Good job by Fran to not say one word, because he’d have been T’d up and ejected. Actually really good officiating to allow the coach to just stare, move up on him and give Fran a chance to walk away or get tossed.

^^^ Perfectly encapsulated ^^^

 

[KcTo]

It looks like Fran may have swallowed the other Zebra.

hes put on a few lbs.

 

[Ronman]

If he was just a blowhard his wife would have fewer bruises.

If you are suggesting that McCaffery beats his wife, you are on very thin libelous ice.

 

[iahawks10]

If you are suggesting that McCaffery beats his wife, you are on very thin libelous ice.

I think Ping was describing Northern (allegedly).

 

[unclesammy]

If you are suggesting that McCaffery beats his wife, you are on very thin libelous ice.

Think he was referring to Northern Hawkeye.