If I am off base, I apologize - but HH56 literally only predicts bad things for the program and is a troll of epic levels. There is no way he's an actual Iowa fan and if he is one, he's fucking terrible at it.
You are off base. All my life I have been a Hawkeye Fan and for good reason. I admit I joke around and be can be critical, but I'm not all doom and gloom. We have competitive programs in our major supports, a blue-blood king-historic wrestling program, a very good women's basketball program among others.
I just remember times when we got more juice out of things....in particular our men's basketball program.
You may say I shit on things (your opinion), but I would really lay that at the feet of Bob Bowlsby and Gary Barta. Their decisions have ultimately have been what has hampered or held-back these programs from being good to possibly great (or down right dead at times under their watches) imho when it all comes down to it. You could also say they are responsible for consistency in the programs and I think you would be right as well.
I don't expect a Big Ten Title or a Sweet 16 every year. Personally, I think if they are getting to the NCAAs 3 out of every 5 years that is good. And Fran is currently doing that and hence why I think he should be in no danger.
If they get into the NCAAs (and I concede they have a decent shot, I'm just cautious about it considering Fran's history) it will be a very good accomplishment for him. I don't think a lot of people expected (including myself) they would be in this position right now after losing Garza and Joe W.
But, I'm a hungry fan right now. It has been forever since we have won the conference (what over 40 years) and Mr. Davis's last year in the Sweet 16. I want a big accomplishment to get this program continuing to progress. I just do. And Fran is on year 12 without any of these things. Just give us something man to say hey look at this great accomplishment.
Even Kirk can point to things (Co-Big Ten titles, Orange Bowl win, several New Years Day wins, Big Ten Title game appearances, etc).