Social media is a$$, but I dipped my toe back in last night/this morning and I'm feasting on husker salt.
Caitlin Clark missed 23 games last season. She suffered a serious groin injury. I blame Conor McCaffery.
If she was dating me, we wouldn't be having this problem.
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And the Dad played the spoiled butthurt Son over the Murray's which should have gotten Him fired on the spot
I have no inside info, but CC wasn't around for the women, either. I would suggest that she's sensitive to the fact that she is a distraction wherever she shows up, and she doesn't want the focus on her when it should be on the current Iowa players and teams. People who read her absence as a negative are, IMHO, waaaaaay off base. CC loves Iowa, but she's not a prima donna like so many of her WNBA colleagues. There are those, like one whose initials are AR, who'd be sucking up the spotlight and making everything all about her. That's not who CC is. And I love her for it.
Have any of you named a dog Caitlin Bark yet?
That’s why people like me hate social media. Because if someone doesn’t comment then people start speculating and make something out of nothing. We don’t need CC’s take on everything Iowa sports related.
It’s funny seeing all these middle age guys whining about a Hawk not saying something on social media.
The TMZing of sports. It's definitely not for me.
Actually it's a lot more fun to watch. They actually run offensive plays where as the men play more of a pickup game at the rec.
It's irrefutable that Beth did the right thing by moving on from Fran and I'm just glad that family that publicly took shots at the Iowa fans are no longer residents of Iowa City.
They were lucky Dad got to be on the university payroll as long as he was and if CC has more loyalty to them than her alma mater that's fine although I'm not saying that is the case just because she hasn't tweeted anything. Good riddance to that family either way
They were lucky Dad got to be on the university payroll as long as he was and if CC has more loyalty to them than her alma mater that's fine although I'm not saying that is the case just because she hasn't tweeted anything. Good riddance to that family either way
You can bet Connor will say something if we lose.
Would that be different than several posters saying Fran would have gotten blown out after each time we win?
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Haha yes. Fran’s son publicly celebrating an Iowa loss is a lot different than a bunch of random nobody fans talking about Fran online. If Connor was smart (he’s not) and cared about his GF (the most popular Hawkeye of all time) he would have just kept his feelings to himself.
Thank you for your rational response @DukeSlater
Lololol.. Sorry, come again? How is this a "missed opportunity for her" exactly? She's not required to comment on the mens team. She did WAY, WAY more then anyone could ever expect to put Iowa women's basketball on the map, Iowa, on the map, "the culture" of Carver fans on the map. And what was the opportunity missed? To ingratiate herself to Iowa fans? She did that in spades. To make bank off her commenting? Like she needs to do anything like that to be incredibly wealthy. Not only does she still have the old endorsements but several other big ones in the last two years, and her salary is about to go up about 8X what it was, and that's before the supermax in a couple of years. She owes nothing more to the University then she's provided
Why in Gods name do people think she "owes" Iowa something at this point? Jesus, she put Iowa basketball on the map. Frankly Ben, and his dog soldiers are doing a fine job of making a name for themselves and adding their own names in Iowa basketball history. Theres no need for Clark to deflect anything their way. The've got this.....
Give a real answer. Why is it Sad? What does Clark owe The University of Iowa at this point?
I'm sure she's afraid of the wrath of Marge if she posts any well wishes.
SO, is this comment about Connor, or Clark, who for some reason people think she has to make some public comment?
Found nothing from Megan, Lucy or Kate.
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Fran had plenty of years and Iowa treated him well for his results. The best thing his family and close friends can do is stfu. Most people don't get to be underwhelming that long and making that much money before they are let go. It is a HIGHLY PAID high profile position and if you do not produce, then you and your family should "get it".
Absolutely, Duke. I totally agree.
I expect to see this kind of thread on a Cyclones’ Board.
I’m sorry, but this thread is really stupid. She has no obligation to comment on Iowa men’s basketball. Which one of the other Hawkeye greats haven’t commented on social media? Are we going to go after all of them? This is terrible to smear a woman, a legend, who changed women’s basketball.
Did not say she OWES anything to anyone.....said it was a missed opportunity for her, her brand, etc. You know what, she is probably staying quiet because the family (except for her) did not realize the tournament actually went for MORE that one week.
Fran: "What the EFF is the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 they are talking about???"
Good Lord. THANK YOU! Its not about Clark. Its about the job Ben and his men are doing. Why does it need to be about HER? She's got a lot on her plate, and she's done more to put the school on the map then any woman ever, most likely.....
Perception is only an issue for people who care more about what other's think than what is actually happening. Enjoy the moment without b*tching about something that means absolutely nothing. Also ouch, right in my 39 year old snowflake feelings.
Lolol.. exactly my point. Her BRand is doing ridiculously well, thank you. Its hard to turn on the TV with anything not sports related and not see her face. Gatorade, State Farm, now those great new Capitol One commercials with Chuck, Sam, and Magic. )They're great by the way. She's probably making 10 million a year off the court. There's nothing some tweet from her would do to add to how much her profile has exploded. She's the most recognizable woman on the planet right now.
lol......you are completely missing the point. It is not about more $$....it is about supporting the school that gave you the platform to begin with and let you do what you do. How many ex Iowa football athletes were AT the game yesterday. How many ex Iowa athletes tweeted about the game showing the support for the team AND the school. TONS. Is it really hard for her to just sent a note of support or congrats or to say it's great to be a Hawk? If she is worried about getting CM's nose out of joint then that is sad.
Move the goal post are we? You said, "it was a missed opportunity for her brand". That's all I commented on. Her "brand" needs no help. Some in marketing think she's the biggest brand on the planet right now as far as athletes. What she does or does not post will have little positive, if anything it could be more negative, as so many outside Iowa already push every narrative that direction when it comes to her. Has she not done enough for Iowa already? Was she not responsible for the game in Kinnick, the huge crowds and TV which seem to be hanging around? Was she not responsible for the exhibition game against the Brazilian National team last year. As someone else posted, its possible she doesn't want her inserting herself into this to distract from the Glory going to Ben and his warriors where it belongs. Instead its the sideways, "Oh this is all because of the Macaffery family". Maybe its time we move on from that. He's gone. they're gone. We have a new coach who is the new wizard, (sorry John Wooden).