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Yeah. I don't mind them yelling at them in passing, but I think they should enforce the coaches' boxes better. To use Fran as an example, he was about four feet onto the floor for 6-8 seconds on one of our second-half offensive possessions against Wisconsin. Really should have been a T.

For the most part, yes, at home at least. Had a pretty solid point total at Virginia Tech, though.

I kind of agree with everybody here. No one game is a must-win in itself, but tm3308 is right in that the more close games we lose, the more we have to pull of a real stunner to make the tourney. That said, I'm taking it one game at a time with these guys. I mean, we're talking about a program...

Yes, and besides being encouraging, I hope it lends to some more poise out of the team when they hit the hardwood at Purdue. There are no such things as moral victories, but I think the team's aggregate frame of mind and confidence might be better suited for an actual W on Sunday than if they...

I think I will bumpers now that it's clear why I didn't include "zero" as an option in the poll.

"Uhh...Bonjour."

plz explain

Yep. To me the big difference between Ferentz and Fry is denoted by the number of 8s and 9s that appear in their respective eras. Ferentz would need a nice run of solid seasons to have a similar number of 8+ win seasons after twenty years. Also, for those seeking remote examples for...

Have to agree with Billso here. Our PF/PA averages weren't great in '09, largely because we had close games with UNI, Arkansas State and others. I'm with olddude that non-con blowouts (may be wishful thinking at this point) would be nice to see again, but at the same time, Minnesota's early...

Troof. Probably. I still think the Hawks can pull 9-9 in the B1G and be on the bubble, but they can't stumble...at all. I love watching them, but the odds are not in their favor. Still, good to be back in the place where an NIT trip would be disappointing to much of the fanbase.

Yep. He doesn't suck, unlike some on here say. However, it may be best to let him ride the pine for awhile. He's still got two more years in this program, and they won't be any better than this one if he keeps pressing and shooting off-balance, twisting shots. His results have been poor, there...

Indeed. I generally like our flow and the looks we get, but against good competition the last three games, I think the guys have gotten tense and a bit shy about using interior passing lanes in the half court. It'll get better with experience. Each of Fran's teams has bounced back well from ugly...

It's hard to accurately gauge the risks. They're probably close to identical, but here's how I see the 'cons' sorting themselves out: Fouling: 1. May foul in the act of shooting (but an 80% FT shooter only makes all three about half the time: .8^3=.512) 2. Shooter (if shooting 2) may make...

Update: "I've grown to appreciate, respect n enjoy living in Iowa n representing this great university n the ppl. I write this cause its wht I feel!" 12 minutes ago https://twitter.com/CoachAndrewF Annnnnnd.....let the analysis continue!!! Go.

Yeah. I think that wins the John L. Smith Halftime Interview of the Year Award. "We can't do anything. It's all Alabama!" I actually found it to be a refreshing change from usual coach speak.

I looked at it twice, Jack. Very close. That "00.1" just hadn't quite faded from the clock yet, but WOW.

Interesting. I did not know that. Other than the full heads of hair, both Painter and Weber seem to be emulating their mentor very effectively.

Why teh Brooce Webbers in teh middle?

Man, those IL (3 wins in Champaign since 1983) and MSU (no wins in E. Lansing since 1993) are streaks that you would more expect to see in football, where teams only play in certain road venues three times a decade sometimes. I've been following Iowa basketball since I was a youngster in...

Sure looks like a punch. That said, though, I can't recall the Fighting Izzos ever systematically sporting a lot of dirty play as a program. The Fighting Dantonios, however....