The Fran post game interview

[drh1150]

Have you seen it?
He is calm, reserved, certainly no Brad Underwood finger pointing.
He seemed almost baffled. As though he suddenly realizes he doesn't have what he thought he had, and that now it starts to get difficult each time out.
Maybe disappointed rather than baffled.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Have you seen it?
He is calm, reserved, certainly no Brad Underwood finger pointing.
He seemed almost baffled. As though he suddenly realizes he doesn't have what he thought he had, and that now it starts to get difficult each time out.
Maybe disappointed rather than baffled.

I wish he'd leave. He just accomplished something unheard of.

 

[GOHOX69]

He doesn't give a shit. He's getting a fat paycheck with zero pressure.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

He doesn't give a shit. He's getting a fat paycheck with zero pressure.

Come on now... the guy cares. You can say what you want about his tactics or recruiting but he is certainly invested.

 

[GOHOX69]

Come on now... the guy cares. You can say what you want about his tactics or recruiting but he is certainly invested

In his kids and future hawk Jack, maybe. Otherwise, he checked out long ago. Basically another Lickleiter and Barta doesn't care whatsoever.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

In his kids and future hawk Jack, maybe. Otherwise, he checked out long ago. Basically another Lickleiter and Barta doesn't care whatsoever.

I guess we will have to strongly disagree.

 

[Bank of Hawk]

Until Kris can get back and playing to his potential, Iowa bball will be on the struggle bus.

 

[Pepperman]

I hope we finally part ways but it seems Iowa is way too afraid, aka “but Dr Tom”…

 

[SDHawkDoc]

I hope we finally part ways but it seems Iowa is way too afraid, aka “but Dr Tom”…

Keep on hoping.

As for myself, I have zero expectations of any changes on the coaching front until the incompetent AD is out.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

He doesn't give a shit. He's getting a fat paycheck with zero pressure.

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

 

[Herklejerk]

I wish he'd leave. He just accomplished something unheard of.

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It certainly detracts from an otherwise solid, if unremarkable, body of work.

Most definitely not the kind of pub you want for your program.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Keep on hoping.

As for myself, I have zero expectations of any changes on the coaching front until the incompetent AD is out.

This is where it begins and ends.

The contract extension for Kirk was head scratching, but at least Kirk has top ten finishes and big bowl wins to his credit. The one to Fran was beyond the pale. Fran hasn’t won shit (outside of a BTT championship which Alfraud won a couple times).

Barta is a spineless weasel.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

He had one, didn't play him. Now he is doing well at West Virginia.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

He had one, didn't play him. Now he is doing well at West Virginia.

I’ve already said my piece about how badly Fran mismanaged Joe T. Joe T had the shortest leash in all of college basketball and played panicked every time he was on the court because of it.

 

[Crazy Hawk]

Fran has gone from a hands in his pockets calm coach for the first few weeks of the season to looking like he was trying to give himself a brain aneurysm while appearing to want to fight an official(s).....to now losing a game in which they were a 30 plus point favorite.

For a guy who has a hard time controlling his on court behavior....this can't be good.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I’ve already said my piece about how badly Fran mismanaged Joe T. Joe T had the shortest leash in all of college basketball and played panicked every time he was on the court because of it.

I remember that now. I couldn't remember who else was on board with Joe should get more minutes with me. The short leash just baffled me. He was the best on ball defender we had... by miles. He turned the ball over but I would be curious to see how many other turnovers he created on defense.

I do miss that guy.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

I remember that now. I couldn't remember who else was on board with Joe should get more minutes with me. The short leash just baffled me. He was the best on ball defender we had... by miles. He turned the ball over but I would be curious to see how many other turnovers he created on defense.

I do miss that guy.

Joe T played well toward the end of his freshman year. The guy had the best on-ball defense on the team. His regression was mental, and I blame Fran for that.

 

[Crazy Hawk]

Joe T played well toward the end of his freshman year. The guy had the best on-ball defense on the team. His regression was mental, and I blame Fran for that.

Quickest way to get into Fran's doghouse is to play defense.

 

[CookyMonster]

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

Rofl yes because the brothas played so well yesterday

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Quickest way to get into Fran's doghouse is to play defense.

It sure as hell seems that way. 😝

I still can’t believe Iowa yielded 92 points to Eastern frickin Illinois. I don’t care who is injured. There’s no excuse for being that disinterested in defense.

