Patrick

[sm_hawkeye]

Patrick was a 4-star too.

I don’t know, but I wonder if he was just never able to develop into his body because of fighting cancer. To me, he looks like an awkward twig out there. Who knows where he would be at now if not for the cancer. Just speculating.

I hate to say this, but I have just never been impressed with either McCaffrey brother.

Connor at least did most the small things right and would disrupt the flow of whoever he's guarding by playing aggressive defense. And as said many times he had a knack for dishing the ball to scorers without turning it over. So I wasn't all bent about his minutes over a freshmen Murray when you could see his impact.

But Patrick never played with any confidence. Even when he had good nights he hardly had any emotion. His strengths could have been using his length to attack the rim or rebound well but he never really developed moves that were all that effective that took advantage of his physical advantages. And just not enough focus/energy used for properly rebounding.

There may be plenty excuses for why he didn't begin influences games as much as his brother but that doesn't excuse his coach for continuing to play him starting minutes.

 

[Willin]

I'm glad I'm not a huge bb fan.

To me he looks like a major dbag.

A former colleague of mine taught a college course that PMAC took while still a HS student and said PMAC was really respectful to this professor and to his classmates. Quietly funny. Never did he try to use his "fame" or the fame of his dad to his advantage. Just a really nice young man according to my colleague.

 

[HawkLogic]

Just a FYI but I believe he only played 17 minutes last night. Not really starters minutes. Pretty sure Fran saw the same thing as everyone else did. Moving forward - who knows?

With the team on the verge of becoming the doormat of the B1G, we might see PMAC feeling some pressure and stepping back from B-ball. If he continues to play but chooses to no longer start, that is what should have been happening all along.


The real issue is Fran is not able to be the coach that Iowa pays him to be and do an honest assessment of the ability of his boys.

 

[amahawk]

I wonder if he is a 6'9" coaches' son that is expected to play basketball. He might have other interests.

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Patrick was a 4-star too.

I don’t know, but I wonder if he was just never able to develop into his body because of fighting cancer. To me, he looks like an awkward twig out there. Who knows where he would be at now if not for the cancer. Just speculating.

I hate to say this, but I have just never been impressed with either McCaffrey brother.

He was also a 19 yr old HS senior. That inflated his ranking. He’s basically the age of a 6th yr sr this season. You’d expect a lot more consistency from someone like him this year but nope. Worst part is watching him sulk and pout when things aren’t going his way.

 

[Roncuba55]

A former colleague of mine taught a college course that PMAC took while still a HS student and said PMAC was really respectful to this professor and to his classmates. Quietly funny. Never did he try to use his "fame" or the fame of his dad to his advantage. Just a really nice young man according to my colleague.

This is refreshing to hear. In the interviews I have seen, he seems like a fun loving, goofy (in a good way) kid. To call him a dbag is very uncalled for.

 

[ICWestfan]

Patrick had his thyroid removed for a life threatening cancer as a young teen. Imagine. He produces no thyroid hormone which is a vital regulatory hormone for human metabolism and has effects on virtually every cell in our body. Normally, a complex feedback mechanism regulates thyroid hormone levels in our body. Patrick has to take thyroid replacement daily, but his body has no ability to regulate it. His dosage is adjusted based on blood levels and other factors, an inexact science especially in a D1 athlete. We all agree he’s not played well and is struggling. We don’t know the behind the scene dynamics here. I give him major props for his persistence in the face of all these obstacles. A little more compassion as some are demonstrating is in order here.

I wonder if PMac shouldn't shut it down and get dialed in as far as how sides "appear" to be affecting him.

 

[amahawk]

Patrick seems like a good guy. There is much more to life than basketball. I talked with him at a women's game. He is young and has his whole future in front of him.

