Traore is in portal

[Hawkfnntn]

Makes one wonder if that was more of a Ben pushing him out or Traore just deciding to go after having spent some time with coach thing.

 

[InGoodCo]

Makes one wonder if that was more of a Ben pushing him out or Traore just deciding to go after having spent some time with coach thing.

I feel like he was urged out.

 

[BigD]

I feel like he was urged out.

Just curious, is this because things other may have heard and shared with you?

 

[HuckFinn]

If he was urged out, I think that may not have been a good move.

 

[InGoodCo]

Just curious, is this because things other may have heard and shared with you?

Yes, it's what I have heard from outside sources. And by that, I mean Twitter and the dudes in my office lol

 

[Gander Hawk]

If he was urged out, I think that may not have been a good move.

There's a good article on him and creating a culture. He doesn't want moody guys or energy killers, not saying Traore was either one, but he may not have been a fit.

 

[InGoodCo]

There's a good article on him and creating a culture. He doesn't want moody guys or energy killers, not saying Traore was either one, but he may not have been a fit.

Yes and that's another reason why I don't mind him bringing some guys with him and kind of starting fresh with former players. I think he would of obviously loved Dix or Sandfort though. Bummer. As a fan, I knew we would lose pretty much everyone. Now his guys at Drake bring the winning culture and attitude with them and lead the newer guys and Iowa is that much further ahead because of it. Ben said culture is the people not the place. I am kind of elated we kept Koch. I think he's going to be really good.

 

[HuckFinn]

Yes and that's another reason why I don't mind him bringing some guys with him and kind of starting fresh with former players. I think he would have obviously loved Dix or Sandfort though. Bummer. As a fan, I knew we would lose pretty much everyone. Now his guys at Drake bring the winning culture and attitude with them and lead the newer guys and Iowa is that much further ahead because of it. Ben said culture is the people not the place. I am kind of elated we kept Koch. I think he's going to be really good.

Culture is key. So are really good players.

 

[Zstatman]

BM has stated he wants players that are humble and want to serve, serve the team, the school, the fans. I''m good with that but what exactly does it mean? I'm guessing we'll have a better feel for it as the roster builds out.

I would guess BM and his two staffers at least met with the leftovers. Then they moved forward.