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[2D_]

Don't really believe anything at this point. But I hope Beth understands that if McCollum is lost, things will go south quick. If I were her, I'd tell him we've offer at least a million or more than whatever WVU is offering in both pay and NIL.

Roots don't mean jack squat in today's world. The only thing that moves someone is money.

 

[Torg]

100%! Watched it every year, good guard play and D will move the needle in March. He had Garza, Murray twins, Weezy, etc and we can't get to Sweet 16? Geez, you wonder why...

Let’s not forget that Licklitter took Butler to the Sweet 16

I am hoping we get him

 

[AmericaNeedsMe]

Didn’t someone else on this site a few days ago claim DeVries was a done deal?

The "done deal" guys are exactly the same guys as the "book it!" guys.

Almost never right but almost aways entertaining.

The "done dealer/book its" also praised Devries' integrity, and waxed poetic about how deep his Iowa roots were, and how Iowa was his dream job.

The "done dealer/book its" are now just as dead nuts certain that Devries is a money grubbing, shady creep with no loyalty to anyone....oh yeah....and who was never Iowa's first choice to begin with....book it!

LMAO. Like I said -- always entertaining.

 

[grayhair81]

I am not believing any prediction unless it comes from Soaker.

 

[bansheexyz]

Let’s not forget that Licklitter took Butler to the Sweet 16

Twice actually. One of the great mysteries of life. Some people think his Butler success was a mirage and attributable to recruiting decisions made by Thad Matta and Brad Stevens. That's the risk you run I guess, talent assessment and coaching are two different things.

 

[Slim45]

Don't really believe anything at this point. But I hope Beth understands that if McCollum is lost, things will go south quick. If I were her, I'd tell him we've offer at least a million or more than whatever WVU is offering in both pay and NIL.

Roots don't mean jack squat in today's world. The only thing that moves someone is money.

You forgot the part where bm stayed at nwms for 15yrs because he didn’t want to uproot his family to move just anywhere. Id say roots are pretty damn big to him

 

[intrepodor]

Connor leaving Caitlin behind in Indianapolis? Seems like a bad move.

She's busy

 

[intrepodor]

Let’s not forget that Licklitter took Butler to the Sweet 16

I am hoping we get him

Luckliter didn't. Stevens did

 

[SI_NYC]

MCCollum’s previous AD at Northwest Missouri State is currently the AD at West Virginia

McCollum was born in IC.

 

[hahkize]

Let’s not forget that Licklitter took Butler to the Sweet 16

Lick flamed out at Iowa b/c......
- it's very difficult to recruit to Iowa (too cold, too white, too hick),
- apathetic fans,
- money and resources to FB and W,
- yadda yadda.

 

[Rifler]

I'd like to see Fran have some success with another program, and Penn would be a good fit,... Connor should stay put however, as Butler under Thad Motta is a great learning opportunity and resume builder for him...

 

[l.todd]

I'd like to see Fran have some success with another program, and Penn would be a good fit,... Connor should stay put however, as Butler under Thad Motta is a great learning opportunity and resume builder for him...

I don't understand what going to Penn with Fran does for Connor's potential coaching career. He spent his first 20 some odd years with him, learning Fran's coaching philosophy, etc. It would seem beneficial for him to learn other perspectives from other coaches.

 

[TailgateTom]

Lick flamed out at Iowa b/c......
- it's very difficult to recruit to Iowa (too cold, too white, too hick),
- apathetic fans,
- money and resources to FB and W,
- yadda yadda.

-Had the personality of a napkin
-Refused to leave the county to recruit
-Refused to talk to recruits
-In game adjustments consisted of putting his face in his hands

There’s a reason he got fired from Evansville, too

 

[wondergrape]

DDV wanted to come to Iowa. We couldn't meet his wishes as far as giving him the bank to recruit a championship level team. I don't blame him. If you have goals to win a National Title, you know what you want and need and won't settle for less.

