[Herky] Stuck with Fran

Gwen Enokian gmcnhawkeye at gmail.com
Wed Dec 6 06:24:22 PST 2017


there is certainly some space between giving back your tickets and
discussing that this coach has underperformed

On Dec 6, 2017 7:33 AM, "Suzanne Bailey" <minburnsb at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good grief, What a downer. I guess I'll have to start looking at this team
> as a total disaster. Give up completely and send my season tickets back.
> As Dennis said, I'll try to back off the edge. Deep breath, life is still
> good. There that feels better.
>
> Sue
>
>
>
> On 12/5/2017 8:41 PM, John Lundell wrote:
>
> Well the Hawkeyes have a solid hold on last place in the Big Ten with no
> wins and the worst overall record in the league. The ship is just about
> upside down right now so it’ll be tall task to right itself.
>
> Yep, Fran has been successful in his past, but not in a prestige league
> such as the Big Ten.
>
> After six years I expect more success than what we are experiencing. Not
> only are we losing, but the games are not even entertaining to watch
> (IMHO).
>
> 2016-17, NIT, one win
>
> 2015-16, NCAA, one win
>
> 2014-15, NCAA, one win
>
> 2013-14, NIT, no win
>
> 2012-13, NIT four wins
>
> 2011-12, NIT, one win
>
> 2010-11, no post season games
>
>
>
> *From:* Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net
> <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net>] *On Behalf Of *Dennis Baker
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 05, 2017 7:59 PM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] Stuck with Fran
>
>
>
> Relax, fair weather fans.  The ship will right itself.  There's a lot of
> talent on this team, although they're obviously out of syc at the monent.
> Fran has done a good job bringing us back from the depths of the Lick
> years.  He has been successful everywhere he's been.  He has a good staff
> and they've recruited well the last few years.  But if it makes you feel
> better to whine, bitch, complain and crucify the coach, so be it.  If you
> can't step back from the edge...then jump!  Who needs you anyway?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Jerry Ruttenburg <JRUTTENBURG at msn.com>
>
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 05, 2017 2:15 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] Stuck with Fran
>
>
>
> Yes, it is tongue in cheek.  Perhaps I should have used a smiley face
> after the lickliter alford part.
>
>
>
> The rest, just speculation on my part.  There is a systemic problem, but I
> don't know what it is.
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
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> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Gwen Enokian <
> gmcnhawkeye at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2017 1:20 PM
> *To:* Herky
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] Stuck with Fran
>
>
>
> I assume this is tongue in cheek?
>
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2017 9:45 AM, "Jerry Ruttenburg" <JRUTTENBURG at msn.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, we need Lickliter or Alford back.
>
>
>
> This team should be better, the talent is there and more is coming, but
> there is a problem beyond youth.  They are playing sloppy and there is a
> reason, but it has not revealed itself yet.  Dissension in the lock room?
> I don't  know but it needs to get straightened out soon or this season is a
> lose.
>
>
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>
> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of John Lundell <
> johnalundell at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 4, 2017 8:57 PM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* [Herky] Stuck with Fran
>
>
>
> I assume because he has two sons committed to the Hawks we are stuck with
> Fran for a few more years. But he has proven nothing in his six years and
> this season looks like it could be his worst team yet. His Philly
> personality is contrary to “Iowa nice” and hence I am joining the others
> and checking out of Iowa men’s BB. Even the announcers tonight were saying
> “terrible defense”, “awful offense” about the Iowa team.
>
>
>
> I have been a continual supporter of KFz because his teams have always
> risen after bad years and his genuinely caring personality combined with
> Iowa roots as an assistant. I don’t see these traits in Fran.
>
>
>
> So sad.
>
>
>
> John
>
>
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