[Herky] Prediction for tonight's starting lineup

[John Lundell]

First off, there are too many games left in the season for me to support firing anyone. I’m also proud of the longevity most coaches have enjoyed at Iowa (Ferentz, Bluder, Brands, etc.) which reflects well on the institution. I realize too that often times there issues behind the scene that are not made public which have an impact on performance such as injuries or sickness. Fran has proven to run a clean program with no major player incidents that I can recall. And it is definitely true that he has been successful at his previous programs.

 

So I want to give him every chance to succeed. But after six years at Iowa I certainly would expect a far better record than we have. There are others on Herky that are MUCH better than me at pointing out our team’s on court deficiencies and what needs to be done to improve. I have to believe that Fran and his coaches are aware (hopefully even more so) of these issues and therefore it is up to the coaching staff to implement the corrective measures. That is what makes a coach great- not just drawing up the game plan but especially getting the team to implement it. To have the skills to teach/motivate the players. To create good chemistry, etc. This area is where I fear Fran and his coaches are lacking. And I’m sure no one is more frustrated than Fran himself which probably contributes his antics on (actually off) the bench of screaming, etc. which I do not feel reflect well on our University.

 

So yes, I place significant blame on Fran and his coaches for our dismal performance but am not getting out the axe yet.

 

Go Hawks.

 

John

 

From: Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net] On Behalf Of Suzanne Bailey
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 2:24 PM
To: herky at lists.herky.net
Subject: Re: [Herky] Prediction for tonight's starting lineup

 

 

John,

Let me see, you don't like The coach????

That is the easiest person to blame. Are you in the fire the coach camp?

 

On 1/4/2018 8:48 PM, John Lundell wrote:

They look like an very poorly coached team. 

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On Jan 4, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Dennis VanLangen <dvanlangen at verizon.net <mailto:dvanlangen at verizon.net> > wrote:

Very poor showing from the defense again.  I would say the coaching staff has to start teaching some basics again. 

Dennis v.

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On Jan 4, 2018, at 8:11 PM, SRINIVAS REDDY Chirra <hawkeye_fan at hotmail.com <mailto:hawkeye_fan at hotmail.com> > wrote:

Lot of standing around and no one goes after a rebound following a long-range attempt.

Silly passes that result in turnovers and shots missed at the rim including free throws.

If Garza can attempt threes then why does JB not attempt more when there are no other scoring options on the team.

No one wants to leave their feet to flush the ball down and try a lot of finger rolls.

Non-existent defense and no main offensive weapons beyond Cook.

 

Is the coaching poor from FMcaf???

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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net <mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> > on behalf of Dennis v <dvanlangen at verizon.net <mailto:dvanlangen at verizon.net> >
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 6:43 PM
To: herky at lists.herky.net <mailto:herky at lists.herky.net> 
Subject: [Herky] Prediction for tonight's starting lineup 

 

Garza instead of Nunge.

 

Nunge really plays soft.  Similar to Uthoff in his first season at Iowa.

 

Dennis v.

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