[storminspank]

Originally Posted by loesshillshawk

Stormin I worked a camp with a D1 coach...he said Licks recruiting was done by Brad Stevens from 2002-07....and he was getting recruits all by himself and Lick was just along for the ride. This guy told me Lick is not a recruiter and he had a few choice words about the system...

Your D1 source would be correct. That's why Iowa needs to go out and hire a recruiter in the off-season. It just needs to be done. I like all of the assistant coaches, but Lickliter needs to break ties with one of his Butler guys. I'd expect it'd have to be Joel. Again, nothing against him, he's a fiery guy, a lot of BB knowledge, hates losing... but Lickliter already has two other guys that can teach. He needs someone to recruit.

[FreddyBrown]

Originally Posted by storminspank

I'm not convinced Lickliter's system will work at Iowa, but you have to admit that Lick has proven he can win with his guys.

One of my concerns with Lick is that the range of players who can be "his guys" might be more narrow than any coach I've ever followed closely--and that significantly narrows the margin for error in recruiting, for a guy who is seriously challenged as a recruiter to begin with.

That's one of the reasons I don't believe it will work here.

[HawkPrdatr40]

I enjoyed listening to Jon talk about the state of this program today. However after thinking about it more, I think the timing of this discussion today was bit odd.

Why now, Jon? Why, 1 day before most likely the final game of the season? It couldn't wait until Friday. I just find that interesting.

[JHHawk]

Originally Posted by storminspank

Your D1 source would be correct. That's why Iowa needs to go out and hire a recruiter in the off-season. It just needs to be done. I like all of the assistant coaches, but Lickliter needs to break ties with one of his Butler guys. I'd expect it'd have to be Joel. Again, nothing against him, he's a fiery guy, a lot of BB knowledge, hates losing... but Lickliter already has two other guys that can teach. He needs someone to recruit.

Spank, what is the biggest challenge facing Iowa bb year after year?
Clearly,being in the smallest population state in the conference, a state that produces the least div 1 players in the conference makes talent procurement our biggest issue. Now, please tell me why we would knowingly handicapp ourselves in that area by having a head coach that you concede is not proficient in recruiting? Iowa needs a whole staff of good recruiters,with a head coach who can close the deal in the living room,not just an additional assistant...assistants make contact,start the relationships,but head coaches have to be very involved in that process all along and be able to close the deal.

Look, I have always been a big continuity guy also,which was why I also was not pleased when SA bailed on Iowa...but that staff had made the adjustment and were tracking good recruits...I just do not think a band-aid can fix the gushing wound on this staff...ie..licks relunctance or inability to bring talent to the team.

I simply do not think that lick's coaching acumen is so exceptional that we can hang our hat on it...watch the tournys this weekend around the country..we need a special staff to get our level of talent back where it needs to be. A super-recruiter head coach.

[ChosenChildren]

You find the timing interesting because Barta is thinking about terminating Coach Lickliter.

Where there is smoke there is fire.

[HawkPrdatr40]

Originally Posted by ChosenChildren

You find the timing interesting because Barta is thinking about terminating Coach Lickliter.

Where there is smoke there is fire.

How do you know that Barta is thinking about terminating Coach Lickliter. Barta has been on record saying he has no thought of letting Lickliter go after the season. I know Mr. Miller has contacts but I doubt this was what that rant was about him knowing that to be a fact.

[storminspank]

Originally Posted by HawkPrdatr40

How do you know that Barta is thinking about terminating Coach Lickliter. Barta has been on record saying he has no thought of letting Lickliter go after the season. I know Mr. Miller has contacts but I doubt this was what that rant was about him knowing that to be a fact.

You are correct.