 

[Slim45]

Patrick had his thyroid removed for a life threatening cancer as a young teen. Imagine. He produces no thyroid hormone which is a vital regulatory hormone for human metabolism and has effects on virtually every cell in our body. Normally, a complex feedback mechanism regulates thyroid hormone levels in our body. Patrick has to take thyroid replacement daily, but his body has no ability to regulate it. His dosage is adjusted based on blood levels and other factors, an inexact science especially in a D1 athlete. We all agree he’s not played well and is struggling. We don’t know the behind the scene dynamics here. I give him major props for his persistence in the face of all these obstacles. A little more compassion as some are demonstrating is in order here.

I blame fran more than pat for his play. Kid is obviously struggling and doesn’t appear to be having any fun, and you could very well be right it’s a side effect from his meds. You would think if anyone were to understand this and do something about it, it would be his father…the head coach! Doesn’t appear to me that he’s being put in a position to succeed.
IMO, pat is better suited as a spark off the bench. Running the point of the press and being disruptive with his length, and getting out in the open court using his athleticism in fast break situations. Play him in 3-5 minute bursts where he can keep his energy high and contribute by being that guy off the bench, similar to a nicholas baer type player.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Patrick seems like a good guy. There is much more to life than basketball. I talked with him at a women's game. He is young and has his whole future in front of him.

True. Maybe he has his eye on coaching. Connor with the Pacers. You never know. Could be a good thing.

 

[kceasthawk]

Maybe he needs a break again

I believe we played better when he was out last year? Shocking I know........

 

[hawkjt]

Just wish that Fran would bring him in off the bench. As suggested bring him in when we go to the press , usually 7- 9 minutes into each half. He played well last year in that role after his break.
If he does get it going in that role Fran can always up his minutes.

 

[bansheexyz]

There are a lot of players like him who coasted through high school ball being way taller than everyone else. Then as soon as they get to college, they don't really work on their skills. He lacks the agility and ball handling to iso his way to a bucket. So he needed to work on his 3pt shooting and off ball movement. It doesn't really look like he's done that. But he's had games where he's shot well, it's a matter of getting open.

 

[jdw10224405]

Patrick's 3 worst games align with the team's 3 worst performances of the season (OU, Purdue, ISU). I wouldn't overreact quite yet. The team needs Patrick to be engaged and contribute when he's on the court to be successful. He didn't look well the entirety of the ISU game. Hard to know where his head and heart is, but either he needs a break for a couple games or I'm hoping he takes the next few games to get right for the bulk of B1G play. I wouldn't mind seeing Freeman start and bring Patrick off the bench for a couple games.

 

[danny14]

If there was one person to talk to about the family, it would be Steve Bergman. He had the boys the last 10 years, so knows the ins and outs of the family. Bergy always a straight shooter, especially after a few pops! LOL

 

[Hawkfan_08]

Perfect!

He is the Caucasian Worley except Glen had offers from Sparty and some other good teams as I recall

And 5 fouls a game.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

If there was one person to talk to about the family, it would be Steve Bergman. He had the boys the last 10 years, so knows the ins and outs of the family. Bergy always a straight shooter, especially after a few pops! LOL

I hope he wouldn't give all that up.

 

[your_master5]

Patrick had his thyroid removed for a life threatening cancer as a young teen. Imagine. He produces no thyroid hormone which is a vital regulatory hormone for human metabolism and has effects on virtually every cell in our body. Normally, a complex feedback mechanism regulates thyroid hormone levels in our body. Patrick has to take thyroid replacement daily, but his body has no ability to regulate it. His dosage is adjusted based on blood levels and other factors, an inexact science especially in a D1 athlete. We all agree he’s not played well and is struggling. We don’t know the behind the scene dynamics here. I give him major props for his persistence in the face of all these obstacles. A little more compassion as some are demonstrating is in order here.

Having compassion for him and noticing he shouldn't see the court are not mutually exclusive.

 

[JBo4Three]

Quickly becoming my Glen Worley.

Pat doesn’t foul nearly enough as Glen did.