DesMoinesHawki
Well-Known Member
I agree most fans realize we won't be making a splash hire but for God's sakes Barta, don't bring in a coach who has been sub par in a smaller conference. At least Barbee's teams have shown progress. He is definitely an up and comer. None of the three former MSU assistants get me excited about Iowa basketball. Barbee would get me excited about Iowa basketball. Not only has he shown he can lead a program and build it back up, he has shown he can recruit and he has recruiting ties all across the country! Firing Lickliter to bring in a coach from Utah who just went 14-17 does little to boost my confidence the ship can be righted.