This is not true. DeVries did not want to come to Iowa. He has been in discussions with Indiana for months.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Connor tweeting the three clown emojis was a very telling sign once his Father was fired. That’s a douche move with your gf the legend of Iowa women’s bball. You don’t post anything at all in the position he is in.

After all the douche bag posts by people on this site and X and all the other crap sites attaching him and his family, he is a douche for posting in retaliation.

 

[TailgateTom]

After all the douche bag posts by people on this site and X and all the other crap sites attaching him and his family, he is a douche for posting in retaliation.

I guess if I’m a young aspiring coach, that’s something I’d refrain from. Fran caught it way worse and never tweeted anything like that.
But, to each their own.

 

[Fran-Con-2]

what other schools?

Texas will be firing their coach and the fans want BM.

Possibility for Kansas as well.

Villanova, although I think they are targeting Willard from Maryland.

I’m not sure any of these are realistic landing spots for BM. But after last night he is one of the hottest names for any open position in the country

 

[coorsoriginal02]

Don't really believe anything at this point. But I hope Beth understands that if McCollum is lost, things will go south quick. If I were her, I'd tell him we've offer at least a million or more than whatever WVU is offering in both pay and NIL.

Roots don't mean jack squat in today's world. The only thing that moves someone is money.

This seems to be true. Money talks now more than ever.

Pay up, Beth.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Connor leaving Caitlin behind in Indianapolis? Seems like a bad move.

If I had to choose between staying in Indy with my wealthy fiancé and work with Thad Matta at Butler vs going to Philly to work with my Dad in the Ivy League over 600 miles away from my fiancé, it wouldn't be a hard decision.

I'd be stayin' put.

 

[Legs94]

The "done deal" guys are exactly the same guys as the "book it!" guys.

Almost never right but almost aways entertaining.

The "done dealer/book its" also praised Devries' integrity, and waxed poetic about how deep his Iowa roots were, and how Iowa was his dream job.

The "done dealer/book its" are now just as dead nuts certain that Devries is a money grubbing, shady creep with no loyalty to anyone....oh yeah....and who was never Iowa's first choice to begin with....book it!

LMAO. Like I said -- always entertaining.

The hammer is about to drop…..

 

[83Hawk]

The hammer is about to drop…..

Agree!

Iowa has their guy. I can’t say any more because I don’t want to compromise my sources. Trust me on this. You will see I’m right. Iowa will be announcing the new coach “soon”!

 

[Legs94]

Agree!

Iowa has their guy. I can’t say any more because I don’t want to compromise my sources. Trust me on this. You will see I’m right. Iowa will be announcing the new coach “soon”!

I like it

 

[Hawkaholic18]

Father/son coaches- that always works out.

 

[hahkize]

Lick flamed out at Iowa b/c......
- it's very difficult to recruit to Iowa (too cold, too white, too hick),
- apathetic fans,
- money and resources to FB and W,
- yadda yadda.

-Had the personality of a napkin
-Refused to leave the county to recruit
-Refused to talk to recruits
-In game adjustments consisted of putting his face in his hands

There’s a reason he got fired from Evansville, too

Agreed. My post was tic

 

[TampaHawkfan]

Lick flamed out at Iowa b/c......
- it's very difficult to recruit to Iowa (too cold, too white, too hick),
- apathetic fans,
- money and resources to FB and W,
- yadda yadda.

#1 reason: Brad Stevens didn't come with him.

 

[hahkize]

#1 reason: Brad Stevens didn't come with him.

Agreed. My post was tic.

 

[Dauminator]

Don’t know who you are; for all we know you could be behind the Iowa Burners Network, which is total junk.

At this point I’m sincerely questioning any of this is true. My bet is Iowa’s chances of getting BM took a big hit tonight. Lot of other schools with better NIL likely perked up.

I’d be very surprised if he wound up at Iowa.
But I’d be thrilled and actually would contribute.

It's good for his resume that his team got it done against a power team in the tourney, but it doesn't suddenly make him a candidate. The basketball world already knows who he is.

