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Do we even know if Devries was offered the Iowa job? Even if Goetz wanted to interview him (did interview him?) do we know anything other than he was a likely candidate? Iowa isn't talking. And any agent is going to spin a situation to make it appear as if their client is the preferred choice...

Uh, you know who our President is and how Iowa voted, right?

One scenario that could be interesting. Drake advances to next weekend. As the days pass, there are no updates on the coaching search. Obviously Goetz is in discussions or wanting to talk with coaches in the Sweet 16, like McCollum. His profile grows significantly nationally with Drake this...

I mean I'm kind of having fun with this, but you got a better coaching candidate for the Iowa men's bball opening than Becky Hammon in terms of immediately boosting NIL? With a little marketing and outreach, I think the Hawks would be flush with cash in short order.

Another potential mystery candidate.

Bump. Is she the mystery candidate?

Leistikow saying he is hearing $1.5M range.

Yep, and half empty is generous. It was worse than that. That's why the "careful what you wish for" rings hollow. Iowa fans aren't wishing for anything. They aren't kicking Fran out because he didn't win Big Ten titles. They simply don't give enough of a shit to show up. What's the downside...

Right, which is why I think Goetz should explore (maybe already has?) if there is any interest from a guy like BJ or Ryan Bowen playing a GM role to help kick-start the program. Even on a consultative, interim basis if that's what one of them preferred. I'm not saying this is a career stepping...

I also don't even see why DeVries was at the top of the list for Iowa. Sure, interview him, but I don't see what sets him apart from a lot of other candidates that are likely in Iowa's ballpark. Because he's from Iowa? I think people need to get over that aspect, both from a candidate's interest...

The moving pieces are interesting. Goetz would have to get payroll demands relayed to her from Team Devries, and then go back to donors and try to firm up the money for a buyout + payroll. McCollum doesn't have that kind of buyout money. He might also not have that kind of payroll requirement...

I'm in the market research biz, and I know Goetz has had a number of focus groups with Iowa basketball fans conducted across the state. And I'm sure she has done some survey based research with fans too. I'd think any reports/findings coming from these studies could be FOIA'd? It's possible a...

When you say Fran is done, what do you think the details are? Like the family made the decision before the season that this would be his last year? And now he's seeing if he can get the full contract on the way out the door? Or he even discussed a potential agreement with Goetz already? I kind...

I don't know if Iowa is McCollom's dream job, but he definitely seems like a very cerebral guy. He had opportunities to leave D2 in earlier years. He stayed - and for several years desperately wanted the Drake job. I think this is a cat who knows who he is, knows what he values, and makes his...

They seem like good kids who play hard. They've stayed together. And they won't quit on their coach. I think there is something admiral about the struggle in sports. This team has faced its struggles but keep coming. They've shown some resilience through their effort and attitude. They are...

Loved the play to Syd at the end. Tough, smart player who can play through contact when driving to the hole. Clutch free throw shooter. Needed the whistle on that one.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I was also thinking that maybe she should ask him to come prepared with a list of changes he thinks are needed to improve the program for next season, whether they are in his control or not. And see what he comes up with. At the meeting, if I'm Beth, I'd...

I've been a huge Iowa men's basketball fan for years. I'm in PST and had a work happy hour I needed to attend yesterday afternoon, so when I got home I could watch a recording of either game (didn't know the outcome of either game). Two things that struck me later. It never even entered my...

I recall reading the same thing about Davis at the time. Probably in a Marc Hansen column. But that both parties benefited from the relationship - don't recall specifics, but likely along the lines that Davis was great for Iowa, gave the program some stability, continued a fun style of...

By my Iowa math skills (back when the state cared about that shit), I have the Hawks as 18-2 in BTT games and NCAA tournament games since 2023. That's a hell of a run. Let's get on another heater....