Still is DeVries. Just a matter of time before its official.
Of the Hawkeye fans here, Gonzo has had the best perspective on things.All due respect, I think she's probably in a better position to determine who her top guy is than you are, lol.
WTFIf Jess Settles isnt being considered, I would be disappointed in Beth, and why isnt Beth talking to the public, is she scared? Is she one of those ladies that is 'my way or the highway'. Ferentz is gonna leave after this year if so and Iowa is going to be the bottom dwellers in the 2 big mens sports if she isnt careful. Someone needs to reign her in NOW.
I have no idea if he was in IC, I saw somewhere that there was a meeting. But it's not like she could exactly bring BM in for a meeting, lol. You don't think it's possible for BG to want to meet with DD to gauge his interest and discuss next steps without him being the #1 target? It's not as though Iowa isn't/wasn't interested in the guy, so it kind of makes sense to meet with him since he's open immediately.Is it confirmed that DD was in Iowa City yesterday? The first person you have in for an interview 2 days after you fire your coach is the guy you are going to tell has to wait to see if Plan A doesn't come through?
Maybe. That's my point, nobody really truly knows but the running narrative is that DD is/was the #1 guy, and I think much of that is based on the fact that he's available immediately while BM has a tournament to coach.
I'm sure there is some rule that prevents someone with eligibility from being head coach.If Jess Settles isnt being considered, I would be disappointed in Beth
This. Lots of people out there saying lots of things in terms of BG/Iowa's wishlist who really have no clue. Maybe DD was her #1 and she just didn't want to shell out. Maybe BM is her #1 and that's who she's going all-in on after the tourney. There've been a lot of assumptions that DD was the top guy when in fact nobody really knows.
I would think so. The nice thing about DD is the three 4* recruits he brought into WVU, I imagine one or more will follow him wherever he goes.And McCollum should be MUCH cheaper than DD would have been...
Lol, again I'll trust an actual AD to make that determination.I mean cmon my dude. Sometimes it just is what it is. If DD wasn’t the #1 then you’ve got huge ad problem on your hands.
I would think so. The nice thing about DD is the three 4* recruits he brought into WVU, I imagine one or more will follow him wherever he goes.
Lol, again I'll trust an actual AD to make that determination.
What's funny is that earlier when BM to Indiana was the popular narrative all the talk was how Iowa was missing out on the better guy.
You might be right, and I honestly don't know a ton about either of their coaching philosophies, but I'd rather have the better coach than the lesser coach who might bring an immediate infusion of talent. Not saying BM or DD is the better coach. Just saying I'll take the guy who might pay dividends beyond 2-3 years down the road.That seems like maybe the biggest different to be between McCollum and Devries. Of their top 5 scorers, you have Small who is gone, Yesufu who is gone then 3 underclassmen. You also would presumably have Tucker next year. If he got those guys to come with him (knowing one is in the portal now), plus his 3 recruits you have a competitive roster. McCollum maybe brings Sturtz, but the rest of the roster is going to be a rebuild. And with their NIL situation, good luck.
Just seems to me that the situations that work are the ones where they can have immediate success. You miss out on that early momentum and it's hard to recover.
Yeah but Beth may think BM is the better guy and the coach she wants. You don't know that DD was her top target. You make good points but that doesn't mean you know, lol. How is it a whiff if she lands the guy who was her top target?We’re not talking about the better guy. We’re talking about the #1 target. I mean cmon. Missing on Devries would be a HUGE whiff. He would be a lifer and would be an immediate hit with little to no work involved from the AD to sell it. He’s an Iowa legend by proxy. He’s on record as Iowa being his dream job. He even has a kid that could be an all conference player that would basically come for free.
He was actually their defensive coach for at least this season I know.If Iowa somehow ends up with Gatens, I hope they continue using Fran's "championship" defense.
Yeah but Beth may think BM is the better guy and the coach she wants. You don't know that DD was her top target. You make good points but that doesn't mean you know, lol. How is it a whiff if she lands the guy who was her top target?
You might be right, and I honestly don't know a ton about either of their coaching philosophies, but I'd rather have the better coach than the lesser coach who might bring an immediate infusion of talent. Not saying BM or DD is the better coach. Just saying I'll take the guy who might pay dividends beyond 2-3 years down the road.
You don't win 82% of your games at any level without knowing what you're doing...I said yesterday I've always felt DeVries is kind of "meh" for whatever reason. He's a fine coach, but not one I would be overly excited about. McCollum would be my pick if I were an Iowa fan. There are obviously questions about recruiting at the D1 level, but the guy wins everywhere he goes and reportedly is very well respected amongst peers.