Why wouldn't Freeman be considering other options? Many in the fanbase want his coach fired, and it certainly would not shock anyone if he was fired or stepped down. At that point, who knows what might happen, but if I were him I would want to know what options I had outside of Iowa. My personal belief is that Freeman hasn't made any decisions or even have a lean whether to stay or go. Its too early and a lot can happen in the next few months. Let things play out, see your options, and then decide what is best for you.