The official competition ramps up: Iowa @ Michigan game thread

[trj]

So who had Iowa up 17 at the half?

I did just kidding. I had it as a loss just like everyone else.

 

[Northside Hawk]

Your right Perkins has made almost as big an impact as moving JBo to the point.

Too late to play the woulda shoulda could but if Fran makes that move sooner we beat Penn state and Rutgers and maybe shut down Sasha Stefanovic.

Who knows how bad Tony's shoulder was bothering him.

 

[thedukeofearl]

Raise your hand if you saw this one coming down the pike

Flawless game

MIght only have one turnover

Making Hunter look like the Pillsbury doughboy

 

[ssckelley]

How do our blocked shot numbers compare to last year? My eye test is we protect the rim even with a height disadvantage, at a higher level. If I am wrong, just lie to me. I feel good about my post…

Old age, eyes are fading…..

 

[trj]

talking about Keegan showing a Kris highlight

 

[InGoodCo]

I’ve said this several times, I can’t remember an Iowa team this dominate.

 

[justwinbaby]

Feels great so far. We get the ball to start the second half. Come out with a ton of energy and see if we can knock them out early. Go Hawks.

 

[HuckFinn]

This team is damn smooth. They score so easily. No hesitation from anywhere.

It’s called “green light” from Fran. I find it tough to believe we aren’t being looked at by any player who wants to score the basket.

 

[HuckFinn]

Is Iowa playing better defense (I believe so) or are the refs allowing Iowa to play? I’m not used to Iowa getting calls.

I just think neither team is getting overly physical. I like it. More like real basketball.

 

[Northside Hawk]

Getting 86-87 vibes tonight....only thing missing is the full court press.

That and the band playing "Hava Nagila" as the game approached crunch time.

 

[HuckFinn]

Old age, eyes are fading…..

I represent that remark.

 

[HaydenHawk56]

That and the band playing "Hava Nagila" as the game approached crunch time.

also the shot lob....and baseline bounce pass.....and wheel.

 

[teachercoach]

Think the coaches kept telling Keegan that Diabate had 28 last time.
Diabate is 0-5, scoreless.

Iowa doing a great job switching on some screens, not on others, Mich young players struggling with that.

 

[Northside Hawk]

Is Iowa playing better defense (I believe so) or are the refs allowing Iowa to play? I’m not used to Iowa getting calls.

Maybe after all these years Fran is finally getting a little respect from the stripes.

 

[Northside Hawk]

also the shot lob....and baseline bounce pass.....and wheel.

Into Wright.....JAM TIME!!!!!!

 

[thedukeofearl]

Hawks: FG: 18-30 - 60%
Michigan: FG: 2-32 - 37.5%

From beyond the arc:

Hawks: 7-10 - 70%
Michigan: 3-9 - 33.3%

 

[Motigerhawk]

We have the 2 hottest BB teams in the nation. The post season could be amazing.

 

[uihawk82]

That was a very good almost great first half. The final 6 minutes were great as they didnt swoon but upped the lead.

I dont know about you but my observation of many of Fran's teams have been they can not be too good in the first and last 5 minutes of both halves. But this team is also not having many scoring droughts and playing good, consistent bball for 40 minutes

 

[InGoodCo]

Iowa can hold on here, let’s hope. We’re going to get everything they have

 

[Northside Hawk]

It’s called “green light” from Fran. I find it tough to believe we aren’t being looked at by any player who wants to score the basket.

Box score says we have only seven assists but that isn't indicative of how well the ball is moving.

And when players know the ball will find them they will move and cut, or like Rebraca beat their man down the floor.