Fran's Son's Surgery & Tennessee...both on Wednesday

[mopkins]

Ouch. I'm not sure what will happen. According to their press release Fran's son will have his surgery on Wednesday, the same day as their First Round game


Last week it was discovered that our son, Patrick, has a tumor on his thyroid. Patrick is currently undergoing tests and is scheduled to undergo surgery next Wednesday, March 19, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

 

[BigD]

I will be praying for a win win situation.

 

[Bigtenchamp]

nice job committee...

ouch

 

[HawkeyeShane]

I will be praying for a win win situation.

Well played, Mauer...and seconded.

 

[22hawkeyes]

I wonder if the surgery can move by a day or 2. The game sure won't. Best of luck to Fran, Pat and the family. Tough decision....... We are 1-0 under speraw right? Maybe that is just what this team needs, a game to play loose without Fran.

 

[bbc]

It seems this man can't get a break right now. Even with good news there is bad news
Go Hawks

 

[BigD]

I would be at the hospital if it were my choice. Not even a close decision.

 

[LaoHawk]

Yeah, just let Kirk Speraw take care of it like he did against NU. Go Hawks! Game is set at 8:10 CST on CBS.

 

[BigD]

I wonder if the surgery can move by a day or 2. The game sure won't. Best of luck to Fran, Pat and the family. Tough decision....... We are 1-0 under speraw right? Maybe that is just what this team needs, a game to play loose without Fran.

If this did happen and Speraw wins handily then Speraw could PLAY IN to a head coaching job somewhere. Lol, an undefeated Big Ten record and an NCAA tournament win under his belt.

 

[bbc]

Just curious how old is his son?

 

[mopkins]

Yeah I guess Fran is supposed to address the media later tonight so I'm sure it will be mentioned. Seems the Hawks are in good hands with Speraw anyway

 

[RushTogether]

nice job committee...

ouch

How is this the committees fault??

 

[okeefe4prez]

Kurt Speraw has to coach this game.

 

[Xerxes]

No way I would let the surgery get delayed unless the surgeon became unavailable.

 

[mopkins]

Just curious how old is his son?

13 years old

 

[Xerxes]

Yeah, just let Kirk Speraw take care of it like he did against NU. Go Hawks! Game is set at 8:10 CST on CBS.

I'm guessing it will be televised on truTV. Of course if you live in Iowa, CBS affiliates could show it.

 

[H8IAST8]

Have it in the morning, fly in late afternoon

 

[SonofaSailor]

I always liked Speraw at UCF...would almost rather he be coaching anyways...and that is in no way related to Fran's kid.

I know how much cancer/tumors suck and want nothing but the best for Patrick's health and hope Fran takes the time he needs to support his family.

 

[atomicblue224]

If this did happen and Speraw wins handily then Speraw could PLAY IN to a head coaching job somewhere. Lol, an undefeated Big Ten record and an NCAA tournament win under his belt.

I love the guy! I think he's here to stay . Hes working for the best company , University of Iowa! He's gonna bodyslam them volunteers back to smoky mountain!Them Billies need to go back to milking cows!

 

[glidinghawk]

Yeah, just let Kirk Speraw take care of it like he did against NU. Go Hawks! Game is set at 8:10 CST on CBS.

Actually, it's on TruTV, not CBS.