Very solid defensive effort tonight

[RevHolzhammer]

Especially in the first half, Iowa's tough D, not allowing back door baskets, nor many 3's from NW, allowed Iowa to collect a nice Big Ten W.

Very good game plan by our staff and Congrats to the Hawkeyes, as they deserved to be rewarded with this win.

 

[woodyk1]

No doubt. The lack of back door plays shows the Hawkeyes were prepared and focused.

 

[IAJay]

No doubt. The lack of back door plays shows the Hawkeyes were prepared and focused.

Did they try any back door cuts? It seemed like a completely different NW offense than what I was accustomed to.

 

[woodyk1]

Did they try any back door cuts? It seemed like a completely different NW offense than what I was accustomed to.

They didn't try the back door cuts because we didn't overplay the passing lanes. That is part of the plan. At least that is what I think the plan was. They had one late in the game, but for the most part, the Hawks D was in position to defend the back door.

 

[IAJay]

They didn't try the back door cuts because we didn't overplay the passing lanes. That is part of the plan. At least that is what I think the plan was. They had one late in the game, but for the most part, the Hawks D was in position to defend the back door.

I remember the same one that you do and I asked my buddy if that was the first one of the game. I honestly don't think it was because of Iowa's style, they just seemed content to go with the dribble ball reversal around the arc. I wasn't quite sure what they were trying to accomplish with that.

 

[woodyk1]

I remember the same one that you do and I asked my buddy if that was the first one of the game. I honestly don't think it was because of Iowa's style, they just seemed content to go with the dribble ball reversal around the arc. I wasn't quite sure what they were trying to accomplish with that.

I do know it is part of the NW offense. I don't know why (specifically) why they didn't do more. I can only assume they didn't see the back door available since it is a sight play (offensive player gets a step on the defender) and not a play that is called in the huddle. I am trying to think positive and assume the Iowa defense played well and focused on not leaving the back door open.

 

[IAJay]

I do know it is part of the NW offense. I don't know why (specifically) why they didn't do more. I can only assume they didn't see the back door available since it is a sight play (offensive player gets a step on the defender) and not a play that is called in the huddle. I am trying to think positive and assume the Iowa defense played well and focused on not leaving the back door open.

I am not trying to hate, I am just kinda thinking out loud with you about it. I remember the days of Tim Doyle giving all sorts back cuts, and the basis of the system is that back cut. I didn't even see players attempting those cuts tonight which confuses me because that is what I think of when I think of NW basketball. Maybe Carmody is adjusting to a slightly more athletic type that is on his team now.

 

[woodyk1]

I am not trying to hate, I am just kinda thinking out loud with you about it. I remember the days of Tim Doyle giving all sorts back cuts, and the basis of the system is that back cut. I didn't even see players attempting those cuts tonight which confuses me because that is what I think of when I think of NW basketball. Maybe Carmody is adjusting to a slightly more athletic type that is on his team now.

That (what you said about Carmody adjusting) could be. I am choosing the line of thinking that is was the Hawks D.

We may see something different from NW when we play in Evanston. I know they were running back doors when they were playing teams like MSU, Purdue, and OSU that put more pressure on the passing lanes.

 

[JHHawk]

Carmody said in the postgame that they did not bring it on defense or offense tonite..just a flat effort. I agree...but I also think that our guys were playing good defense as well. Eric May buried Crawford,who had about his worst game as a Cat.
Eric May is becoming a killer defender...after guarding Battle,Turner,ect...he is not afraid of anyone.

 

[storminspank]

It's a tweaked version of the Princeton offense and back door cuts are still very important. Iowa's D shut them down. Great preparation tonight, better execution.