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  1. HawkGold

    The Big Ten was a mediocre conference again WHY

    Used to be the reason given was the Big was too physical and couldn't adjust. Then it was no tourney. The ACC has dropped with no K or NC. Izzo only one left from Big. Coaching is a part of it. It seems a conference without a top dog has a bunch of medium dogs in the fight. Purdue...
  2. HawkGold

    Final 10 Minutes of Iowa vs G'town 1980.

    Lester was remembered for breaking down D's on the drive, but what was evident in this how he created just by knowing where to pass. Boyle never played with Lester or Special K again. K brought a physical presence and Boyle was small for what he was tasked with. Could that guy play D though...
  3. HawkGold

    Final 10 Minutes of Iowa vs G'town 1980.

    Funny thing is that I was really into music and I don't really remember a bunch of those songs. I was all about the Hawks then.
  4. HawkGold

    Final 10 Minutes of Iowa vs G'town 1980.

    What was his injury exactly?
  5. HawkGold

    My 2 cents

    Nobody takes over a game without a support cast. He's better than ya'll think. Wonder how many none 1st rounders average +20 per game and 7 boards?
  6. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    You are too funny. Yes, I'm a survivor and have a long-term marriage great marriage with lots of kids...7 grandkids, two of which I just visited in TX. I've traveled the world. Recently had a couple of articles in national publications, published author. My favorite thing to do...bike with...
  7. HawkGold

    Is this the best Iowa can do?

    Here is a thought. 2020-21 2 NBA first rounders on the squad. Kris Murray 3.2 minutes per game Keegan Murray 18 min per game Patrick M 14.6 mpg 2021-22 Kris Murray 17.9 minutes per game Patrick M 24.2 mpg Team not gelling? You go with your best...
  8. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    You have fun in life?
  9. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    Championships start with D!
  10. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    Agree. It's been wildly successful business wise. Watching the Dance, it's obvious the Big isn't as athletic as other teams outside. Probably a number of reasons but as an example, Lester grew up without much. With a single mom and 3 sisters, he would have had less Iowa and Big exposure...
  11. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    The emporer has no clothes.
  12. HawkGold

    Music Thread

    Most under rated band. REO.
  13. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    Most was paid prescription or both. The issue is that few below 40 really care. The Big Network could be contributing to the Big decline. Interesting thing...blacks appear to like paid TV to be more selective on what the watch. Need to stop at that or get it kicked. It is obvious tge Big is...
  14. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    1/3 of 18 to 29 yo s get cable access. 30 to 50 is less than half. it goes up to 81 percent 65 plus. Cable viewership has dropped 25 percent in 7 years. Watching tv by race is about even but almost all households making 150k have cable or streaming. It drops to under half at income 50k It...
  15. HawkGold

    The Regular Season or the Tournament

    Reality hits home. The Big is a conference. Teams are built to compete in the conference. The conference is made up of mostly midwest teams. The majority of households in the footprint do not subscribe to the Big Network. Big teams are marketed by the networks to middle class families who...
  16. HawkGold

    Official other NCAA Tourney Games Thread (2nd Round)

    They let both sides play. It was oft 1 on 3 or 2 on 4 in the middle with support help. They bodied up and took away leg movement. Murray and Flip were pushed off balance legit. The bigger issue is they dared certain Iowa players to shoot and they knew where Sandfort was at all times. Bad...
  17. HawkGold

    Official other NCAA Tourney Games Thread (2nd Round)

    The big is the dump.
  18. HawkGold

    My 2 cents

    Iowa did not choke. They are what they are. Blaming players is like blaming ARob for losses running into stacked lines with not attempt to mix it up. Murray is a good player. Get off it.
  19. HawkGold

    Purdue or Iowa?

    Purdue looks the part of a good program. Painter doesn't embarras. Been around him a little. Comes across well. Something has changed about Fran. His demeanor has changed
  20. HawkGold

    Is this the best Iowa can do?

    You still have to have a system that tries to defend. Fran is Grinnell lite.
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