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Ian Pike Hammer
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It might have been announced; if so, I missed it.
Illinois State next weekend - Fire Fran he can't even schedule a good RPI team for the secret scrimmage.
South Alabama.Hickory High School?
I think you stole that from somewhere.
Yeah, so; what's your point?I think you stole that from somewhere.
For Iowa, what P5 team is close enough geographically that isn’t already on our schedule?Hold up. Iowa State is getting in 2 games against likely tournament or at least bubble teams before the season even begins?? Minnesota and in Cedar Rapids vs Wisconsin?!?
That does seem to be smarter if you're going to start the season fast. Better to get schooled when it doesn't matter and have time to work on things than when it goes on your tournament resume.
For Iowa, what P5 team is close enough geographically that isn’t already on our schedule?
Secondly, they are scrimmages. Coaches work on putting in their sets, working situations, and rotating lineups. Would playing better competition be ideal? Sure, but it’s not all that big of a deal.
I didn’t even see your comment but looking at it now I’m sure I would have caught the intended sarcasm.yeah, I was just joking with my comment (even tho I know you weren't replying to me directly) but I doubt they have too much concern on quality of opponent. It's just good probably to see them against someone in a different jersey. In previous seasons Iowa has scrimmaged KSU, Creighton and UNO - I am sure it's about proximity and availability more then anything.
For Iowa, what P5 team is close enough geographically that isn’t already on our schedule?
Secondly, they are scrimmages. Coaches work on putting in their sets, working situations, and rotating lineups. Would playing better competition be ideal? Sure, but it’s not all that big of a deal.
We play DePaul silly goose.... no those other ones are good ideas and we’ve played a few in the past. Again it’s just a scrimmage.Creighton, Missouri, Marquette, DePaul
Anyone notice we are the last Big 10 team to play an exhibition by 3 days?