Forget the Hate; Why ISU's Loss Might Help Iowa

[ChosenChildren]

ISU was in Iowa's bracket. They have a great team. Now they are out of the tournament after a huge, unexpected upset. Dreaming big, doesn't this improve Iowa's chances of making the Elite 8?

 

[blubberhawk]

ISU was in Iowa's bracket. They have a great team. Now they are out of the tournament after a huge, unexpected upset. Dreaming big, doesn't this improve Iowa's chances of making the Elite 8?

I will be happy with one win and then go from there. Iowa/Davidson is a total toss up game.

How anyone can be thinking elite 8 yet is beyond me.

 

[ibahawkeye]

If 2 14 seeds can take down 3 seeds.... no reason a 7 seed can't beat a 2!!!

And UCLA is giving SMU all they want.... This has been a crazy/great start to the tournament!!

 

[NEIChawk]

If 2 14 seeds can take down 3 seeds.... no reason a 7 seed can't beat a 2!!!

And UCLA is giving SMU all they want.... This has been a crazy/great start to the tournament!!

And that's why we love (or hate) the tournament....big upsets, close games, crying cheerleaders, what the hell more do ya need? Right?

 

[ChosenChildren]

If 2 14 seeds can take down 3 seeds.... no reason a 7 seed can't beat a 2!!!

And UCLA is giving SMU all they want.... This has been a crazy/great start to the tournament!!

Exactly the point I'm trying to make. I know I'm getting way ahead of it (Davidson is very good), but why not dream big?

 

[PCHawk]

I am big time looking forward to the elite 8 game. Might not have the chance tomorrow night so just as well do it now.

 

[ibahawkeye]

And that's why we love (or hate) the tournament....big upsets, close games, crying cheerleaders, what the hell more do ya need? Right?

I find my self always rooting for the underdog even if it ruins my bracket. Other than the Zona game it looks like we're about to get another set of good finishes coming up.

 

[BigD]

I will be happy with one win and then go from there. Iowa/Davidson is a total toss up game.How anyone can be thinking elite 8 yet is beyond me.

Totally agree. At this point I am hoping to be a part of the grateful 32.

 

[WindsorHawk]

I'm struggling with the UCLA game. Probably should be pulling for UCLA.

 

[BigD]

And that's why we love (or hate) the tournament....big upsets, close games, crying cheerleaders, what the hell more do ya need? Right?

Meds for me please?

 

[okeefe4prez]

No, it's not. Iowa is a very good team in a tough conference. The only way this is a toss up game is if we play like total dog crap and they shoot lights out. There is a 3% chance of that happening. I get that in the tourney anyone can win any given game, but I categorically refuse to believe that Iowa is a toss up game with Davidson. It just isn't.

 

[WindsorHawk]

SMU 19-0 run ends...now 5-0 by UCLA.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

I will be happy with one win and then go from there. Iowa/Davidson is a total toss up game.

How anyone can be thinking elite 8 yet is beyond me.

Exactly. Duke lost early in Iowa's bracket last year, but Iowa failed to get out of the First Four, so it was moot point. Beat Davidson, then beat Gonzaga, then yes - this COULD benefit Iowa.

 

[WindsorHawk]

It sure doesn't't hurt Iowa and SMU and UCLA aren't impressing me.

 

[WindsorHawk]

SMU got robbed but I'm happy to see weak teams advancing.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Iowa potentially vs. Alford in the Sweet 16 instead of the clones? Now wouldn't THAT be something.

 

[WindsorHawk]

Iowa potentially vs. Alford in the Sweet 16 instead of the clones? Now wouldn't THAT be something.

For sure. Iowa has to get 2 wins and UCLA has to beat a team that looks better than them IMO.

 

[DDThompson]

Since the Iowa-ISU Sweet 16 is gone I guess my sights have moved to the Final Four vs. UNI

 

[ISC]

Since the Iowa-ISU Sweet 16 is gone I guess my sights have moved to the Final Four vs. UNI

I'd go for that game

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

SMU got robbed but I'm happy to see weak teams advancing.

It's fascinating to me those that say SMU was robbed, by definition of the rule it was right call and easy call. Goaltending has been called that way as long as I can remember..