McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place finish

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McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes

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McCaffery said forward Eric May, who will be a senior next season, has shown improvement after struggling for most of the season with back pain.

Another player who has improved is center Gabe Olaseni, who only played 90 minutes this season in 18 games.

"He's someone nobody really has talked about, but he's done some good things," McCaffery said.

McCaffery and the coaching staff will get extra time to work with the players this summer, thanks to a new NCAA rule. McCaffery said that time will help the incoming freshmen get used to the program.

The focus for everyone, though, will be on defense. McCaffery promised that the Hawkeyes will improve.

"The depth and size we'll have next year will be better than the last two years," McCaffery said. "That will help us defensively."

McCaffery was one of four coaches who spoke at the banquet.

Head wrestling coach Tom Brands was still stirred up over his team's third-place finish in the NCAA national tournament, and not in a good way.

"When you look at what's important, we've got a lot of work to do," Brands said. "We're not satisfied, but I think you can say that every year, whether we win a championship or not.

"It's not lost on me that we can do better. And the good thing is, we know we can do better."
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Can Gabe become a Roy Hibbert for us? He was also a project at Georgetown but developed into a first round draft pick after he graduated. Hibbert focused on rebounding and defense and is very important to the Pacers' success. I think with Olaseni's height and athleticism, he could become a formidable force down low.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

What is the new NCAA rule that allows for coaches to spend time with players, including freshman-to-be, entail?
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

What is the new NCAA rule that allows for coaches to spend time with players, including freshman-to-be, entail?

yeah, this is news to me too. don't know how i missed it.
 




Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

This rule change is the reason that was given for why the UNI players will not be participating in the PTL this year.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Can Gabe become a Roy Hibbert for us? He was also a project at Georgetown but developed into a first round draft pick after he graduated. Hibbert focused on rebounding and defense and is very important to the Pacers' success. I think with Olaseni's height and athleticism, he could become a formidable force down low.

Hibbert is like 7'2". Gabe is not.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Another player who has improved is center Gabe Olaseni, who only played 90 minutes this season in 18 games.

"He's someone nobody really has talked about, but he's done some good things," McCaffery said.

Now I am 85% sure that Herby was Francis' alt.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Does anybody recall the comments last year referencing Gabe to Rodman? Cmon already. Fran luvs to talk and attempt to pump up his guys with confidence. Melsahn a senior captain? :confused: Believe it when you see it.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

I agree...what kind of a d0uche tries to instill confidence in his guys and fanbase!?!? F Fran and the positive reinforcement train he's riding on! :mad:
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

I agree...what kind of a d0uche tries to instill confidence in his guys and fanbase!?!? F Fran and the positive reinforcement train he's riding on! :mad:
Totally wrong attitude by Fran, Shane.....

I heartily agree. Positive reinforcement is completely overrated.....

:)
 




Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

I know nothing about wrestling. But the next time I hear Brands say something interesting or slightly intelligent sounding it will be the first time.

When he first came back the shtick was a little amusing. Now it just sounds repetitive and kinda dumb.
 




Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

I know nothing about wrestling. But the next time I hear Brands say something interesting or slightly intelligent sounding it will be the first time.

When he first came back the shtick was a little amusing. Now it just sounds repetitive and kinda dumb.

Trust me, CAARHawk...the rest of the posters on this board know EXACTLY how you feel...;)
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Trust me, CAARHawk...the rest of the posters on this board know EXACTLY how you feel...;)


Touche’……and on a corollary note, I think the coaches could really learn a lot about being leaders from this message board. Or for that matter all these fan boards as they are all just more of the same. Filled with high end leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping people grow through critical response.....:rolleyes:..on a message board none the less.......:eek: We don’t need a whole lot of positivity what we need is loud, “honest”, critical rhetoric about how they are underperforming and they don’t know what they are doing…

That’s the way to build a program and lead people. It is especially paramount to building morale and momentum and I’d have to think when possible recruits and those from the outside read what gets said they have to surely go…..wow do they get it over there…."way to call people out and be “real” with them……:D" Thank goodness they have had so much success in their real lives that they could retire and criticise others full time......lol
 
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Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Touche’……on a corollary note, I think the coaches could really learn a lot about being leaders from this message board. Or for that matter all these fan boards as they are all just more of the same. We don’t need a whole lot of positivity what we need is loud, “honest”, critical rhetoric about how they are underperforming and they don’t know what they are doing…

That’s the way to build a program and lead people. It is especially paramount to building morale and momentum and I’d have to think when possible recruits and those from the outside read what gets said they have to surely go…..wow do they get it over there…."way to call people out and be “real” with them……:D"

Why do you keep coming back and posting the same BS over and over and over again?

If you arent a fan of this board or the people that post on it STFU and GTFO.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Concussions can happen in wrestling with just as bad side effects as football. I know a guy that way back when was an all american wrestler in college that has alzheimers now. The only reason I'm writing about it is that their are nutritional diets that can help restore the brain to normal. You can read about it on the internet. There are a lot of former pro football players that go on these special diets.
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Why do you keep coming back and posting the same BS over and over and over again?

If you arent a fan of this board or the people that post on it STFU and GTFO.


Well as you’ll note it comes and goes my involvement over here. But I do have a very simple reason and it is encompassed by your response above. I get tired of the crap bandied about on here that is nasty and bitter and if my involvement irritates those that say it then that’s a win…..
 


Re: McCaffery sees improvement in Hawkeyes; Brands still stirred up over 3rd place fi

Why do you keep coming back and posting the same BS over and over and over again?

If you arent a fan of this board or the people that post on it STFU and GTFO.

You`re my boy!!!!!
 




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