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Gander Hawk
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Hope he's another overlooked Indiana player like Perkins who'll exceed expectations.
thedukeofearl
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Certainly looks like he will fit in quite well
Quick release, not afraid to shoot and appears accurate
Welcome aboard, Dez
Quick release, not afraid to shoot and appears accurate
Welcome aboard, Dez
Gander Hawk
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I hope Fran is looking at signing a couple of guards, the cupboard will be pretty bare when Thelwell is gone next season.
Zstatman
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Dix is really a 2 so we'll be OK at guard, but a couple of recruits or transfers would be good.
How can you not like a 6'8" guy that was the Indy POY the last two years and his coach says is the heart and soul of the team. Seems he will fit in well.
I'm still wondering if Fran will even be the coach next year.
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RobHowe
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I think we're at the point with FM and KF that we can now say this every year.
Hay Man
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Who do Iowa fans want to see leave more between the two coaches???
For me personally it would be Fran, because the program is so stale and he hasn't accomplished anything in the Dance.
For Kirk, it's mostly because of the lack of talented QBs and WRs on the roster for so long.
For me personally it would be Fran, because the program is so stale and he hasn't accomplished anything in the Dance.
For Kirk, it's mostly because of the lack of talented QBs and WRs on the roster for so long.
BigD
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What were you trying to say in the first sentence?
I think I understand what you're getting at. The point is mute as they both have life time contracts. Maybe a little less on Fran's part as you point out.
Entertaining and good solid coaches but neither are or ever will be Championship level coaches. Ironically Fran has been in position to at least be invited to compete for all the marbles.
Iowa has to have one of the best and loyal sports fan bases in the country. The football program of course has had the most consistent support. Snacks, beverages, a good band at half time, a consistent winning program with a big upset once in awhile. It's a tremendous family activity to be enjoyed on beautiful fall days.
If BYU or Utah would happen to jump ship and join the Big Ten then I would be enjoying those games with my wife, children, and grandchildren on the occasions that Iowa would play here.
BigD
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Well if so I hope the results are better than Glen’s. He was one of the biggest recruits to commit to Iowa at the time. Ended up being an even bigger disappointment.
Recruiting can be a hit and miss type of business. After Kirk started to have good success around his sixth year during the all American game where the best player commit live on TV several players committed to Iowa. I thought we had arrived as a major program after that game.That class ended up beings major bust.
Like many have stated many times on the forum here “Star ratings don’t necessarily pan out to instant success”. Sure the Alabama’s with their four and five star recruits seem to dominate but you have to give credit to the coaching staff.
We have been very successful with our three star players and our developmental program. Just once to put all the pieces together for that one magical year, awe but alas it’s not meant to be. Twenty-five years is evidence of that. Very good program, very good coach, just not able to get to the top of the mountain.
I am a BEAR’s fan and was very grateful for 1985 and got a lot of pleasure out of that season. I didn’t have any unrealistic expectations after that and always look back with satisfaction of finally reaching the top of the mountain. Took the Cubs a long time to find the top of the mountain, but it was worth the wait.
Kirk is a very good coach. What is really important even more is how he took a lot of good players and made a lot them even better citizens, future husbands and fathers and at the end of the day better human beings.
Am I disappointed with no top of the mountain? Of course, but there are more important things in life even if get pissed off during the games. Something about being a husband, father, and grand father to help set priorities straight.
Is Dad the problem or the Iowa fan base or a little bit of both?
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BigD
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Wow, I am surprised that there was no basketball game thread today. I know that the competition was subpar and yes we blew them out as to be expected, but having no game thread…………. head scratching.
Have to enjoy the easy wins because that can flip on a dime now that we are into the conference games. Maybe that’s the problem.
We still seem to be lacking at the point guard position and could use another B1G around the rim. Those are critical positions if we are going to compete in the B1G this year.
I came across an interview with Frans kids and their new positions at their new school (Butler) where one is on the coaching staff, the other a transfer to the program, and the youngest son, a four star recruit committed to that program.
Is the writing on the wall for Fran’s departures? Would be interesting to be a fly on the wall in their home. The discussions at Christmas dinner couldnt have been too positive about Iowa basketball. Pretty bizarre when you think about it.
Had anyone EVER heard of such a situation for an active Big Ten coach that has three of his kids all at a different college basketball program involved together as a assistant coach, another as a Iowa transfer, and the youngest a four star recruit there also????
Just saw Sam Laporte catch a TD pass as I am typing this post. Go Sam Go!!!! Love it. Lions and 49 ner’s tied up 21-21.
Have to enjoy the easy wins because that can flip on a dime now that we are into the conference games. Maybe that’s the problem.
We still seem to be lacking at the point guard position and could use another B1G around the rim. Those are critical positions if we are going to compete in the B1G this year.
I came across an interview with Frans kids and their new positions at their new school (Butler) where one is on the coaching staff, the other a transfer to the program, and the youngest son, a four star recruit committed to that program.
Is the writing on the wall for Fran’s departures? Would be interesting to be a fly on the wall in their home. The discussions at Christmas dinner couldnt have been too positive about Iowa basketball. Pretty bizarre when you think about it.
Had anyone EVER heard of such a situation for an active Big Ten coach that has three of his kids all at a different college basketball program involved together as a assistant coach, another as a Iowa transfer, and the youngest a four star recruit there also????
Just saw Sam Laporte catch a TD pass as I am typing this post. Go Sam Go!!!! Love it. Lions and 49 ner’s tied up 21-21.
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BigD
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Now George Kittle doing his thing for the forty-niners.
The Iowa George’s have it. Maybe we need to recruit more recruits whose first names are George. Interesting that one of Iowa’s best recruited men’s basketball teams was by a coach named……….. wait for it………… George.
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Gander Hawk
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I don't see much at guard next year outside of Harding and Dix, they're going to need some depth at the very least.
Zstatman
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They also have Trey Buchanan, the walk on from Indy. Payton Sandfort said he was so good that he was surprised they got him as a walk on. They must be redshirting him.
Bring another guy in like Thelwell from the portal which should be doable.
We'll be OK at guard, maybe not great but good enough.
Bring another guy in like Thelwell from the portal which should be doable.
We'll be OK at guard, maybe not great but good enough.
HuckFinn
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We are better off at the guard spots than we have been in quite a while, both on O and D.
InGoodCo
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Yeah, imo this is the best guard combo we've had since Mike G and Sapp
