I see Chris Collins has been mentioned as a possible candidate

[RagnarLothbrok]

He seems like an intriguing choice.

What is NW’s NIL situation compared to Iowa’s? I know Iowa fans want to support the basketball program. I wonder if someone like Chris Collins has the most upside of all the other candidates being mentioned, especially if he were in a situation with more buying power.

If Collins were interested in the Iowa job, he would be my first choice.

 

[paladinhawk]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

I just don't see what improves for him or the Hawkeyes...

 

[HawkBall23]

Again, it could be a misguided dislike/distrust of nearly all things Northwestern, but Chris Collins is a 'last resort' fallback choice for me.

Hopefully for Beth, too.


If she strikes out on all of DeVries, McCollum, Jans, etc, then we can see if Collins has any interest.

 

[hawksense]

Pedigree, is what he would bring.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

He seems like an intriguing choice.

What is NW’s NIL situation compared to Iowa’s? I know Iowa fans want to support the basketball program. I wonder if someone like Chris Collins has the most upside of all the other candidates being mentioned, especially if he were in a situation with more buying power.

If Collins were interested in the Iowa job, he would be my first choice.

I'm beginning to think you actually hate Iowa.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

I just don't see what improves for him or the Hawkeyes...

It's because he shares Fran's disdain for B10 officials.

It's the perfect fit.

 

[TampaHawkfan]

Yeah I don't know. Collins has had some success at a school that historically had been nearly impossible to win at, but if I recall, Northwestern used to not even give athletic scholarships back in the day.

They do now, correct? I'm not sure they're at the disadvantage that they used to be.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Again, it could be a misguided dislike/distrust of nearly all things Northwestern, but Chris Collins is a 'last resort' fallback choice for me.

Hopefully for Beth, too.


If she strikes out on all of DeVries, McCollum, Jans, etc, then we can see if Collins has any interest.

Yeah, Collins would not move the needle for me akin to Patty Fitz replacing KF in football…😎

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Yeah I don't know. Collins has had some success at a school that historically had been nearly impossible to win at, but if I recall, Northwestern used to not even give athletic scholarships back in the day.

They do now, correct? I'm not sure they're at the disadvantage that they used to be.

Correct - he even nabbed a HS kid or two that Iowa had wanted a few years back…😉

 

[HawkLogic]

Super classy, even when he loses....just too nice. He's way nicer than Fran was.

He's better than Fran. He's made a boat load of money already and I
doubt he has the energy and hunger to do a total rebuild. Poaching a coach from a Fellow B1G team is also not a good look.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

Respect your opinion but honestly I’d be fine with either of those situations

Edit cuz I did it wrong but was responding to Rambler.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

I'm beginning to think you actually hate Iowa.

I’m asking questions. I said it was an intriguing prospective hire based on what other Iowa writers have mentioned.

As someone noted, the Duke pedigree has merit. My thinking process is none of these potential hires are a slam dunk. I see Collins as having the highest ceiling IF, and I strongly emphasize IF, he is somewhere with greater financial support.

Again, there are no guarantees. But we have gone the mid-major route multiple times to replace Tom Davis in the interest of taking Iowa to the “next level.” Lickliter was obviously a train wreck but Fran and Alford were fairly similar—a lot of hype but no real accomplishments in March outside of one or two conference tournament runs, which no one cares about.

Can anyone honestly say McCollum or DeVries is likely to outdo what Fran or Alford did? I doubt it. But, yes, at the very least, Iowa should be tougher physically and mentally.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I would be extremely disappointed if Iowa hired Chris Collins, especially if they tell us that he was the coach they were hoping to get all along after letting Fran go.

And like I posted mid-morning yesterday before Fran was officially let go, if they had to fall back and settle for a guy like Chris Collins, then they shouldn't have f***ing got rid of Fran in the first place.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I’m asking questions. I said it was an intriguing prospective hire based on what other Iowa writers have mentioned.

As someone noted, the Duke pedigree has merit. My thinking process is none of these potential hires are a slam dunk. I see Collins as having the highest ceiling IF, and I strongly emphasize IF, he is somewhere with greater financial support.

Again, there are no guarantees. But we have gone the mid-major route multiple times to replace Tom Davis in the interest of taking Iowa to the “next level.” Lickliter was obviously a train wreck but Fran and Alford were fairly similar—a lot of hype but no real accomplishments in March outside of one or two conference tournament runs, which no one cares about.

Can anyone honestly say McCollum or DeVries is likely to outdo what Fran or Alford did? I doubt it. But, yes, at the very least, Iowa should be tougher physically and mentally.

Iowa > Wisconsin

Deal with it.

 

[CaboKP]

I would not be excited if Iowa hired Collins.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

I just don't see what improves for him or the Hawkeyes...

I agree with you.

 

[nck24]

He seems like an intriguing choice.

What is NW’s NIL situation compared to Iowa’s? I know Iowa fans want to support the basketball program. I wonder if someone like Chris Collins has the most upside of all the other candidates being mentioned, especially if he were in a situation with more buying power.

If Collins were interested in the Iowa job, he would be my first choice.

He's too old at this point. The Iowa athletic Dept has been ran by stale old Grandpas for the last decade. Time for some young energetic faces in the mix.

 

[Hawksfor3]

I would not be excited if Iowa hired Collins.

IDK. His dad played and coached in the NBA, and as a kid, his dad also lived next door to John Malkovich. Maybe he'd work out.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

You answered your own question.

