He’s done a good job but with the rapidly declining attendance, the fact he’s passed Dr Tom, and just the overall trajectory of the program I think he calls it quits. He also has to know the new AD won’t hesitate to make a move sooner rather than later.
I think Fran walks away after this year
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I hope so. The program is beyond STALE
I've been a Fran supporter, but I'm ready for a change.
Patrick is clearly over it.
Fran’s tenure at Iowa is coming to a close.
Fran’s tenure at Iowa is coming to a close.
Our new AD might need to pull the plug.
Not just the performance, but attendance at games is really bad.
The program needs an overhaul.
Not just the performance, but attendance at games is really bad.
The program needs an overhaul.
Many would argue your first sentence...he's been average, not good.
Yes, the same. I've nothing against him but I was watching the game until half, we were winning, and I still turned it off and didn't finish the game. I'm just kinda over it.
I used to love Iowa BB, but I've grown apathetic. Losses don't affect me anymore....I just quit caring.
I hate feeling this way, but I can't help it.
It’s going to be strange watching iowa sports next year and not having to deal with any nepotism issues. Probably going to be pretty refreshing.
They better get rid of him soon because people are not supporting his shit show any longer, It will get worse the longer he stays.
I was just going to say this. If he doesn't step away after this year then Beth needs to make changes.
I totally get it. No judgements because I'm the same way. I used to try so hard to convince my brother and dad to watch Iowa basketball as recently as two or three years ago. I would sell Iowa basketball any chance I got. I think the Oregon loss followed by the Richmond loss really cemented it. Barely watched since then.
DeVries does have a son that could choose to follow him if he were to get a new job after this season. He'd probably be the best player on the Iowa roster right now.
I feel ya. I've been watching most of the games lately but home game against a mediocre team tonight... I just didn't really feel like watching. Glad I didn't and just checked the score.
I won't be sad if Fran moves on, TBH.
There’s no nepotism with Tucker Devries. He’s an NBA talent.
Yep. And don't give me the "oh, players will leave, if he goes".
Find the right guy and some will stay and theres the portal that coaches can QUICKLY get the guys they need to do what they ask.
I like the young guys, but Freeman is the only one that would REALLY suck to lose
Same. I lived and died for every game for decades. Now.. I'm glad if they win, but just shrug if they lose.
With the portal, NIL you can essentially upgrade right away. Hire DeVries, if his son transfers then try to get a decent PG and post. You'll be set up for success immediately.
According to a lot of people, there isn't a lot of NIL for basketball. It is going to football.
I don't expect the new AD to wait much longer. Mens attendence is way down. A new hire would inject some excitement back into the program. She's also planning upgrades to Carver and sounds like they will finally move students close to the action.
I am thinking that with Jonathan McCaffery announcing he will not come to Iowa already, there may have been a 'family' discussion at the dinner table. It's definitely time for a change, Fran just doesn't seem to recruit athletic players (by in large) for whatever reason - Payton Sandfort seems to be the poster boy of his ideal basketball player.
Fran couldn't find a impact player from the portal if his life depended on it. Krikke and Brauns, both have major issues and can't play defense. Having only 11 players on the roster is on Fran.
Point guards and actual centers win championships. Fran insists on recruiting 6-8, 6-9 forward and under sized centers and the results have resulted in the fan base turning against him as they fail to advance past the 1st week of the NCAA tournament.
This year is already a throw away year, but Fran will continue to play our ole' defensive veteran players the rest of the year like he always does.
Fran isn't going anywhere on his own. Not much market for a 65 yo coach with nothing significant to show for NCAA tourney performance over 25+ years as a HC.
Thank the incompetent prior AD for locking them into him with repeated unnecessarily lengthy extensions.
Thank the incompetent prior AD for locking them into him with repeated unnecessarily lengthy extensions.
Same here great man but maybe it is time i think he moves on after this year
It will be interesting to see what happens. Jack has said he will not go to Iowa and there has been talk of Fran possibly following Jack wherever he goes to play. How much does the accident factor into this, especially if there is a lawsuit. Might need to continue if there is a lawsuit.
This topic has been discussed now for multiple years, and I agree that it's time for a change. Barta is gone and there is a new AD with a fresh set of eyes, and hopefully this will institute the change that fans have been calling for.
Like I said, don't get your hopes up. They aren't going to fire him this year. And I'd put the percentage that he retires at less than 10%.
I thought Jack is in his Sophomore year in HS. So Fran has 2 more years at Iowa...he is not going to walk away from guaranteed money and the jobs that are available to him are mid major that would be big paycut.
If Iowa were to retain Perkins for another year, Iowa has prety good returning cast for next year. No matter how good they are on offense, they are always going to be DOA in NCAA tourney because teams expose players like a Krikke or Pmac or Payton Sandfort. Iowa is short on guard talent. Harding and Bowen don't appear to have shooting ability.
I figured before the season started that he was walking after this year.
He’s earned the right to walk away after this season but if he refuses to leave gracefully, he absolutely has to be fired.
Can’t stand watching his soft teams. And Patrick is a real struggle for me to watch play.
Good kid. Can’t stand watching his game.
He is a senior this year. Sorry, not a senior, junior. There is a lot of talk about him going to a prep school next year. That is why I was thinking he is a senior.
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How can you miss on PG recruiting for over a decade ?
