We still need as many resume building wins as we can get. Getting even one win between Sparty, Michigan and Maryland would be huge, as would knocking off Wisconsin in Madison or Nebraeka in Lincoln.
I'm seeing signs of intangibles that even the Uthoff class didn't have; toughness, chemistry, killer instinct, clutch shots taken and made. We avoid trips to Ann Arbor and College Park, which is huge because Maryland is knocking off everyone. I'm anxious to see how we fare in this tough stretch coming up. I don't want to be an eight or nine seed and be second round fodder.[/QUOTE
I agree with you. I've just seen so many hawk fans melt down when they don't win the big game against a top team. Of course, we all want Iowa to beat MSU, Mich, and MD, and get a better seed.
I'll be thrilled if they can do that, but I'll be satisfied if Iowa can go .500 or better in conference and make it to the dance. I think that's a mentally balanced approach.
This board is pretty bipolar. I'm just saying be happy for a tourney bid, be thrilled with better.