Re: College Basketball 2015-16
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:01 pm
Other than the two straight losses, what else happened?Iowan wrote:The plane has crashed into the mountain. Or, more accurately, the grain bin.
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Other than the two straight losses, what else happened?Iowan wrote:The plane has crashed into the mountain. Or, more accurately, the grain bin.
That's the big one. One of our better interior players (Cam Lard) got injured in the first loss, didn't play in the second. Might be back tomorrow night, might not. I don't like the indefinite feel of it.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:Other than the two straight losses, what else happened?Iowan wrote:The plane has crashed into the mountain. Or, more accurately, the grain bin.
That hardly sounds like “plane crashed into mountain.” Not throwing shade, that just seems like a big reachIowan wrote:That's the big one. One of our better interior players (Cam Lard) got injured in the first loss, didn't play in the second. Might be back tomorrow night, might not. I don't like the indefinite feel of it.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:Other than the two straight losses, what else happened?Iowan wrote:The plane has crashed into the mountain. Or, more accurately, the grain bin.
After starting conference play 2-0 and throttling KU, we were in a really good spot to end the KU streak. Then we shit two consecutive games down our leg, including one at home, with guys missing open looks late, choking at the line, and - of course - questionable officiating.
I don't think we're off pace of pre-season expectations, but this team had the opportunity to do something an ISU squad hasn't done in a long time. That's pretty well been pissed away.
"Crashed into the mountain" is all relative. It seems like in 7 days time they played themselves into, and then immediately out of, the conference title race.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:That hardly sounds like “plane crashed into mountain.” Not throwing shade, that just seems like a big reachIowan wrote: That's the big one. One of our better interior players (Cam Lard) got injured in the first loss, didn't play in the second. Might be back tomorrow night, might not. I don't like the indefinite feel of it.
After starting conference play 2-0 and throttling KU, we were in a really good spot to end the KU streak. Then we shit two consecutive games down our leg, including one at home, with guys missing open looks late, choking at the line, and - of course - questionable officiating.
I don't think we're off pace of pre-season expectations, but this team had the opportunity to do something an ISU squad hasn't done in a long time. That's pretty well been pissed away.
Good teams overcome this kind of stuff. Embrace the gut check
After watching Georgia up close, I think they have a couple talented players (particularly Claxton), but not much beyond that. I kind of like Tom Crean actually, though I think he was in over his head by the time his Indiana tenure ended. Georgia might be a better, lower pressure job for him, though he still constantly looks like he’s on the verge of an aneurysm.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:(1) Georgia appears to stink- good, their coach is a fuckin’ asshole (plus he looks like Martin Prince from The Simpsons)
(2) is “physicality” an actual word? It certainly is bigly used by coaches/announcers
And just like that, you guys are back.Iowan wrote:"Crashed into the mountain" is all relative. It seems like in 7 days time they played themselves into, and then immediately out of, the conference title race.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:That hardly sounds like “plane crashed into mountain.” Not throwing shade, that just seems like a big reachIowan wrote: That's the big one. One of our better interior players (Cam Lard) got injured in the first loss, didn't play in the second. Might be back tomorrow night, might not. I don't like the indefinite feel of it.
After starting conference play 2-0 and throttling KU, we were in a really good spot to end the KU streak. Then we shit two consecutive games down our leg, including one at home, with guys missing open looks late, choking at the line, and - of course - questionable officiating.
I don't think we're off pace of pre-season expectations, but this team had the opportunity to do something an ISU squad hasn't done in a long time. That's pretty well been pissed away.
Good teams overcome this kind of stuff. Embrace the gut check
It's a talented team, but young. I have little faith they will gut check. But you're right, good teams overcome this kind of stuff. I think we're just not as good as our talent level could take us.
That was impressive. I’ve watched you guys multiple times so far and you look quite goodSlipkid42 wrote:Terps throttle Buckeyes in Columbus. Next up: Spartans in East Lansing. Still seems weird to be making these snow belt road trips.
Yeah, I do miss the ACC rivalries and wish we had never left. Big 10 still seems alien to me esp. the sunken benches @ Minnesota.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:That was impressive. I’ve watched you guys multiple times so far and you look quite goodSlipkid42 wrote:Terps throttle Buckeyes in Columbus. Next up: Spartans in East Lansing. Still seems weird to be making these snow belt road trips.
