Fantastic video. I mean, I can't believe Iowa had something that awesome out there already. And the students and others forming the welcome line on the way in to Carver . . . Ho-ly cow! That's a home run video and a grand slam hire!
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So no one from Moline?
And this poster seriously, emotionally scarred you. We get it. JFC
What I thought was REALLY telling, was when he said good shot selection leads to a more efficient offense, and then you can set up your defense. This whole, "good shot selection" is so "anti Fran". Probably says a lot about why we never could defend anyone....
Michael Morgan
I was thinking the same thing, hopefully the stupid “equality” on the back is the first to go
A couple? Damn, guess that shows how much ive paid attention these last couple seasons.
I know we dabbled in it under Fran, but if our default uniforms had the script “Iowa”, or even script “Hawkeyes”, I would be one happy guy.
You're not alone bud lol. I thought they still had those on their jerseys too. Been 3 years since I've watched. I'm back now though. Fully renewed and ready to go!
Ok Fran is gone now so let's stop bashing him if you don't mind
Agree with this. He said get the best shot, which makes sense when your offensive efficiency is among the best (If not the best) in the NCAA. Shooting and making shots at a high level allows the defense to get set and reduce transition opportunities for opponents. Make their defense work harder, using the shot clock to your advantage. The efficiency tends to give you an advantage as well in late clock situations IMHO.
Lute Olson was a basketball god!!!
Hell, some of us are still bashing Lute Olson.
Oh good Lord. Why is stating a fact, bashing someone. When your one of the worst defensive efficiency teams for 15 years you are what you are. Hell one of his past players came out and said they basically NEVER worked on defense in practice. It was just we'll play man or zone. Listen to what Ben said about shot selection, and how it leads to better defense, and then go back and watch some of the stuff (especially Payton) used to throw at the basket, leading to no rebounding and not being able to get back and defend. Its like a light bulb went off. I mean wow, maybe you could actually at least attempt to defend even with the athletes we had, IF you were smarter about how you played. Hmmm...
That was a pretty cool story. It’s special to have a coach who grew up like many of us, loving Iowa basketball and looking up to the same heroes we did as kids. His passion for Iowa basketball really shines through. Iowa has its coach and good things are coming.
Agreed! Im old school and it probably won't happen, but I'd like to see the unis be a throwback to the 80s or 90s look. Seemed like they changed quite a bit in the 90s from year to year, as I recall.
All the reporters and web admins were, as they should try.
Oh I'm not sure. it's no secret on here I don't like the guy.
You can complain about some aspects of Fran’s coaching, but his offense was very efficient.
I went there for the $1/year membership but with OT being on rivals, I just decided to stay here.
Drop the tough guy, LukaD, your hate for me is unwarned. I'm a Hawk fan that was thrilled that 2 of my home town high school players chose to go to Iowa to play basketball. If my enthusiasm irritated you, you have skin to thin. Get a life!What
So no one from Moline?
We scored a lot of points but thats not always the best way to measure efficiency, (something BM's teams generally led the nation in). And Frankly the topic was how poor shot selection leaves your defense exposed, and in poor rebounding situations. Something Fran could write a book on....
That won't happen anytime too soon. They still bash Brian a year later. Sad some folks can't move on.
No real hate & I've said before I give you credit for showing the love for your hometown. But you were over the top & I was counterbalancing your irrational enthusiasm. I'd probably buy you a beer if I were ever in Moline again but probably won't be making that trip again.
Fran's advice to Payton was "Shoot to get hot, shoot to stay hot & then shoot some more"!
So why is a conversation about what our weaknesses were, "bashing" exactly? I don't have anything against Fran the person. Thinking that after 15 years his "plan" wasn't working doesn't seem like bashing to me. So any post made about Fran has to be about what a great guy he was, and how we led the nation in scoring most of the time, but for Gods sake anyone bringing up how we didn't defend or rebound well enough to be truly successful against good competition, and your out of bounds for bashing the guy?
