The McCaffreys as a clan always seemed to think they were unfairly under attack by Iowa fans and what passes for Iowa media. Really? Unfair? Starting with the patriarch, who was paid millions of dollars to act like Jojo The Monkey Boy out on the court at times, and who could not back up that vitriol with even a mild amount of NCAA Tourney success. I loved Fran, but he was a living Meme at times. Then you layer in three boys that were all outstanding high school hoopsters in IC. The first two matriculate to Iowa to play for their dad. This was not long after Little Lick's era at Iowa. So.... You are going to draw scrutiny when you make that choice (ask the Ferentzes). Layer on to that you have Conner, who at times was a comedically bad shooter; Patrick whose physical and mental health struggles were well documents, as was his atrocious effort and defense; and then the last kid killed a guy and then spurned Iowa. The wife was allegedly kind of nutty as well.
Conner, your Dad was the second most recognizable guy in town and he had checkered success. He nonetheless had almost two decades on the job. He just could not do squat in the tourney. You are a coach. Scrutiny and ultimately getting canned are part of the gig. Grow up, dude.
