SI: Connor slams rumor his dad wants out at Iowa

[tweeterhawk]

Hmmm. Where there’s smoke there’s fire?

Fran McCaffery: Connor McCaffery Slams Rumor Father Wants Out As Iowa Coach - Sports Illustrated

He didn’t mince words on social media.

www.si.com

 

[Steamboat529529]

Hmmm. Where there’s smoke there’s fire?

Fran McCaffery: Connor McCaffery Slams Rumor Father Wants Out As Iowa Coach - Sports Illustrated

He didn’t mince words on social media.

www.si.com

**Connor played six years for his father**

 

[ButtersHawk]

Looks like my 2024-2025 Winter just opened up

 

[Bank of Hawk]

Fran has a pretty good gig for someone in the twilight of their career. Doubt he would jump ship on his own at this point.

 

[jaxhawk06]

 

[jberesford]

So a rumor I didn't even know existed about a mcCaffrey gets bigger because of another McCaffrey. Is it that hard to just STFU and not get involved? They don't take criticism well but a lot of their antics between mom, dad, and the kids draw a lot of it.

 

[Bishop-71]

I've heard it but never bought it. Fran has two of his best classes in recruiting. He's staying for sure

 

[dekhawk]

I will help Fran pack.

 

[hawkeye54545]

I think Fran was a better coach before his kids arrived. I hope he's better after they left.

 

[lucas80]

Hmmm. Where there’s smoke there’s fire?

Fran McCaffery: Connor McCaffery Slams Rumor Father Wants Out As Iowa Coach - Sports Illustrated

He didn’t mince words on social media.

www.si.com

How does Connor saying it's nonsense translate to, "Where there's smoke there's fire"?
You went with this narrative in another thread you started yesterday saying Fran and the family are tired of IC. Fran's son say's it's BS, and you create a second thread?
What's on tap for tomorrow? Something you heard from the brother of the guy who put a new roof on Fran's neighbor's house?

 

[ClarindaA's]

How does Connor saying it's nonsense translate to, "Where there's smoke there's fire"?
You went with this narrative in another thread you started yesterday saying Fran and the family are tired of IC. Fran's son say's it's BS, and you create a second thread?
What's on tap for tomorrow? Something you heard from the brother of the guy who put a new roof on Fran's neighbor's house?

He just said it’s misinformed account. Not that Fran isn’t going to leave.

 

[ButtersHawk]

I think Fran was a better coach before his kids arrived. I hope he's better after they left.

This is actually an amazing thought that I haven't entertained. Of course it doesn't help a McCaffrey has played here since 1994.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

So a rumor I didn't even know existed about a mcCaffrey gets bigger because of another McCaffrey. Is it that hard to just STFU and not get involved? They don't take criticism well but a lot of their antics between mom, dad, and the kids draw a lot of it.

Yup.......

As I posted after the Illinois game, Iowa is winless when they open their mouths on social media before a game.

It'd be funny if it didn't piss me off because it means Iowa takes yet another embarrassing loss that they could've avoided had everyone just kept their f***ing mouths shut.........

 

[hawkeyekid]

If Fran and his family could coach and play as well as they can get into internet drama, we might have a Sweet 16 or Season Champs banner hanging in Carver.

 

[RocknRollface]

This is actually an amazing thought that I haven't entertained. Of course it doesn't help a McCaffrey has played here since 1994.

It's pretty obvious that he had to compromise his lineups and rotations to make time for his sons.

 

[Packer54]

Fran mad? Ok....goodbye.

I like that he got us back on track after some really bad basketball, but he has reached his ceiling. Time to move along and we should stop being worried about "it could be worse". Yes it could but this is where you have to have faith in your AD. Past AD I had not faith.....current AD I wand her to cut a path for us for the future.

 

[HawkLogic]

Fran has a pretty good gig for someone in the twilight of their career. Doubt he would jump ship on his own at this point.

That is what the new AD has to realize....other P5 schools are not trying to steal away a 64 year old coach with around 33% winning percentage in NCAA play and not even a single sweet16 in 28 year coaching career...and BTW, he hates NIL and the portal.

Smart play is to not guarantee more future money to Fran. Boost up his incentives for say a Sweet16 or regular season conference title. If this board is to be believed, those things are around the corner for Fran in years 15,16 and beyond.

Fran has had a solid run but nothing special. I don't see his "Body of Work" being at the level that he is beyond criticism.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

Shit, you can kiss all of those sweet 16’s & beyond that Fran has delivered if he leaves!

 

[iahawks10]

This is actually an amazing thought that I haven't entertained. Of course it doesn't help a McCaffrey has played here since 1994.

