That seems to be a popular line of thinking. I'm still not sold...
I too thought he had a "lifetime" contract, but I have not read it. As for a successor, I like Brenda Frese. A million + would get her interest or someone of her caliber. Muffet McGraw gets 1.33.I was wondering when they might do this. His "lifetime" contract only had two years left on it.
I too thought he had a "lifetime" contract, but I have not read it.
I too thought he had a "lifetime" contract, but I have not read it. As for a successor, I like Brenda Frese. A million + would get her interest or someone of her caliber. Muffet McGraw gets 1.33.
So I guess that frivolous lawsuit from whatsherface was frivolous?
The last I heard it was still scheduled for September. I'm in the camp that thinks the most likely resolution is settlement, followed distantly by it being dropped by the plaintiff.
I do admire BF for what he did to take this program from absolutely nothing to a successful program.
That being said, I'm not very happy or excited by this extension. IMHO, the program has become stagnant. Even when he has recruited good athletes, he doesn't seem to do much with them. Let's face it, the program has gotten by the first round of the NCAA once in the last 7 years, despite having some very good athletes.
ISU WBB now seems to have just become the Fennelly family business. I think an extension like this just signals BF that this level of play is acceptable to the ISU fans and administration, and that is a bad signal to send any coach at any time. Seems to me that complacency sets in, and already has for this program. I think his son is probably a good recruiter, but I don't have a clue if he can coach at all. I think a change would be good for the program in the long run.
He has some good talent coming in next year, but does anyone really believe that BF can get this program to the next level of play (again)? I just don't see it. I hope I am wrong.
Agree with some (hell, most) of this except I think the status quo is just fine with the AD and most of the fan base. It would be fine at most non-elite schools. Attendance is down (talking actual bodies in seats) but still better than most P5 by a ways. Making the NCAA (regardless of advancing) and staying out of the 2nd tier in the league most years is good enough here. We aren't likely to challenge Baylor or Texas for the league lead and I'd don't think anyone realistically is expecting that anymore. I think the chance and expectation to build off of those 15 years ago teams and our crazy fan support to become an elite team in the league has come and gone. Could do worse though, look at Minnesota, after their Sweet 16, Final Four, Sweet Sixteen run they have essentially been an NIT level program. They are doing a lot less then we are with the same general opportunity.
And anything can happen, watched the Oregon freshman hustle and shoot their way into the Elite Eight yesterday. Not expecting it but it could happen.
I do admire BF for what he did to take this program from absolutely nothing to a successful program.
That being said, I'm not very happy or excited by this extension. IMHO, the program has become stagnant. Even when he has recruited good athletes, he doesn't seem to do much with them. Let's face it, the program has gotten by the first round of the NCAA once in the last 7 years, despite having some very good athletes.
ISU WBB now seems to have just become the Fennelly family business. I think an extension like this just signals BF that this level of play is acceptable to the ISU fans and administration, and that is a bad signal to send any coach at any time. Seems to me that complacency sets in, and already has for this program. I think his son is probably a good recruiter, but I don't have a clue if he can coach at all. I think a change would be good for the program in the long run.
He has some good talent coming in next year, but does anyone really believe that BF can get this program to the next level of play (again)? I just don't see it. I hope I am wrong.