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But you're on the blog at 8am. I think the players want Iowa fans to get louder in CHA, not the internet

Guys like us should probably enjoy something like this more and turn the critical analysis down a few notches. But they'll get bounced in the first round of the NCAAs if they play like that

Imagine if we bring back Cook and add in DJ Carton... sad

Agreed. Many on this board complain about Tyler Cook. But he gets automatically doubled every time he touches the ball near the paint. Without him, I think our offense would look much bleaker and space/maneuverability on offense would be way tighter. He's not always perfect at passing out of...

Agreed maybe we don't have a perfect open spot for him. But could we have made room? Could one of the tackles move into guard, opening up a tackle spot for Olaseni? Is he even that good / hard to say? You can't blame a JuCo guy that wants to play right away. But if he comes in as a junior...

Based on his highlights, I'd say he could compete for playing time come next fall. He's big, athletic, fast, and confident. We played multiple corners this year that don't check all of those boxes.

Awesome highlight tape. Could he play right away at corner?

How is John Beilein not in the discussion ?

Two things: 1) NO TEAM can afford to lose a single game in college football and make the playoff. This might not always be technically true. But going forward, it's going to be the rule of thumb. And if anything, losing your first game hurts you less than your last game. 2) I don't care about...

No guarantees that my enlightening can brighten up the mood in your computer den. But here's a shot: top 25 ranking (in and out, for stretches) young roster with size and length roster with guys seriously thinking about pro basketball (Iowa hasn't always had this, but we're still lacking true...

It's not about an early season win or loss. It's about battling and learning how to play in close games, learning how to come from behind, learning how to maintain a lead, how to handle a full court press (late in a tight game), etc. Not to go too far off on a tangent... but this is so true for...

This is the most old-timey sounding expression I've ever heard. What does that even mean ?

On the national scene, I'll always stick up for Iowa and praise what we're about. But on this board and among die-hard fellow Hawk fans, I'm admittedly more critical. I'm here because I want to discuss the good, the bad, excitement, frustrations, etc. I'm not the blind fan screaming "if you...

Pre-combine, it's hard to say. If Fant has the combine that many expect, I think he'll go first. Taking nothing away from Hockenson, who will immediately make an NFL team better.

I think you're underestimating them. NIT would be disappointing. I'm just not confident they can win 1 or 2 NCAA games and that's where I want them to be.

I agree we have zero bad losses, which is undeniably a good feather in the cap for any program. But we also don't have that many good wins and I'm saying that with a straight face. Ohio State and Iowa State were nice, and maybe that's an understatement. But you won't find me bragging about...

Not trying to be a troll here... but this is back to the very nature of what Dolph "leaked" into a live mic earlier this year. We all want to see Iowa make a Sweet 16 run. Does anyone think Iowa has the PG play or talent to make that happen?

I think it's too easy to get caught up in the tough losses, poor performance, and frustrating coaching. I think there are still good things about the way Fran runs this program. But I will agree 100% that the antics and the whole "please T me up!!!" routine is outrageous, counterproductive, and...