Thursday Morning Frantastic Update
Iowa basketball program update [Scott Docterman]
UI's budget not cut as much as feared [IC Press Citizen] - The 2010 Iowa legislative session ended Tuesday after 79 days, leaving behind budget cuts for the state's universities and schools that are not as deep as previously thought.
New coach has a fully loaded plate [IC Press Citizen] - Fran McCaffery was greeted by a throng of flashing cameras as he entered the room Monday where his introductory news conference was held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
FRANTASTIC - UI picks up the pace with new coach Fran McCaffery
Big Ten Hoops in 2011: Fran’s Challenge [Hawkeye Nation] - Fran McCaffery won the battle of his first press conference. You can call that an upset if you’d like, and judging by the reaction on Sunday to his hiring, juxtaposed against the reaction after Monday’s presser, it certainly was a 180 with regards to how the fans feel about him. So he has already performed beyond expectations for some.
Wandering Hawkeyes [Athletic Business] - The University of Iowa's new campus rec center poses challenges for the local municipal facility.
Hawkeyes coach seeks versatility [QC Times] - Fran McCaffery wants to surround himself with a versatile staff. The new Iowa basketball coach envisions hiring assistants who bring multiple skills to the Hawkeyes program.
Recruiting guru points Hawks to Chicago area - Under Coach Fran McCaffery, Iowa will shift from a deliberate half-court style of play to an up-tempo offense designed to move the ball in transition. That means the program will recruit players who can adapt to McCaffery’s style of offense.
Ex-players impressed: Settles, Bowen ready to help McCaffery - Not even getting to meet Julia Roberts could get Jess Settles to Notre Dame.
Heelan's McCabe still committed to Hawkeyes - When Fran McCaffery was hired as the new Iowa basketball coach on Monday, he said one of his first projects was to re-recruit the current players and the incoming freshman.
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