ISU win shows growth

[bamahawkeye]

The LEAD: Biggest takeaway for me was showing toughness after losing 10 point lead at the end of the first half, and striking quickly to open the second. That was a huge difference from the slow start in the second half against WSU and the collapse at the end of the first half against Va Tech, which lead to a deep hole early in the second. It was a big step for this club.

The HIGHLIGHTS:
Marble was very good at the defensive end. Not just his own man-to-man defense, but his help defense was good too. He didn't shoot well, and looked out of control at times, but I thought he set the tone with his intensity at the defensive end.

Can you say enough about Clemmons!! That guy has an edge to him. His defense was good too, but he calmly hit key basket after key basket in the second half. Give Caff credit: he found White two years ago, and Clemmons this year.

Woody is providing an offensive threat in the middle. That is huge. It opens up so much for this team offensively. He certainly has a lot of work to do, namely adjusting to the physicality of the college game, which certainly will be a grind all year. But there is no doubting the impact he has when he's on the floor.

Gesell was not anywhere near good in the first half, but he it seemed he was where he needed to be at crucial spots in the second half. He still needs to be more aggressive and attack the basket off the dribble, but he was very steady in the second half.

The BACK PAGE:
White was steady as usual
May - 8 minutes; McCabe - 10 minutes
Basabe and Ogelsby provided exactly what this club needs off the bench: energy and 3 pt. shooting

 

[hawkdrummer1]

In a word: Confidence.

These guys play like they know what the hell they're doing, they're less afraid of making a mistake, then they are wanting to make a play. And they're focused and driven. They reflect their coach's personality. No surprise.

Our football team also reflects the coach's personality. Unfortunately...the qualities aren't the same.

 

[franstheman]

In a word: Confidence.

These guys play like they know what the hell they're doing, they're less afraid of making a mistake, then they are wanting to make a play. And they're focused and driven. They reflect their coach's personality. No surprise.

Our football team also reflects the coach's personality. Unfortunately...the qualities aren't the same.

Jebus. Can we stop talking about corporal bubblegum? The season has been over for two weeks and our bball team is heatin' up!

 

[tm3308]

This team is developing a swagger, IMO, and the freshman class has a lot to do with it. Woodbury hits a tough shot and is wagging his tongue down the floor. He straight-up said in post game that this team doesn't give a **** what people think of them.

 

[franstheman]

This team is developing a swagger, IMO, and the freshman class has a lot to do with it. Woodbury hits a tough shot and is wagging his tongue down the floor. He straight-up said in post game that this team doesn't give a **** what people think of them.

Did he use the word ****?

 

[tm3308]

Did he use the word ****?

Yes he did.

 

[ChosenChildren]

Iowa showed a lot of toughness in the second half over a very cocky Iowa State team that thought they "owned" Iowa. Great win over a hated rival.

 

[Hawkstrat]

White was a lot more than steady. Was able to take his man off the dribble and really played well.

 

[CAARHawk]

Marble does need to be that guy who concentrates on D and just let's the O come to him. He try to channel his inner Scottie Pippen.

 

[Seth53]

This team is developing a swagger, IMO, and the freshman class has a lot to do with it. Woodbury hits a tough shot and is wagging his tongue down the floor. He straight-up said in post game that this team doesn't give a **** what people think of them.

This. Along with they are learning how to win, and soon, will be mentally expecting to win.

This was the type of game, two years ago, we would have gotten blown out, and last year, probably would have let slip away.

Not this year. Not with this developing attitude.

 

[ShadasRevenge]

This. Along with they are learning how to win, and soon, will be mentally expecting to win.

This was the type of game, two years ago, we would have gotten blown out, and last year, probably would have let slip away.

Not this year. Not with this developing attitude.

This game played out a lot like the Purdue and Nebraska home games last year. Except that Iowa won, of course.

 

[RocknRollface]

Jebus. Can we stop talking about corporal bubblegum? The season has been over for two weeks and our bball team is heatin' up!

Yup.

There is nothing less interesting to me right now than talking about Iowa football.

 

[aaronzuriel]

Big time growth,, game by game.

Next week UNI and then a couple of opponnets to fine tune the O, the D and the Intensity!

Iowa will be ready for Indiana... I suspect something good will happen.

 

[bcl20]

The ISU win showed growth in my pants.

 

[Section136]

In a word: Confidence.

These guys play like they know what the hell they're doing, they're less afraid of making a mistake, then they are wanting to make a play. And they're focused and driven. They reflect their coach's personality. No surprise.

Our football team also reflects the coach's personality. Unfortunately...the qualities aren't the same.

Can you get through one post without ripping on KF and the football program?

You are like a 5 year old who doesnt get his way and has to keep reminding people how you didnt get your way. Get over it, KF isnt going anywhere for at least a couple more years.

 

[Makavelihawk]

Can you get through one post without ripping on KF and the football program?

You are like a 5 year old who doesnt get his way and has to keep reminding people how you didnt get your way. Get over it, KF isnt going anywhere for at least a couple more years.

 

[Section136]

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