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Some times as fans we want to see more than what is really there. I expects a lot of bumping roads this season and if Joc becomes the only CONSISTENT offensive threat it could get ugly. I also see a great opportunity for young players evolve like a Pokemon and surprise us, Fran will earn his stripes this year.
Being ranked anywhere above 50 is generous with this team. Fran is the only reason we get that high or higher. Dickey V's #35 is because of our head man. Especially if you consider our recruiting rankings, which so many do, when one has little experience returning. What else is there to judge off of?
I like Mr,. Vitale's rank. That is part Fran, part Homer, and part knowing what we might have for a team. I think Fran has the talent to put together a good one, NCAA bound, IF certain players step up.
Certain being a mix. Jok, Cook, Baer, CW(and/or JB) being sure things,, basically consistently doing what is needed on the offensive & defensive ends. Uhl, Wagner & Jones giving us some good Games here & there, BUT throughout the season and not just December & January. Then having a couple players come Developing to be pleasant surprises; either Moss, Pemsl, JB, Kreiner, Ellingson and/or Dailey.
If the first two groups give us what they can, and I think they will. Then NIT is for certain.,..with a possible bubble team. If the third group can chip in a player or two a game with a decent performance either defensively and/or offensively, then you can count us as in the NCAAs. Bank on that.
Fran is the man. It is a big test for him. Lots of teaching, Being patient, tempering the pressure, yet demanding will be needed & required, I have confidence.
On Iowa!
