HuckFinn
Well-Known Member
That’s what I said. He pulls this bullshit frequently.
Mackey Madness
- Thread starter Seth53
- Start date
Are you OK?
STILLBUSTER
Well-Known Member
Because u seem to fail to grasp my stance of appreciating the effort and accepting the results are what they are. Why are u so intent on psychoanalyzing some ulterior motive that simply doesn't exist?
HawkeyeHypnosis
Well-Known Member
I went into this thinking if we can get out if there losing by under 10, I figure they must be putting out a good showing. The play tonight was above what I was hoping for.
trj
Well-Known Member
Look, man. I have already stated that they are a 7,8,9 seed in the tournament, with a good chance of winning a game or two. But you do your typical bullshit, where you ignore everyone else’s opinions, and you pound your chest and say I am right.
MelroseHawkins
Well-Known Member
It sucks but they played so well and they came up short tonight. But, when there was about 3-4 minutes left I remember looking at this objectively and stated to my wife "Well, they played this game a lot closer than I thought they would". There were some pretty ticky tac fouls called like the subtle "push offs" on the picks and guys going straight up and getting a foul called but we know by now Iowa is not going to really get any calls against those kinds of teams and in those environments this year.
All in all, the state of Iowa played Purdue tough as hell in Mackey this year. That's the way I look at it.
trj
Well-Known Member
Why am I the bad guy? I should be the one everyone ignores.
thedukeofearl
Well-Known Member
Was hoping for a TO earlier
Really difficult place to play, thousands of Rabid fans
Makes on understand why the zebras seemed intimated, but they called a somewhat even game
Was a really fun game to watch, at least Stirtz outscored Smith: 19-16
Rather even game statistically:
Purdue 79-72 Iowa (Jan 14, 2026) Box Score - ESPN
Box score for the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game from January 14, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.
Stat I saw after the game that stuck out to me was Purdue shot 73% from the field in the 2nd half... Their was that stretch where we went back and forth shot for shot with like 8 straight made fgs that was fun and all but good lord. Between that and them making most all of their FTs how can you expect to win playing like that? I woulda said that was a Fran coached team if I didn't know any better.
The refs sure played their part in it I suppose we outta just be lucky Stirtz didn't get hurt when Smith dove on his legs from behind. Lots of bad calls in this one. But I wouldn't chalk it totally up to why we lost. We turned it over too much and Stirtzs shot selection those last 2-3 mins were terrible along with the D not being able to get a stop.
It's frustrating when with all of that being the case we were in the drivers seat in the 2nd half and just couldn't finish. This team is capable of beating about anyone but they can also get beat by about anyone and that's just how this yr is gonna go
The refs sure played their part in it I suppose we outta just be lucky Stirtz didn't get hurt when Smith dove on his legs from behind. Lots of bad calls in this one. But I wouldn't chalk it totally up to why we lost. We turned it over too much and Stirtzs shot selection those last 2-3 mins were terrible along with the D not being able to get a stop.
It's frustrating when with all of that being the case we were in the drivers seat in the 2nd half and just couldn't finish. This team is capable of beating about anyone but they can also get beat by about anyone and that's just how this yr is gonna go
SwirlinLingerie
Well-Known Member
I'm hoping the Hawks were mostly sick last week, and last night was the real team playing.
If so - and looking at that schedule - I think the Hawks might be due to start stacking some dubs. This team will fight.
If so - and looking at that schedule - I think the Hawks might be due to start stacking some dubs. This team will fight.
The last two losses we seem to play well for the majority of the game. There has been a 5-7 minute lull where we had turnovers and fouls (some silly) that have prevented us from winning. We really came out ready to play last night, no complaints there. I think we are due for a full 40 minute good, solid game. It is tough on the road where we've seen we don't get any breaks. But this teams just feels on the verge of some breakout performances.
Fryowa
Administrator
Iron sharpens iron and you don't get better smacking around Penn State and NW. I'm glad these games are at the beginning of the season where they can get some use out of a tough matchup with 7 footers and point guards who can fly.
It's like putting a donut on a bat in the on deck circle. Even if it's all in your head, that bat feels lighter and faster when you get in the box.
It's like putting a donut on a bat in the on deck circle. Even if it's all in your head, that bat feels lighter and faster when you get in the box.
MILHAWKEYE
Well-Known Member
I was hoping that we would be getting more production from Folgueiras thus far into the season!
I don't know...when Stirtz has the ball at the top of the key, there's still a lot of standing around the perimeter and passing it around until about 6-8 seconds remaining on the shot clock, then guys start moving faster -- altho their movement often doesn't seem to have any particular purpose...usually leading to rushed shots. I don't see that at a recipe for victory against the top 1/2 of the BTen conference.
Yeah, I really like his game and he has potential to be a special player. I wish McC would design some plays specifically for him early each game, to get him going. And run more sets for him.
thedukeofearl
Well-Known Member
Nasty MFer