Regardless, Iowa will rebound from that shit show and have their normal ho hum success in the B1G Ten, but last night sealed the deal for me as far as wanting Fran gone is concerned. Fran will just never prioritize defense to the degree that is needed to reach that ever elusive next level of success. Iowa needs to part ways with Fran and hit the reset button.

 

[NevadaHawk]

We didn't have any bad losses so far this season. We sure do now.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Rofl yes because the brothas played so well yesterday

more brothas on the team who can actually ball

 

[Ihawkhoops]

It's hard to imagine a Fran team winning a second round game because the deficiencies are the same year after year. Lack of toughness, defensive lapses, and under 5 minute choke jobs due to inferior guard play.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

It's hard to imagine a Fran team winning a second round game because the deficiencies are the same year after year. Lack of toughness, defensive lapses, and under 5 minute choke jobs due to inferior guard play.

Bingo!

 

[CookyMonster]

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

Ur right id definitely turn down Garza and Whiteyfor few more Ulis and Ogundele lmao

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Ur right id definitely turn down Garza and Whiteyfor few more Ulis and Ogundele lmao

Not what I wrote in the least, dumbass.

You’re illiterate. Learn how to read and write.

Buh bye.

 

[kceasthawk]

Ur right id definitely turn down Garza and Whiteyfor few more Ulis and Ogundele lmao

He said something about "brotha's who could ball". The first two you mentioned could ball, the other two, not so much...

 

[CookyMonster]

Not what I wrote in the least, dumbass.

You’re illiterate. Learn how to read and write.

Buh bye.

Where u going? Scout some ballin brothas?

 

[CookyMonster]

He said something about "brotha's who could ball". The first two you mentioned could ball, the other two, not so much...

Hed pick emoni bates over grady dick.

 

[frydaze]

Come on now... the guy cares. You can say what you want about his tactics or recruiting but he is certainly invested.

But I would counter by saying that the standard at Iowa has been established:

Get into the NCAA tourney every could years, keep your nose clean during your tenure, and it's considered good.

That's not a theory- that's reality based on Fran's 13 year results here. Iowa has never even made a Sweet 16 yet his approval rating among Iowa fans has likely never been higher. He understands this.

 

[IamHawkeye]

He said something about "brotha's who could ball". The first two you mentioned could ball, the other two, not so much...

He said something about "brotha's who could ball". The first two you mentioned could ball, the other two, not so much...

Purdue--don't seem to play many of them--true? or not watching closely enough.

 

[BVHawkeye]

In his kids and future hawk Jack, maybe. Otherwise, he checked out long ago. Basically another Lickleiter and Barta doesn't care whatsoever.

Of the many idiotic posts I read here this is a new #1!

 

[RocknRollface]

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

That won't change anything.

The lack of defense is a culture problem.

Fran couldn't get Tyler Cook to play any defense in 3 years.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

Oh, he gives a shit.

Defense is just not a priority for Fran, so the results will continue to be what they are. Until Fran is able to get more brothas on the team who can actually ball, his system is not going to work.

WTF? "Brothas"?

JFC, I thought we locked all you torchriders up decades ago...

 

[hawkeyebob62]

I remember that now. I couldn't remember who else was on board with Joe should get more minutes with me. The short leash just baffled me. He was the best on ball defender we had... by miles. He turned the ball over but I would be curious to see how many other turnovers he created on defense.

I do miss that guy.

The problem was that Joe T was everything JBlow wasn't EXCEPT as a shooter.

 

[SI_NYC]

He doesn't give a shit. He's getting a fat paycheck with zero pressure.

Are you serious?

 

[drew_hawk]

Are you serious?

Yep. Nothing has changed, no emphasis on defense, no chance at doing anything come March.

 

[SI_NYC]

Yep. Nothing has changed, no emphasis on defense, no chance at doing anything come March.

It’s crazy you or GoHox don’t think Fran feels pressure. Fran’s a fierce competitor. You can critique his philosophy but you can’t critique his desire to win.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

WTF? "Brothas"?

JFC, I thought we locked all you torchriders up decades ago...

You’re old, bob. Take a nap.

 

[frydaze]

It’s crazy you or GoHox don’t think Fran feels pressure. Fran’s a fierce competitor. You can critique his philosophy but you can’t critique his desire to win.

He’s in his 13th year at Iowa and has never even gotten Iowa to a Sweet 16 but still has his job. You think he feels pressure? 😂😂

Who else in the Big 10 keeps him in this scenario? Answer: only one school and he works for them.