ISU vs. Drake
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Pretty big. In a game like tonight, his experience could have made the difference. Some defensive adjustments should have been made, but I think the problem was more that the intensity wasn't there.
Lots of missed free throws, flat-footed defense, missed layups. In short, if you don't have the mental fortitude and focus on the road, you lose. I hope it's a learning experience for them.
HawkeyeRyno
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And so does everyone else. That's the beauty about it, Iowa has no expectations so if we lose no big deal it was expected. Iowa State has so much expectations it's a huge deal.
It was a road game early in the season, strange things happen.....
I totally wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks win. I just think Hilton is the X-factor.
Hate to say it, but I agree with you. It will be interesting to see what Iowa looks like when they play teams with a pulse. Basically the same group as last year.
jacknicholson
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With a solid year of experience under their belt....
Agreed.
FalseMirage
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Iowa wins at Hilton. The difference is in the coaching.
Hawkize10000000
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Certainly we share your frustration, disappointment and even anger about the transfers in our men’s and now even our women’s basketball programs (women have now lost all four of their recruits from last year despite having Elite 8 and Sweet 16 teams). I can assure you both Coach McDermott and Coach Fennelly are concerned and trying to figure out how best to combat it. Part of Coach McDermott having two coaching vacancies is a direct result of his wanting to try and address the issue.
However, it also helps to keep our transfers in perspective. My peers and I continually discuss the epidemic around the country in the sport of basketball. In the past two years over 500 men’s basketball players have transferred from a Division I team to another program. That number is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately if a kid’s world is not absolutely perfect (in their mind), they run from the problem rather than deal with it. Makes you wonder if it is the first signs of our society’s change in our early education program (no longer give kids grades – everybody passes; can’t keep score, everybody has to win; if you do not like something, have mom or dad complain on your behalf). Personally I wonder how that generation is going to survive in the real world when mom or dad or AAU coach are not there for them during their first job interview or first job evaluation. The bottom line is life is not a video game, you can’t just hit reset if you do not like your initial score.
Here are several links that clearly help put our transfers in perspective. Doesn’t solve the issue but perspective on this issue is important.
First Link (SEC Transfers)
http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100414/ARTICLES/100419770/1136?p=all&tc=pgall
Second Link (List of over 300 transfers in 2008)
http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=667122
Third Link (more on 2008 transfers)
http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=942701
Thanks again for your support. One way or the other, we will get basketball fixed.
Go Cyclones!
Jamie Pollard
However, it also helps to keep our transfers in perspective. My peers and I continually discuss the epidemic around the country in the sport of basketball. In the past two years over 500 men’s basketball players have transferred from a Division I team to another program. That number is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately if a kid’s world is not absolutely perfect (in their mind), they run from the problem rather than deal with it. Makes you wonder if it is the first signs of our society’s change in our early education program (no longer give kids grades – everybody passes; can’t keep score, everybody has to win; if you do not like something, have mom or dad complain on your behalf). Personally I wonder how that generation is going to survive in the real world when mom or dad or AAU coach are not there for them during their first job interview or first job evaluation. The bottom line is life is not a video game, you can’t just hit reset if you do not like your initial score.
Here are several links that clearly help put our transfers in perspective. Doesn’t solve the issue but perspective on this issue is important.
First Link (SEC Transfers)
http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100414/ARTICLES/100419770/1136?p=all&tc=pgall
Second Link (List of over 300 transfers in 2008)
http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=667122
Third Link (more on 2008 transfers)
http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=942701
Thanks again for your support. One way or the other, we will get basketball fixed.
Go Cyclones!
Jamie Pollard
SixAMtailgate
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I just got home from the game. I am a Drake Law Grad so I was happy.
ISU is not well coached. Players are running that team. No adjustments during the game. Their best "play" is Royce White playing the game one on one.
ISU is not well coached. Players are running that team. No adjustments during the game. Their best "play" is Royce White playing the game one on one.
franstheman
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wow that email from pollard is absolutely DRIPPING with doucsheyness
CycloneBlake
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That is spot on, Bobby Lutz was a HUGE hire last year, too bad he needed to be closer to his ailing father and his daughter is now a freshman at North Carolina State...I honestly think ISU needs someone on the bench that has been a HC before...In the back of my mind I still remember how Clyde Drexler failed miserably at his alma mater, Houston, I hope it doesn't happen to the Mayor....
FalseMirage
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A jacka$$ can't give birth to a giraffe.
Tmoney12
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I saw Todd Lickliter at CampusTowns Jimmy Johns on a moped...
FalseMirage
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Players are running the team? Sounds like the Wayne Morgan era.
CycloneBlake
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Wayne Morgan did bring a solid 2-3 defense from his days under Jim Boeheim....but other than that you're right...
HawkeyeMike23
Banned
No, I really liked the switching every single screen no matter who was setting it defensive strategy. It's the first I've ever seen it done. I'm hoping it catches on, Fred is once again ahead of the curve here.
StatelineHawk
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I hope FH succeeds also, but losing to a team coached by Phelps definately sends up red flags. I was hoping talent could make up for lack of coaching experiece for awhile.
SixAMtailgate
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my sarcasm detector is broken, I can't tell if serious..
