Yeah I know about that but I heard some recent rumors that it’s going to be Mizzou
Fran McCaffery and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Transfer Portal
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I can't find where this guy has signed anywhere. He would solve the "no Iowa recruit" problem, his dad was a walk-on (legacy), he attends IC West, plays with Fran's son, he's a point guard, and doesn't look to be particularly strong. I don't think he has any stars as a recruit. Seems perfect for Fran.
Perkins gonna be teammates with Caleb Grill. That is a lot of negative energy potential for one locker room
Bowen and Harding on the court at the same time … Fran’s wet dream.
What are you even talking about they can't afford Born. He's going to command well more than the $585 Fran's been given to work with.
My question is do doners want to get behind Fran anymore. I don't know the inner workings of NIL conglomerates but I'd guess most donations are directed to FB out east. Probably more to WBB than the men right now at least.
Coach Green probably recognizes he’s better here than dealing with the portal **** as the head guy at uni…..
And, would Born make the Sukeyes any better? Probably not as suited for tiny ten as Perkins….
And, would Born make the Sukeyes any better? Probably not as suited for tiny ten as Perkins….
That is the feeling I get from listening to pod casts and reading their board. The fanbase is tired of Fran, most of the NIL is going to FB and WBB with the success they have had. EIU is really in a tough spot with Fran. All time wins for a coach at the school, does a good job making the tournament 4 out of 5 years and tends to finish in the upper half of the conference. But has never gotten past the first weekend of the tournament, and they owe him for 4 more seasons on the contract which is now just starting. Throw in the fact you have a new AD, I am sure she does not want to piss off the large boosters with firing of Fran and paying him the buyout. Fran wins enough to keep getting employed by the university, they like he recruits local kids and has avoided the scandals that have hit the program in the past. I would think they will give him one if not two years and if he has not gone on a tournament run, they buy him out the last couple years of the contract.
You also have to wonder with the TV money rolling in does EIU have the money to buyout Fran, the stopping the construction of the baseball stadium remodel makes one wonder if they are rich on paper but poor in funds. Bring in a lot of money each year, and it rolls out as fast as it comes in. During covid they and not ISU had to borrow money from the school to make it through the year.
Green is exactly the kind of coach who will thrive in the portal era. They guy knows everyone, he's been recruiting this part of the country for 25 years. Our program has been built on kids Green had relationships with. He might not take the job but the portal won't phase him.
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