If not, why not?
We are past the half way mark of the conference season (11 down, 9 to go).
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We are past the half way mark of the conference season (11 down, 9 to go).
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Is Fran a serious contender for B1G Coach of the Year?
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Wasn't Iowa predicted to finish 10th in the B1G by most in the media?
No. I think Garza will get all of the credit for where IOWA sits. Don’t get me wrong, he deserves a lot of it, but credit should be shared.
If Garza doesn’t get POY, I’ll be much more confused.
If Garza doesn’t get POY, I’ll be much more confused.
I don't think Rutgers or Illini were picked to be B1G contenders either. If Fran has Iowa among the top3 teams and Rutgers/Illini are not ahead of Iowa, then it makes sense for Fran to get coach of the year.
Tons of contenders this year, will depend on who finishes best down the stretch. A legitimate case could be made for Fran, Underwood, Chambers or Pikiell right now.
I don’t know if he’s the winner right now, but he’s a finalist. Especially when you consider we lost two starters and an expected contributor before Big Ten play even really got started.
I agree, it will most likely be one of these 4 coaches. Fran has a good shot and continuing to win will bolster his case.
I might be biased,
But at just past the halfway point I have:
Fran - coach of the year
Garza. - player of the year (he wasn’t even honorable mention last year!)
CJ - All freshman team. Does he have a shot at freshman of the year?
Kriener - chance of 6th man of the year?
Other Hawkeyes landing on 2nd, third, honorable mention: Wieskamp 2nd Team?
But at just past the halfway point I have:
Fran - coach of the year
Garza. - player of the year (he wasn’t even honorable mention last year!)
CJ - All freshman team. Does he have a shot at freshman of the year?
Kriener - chance of 6th man of the year?
Other Hawkeyes landing on 2nd, third, honorable mention: Wieskamp 2nd Team?
depends how the season plays out.
one guy can't win the b1g alone, especially on a team that wasn't expected to do much.
why JW 2nd team? He's the only b1g finalist for the jerry west award, but no shot at 1st team?
I agree with you. I think he’s deserving of first team...will the voters put two Hawkeyes on the first team? Sometimes it gets political.
Not after the first half of the Purdue game. One of the worst defensive performances ever.
Highly unlikely!! Let’s see if we have the end of the season meltdown before we crown him anything other than average at best!
He should have challenged his team with 78 minutes to go tonight against Purdue!!
Not just one game. He’s a good offensive coach but no one respects him nationally when it comes to coaching defense. Unfortunately
Iowa was down by 25 at half time and the second half was also a disaster. I do not care about MSU, but the verdict is still out on how good MSU actually is this year. PSU beat them last night in East Lansing.
Coach of the Year should be simple - award it to the coach of the team that wins the conference championship. Getting an award for beating expectations that are partially set on your previous inability to perform well shouldn't be a thing.