And also completely inaccurate, which is probably why you or anyone has entertained it.

 

[GunnerHawk]

Hmmm. Where there’s smoke there’s fire?

Fran McCaffery: Connor McCaffery Slams Rumor Father Wants Out As Iowa Coach - Sports Illustrated

He didn’t mince words on social media.

www.si.com

Who cares what Connor thinks. He's trying to stay relevant.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Seems like an over reaction here to a mild comment by CMac. The hate for the Mac family is growing stronger by the day!

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

There’s no reason for Fran to want to leave Iowa. Where could he possibly go that’s better? Who would hire him?

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

All things Ferentz and McCaffery at Iowa can't end soon enough for me....

 

[farmera111]

Me thinks thou does protest too much to paraphrase a man with words.

 

[GunnerHawk]

All things Ferentz and McCaffery at Iowa can't end soon enough for me....

We kinda feel that way about you.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

I think Fran was a better coach before his kids arrived. I hope he's better after they left.

I'd take Connor any day.

 

[ButtersHawk]

And also completely inaccurate, which is probably why you or anyone has entertained it.

You don't think some very talented players have had minutes cut into because of bench talent like Connor and Pat?

 

[Iron Doc]

It all boils down to either he will be back, or he won't.

 

[MilleGinja]

Why is “slam(s)” always the verb used?

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

We kinda feel that way about you.

Who do you speak for?

Glad you're happy with nepotism and not being competitive against elite teams or having a meaningful postseason victory for years.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

That is what the new AD has to realize....other P5 schools are not trying to steal away a 64 year old coach with around 33% winning percentage in NCAA play and not even a single sweet16 in 28 year coaching career...and BTW, he hates NIL and the portal.

Smart play is to not guarantee more future money to Fran. Boost up his incentives for say a Sweet16 or regular season conference title. If this board is to be believed, those things are around the corner for Fran in years 15,16 and beyond.

Fran has had a solid run but nothing special. I don't see his "Body of Work" being at the level that he is beyond criticism.

If there's anything I'm supremely confident in, it's that the new AD is going to handle the FB and MBB head coaching situations a hell of a lot better than the numbnuts that was finally put out to pasture last year.

 

[Steamboat529529]

You don't think some very talented players have had minutes cut into because of bench talent like Connor and Pat?

I mean it’s not like we had a lottery pick and his first round draft pick brother just chilling on the bench or anything.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

If there's anything I'm supremely confident in, it's that the new AD is going to handle the FB and MBB head coaching situations a hell of a lot better than the numbnuts that was finally put out to pasture last year.

You mean this guy. LoL…..

 

[SDHawkDoc]

That is what the new AD has to realize....other P5 schools are not trying to steal away a 64 year old coach with around 33% winning percentage in NCAA play and not even a single sweet16 in 28 year coaching career...and BTW, he hates NIL and the portal.

Smart play is to not guarantee more future money to Fran. Boost up his incentives for say a Sweet16 or regular season conference title. If this board is to be believed, those things are around the corner for Fran in years 15,16 and beyond.

Fran has had a solid run but nothing special. I don't see his "Body of Work" being at the level that he is beyond criticism.

Agree, there is little to be concerned about that a power conference school looking to be competitive in the NCAA tourney is targeting Fran. If some ivy school or MAAC team wants to snap Fran up then I'd call that a win-win-win. Honestly, I'd have no problem with any other team wooing Fran away at this point. P5 or not.
The lengthy extensions made no sense before, even less now. Fortunately there appears to be an AD in place currently who is, so far, actually competent at the job compared to her predecessor.

 

[Titanhawk2]

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Glad to see that someone knows Fran's ego - is that a quote from it?

 

[GunnerHawk]

If there's anything I'm supremely confident in, it's that the new AD is going to handle the FB and MBB head coaching situations a hell of a lot better than the numbnuts that was finally put out to pasture last year.

She called Kirk and Fran, Hall of Fame coaches
Her perspective may be different than yours.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

She called Kirk and Fran, Hall of Fame coaches
Her perspective may be different than yours.

Don’t really understand this non sequitur response, but csb.

 

[Hawkins63]

It all boils down to either he will be back, or he won't.

the best take of the day!! Kudos!

 

[iahawks10]

You don't think some very talented players have had minutes cut into because of bench talent like Connor and Pat?

The quote was that Fran coached better before his sons arrived at Iowa. Iowa’s record would contradict that statement.

 

[tweeterhawk]

Remember when Fran brought to Iowa City his heralded recruit, Melsahn Basabe?

Yeah, that was awesome.