This does not seem like a game that Iowa will win. Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I'm just trying to manage my expectations.
This does not seem like a game that Iowa will win. Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I'm just trying to manage my expectations.
If the committee truly values that they don’t show it elsewhere:Ugh. But Iowa does themselves no favors with their end of the year collapses. The committee takes that into consideration. If Iowa would actually win in February they would avoid these situations. You reap what you sow.
If the committee truly values that they don’t show it elsewhere:
Oklahoma: lost 8 of their last 12. Get a 9 seed when some had them out of tournament.
Marquette: lost 5 of their final 6. 5 seed
Maryland: lose 3 of their final 4. 6 seed
I remember how bad of a matchup Davidson was supposed to be. They played a really small lineup that was gunna run us off the floor. After we won it wasn't a big deal because Davidson sucked. If we do win Friday, there will be a lot of posts about how bad Cincinnati is.
True. The NCAA Tournament brings surprises.
That said, those Hawkeyes that beat Davidson won their final six regular season games, including at Wisconsin and Maryland. Yeah, it lost to Penn State in the BTT, but it was playing well heading into the postseason.
Their road wins in that pre Davidson stretch included Penn State, Indiana and Michigan. Wisconsin and Maryland were in 2017.True. The NCAA Tournament brings surprises.
That said, those Hawkeyes that beat Davidson won their final six regular season games, including at Wisconsin and Maryland. Yeah, it lost to Penn State in the BTT, but it was playing well heading into the postseason.
YesI’d say Iowa has a poorly viewed reputation and perception that people outside of Iowa poorly think of them. I’m sure Fran’s behavior plays a small part as well.
I have Bob Huggins Bearcat teams in my head. Those teams with the relentless, nasty, in your face defense. Huggins has been gone for like a decade so I should join everyone in 2019.
@mopkins points have merit. I just do not like the vibe of this team at all. Garza looks like he is coming around and Baer will show up, everybody else I have no clue.
I think Iowa gets worked on Friday. Love to be wrong.
Wow, u really r consistentIowa by 14.
Yes, and it will help if Bohannon and Wieskamp take more that 7 shots, combined.I don't have a great feeling about this game at all. Just saying that there are a few reasons to be optimistic.
They're gonna need to hit their 3s.