 

[MikeyHawk]

Texas will be firing their coach and the fans want BM.

Possibility for Kansas as well.

Villanova, although I think they are targeting Willard from Maryland.

I’m not sure any of these are realistic landing spots for BM. But after last night he is one of the hottest names for any open position in the country

Self is not going anywhere

I guess Texas is an option. Their coach is still there at this point

 

[Madman_1]

Lick flamed out at Iowa b/c......
- it's very difficult to recruit to Iowa (too cold, too white, too hick),
- apathetic fans,
- money and resources to FB and W,
- yadda yadda.

You forgot:
- lack of stellar assistant coaches to override head coach's deficiencies.

 

[Bro D]

Insider info lol

 

[HawkGem11]

Agree!

Iowa has their guy. I can’t say any more because I don’t want to compromise my sources. Trust me on this. You will see I’m right. Iowa will be announcing the new coach “soon”!

Just like all the insider info that DD was a done deal to...lol lil old Iowa going to get embarrassed and outbid again big time again cause the big doners don't want to invest anything in Iowa mens BBall...

 

[HawkLogic]

Agreed. BM staying at Drake might be my biggest concern as well.

He’s said in the past that his family’s preference has influenced his decisions on jobs. If they are happy and content in Des Moines, they might just stay there. (Or wait for a better opportunity,)

You post a lotta good stuff, but I'll take an opposite view.

BM is a loyal guy---said he wouldn't discuss coaching elsewhere while his guys were playing.

That said, he's not a dumb guy. He can sign now with a P4 teams and probably get north of $15 million guaranteed. I would be shocked
if he stays at Drake, a school he was only at 1 year. His stud player needs $1 million type NIL---Drake doesn't have that and Drake coaching salary is not going to be competivie.


My guess is most of his players that are still eligible end up at his next school and that is part of the package deal.

 

[littlez]

Self is not going anywhere

I guess Texas is an option. Their coach is still there at this point

Firing Bill Self? You’re not serious are you?

 

[acuhawk]

We're still not sure that Thad Matta won't retire from Butler and Fran puts his name in the hat to be their new coach.
Fran's older then Thad, but I'm not sure if that matters. Just have a gut feeling....

How after 15 years of nothing can some of you still think any decent program would have interest in fran?

 

[BrewHawk]

I don't understand what going to Penn with Fran does for Connor's potential coaching career. He spent his first 20 some odd years with him, learning Fran's coaching philosophy, etc. It would seem beneficial for him to learn other perspectives from other coaches.

Yes, perspectives on defense and rebounding.

 

[Slim45]

How after 15 years of nothing can some of you still think any decent program would have interest in fran?

I imagine Fran will land a job somewhere, but there isn’t much better than a 5% chance he goes anywhere but a mid-major. He’s older and shown he’s not capable of deep runs. Someone will hire him to turn their program around and make them somewhat relevant again i suppose.

 

[BrotherHawkeye]

The "done deal" guys are exactly the same guys as the "book it!" guys.

Almost never right but almost aways entertaining.

The "done dealer/book its" also praised Devries' integrity, and waxed poetic about how deep his Iowa roots were, and how Iowa was his dream job.

The "done dealer/book its" are now just as dead nuts certain that Devries is a money grubbing, shady creep with no loyalty to anyone....oh yeah....and who was never Iowa's first choice to begin with....book it!

LMAO. Like I said -- always entertaining.

You have to admit, this is the most energy this board has had in a long while. The carping on Fran was getting tiresome.

 

[ozzie8]

Insider info lol

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

I don't give a shit about the McCafferys. They can pound sand with their nepotism. I hope you are right a bout McCollum. If Beth can't close the deal on him. I will be extremely disapointed. No other hire could suffice unless its Bruce Pearl.

 

[jerbob36]

This is not true. DeVries did not want to come to Iowa. He has been in discussions with Indiana for months.

It wasn't a done deal with Indiana. Nobody knew Iowa would tank so poorly in December and that Fran would be let go. So Iowa was behind the 8-ball.