17 minute Jan Jensen interview. Lots of good stuff.
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Decent interview - I think she really understands the dynamics of today's teams. Although I think those teams w/ out history or "deep pockets" really has much of a chance at landing the best players - including Iowa. The UCLA's, USC's, SC's, UCONN, LSU's of the world will have an advantage in the next 5 years.
Sadly the things that made Iowa great - Fans, loyalty, culture, "the circle" - are still important, but don't matter much when $ is involved.....
Everyone is a 1 year rental now......anything more than that is a bonus......
Sadly the things that made Iowa great - Fans, loyalty, culture, "the circle" - are still important, but don't matter much when $ is involved.....
Everyone is a 1 year rental now......anything more than that is a bonus......
This is why freshmen like Addie who get a bag are often getting a boot when the dollars don't match the production. It's unfortunate because a lot of highly rated freshmen still need time to develop, but the financials don't add up. Teams are learning that you can get a proven player who's already playing at a higher level for close to the same investment.
Agree totally. As a 20 year season ticket holder. Part of the joy was watching these kids develop. So many players emerged after their freshman years which almost allows had flashes of the future and the reality of freshman experience At this level. It’s a new game
I am with you, @fish1hawk. The crowd around me adopted Kali Peschel grow and develop into a sometimes starter. I worry that we have lost the chance to follow a player's development. Each April, I start playing the Next Year game: If each player works on this aspect over the summer, the whole team will be markedly better. Layla is a great example of someone who has a great future as the game slows down, if she adds a 15 footer and free throws, and maybe a reliable 15' jump shot. But the Portal says that if she improves, she moves.
Well said, and some players may not have improved or developed as much as others, but everyone loved it when they were announced entering the game, and everyone cheered all of their successes, and as I recall none of them disappointed us. Like you said, it was a joy and every game and every year was a joy. Being there for every game is what we now miss most.
I know this is a dangerous post, but I think that it is apolitically cool that these two images happened at the same time. When I was a middle school teacher talking about metaphor, I could've asked what the bee represents in each story. I love the parallel imagery.
Jan Jensen had an interview with John Sears published 27 April 2026.
This article was published 30 April 2026.
DISCLAIMER: I am a boomer who comes in from far-left field to vote for a Democrat.
Jan Jensen had an interview with John Sears published 27 April 2026.
This article was published 30 April 2026.
DISCLAIMER: I am a boomer who comes in from far-left field to vote for a Democrat.