I feel sorry for you...

Ok, I lied, shoot me.

I have to add that I totally agree with the sentiments many of you are saying. As a life time cub and bear fan, I know the frustration. I've seen 1 real title in my 40 years.

Yes it sucks that we had the title at our feet. Yes we have a trend a ******* away games and its agitating.

The basic point I mean to spread is these players that so called "suck", our coach that "can't recruit", "can't coach to finish a game", blah blah..have done Something we haven't seen in over 30 years. I guess that means they are ok....

Think of the pressure on these ppl. The expectations. It's not something they are used to and neither are we as fans. I sometimes wonder if we apply too much of it. Once the going gets tough we have meltdowns and call players out to an embarrassing extent. I just sometimes wonder if they are trying too hard and pressing themselves because it's Iowa and us as fans bleed for wins. Like if they are putting our weight on their shoulders..

I know it's part of the game guys and Fran is paid well to figure it out. I just think it's a shame that we are a few made/missed shots away from having won the league for the first time in most our lives and some ppl come on here and say Fran needs to go...

Jon made a quote saying he was gonna say something about the senior group but stopped because they have left us in a better spot than when they chose to come play for Iowa when playing for Iowa wasn't sexy. They've given us a great ride and the season isn't over.

I'm thankful Fran is our coach. I don't agree with all his philosophies, but he's turned around our program and is bringing in talent unlike we've seen here in a long time. I love being an Iowa fan and I love most of you.

Cheers dudes...go Hawks
 
I don't post very often either and just usually come here to get my Hawkeye fix. I'm sure nobody gives a rip what I have to say and that's fine. But it is really frustrating to see so much overreaction after a loss. How soon we forget the good times this same team was giving us a short time ago. And the season is NOT over folks. If a guy couldn't recognize the corner starting to be turned in efforts and from post game reaction then you only look for negatives. I still see a team that can turn it on and do some damage moving forward. If not I appreciate everyone of these HAWKEYE PLAYERS and COACHES and the enjoyment they have given me this season. Haven't experienced some of the similar thrills they provided since the 80s.

By the way wasn't Maryland supposed to be an early favorite to win the National Championship? How many BT losses do they have? How bad has Melo looked of late? What about 5 loss Mich State? How bad did they play for a stretch of games? A guy could go on and on and on. Kind of the way it goes for MOST teams and players at some point. Better fire all the coaches and get rid of all those (suddenly) no good players...

Maybe Jon could make up dual forums. POSITIVE POSTS HERE / NEGATIVE POSTS HERE

GO HAWKS!!!
 
Mid-season rankings mean jack. These kids play for 3 things; B10 Conference Championship, B10 Tourney Championship, and NCAA Championship.
 
I like it when we get a sense of just how many folks are regulars on here but just don't post much.

Interesting thread.

Losing sucks, losing after seeing the top of the mountain hurts much more.

Personally, I'm a big Fran fan (admitting he's not perfect). And I also appreciate what these seniors have done to resurrect and absolutely decimated program.

I have no idea if Fran can take the program to "that next level" that no one on this board has ever seen as a Hawkeye fan. All I know is I again enjoy watching the Hawks play, and Fran did that.

He's gonna be our coach, barring something crazy, for at least 3-4 more years...and I'm pretty ok with that.

Go Hawks.
 
I like it when we get a sense of just how many folks are regulars on here but just don't post much.

Interesting thread.

Losing sucks, losing after seeing the top of the mountain hurts much more.

Personally, I'm a big Fran fan (admitting he's not perfect). And I also appreciate what these seniors have done to resurrect and absolutely decimated program.

I have no idea if Fran can take the program to "that next level" that no one on this board has ever seen as a Hawkeye fan. All I know is I again enjoy watching the Hawks play, and Fran did that.

He's gonna be our coach, barring something crazy, for at least 3-4 more years...and I'm pretty ok with that.

Go Hawks.
 
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