Other than he and Margaret terrorizing those who attend high school basketball games, he is the gift that keeps on giving. Once Jack is out of high school, that will be safe again. Once CC leaves, the men’s attendance might pick up again since people might want to see that kid from their local high school play in the house that CC filled. Who else can they find to do things “the right way” like Fran?
Should Iowa Move On from Mad Fran?
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Fran deserves a lifetime deal. He should stay forever
Please no, sign him to a 10 year $100 million contract.
Fore sure-McD should never leave Creighton.
OSU went the young route with Holtman and that failed. Lamont Paris will be the next head coach at OSU. Ohio guy, played ball in Ohio, knows Ohio recruiting, and Big10 guy.
The young talent they have at Iowa is guys that dreamed of playing at Iowa, so I don't expect Iowa to lose much. The problem is their lack of success at transfers. As I said, if Iowa can get 1-2 solid transfers they could compete at high level in the Big10.
Ohio State has a ton of money, but they are not spending it on MBB, here is what the Athletic article stated:Creighton is not a better job than Ohio State. OSU has money just falling out of the sky and a rich tradition of success. It's the 7th largest state and flush with talent. Doesn't compete with in-state schools and OSU brand is recognized throughout the US. OSU is a f'ing machine and it's bigger than any pro sport team in Ohio, not even close.
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(According to the latest U.S. Department of Education data, Ohio State spent about $12 million on men’s hoops in 2021-22. For context, that’s more than Michigan spent but about $10 million less than Kentucky laid out.)
Greg McDermott, Dusty May are among top names to watch at Ohio State
Chris Holtmann was let go on Wednesday after seven years in Columbus. What looks like a plum job should have a healthy list of candidates.
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$12MM is a lot for 2021-2022, I bet that is top 10 in the nation at that time. Don't think for second that OSU wouldn't spend if it needed to. In the past month OSU/NIL have done the following: $14MM buyout for Holtman, $1.5MM buyout for Chip (salary is $4MM a year for OC), just took the AD from A&M which is flush with money, and $13MM paid for transfers. OSU/supporters will spend the money if they need to.Ohio State has a ton of money, but they are not spending it on MBB, here is what the Athletic article stated:
(According to the latest U.S. Department of Education data, Ohio State spent about $12 million on men’s hoops in 2021-22. For context, that’s more than Michigan spent but about $10 million less than Kentucky laid out.)
Greg McDermott, Dusty May are among top names to watch at Ohio State
Chris Holtmann was let go on Wednesday after seven years in Columbus. What looks like a plum job should have a healthy list of candidates.
This is what I'm curious about this coaching cycle. Yes, Ohio State has a ton of (NIL) money, but how much are they willing to spend it on basketball? You could argue (especially since they fired their coach already) they have the resources and desire to compete in basketball and football.Ohio State has a ton of money, but they are not spending it on MBB, here is what the Athletic article stated:
(According to the latest U.S. Department of Education data, Ohio State spent about $12 million on men’s hoops in 2021-22. For context, that’s more than Michigan spent but about $10 million less than Kentucky laid out.)
Greg McDermott, Dusty May are among top names to watch at Ohio State
Chris Holtmann was let go on Wednesday after seven years in Columbus. What looks like a plum job should have a healthy list of candidates.
What about somewhere like Iowa? They haven't shown any ability to support basketball in NIL. Yeah you could argue it's a Fran factor, but can they support both football and basketball? Are they willing to? If they haven't yet do you really think it will change for the next coach?
From anyone outside of Iowa's orbit you want him to stay as he's the poster child for mediocrity so if you play Iowa you want him there. But if I was an Iowa fan I would have wanted him fired a long time ago. Not only is he an angry a-hole he hasn't taken Iowa to a Sweet 16 in his now 14th season. Tom Davis got pushed out because he couldn't take them past the Sweet 16 so how he's survived this long is amazing. Fans don't attend the games so apathy has long set in as well.
I want Fran to stay at Iowa forever. Hire Brian Ferentz back too.
Fran wants out just as bad as Iowa fans want him out. The problem is, he has nowhere else to go that will pay him close to what he's being paid now or allow him to save face. I think Fran's there until they tell him they don't want him anymore.
It's a sad, familiar tune in Iowa City.
It's a sad, familiar tune in Iowa City.
Can't give up yet. Surely there's another 7'0" gooftball waiting to be recruited, or maybe BJ Armstrong has a kid that can play or something?
If you’re an Iowa fan you want him gone. If you’re not you want him to stay. Simple as that.
Jess Settles probably has a grandson ready for an eight year college career
