Mike Brey retiring
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I have no doubt Fran would at least consider Notre Dame. It's probably one of the only jobs he would consider. That said, Fran's 63. I just think ND will look to hire more of a young up-and-comer.
At least that's my hope.
At least that's my hope.
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why not tell players before the media?
There's no way ND hires 63 year old Fran. He won't even be on any list at his age. ND fans would be up in arms if that happened.
Hmmm. But Mama bear is a ND legend, Cmac will be gone, and Pmac soon, and young Jack could start fresh with Dad for the Irish.......
I think they love Iowa City but hate the fans. Mrs. McC has come out and talked about it. Connor was ripping on turnout earlier in the season.
I think the McCaffery's would be VERY interested in ND, but I'm not sure that ND would share the same interest. ND likes to act like they are morally superior, and Fran's baggage might outweigh his upside.
EDIT: Micah Shrewsberry is from indiana, coached at south bend, butler, and purdue, and is rocking with penn st. right now. And he's 46. If Penn St. finishes the season strong, I would be shocked if he isn't at the top of ND's list.
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Seeing Shrewsberry the most on Twitter for initial rumors. The only Fran mentions are from Iowa fans.
He might be a great guy, I have no idea. However, I would much prefer the University of Iowa stay away from anyone that was under Pearl.
Actually just saw Daren Devries name listed as a possible. If Drake makes a deep run this year, I am assuming he and his son are packing their bags.
If I was ND's AD, Shrews would be the first person I'm calling. He's Indiana born and raised and has spent his whole life there. He's also recruiting decently at a school that has very little basketball history.
All Fran had to do was teach a little defense, and not waste a lottery pick and NPOTY and he'd have a statue outside Carver.
Another name I'm seeing a lot of: Poter Moser from Oklahoma. He coaches Loyola Chicago to their final 4 runs. My wife actually is a Loyola grad and got to know Moser a bit--that dude is about as devout of a Catholic as it gets. Would not be shocked at all if he's their top choice due to that and his history of recruiting the Chicagoland area.
Every once in a while there are moments that really make you pause and realize how fast time moves. Seeing that Fran is 63 and that he was 50 (I believe) when he came to Iowa is just crazy to me. How fast 13 years flies by….
Fran would have to convince ND that he is both a superior option to any of those on the list AND willing to commit to coaching into his 70s (ala boehiem or coach K). I don’t see it - but stranger things have happened.
Fran would have to convince ND that he is both a superior option to any of those on the list AND willing to commit to coaching into his 70s (ala boehiem or coach K). I don’t see it - but stranger things have happened.
Fran wouldn't be on that list if he was 36 imo
Shrewsberry is the obvious top candidate. Get him outta the BIG immediately....he has our number.
In other words we get to look forward to Barta extending Fran with a crazy buyout/one sided contract due to the rumors of ND having any interest in Fran.
Fans are fans everywhere. There wouldn't be a smoother ride at ND. And, they are pretty invested in the community for hating the fans.
As others have mentioned, Fran is 63. Personally I think he's the kind of guy who has a number in mind for retiring, and will walk away when he hits it.
Fran is not high on anybody's list. Maybe the Harlem Globetrotters.
Mike Woodson was 63 when Indiana hired him two years ago.
And Rick Barnes was 61 when Tennessee hired him. I highly doubt Fran would be on Notre Dame’s list, but I wouldn’t completely rule it out.
