InGoodCo
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Hey, I said the same shit this summer, about how I expected this team to have a giant swing just like Fran’s demeaner and I got called Gary Barta on the keys
Let's be honest!
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thedukeofearl
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Yes, indeed, he is the best true point guard we have had in a long time. I like the fact that he is shooting the ball, taking it to the basket, making it and/or getting free throws. One of the main knocks on him was poor shooting without any evidence, but he has proved otherwise.....
His passing ability speaks for itself. When he and Bohannon and JoeW get into a groove things will be very good. We could be a nightmare to stop with Garza and Cook playing as they have been. There is a tremendous upside for the Hawks.....
Much better than I had hoped in my wildest dreams. It all depended on playing solid D and somehow these Lads have done that very well. We contest the three very well and fight for the ball inside, getting rebounds that we didn't have a chance to do last season.....
It's all good.....
thedukeofearl
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deanvogs
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Connor has impressed me so far. The thing that I've noticed the most is how physical he is. Last year guards could just out physical the guys we had playing the point (Jordon, Brady, Dailey). That isn't going to happen with Connor, he is stronger than most other players that will be guarding him at the PG position.
ModebaSan
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These two games were team wins. Cook, Garza, JBo, CMac, all played well. Kreiner, Baer, Moss, Dailey, Till, Weiskamp, all put in quality minutes. We will be a little deeper when Pemsl heals up. Barring injuries, this team looks and feels different than last year. Congrats Hawks and keep it up!
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DDThompson
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Only if Tom Izzo says so.
In the Oregon game, isn’t the short-hispanic gene- statutore-wanna-be a Big10 ref? That guy loves him some limelight. And he’s not good.
JG10Hawk
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Hmm, you bring up an interesting question. I think Connor has earned to be in the discussion to start over Moss but I'm not so sure it's a given that he will. Moss starting at the 2 allows Fran to stagger the PG minutes a bit and allows both Connor and Jordan to be in the game at the same time without both needing a breather.
Fran has started 2 PGs in the past with MG and Sapp back in 2015-2016 and that team didn't have the option of a Moss coming off the bench (they were lacking a solid guard off the bench). They instead had a young Christian Williams playing spot minutes at PG when both MG and Sapp were winded.
It'll be interesting to see how Fran handles the minutes at the 1 & 2 moving forward. No matter who starts below is how, as of right now, I believe the minutes should be distributed.
McCaffery - 30 mpg
Bohannon - 30 mpg
Moss - 20 mpg
Dailey - 10 mpg
Wieskamp - 25 mpg
Baer - 20 mpg
Cook - 30 mpg
Garza - 25 mpg
Kriener - 10 mpg
Pemsl/Till play the spot minutes when needed due to foul trouble etc.
You could take 5 from McCaffery and give them to Dailey but I'm not as high on him as some others, probably because I'm more of a numbers guy. He's shown some flashes but really hasn't been all that efficient in his career up to this point.
#1DieHardHawk
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I'll admit, I expected some improvement, but, they look better than I thought they would.
From an individual player standpoint, I actually don't see a ton of improvement. What I do see is much more cohesiveness and togetherness, both elements that have been drastically needed the last two seasons. Kudos to Fran for getting this team to buy in.
Connor is an outstanding addition. He's a steadying influence and smart. I'm not really that surprised there - I kind of expected him to do well. Cook also looks more assertive and is actually moving his feet on defense. When he plays under control, he's a load, but "under control" is the key with him.
From an individual player standpoint, I actually don't see a ton of improvement. What I do see is much more cohesiveness and togetherness, both elements that have been drastically needed the last two seasons. Kudos to Fran for getting this team to buy in.
Connor is an outstanding addition. He's a steadying influence and smart. I'm not really that surprised there - I kind of expected him to do well. Cook also looks more assertive and is actually moving his feet on defense. When he plays under control, he's a load, but "under control" is the key with him.
hawkdrummer1
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Where did this come from?! The team chemistry is fantastic, Fran seems to be playing the right combination of guys. (hate to say this, but I think Pemsl should be out of the rotation). Connor was a beast last night, kid can ball. The mix of zones works on D.
ArvadaHawk
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the switch needs to be made to start connor and have jbo move to sg and start there. the offense is much smoother with connor running the point. connor can actually bring the ball up court by himself and doesn't get trapped in the front court because he can't dribble. folks, jbo simply cannot dribble drive past any defenders; whereas, connor can. ain't saying connor is cat quick, but he as the ability to use the dribble to set up a move to get by his defender.
ArvadaHawk
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hd, i felt that way towards the end of last season. in fact, i think pemsl miscalculated returning to iowa if he wants to play.
BILLYBOBSTEXAS
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Who on this team hasn't improved? Pemsl is hurt and hasn't suited up as of yet. I think I for one will wait and see him in action first before claiming he isn't any good!
ThunderHawk
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He hired a defensive specialist in the offseason, didn't he?
lightning1
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The foul calls will be what they are going to be. Can't control that. My fear is that this team won't have the will to continue to play defense like they did in NY. It's easy for players to slide back into doing what's comfortable. I hope the team leaders and the coaches continue to hold them accountable to do the right things on the court. Time will tell.
hawkdrummer1
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Pemsl is a great kid and a good player, but the best path for him may be at a smaller school. Unfortunate...but likely true.
1hawkeye1
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I can't believe how many FT's Iowa is MAKING!
Bohannon is shooting 85.2% from the line and 4 guys are shooting better than that. That's nuts.
Last season the team shot 69.5%, so far this season 78.4%. Man I hope they keep it up. This is fun to watch! Go Hawks!
smitharooney
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How do three refs miss a ball bounce off a guys foot when I saw it in real time from my couch? Plus when Hurley got the T I saw the foul right away . He had a right to lose it
meechiganhawk
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Agreed on Larry, he is awful, he booted Fran last year and the next night T'd up John Belien, I thought JB was gonna get tossed. That ref should not be an official, has anyone ever seen him call a consistent game?
