I fail to see what is wrong with a fan base being optimistic about their team. I'm not sure if I participated in that poll or not but before the season started I didn't like our chances at being a NCAA Tourney team. But had I voted no I sure in the heck wouldn't be on here rubbing fellow Hawkeye fans noses in it. To be honest I'm a little surprised at how close we were to being a tournament team. Switch the results on Omaha, Nebraska, and either Minnesota or Illinois and we are all sitting here talking about ways Iowa could get in.
The results of this season suck but the team has been competitive and fun to watch. The team has talent and will be good for a few years.