That said, still pissed that you left the ACC. Never forget Albert King/Buck Williams-era Terps remains my favorite “non-Heels” ACC team ever.
Also, how is it that Maryland hasn’t adopted the mighty coda to Terrapin Station as your fight song???
Taking my son to watch UK/KU next Saturday. He’s been to several games, but this will be his first big-game atmosphere at Rupp, hopefully we can pull out a W.Iowan wrote:Attention: Fuck Kansas
Carry on.
I’m rooting for you. Conference solidarity is all fine and well, but fuuuuuuck Kansas.rlipps wrote:Taking my son to watch UK/KU next Saturday. He’s been to several games, but this will be his first big-game atmosphere at Rupp, hopefully we can pull out a W.Iowan wrote:Attention: Fuck Kansas
Carry on.
Conference realignment was the worst.Slipkid42 wrote:Yeah, I do miss the ACC rivalries and wish we had never left. Big 10 still seems alien to me esp. the sunken benches @ Minnesota.whatwouldcooleydo? wrote:That was impressive. I’ve watched you guys multiple times so far and you look quite goodSlipkid42 wrote:Terps throttle Buckeyes in Columbus. Next up: Spartans in East Lansing. Still seems weird to be making these snow belt road trips.
That said, still pissed that you left the ACC. Never forget Albert King/Buck Williams-era Terps remains my favorite “non-Heels” ACC team ever.
Also, how is it that Maryland hasn’t adopted the mighty coda to Terrapin Station as your fight song???
It never went awayZip City wrote:Yeah! Bring back the SWAC!
The SWAC exists.Zip City wrote:Yeah! Bring back the SWAC!
Better for who? The fans? It hasn't been about the fans for 30 yearsIowan wrote:The SWAC exists.Zip City wrote:Yeah! Bring back the SWAC!
If you meant the SWC, you’re sarcasm would still be correct. College sports was better with regional conferences.
Fans and athletes. The people who's interest makes the sport profitable, and the people who actually compete.Zip City wrote:Better for who? The fans? It hasn't been about the fans for 30 yearsIowan wrote:The SWAC exists.Zip City wrote:Yeah! Bring back the SWAC!
If you meant the SWC, you’re sarcasm would still be correct. College sports was better with regional conferences.
Yes, this is silly, but it's the price of your entire athletic program being paid for by football and/or men's basketballIowan wrote:
Fans and athletes. The people who's interest makes the sport profitable, and the people who actually compete.
Let's have kids fly from Maryland to Nebraska to play field hockey! Or West Virginia to west Texas to run track!
With cable/satellite/streaming, the conferences don't need to be regional anymore. In fact, I would say the regional nature of, say, MLB is one of the things that holds it backGo back to the last 80's configuration, but have Penn State in the Big East. Pac 10, SWC, SEC, Big 8, Big 10, ACC, Big East. It's a pipe dream, but in what ways would that not be more interesting/entertaining? Large, geographically sprawled conferences are just not as interesting.
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So glad we don't play you in the SEC/Big 12 challenge this year.Sterling Bigmouth wrote:
Numero uno, baby
Coverage certainly doesn't need to be regional, but from a fan perspective it was more fun when it had a stronger regional vibe. I'm guessing the athletes preferred it too.Zip City wrote:Yes, this is silly, but it's the price of your entire athletic program being paid for by football and/or men's basketballIowan wrote:
Fans and athletes. The people who's interest makes the sport profitable, and the people who actually compete.
Let's have kids fly from Maryland to Nebraska to play field hockey! Or West Virginia to west Texas to run track!
With cable/satellite/streaming, the conferences don't need to be regional anymore. In fact, I would say the regional nature of, say, MLB is one of the things that holds it backGo back to the last 80's configuration, but have Penn State in the Big East. Pac 10, SWC, SEC, Big 8, Big 10, ACC, Big East. It's a pipe dream, but in what ways would that not be more interesting/entertaining? Large, geographically sprawled conferences are just not as interesting.
I am "fuck Kansas!" 24/7/365, but..... I wouldn't want to be you guys tonight. They are coming off a loss and go to Rupp Arena on Saturday to play a team that is currently in great form and should fully expect to give the Chickenhawks a thrashing, so they are gonna be close to desperate to beat you guys in Lawrence. I wish you well and will gladly (unlike The Fonz) say that I am wrong should the Cyclones winIowan wrote:Attention: Fuck Kansas