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    Rumor floating around on Devries

    Just think if Iowa didn't have the women's team doing what they are doing now. Ugh! Thank gawd for them making Iowa being mentioned in the media.
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    I'm not sure it says that so much. Pat was in a unique situation and playing for his father which is very difficult, especially at the Div 1 level with social media and all the scrutiny. I actually think Fran will do a better job coaching without any sons on the roster. That was a lot of years...
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Nah, the end of the Lickliter era was bad. Fans were not into the slow play style at all and players like Gatens and company were really getting frustrated as they didn't feel their skills were being utilized. Remember every game would be in the 50's and every possession the shot clock went...
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Good point. It now plays into the hiring of coaches. I also thought about another point yesterday about how the portal and NIL changes coaching philosophies and management of their players. I think they really have to push to play the young players more, as players if riding the pine are just...
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    DEI and NCAA women’s basketball tournament

    I think I heard NC State has a bigger and athletic team. I've been telling people that the team that would take Iowa down would be a team loaded with some bigger and athletic post players. The physicality of playing teams that are physical with Clark also frustrates her.
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    OT: A Ton Of Pulled Pork

    That answer would be no. You make me Google chit more than any other.
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    OT: A Ton Of Pulled Pork

    You are correct. There seem to be many fan issues that I read but those are an easy fix. Correct on storing indoors. I store mine in the garage. Also, with pellets, any moisture will kill the pellets and saturate them bloating them up so they HAVE to be out of the weather and humidity.
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    OT: A Ton Of Pulled Pork

    How long have you had this unit? I've read some really mixed reviews and some are reporting a variety of issues. Nothing new to more mechanically driven grill/smoker units. I personally having issues with my Broil King pellet grill. It's a beast and the build quality is like no other but my...
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    DEI and NCAA women’s basketball tournament

    I get it, but why is it presumed Kansas St or Colorado would be harder than say OK, Utah, Baylor, or a NC State?
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Lol. The first 2 lines. I'm with ya!
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    DEI and NCAA women’s basketball tournament

    I mean, is it really that much or at all harder than the other regions? I mean LSU supposedly had some issues with games this year. Iowa would have to play the games anyway regardless. I am one who is glad as if they are able to make a run to the Final Four and get to the C-ship game again, it...
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Rob - How does it work with NIL? We keep saying the football program has $$$$$$ but Iowa's basketball program is lagging in $$ apparently. When an individual agrees to contribute to the NIL, do they peg what sport or area they choose the money to go? Are there completely separate NIL accounts...
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    But I guess my point is that the number of players wouldn't be in the portal if the NIL $$ were not so out-of-control. It does add a level of excitement as a fan, though. Interesting to watch programs pivot and one never knows what type of team they may have each year as it can change so fast...
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Actually the portal is not the culprit in this entire deal. When NIL came with no limitations or boundaries, the portal became the path for players. It's really because of NIL and paying players that is causing all this mess.
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    Tony Perkins to the Portal

    Yes, supports my point above. It's fishing season for all these players to see what they would get. It's going to be a couple thousand at the end of the tournaments.
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