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    Some portal possibilities

    Then he definitely needs to go if that happens. I get it last year without NIL money, but there should be no excuses this year not to significantly upgrade positions of need.
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    This just in . . .

    I don’t ever watch women’s basketball but I did tune in yesterday and made it through one quarter. The officiating was down right atrocious. I understand it got worse as the game progressed, which is just mind-boggling. Holy crap. I don’t think I will ever again complain about officiating in...
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    It would be nice, just once, for Iowa to have refs give them a game

    Perception is paramount. Fair or not, many people saw this as a modern-day version of Kentucky vs. Texas Western. It’s obviously not a valid comparison in 2023 but that perception unfortunately does exist. After seeing clips of Dawn Staley’s post-game interview, I realized right away the Final...
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    Can we just find some athletes that can play?

    This is another example of why I don’t get Fran. You don’t play Bowen most of the season but put him in during the NCAA tournament? Bowen is young but there’s no question he’s the most talented point guard on the roster. Your backcourt has been mostly garbage the entire season, so why don’t you...
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    Can we just find some athletes that can play?

    The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. Fran is in love with tall, lanky “shooters” with minimal athleticism. Thus, Iowa is a one-trick pony. They either hit a bunch of 3s or they’re average. When the defense is horrendous, you get the...
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    Fran DOES need to go…

    None of those points are relevant. Fran is indeed fine if you’re okay with a ceiling of first weekend exits in March and double-digit loss seasons. Again, I’m talking the ceiling.
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    Fran DOES need to go…

    Correct. Iowa has won a few tournament games under Fran, but the overall record is pretty pathetic. I also agree Iowa needs to expand their recruiting beyond the Midwest to a greater extent than what they have. Regardless, no team is going to have any real success in March with atrocious...
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    deja vue

    You can’t compete at a high level with mediocre guards and terrible defense. It will never change under Fran. It’s time for Fran to retire or find another gig at a mid-major.
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    Fran DOES need to go…

    If competing at a higher level matters. You can’t win consistently with mediocre guard play and poor defense. In 13 years, neither has improved. It’s time to part ways with Fran.
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    Kris needs to stay another year

    Some of you guys don’t understand how the NBA draft works.
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    Fran Does NOT Need to Go

    Yes.
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    Fran Does NOT Need to Go

    100% this ^ The only purpose continuing to retain Fran serves is to appease the fans petrified of change. There was a time Iowa fans believed the program was capable of more. Now, the fan base is content with C+ to B- results. On the flip side, while no one (sane) is expecting A+ blue-blood...
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    Program needs a new direction

    Why is it racist?
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    $4 million settlement reached in Iowa football discrimination suit

    Oh, I really hope this is the end for Barta. 🤞
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    Cade on Cooper

    The next Charles Woodson? Cooper for Heisman in 2024!
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