Is Oregon biggest game of Fran's Iowa tenure so far?

[Zstatman]

Not to put any pressure on but I think so. We've all been saying We need a Sweet 16 and it's time for the Hawks under Fran to get there.

Oregon will athletic and a tough out is my guess.

It's time for us to take the next step...............

Go Hawks

 

[chucktownhawk]

Iowa basketball needs this win. They need to keep advancing. Yes, Oregon is a challenge, but play smart, play hard and hustle your balls off. Every game is tougher and tougher from here on out

 

[HaydenHawk56]

Yes and for Barta a big yes.

 

[loesshillshawk]

Absolutely, and against one of the best coaches in the game.

 

[HawksMN]

Its not big for fran he already re-upped. But I tell you, losing tomorrow leaves us fans feeling really, really empty. Nothing really accomplished to note this season.

 

[PCHawk]

It's his 4th round of 32 game. The odds of winning this one is better than they were the past 3, but that's the only difference.

 

[Stanzi]

We aren't a huge underdog for once which is nice and hopefully Oregon's 2 week layoff is an advantage for us.

 

[Zstatman]

I see we're 5 point favorites, that sounds about right.

 

[hawkeyesgonewild]

We are over due. It is time to kick ass

 

[1977Hawkeye]

In my opinion, yes. You could say it's "just another round of 32 game" but this time Iowa is the favorite. This is our best chance to make the Sweet 16 or further in a very long time. It would be a great program win. Making a deep run could only help the program with recruiting, etc. Gotta take advantage of this opportunity. Losing tomorrow would be a let down for sure.

Of course, if Iowa wins tomorrow, each successive game after that gets bigger and bigger.

 

[atomicblue224]

I don't want to see the Northwestern state game tomorrow morning. That game pissed me off a long time.

 

[thedukeofearl]

I don't want to see the Northwestern state game tomorrow morning. That game pissed me off a long time.

Yeah, that is one that will Never be forgotten

 

[WindsorHawk]

No. But it is for Garza and JBo.

 

[WindsorHawk]

I see we're 5 point favorites, that sounds about right.

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