Owen Freeman on the outs?

[Fran-Con-2]

Rumors swirling on the Twitterverse that he won’t be back at Iowa next year and/or is shutting it down this year.

Also his dad tweeted and deleted something when Owen got benched during the OSU game. I saw it initially but it’s gone now - something along the lines of “wooow”.

Need any more reason for this to be Fran’s last year?

 

[hexumhawk]

It should be Fran's last year either way, but this should probably make it immediate.

With that said, at this point, I don't really care if one single player stays on this team. We have a soft BB culture and it needs wiped out from top to bottom.

Go get McCollum

 

[Tunadog]

 

[Kinnick 4 Prez]

Can he take Harding with?

 

[Bank of Hawk]

It should be Fran's last year either way, but this should probably make it immediate.

With that said, at this point, I don't really care if one single player stays on this team. We have a soft BB culture and it needs wiped out from top to bottom.

Go get McCollum

Mac does have a better winning percentage as a HC than John Wooden so there’s that.

 

[ItsAllBallBearingsNowadays]

Can he take Harding with?

I’d rather he take the Sandforts. Although losing Owen diminishes Harding’s value no doubt.

 

[GeorgePeeples]

Rumors swirling on the Twitterverse that he won’t be back at Iowa next year and/or is shutting it down this year.

Also his dad tweeted and deleted something when Owen got benched during the OSU game. I saw it initially but it’s gone now - something along the lines of “wooow”.

Need any more reason for this to be Fran’s last year?

It’s over.

 

[Hawkins63]

Well now instead of watching a team get demolished, i can at least watch the body language of players to make the game go by faster!

 

[hexumhawk]

Mac does have a better winning percentage as a HC than John Wooden so there’s that.

The more I think about it, the more I think McCollum would be the right move for the program. Would cost you a lot less money in terms of buyouts and brings about the same level of expectations that DeVries would imo.

 

[icwesthawk]

 

[Fan In Black]

we have to at least interview BJ Arstrong, Matt Gatens, Dean Oliver, Jeff Hoerner, or any other coach that has played at, coached at, was born in or lived in Iowa right?

Right??

 

[sm_hawkeye]

His performance has been good. But sort of was hoping for larger jump this year.

I would be upset with how the team build came up around him too these last two season if I were him. His body language hasn’t been all that great this season. He probably is tired of lack of fan support and negative spin around team. But it does suck to leave when some decent talent is coming in next year.

 

[hexumhawk]

we have to at least interview BJ Arstrong, Matt Gatens, Dean Oliver, Jeff Hoerner, or any other coach that has played at, coached at, was born in or lived in Iowa right?

Right??

No

I want a good coach first and foremost. I don't need someone tied to Iowa BB.

 

[HawkLogic]

Getting Freeman to portal out is part of Fran's plan to tank the season and get his full buyout. Freeman is having a good offensive year, but not doing a lot on rebounding/defense. It didn't make a lot of sense to put Freeman on the bench vs OSU other than the fact you might as well rest him given we were beaten soundly. I'd like to see Freeman and Dix return for next year, but if Fran is back another year, we won't be doing much no matter who stays or leaves.

 

[Bank of Hawk]

we have to at least interview BJ Arstrong, Matt Gatens, Dean Oliver, Jeff Hoerner, or any other coach that has played at, coached at, was born in or lived in Iowa right?

Right??

Don’t forget Matt Woodley

 

[WestCoastHawkI]

Is this season over yet?

 

[nck24]

we have to at least interview BJ Arstrong, Matt Gatens, Dean Oliver, Jeff Hoerner, or any other coach that has played at, coached at, was born in or lived in Iowa right?

Right??

Is Jerry Dennard available?

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Rumors swirling on the Twitterverse

Are there URLs on the Twitterverse?

 

[jerbob36]

I heard a few weeks ago that he was heading to Kansas.
I didn't believe it then. Not sure I believe it now. But we need him. He has a good skillset and would be really tough to replace.

 

[TampaHawkfan]

we have to at least interview BJ Arstrong, Matt Gatens, Dean Oliver, Jeff Hoerner, or any other coach that has played at, coached at, was born in or lived in Iowa right?

Right??

Don't forget Ryan Bowen.

I wouldn't mind a McCollum hire but people reach too much thinking that the next coach MUST have Iowa ties.

 

[Max_Rebo]

Is Jerry Dennard available?

Don’t dismiss the Les Jepsen talk.

 

[HawkBall23]

 

[SDHawkDoc]

No

I want a good coach first and foremost. I don't need someone tied to Iowa BB.

Yup.

Having prior ties to the program/University/state is a nice bonus but in no way necessary.

"Winning isn’t everything; it's the only thing"- UCLA football coach Henry Russell Sanders.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

I heard a few weeks ago that he was heading to Kansas.
I didn't believe it then. Not sure I believe it now. But we need him. He has a good skillset and would be really tough to replace.

He's too soft for Kansas. Freeman is a horrible rebounder.

 

[Hawkeye Marching Band]

Don't forget Ryan Bowen.

I wouldn't mind a McCollum hire but people reach too much thinking that the next coach MUST have Iowa ties.

Some great memories associated with the former players. It's hard to say how well any of them might work as Iowa HC, but Bowen is perhaps the most interesting. Talk about a guy who got the most out of his abilities. It's astonishing how long he played in the NBA and he's had even more years as an NBA assistant coach.

 

[longliveCS40]

If we lose Iwen

He's too soft for Kansas. Freeman is a horrible rebounder.

No he isn't.

 

[WestCoastHawkI]

If we lose Iwen

No he isn't.

Since when?

 

[Buffalo43]

Is Jerry Dennard available?

Does he coach or was that a joke?

 

[longliveCS40]

Since when?

Since he's been in a Hawkeye uniform? He battles down low and is by no means soft.

 

[LukaDuka]

Since he's been in a Hawkeye uniform? He battles down low and is by no means soft.

he gets pushed off his position fairly often if you pay attention. He needs strength and weight training.

 

[LukaDuka]

This guy isn't walking through our doors.

 

[Buffalo43]

I think Owen is just frustrated he will get over it and come out ready to play against Purdue he has the advantage this year with no 7 4 centers guarding him

 

[goodbyebobby]

I think Owen is just frustrated he will get over it and come out ready to play against Purdue he has the advantage this year with no 7 4 centers guarding him

They are going to treat us like Clinton treated Monica's blue 👗