Iowa MBB: VanLaere’s 2012-13 Season Preview & Prediction
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It depends on which 9 conference teams Iowa beats. With sweeps over Nebby, PSU, and NW 6 of those could be against non-NCAA qualifiers. If the other 3 wins aren't noteworthy Iowa could be in trouble. I'm just saying that 9 isn't a magic number.
ForeverHawk
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No, I get what you are saying and how you break it down. I am not knocking your picks. And, it's a tough schedule. And it is possible. I just think Iowa will exceed expectations and be better than 2-8. I think the roster is too talented to go 2-8 over the first 10 conference games regardless of the schedule. But, that could be wishful thinking. Without breaking it down game by game, I think they can go 5-5.
talkinhawks
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9 may not be the magic number but the Big Ten definitely gets 6 teams in the dance this year and maybe 7. Indiana, Mich, Mich St, Ohio St are definites and then I say Minnesota, Wisconsin, Purdue and Iowa will all have a chance to get in. I think .500 in the toughest conference this year will get you in.
storminspank
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I agree with this
GhostofBTT
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Not with a horrible OOC.
nationalchamps
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As strong as the B1G is this year, 9 wins in conference gets us to the dance. I don't mind our non-conf schedule this year, but next year they need to step it up a bit.
GhostofBTT
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Care to put some vBux on it?
If Iowa pulls a couple upsets they could go 8-2, or like you said they could go 2-8. I'll pick the middle and go 5-5.
GhostofBTT
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No way they win 5 of those games.
Section136
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So you think the Hawks will be favored in 5 or 6 of those games? Please list them.
83Hawk
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Not too worried about making the NCAA tourney this season....the Hawks have a LOT of very young players.
I think the talent is there, though, and they should be able to at least make bubble status. IMO it will take a minimum of 21 total and 10 conference wins to get in.
Should be another fun and exciting year. Iowa will upset a team or two....they just need to make sure THEY don't get upset!
I think the talent is there, though, and they should be able to at least make bubble status. IMO it will take a minimum of 21 total and 10 conference wins to get in.
Should be another fun and exciting year. Iowa will upset a team or two....they just need to make sure THEY don't get upset!
ibahawkeye
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I think you and atomic who is predicting 25 regular season wins are gonna be disappointed. After these 10 games... you'll probably be saying something like "Well... we are starting 2 true freshman and the Big Ten is loaded."
bcl20
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I hate our non-conference schedule though I understand it. Playing good non-conference teams, at home especially. You beat a non-conference, ranked team and excitement is built for the coming season. This has been something that has been lacking in both big sports.
That's not to say that I don't understand the reasoning behind such things but I still remember beating Kansas two years in a row,or the Arizona State games in football. Even the Nebraska games were fun despite the fact that we all knew we'd get slaughtered.
That's not to say that I don't understand the reasoning behind such things but I still remember beating Kansas two years in a row,or the Arizona State games in football. Even the Nebraska games were fun despite the fact that we all knew we'd get slaughtered.
nationalchamps
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You're on...400,000 Viesels.
You don't get how the selection process goes, do you? 9 wins could very well be enough but there's a very good chance, in Iowa's case, that it wouldn't.
bcl20
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I think Iowa would have to pull off some big time wins in order for 9 to do it. Taking down Michigan or Indiana (assuming either are as good as their ranking) with some wins over some top 15-20 teams could probably do it.
Cover3
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I think many people are underestimating just how bad our non-con schedule is. Every win over a team with a 300+ RPI is about as good (RPI-wise) as a loss to a top 100 team. Think about it this way: Iowa going 11-2 in the non-conference (which means no slip-ups) means about the same as going 8-5 with a good/average schedule (4 cupcakes, 4 respectable mid-majors, and 5 top 100s). To really make a strong case for the Big Dance, the Hawks will, in my opinion, need to do one of three things:
1. Go 12-1 or 13-0 out of conference,
2. Go 11-7 in the B1G, OR
3. Make the weekend at the B1G tourney
Our schedule is that bad.
nationalchamps
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LOL.....that's me laughing at you, not with you, pal. If you only knew how well I know how the selection process goes. When it comes to college athletics, I'm a made guy. You're not. Now, before I make you an offer you can't refuse, scurry on back to Lames and find the nearest sheep, errr, cheerleader to cuddle up with tonight - it's gonna be a cold one! Baaaaaaaa....