 

[Rustys Dad]

He seems like an intriguing choice.

What is NW’s NIL situation compared to Iowa’s? I know Iowa fans want to support the basketball program. I wonder if someone like Chris Collins has the most upside of all the other candidates being mentioned, especially if he were in a situation with more buying power.

If Collins were interested in the Iowa job, he would be my first choice.

Nah - this hire wouldn’t do much for me … I think all signs point to Devries

 

[DeangeloVickers]

I'm biased bc I competed against him in high school (and he was an arrogant douche) plus I hate everything related to Duke so it's a no for me

 

[Mohawkeye]

He’s a competent coach who does more with less, but I don’t think hiring him is a reason why you fire Fran. He’s not going to get the fans excited.

 

[Etalicus]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

I just don't see what improves for him or the Hawkeyes...

If he teaches abit of defense and rebounding he would already improve the situation 10 fold

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I think Collins is a great coach. That said he’s too old.

If options A,B,C fall through he’d be a great fallback

 

[paladinhawk]

How would he be able to do better @ IA than NW? Lower admission standards gives a bigger recruiting pool?

You answered your own question.

With all the portal transfers do admission standards even matter today? Honest question, haven't heard of a transfer being denied by admission office due to grades...

 

[HawksRule73]

We know what Collins can do at a P5 school with limited resources….in other words, no better or worse than Fran. I’m personally looking for a young guy who’s paid his dues at the lower levels and is hungry for a shot at the big time.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Great question. I don’t know…who does?

@paladinhawk

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

We know what Collins can do at a P5 school with limited resources….in other words, no better or worse than Fran. I’m personally looking for a young guy who’s paid his dues at the lower levels and is hungry for a shot at the big time.

Admission standards…if they still matter.

 

[RocknRollface]

I’m asking questions. I said it was an intriguing prospective hire based on what other Iowa writers have mentioned.

As someone noted, the Duke pedigree has merit. My thinking process is none of these potential hires are a slam dunk. I see Collins as having the highest ceiling IF, and I strongly emphasize IF, he is somewhere with greater financial support.

Again, there are no guarantees. But we have gone the mid-major route multiple times to replace Tom Davis in the interest of taking Iowa to the “next level.” Lickliter was obviously a train wreck but Fran and Alford were fairly similar—a lot of hype but no real accomplishments in March outside of one or two conference tournament runs, which no one cares about.

Can anyone honestly say McCollum or DeVries is likely to outdo what Fran or Alford did? I doubt it. But, yes, at the very least, Iowa should be tougher physically and mentally.

Youd have to define what it is that you think they did, but I'm pretty sure my answer will be without a doubt yes.

 

[LukaDuka]

I’m asking questions. I said it was an intriguing prospective hire based on what other Iowa writers have mentioned.

As someone noted, the Duke pedigree has merit. My thinking process is none of these potential hires are a slam dunk. I see Collins as having the highest ceiling IF, and I strongly emphasize IF, he is somewhere with greater financial support.

Again, there are no guarantees. But we have gone the mid-major route multiple times to replace Tom Davis in the interest of taking Iowa to the “next level.” Lickliter was obviously a train wreck but Fran and Alford were fairly similar—a lot of hype but no real accomplishments in March outside of one or two conference tournament runs, which no one cares about.

Can anyone honestly say McCollum or DeVries is likely to outdo what Fran or Alford did? I doubt it. But, yes, at the very least, Iowa should be tougher physically and mentally.

McCollum was much more successful in D2 than Fran or Alford ever were, anywhere. Just sayin.

 

[LukaDuka]

IDK. His dad played and coached in the NBA, and as a kid, his dad also lived next door to John Malkovich. Maybe he'd work out.

Love this guy!

 

[jonesy5960]

Youd have to define what it is that you think they did, but I'm pretty sure my answer will be without a doubt yes.

Fran kept Iowa competitive for the most part. It was a pretty entertaining brand of basketball that they played with the exception of a maddening inability of late to defend and rebound. No championships or tournament runs with the exception of the B1G 2 years ago.

Stating unequivocally that either one of these guys would do better without a doubt is looking through rose colored glasses.

 

[curtisj157]

He seems like an intriguing choice.

What is NW’s NIL situation compared to Iowa’s? I know Iowa fans want to support the basketball program. I wonder if someone like Chris Collins has the most upside of all the other candidates being mentioned, especially if he were in a situation with more buying power.

If Collins were interested in the Iowa job, he would be my first choice.

No, Rag, just NO!!!! That would be more of the same.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I like Collins. Good coach.

I really like the idea of multiple guys being interested in the job.

 

[RocknRollface]

Fran kept Iowa competitive for the most part. It was a pretty entertaining brand of basketball that they played with the exception of a maddening inability of late to defend and rebound. No championships or tournament runs with the exception of the B1G 2 years ago.

Stating unequivocally that either one of these guys would do better without a doubt is looking through rose colored glasses.

That's why I asked for a metric to measure what they accomplished.

The only one I really care about is the ncaa tournament. I think it's a safe bet that both Devries and especially McCollum are likely to accomplish more than either Fran or Alford in the ncaa tournament.

It's a very low bar.

Obviously I could be wrong too. Only one way to find out.

 

[longliveCS40]

I would LOVE to have him. Iowa is a way easier school to recruit to than NW. I think he would have success and he's a great guy. High character.