Motigerhawk
Well-Known Member
Rob, my perception is your reality. I see a weak press corp, as many fans do. Change that perception.
I told you. I haven't asked any hard questions. Just softballs from me. Same with the rest of the Iowa media.
What we really need are some of the keyboard cowboys on the message boards and social media to show us how it's done.
Interesting perch Iowa coaches live on.
You are on the right trackLocal media is a joke. Never ask tough questions. Afraid of losing press passes.
Am I doing this right?
It’s not fair to put it all on Rob. It’s a shared thing and just the way it’s always been. Iowa is really the one to blame because when they’ve had coaches questioned, they’ve lost access and that’s ridiculous. The media should quit sending a beat writer or reporter if iowa takes that childish route. Plus, the b10 office should step in and set iowa straight in these cases. The media’s job is to report. Not be a fan. In smaller states like Iowa and little turnover, morphing into a fan can happen and it makes it frustrating for the fansRob, my perception is your reality. I see a weak press corp, as many fans do. Change that perception.
OKYou mean pedestal
I told you. I haven't asked any hard questions. Just softballs from me. Same with the rest of the Iowa media.
What we really need are some of the keyboard cowboys on the message boards and social media to show us how it's done.
Oh man, what I would give to have a chance at that. I would love a chance at that.
Looking at the Fran presser was a great example. A couple questions skirted the edges of hard but then didn’t dig deeper.
I guess we have no members ready to take on the only show in town.
How else do explain an outside media member finding out about frans extension 6 months after itvhappened. Where were our press members then?
I really hope that Motigerhawk takes you up on your offer. I can't wait to see the video. This would be totally awesome.I tell you what. You PM on here with your name and contact info. I will put you face to face with Fran and you can ask him whatever you want. Trust me, I can make that happen.
I will shoot video of it and then post it here on HN. You will be a hero.
Deal?
Oh man, what I would give to have a chance at that. I would love a chance at that.
Looking at the Fran presser was a great example. A couple questions skirted the edges of hard but then didn’t dig deeper.
I guess we have no members ready to take on the only show in town.
How else do explain an outside media member finding out about frans extension 6 months after itvhappened. Where were our press members then?
A “stronger” local press core isn’t going to change outcome of games and isn’t going to change Fran’s contact..
When Carver is half full then we will see action from the higher ups.
One season of 8k fans per game is about $3-4 mil in lost revenue... or so.
I think the majority are perplexed, disappointed, frustrated, worn out, from the program. I don't think hate has much to do with it. Progress and hope alleviate a lot of such posts and feelings, but that is in short supply right now.Which will be harder to stomach the rest of the year...
Iowa BB
Fran hate (albeit a lot of legit criticisms)
I really hope that Motigerhawk takes you up on your offer. I can't wait to see the video. This would be totally awesome.
Who will be the first member of the press to ask, "Fran, with this start to the conference, do you feel your position is at risk? Especially given the total lack of defense the team has demonstrated, other than against the normal feast of cupcakes? Or do you feel secure because the AD is afraid of you? Care to comment?"