tksirius
HN's Love Doctor
Ok tough internet guy. I don't have anything against them, just think they should be playing at a level they are more suited for. Iowa BB won't be back until we get a lot better talent.
^^^^^^ Iowa at MSU - Game Thread ^^^^^^
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Ok tough internet guy. I don't have anything against them, just think they should be playing at a level they are more suited for. Iowa BB won't be back until we get a lot better talent.
HawkeyeHypnosis
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How bout we come out of half with a new attitude. Firm up on D. Settle down and get good looks by making good passes. Keep the ball under control.
tm3308
Well-Known Member
Were getting throttled by one of the nation's elite teams. The conference is pretty top heavy right now. There's a considerable gap between MSU/Indiana/Michigan/OSU and the rest of the league.
We've beaten and played well against Wisconsin and Purdue, two teams in the middle of the pack this year.
HawkeyeRyno
Banned
I didn't know stating facts was being negative. Wisconsin and Minnesota are in the bottom of the Big Ten - FACT.
Here's something positive: Iowa basketball will be much better next season. We all knew that this season was going to be rough. I expected this and I'm looking toward 2013 so I won't be disappointed.
I don't disagree that we need better talent, but guys like you **** me off.
You come out of the woodwork when things are good and just pile on when things are bad. I don't think Eric May is the best player on this team, but he IS. Therefore, I will support him.
And McCabe, he was a big reason we won @ WISC and @MINN last week. he played well and so did the team. I think that is a big correlation.
talkinhawks
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I listened to dolph for the 1st 4 mins of the game and it sounded like McCabe and May were just handing the ball to MSU every time they touched it. I get home and turn it on to see a pass go right through May's hands and bounce of his face to a defender. Then Cartwright turns it over twice in a row on a terrible dribble through and a terrible alley oop.
I understand McCabe needs to play because they need a physical body inside but May's minutes need to be about 10 per game...only when White, Gatens or Marble need a breather. He offers nothing against a team like MSU especially when IA is playing zone...he is a decent man to man defender but that's about it.
Gatens, White and Marble have looked pretty decent while the rest of the team has stunk it up.
I understand McCabe needs to play because they need a physical body inside but May's minutes need to be about 10 per game...only when White, Gatens or Marble need a breather. He offers nothing against a team like MSU especially when IA is playing zone...he is a decent man to man defender but that's about it.
Gatens, White and Marble have looked pretty decent while the rest of the team has stunk it up.
atomicblue224
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i think we should forget the score and bodyslams everyone and then go home with the attitude
1hawkeye1
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Iowa hasn't won @ WISC since 2000. Reason to be happy? FACT
tm3308
Well-Known Member
So who's in the middle? Purdue and Illinois are the only other choices after the top four if you're going to exclude Wisconsin. We might be the seventh-best team in the conference.
these two teams are capable of making "almost middle of the pack big 10th teams" look bad so us looking bad against them doesn't mean we are not close to middle of the pack. we are not middle of the pack yet but we are close
Nothing he said was wrong or derogatory to the players. Your post, however, was. That is the reason I took exception.
You can be critical of the play, just don't degrade the players.
HawkeyeHypnosis
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Even if it's over why complain so much. There has been obvious improvement on this team. We are not consistent right now. No reason to give up on em and say to hell with the season. They will only get better with practice, playing games and support.
hawkforlife9
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Does Fran talk about defense at practice? They're probably hitting just as many as if they were shooting at practice with no pressure. Our defense sucks. Got lucky a couple games when shooters were ice cold.
HawkForce
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7th best? 12 in the BIG is more like it. I have seen Neb and PSU play.
this is my point. good call
BasketballMan
Banned
Cant wait to see the same starting five trotting out to start the second half! Just.....simply....amazing when you think about it.
