I'm sure that's exactly what Fran will tell the team in the locker room before the game.
(10) Iowa vs (7) Cincinnati
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I'm happy we are dancing. Anything can happen and I'll be cheering until the final gun.
My expectations are that Iowa will lose in the exact same fashion they have lost their last 5 of 6 games.
Anything else happens I'll be pleasantly surprised.
My expectations are that Iowa will lose in the exact same fashion they have lost their last 5 of 6 games.
Anything else happens I'll be pleasantly surprised.
Don’t think it’s that bad.
I think Garza is key. Dude is huge. Old school big man basketball. Give him rock on block and make them pay or kick it out.
I think Garza is key. Dude is huge. Old school big man basketball. Give him rock on block and make them pay or kick it out.
I don’t know a ton about Cinci but from I can tell we should have the advantage inside, particularly if Garza is playing well. Pound inside, open up some higher percentage looks from 3 and make it rain.
Gonna miss that kid.
We got what we deserve. We either man up or go home!!!
Why stop there? Let's take out Villanova or Purdue in the regionial semis. Since Iowa is 2-0 all time in the NCAA's against the top half of the bracket, it should be smooth sailing to the Final Four.
Cinci gets home cooking AND a 11:15 tip?! I would of liked to be a late game to allow our fans to make the drive up or fly in on a Friday.
I guess CBS and NCAA have a game to sell and figure the home crowd should arive early. Seems like a double bias to me. I guess it gets me outta work for the whole day now! Starting early!
I guess CBS and NCAA have a game to sell and figure the home crowd should arive early. Seems like a double bias to me. I guess it gets me outta work for the whole day now! Starting early!
A seven seed getting a home game is kind of bullshit. Certainly shows the NCAA preference for a later round. Several odd pairings this year.
As for the Iowa boys, they played a ten seed season.
But, for a team picked for 11th and four or five conference wins an NCAA appearance is a good season. Huge improvement from last season. Even gained like 100 places on defensive efficiency-although that was with five games to go so the numbers probably have fallen. Moved from historically bad defense to just bad defense.
If the Hawk shooters are hot we can beat any seven seed. Plus Iowa owes the Bearcats a beat down since the 2005 ass whipping we took at their hands.
As for the Iowa boys, they played a ten seed season.
But, for a team picked for 11th and four or five conference wins an NCAA appearance is a good season. Huge improvement from last season. Even gained like 100 places on defensive efficiency-although that was with five games to go so the numbers probably have fallen. Moved from historically bad defense to just bad defense.
If the Hawk shooters are hot we can beat any seven seed. Plus Iowa owes the Bearcats a beat down since the 2005 ass whipping we took at their hands.
B1G sorta got hosed when I look at the bracket overall. 3 B1G teams in the Duke bracket. Only one B1G team placed in the one first round location squarely in the heart of B1G territory (Iowa in Columbus, with first game against a team whose campus is <2-hr drive away). Only 1 B1G team in the Midwest Region, and it's a non-contender. #3 Purdue gets rewarded with a potential 2nd-round matchup against the defending champs in the Northeast, 3 hr drive from their campus. #4 Wisky gets to travel to the West Coast to play the Pac-12 Tourney champs in the first game. Just doesn't look pretty.
Yep. Hopefully collectively the B1G does well. The three teams placed in one end of one region's bracket is very odd. When is the last time two B1G's faced each other in the round of 32?
Bar fight: "I'm taking Cordell for sure". Definitely miss him.
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I used to live in Cincinnatti and for the record a game played in Columbus is NOT a home game. The city of Columbus have absolutely no interest in the U. of Cincinnatti. Hell, half of Cincinnatti doesn't support that team but supports Xavier.
The people of Columbus only care about OSU.
A comparison would be that UNI is closer to Iowa City than Cincy is to Columbus. If UNI played a game in Iowa City do you think the local fans would care? NO they wouldn't.
So, stop with the Cincy playing on their home court BS. That is totally wrong.
You should also know I am a lifelong Hawk fan. Let's just not use home court advantage as a reason we might lose.
Plus, a 1.5 point spread between a 7 seed and a 10 doesn't seem to show me any home court advantage.
Carry on.
The people of Columbus only care about OSU.
A comparison would be that UNI is closer to Iowa City than Cincy is to Columbus. If UNI played a game in Iowa City do you think the local fans would care? NO they wouldn't.
So, stop with the Cincy playing on their home court BS. That is totally wrong.
You should also know I am a lifelong Hawk fan. Let's just not use home court advantage as a reason we might lose.
Plus, a 1.5 point spread between a 7 seed and a 10 doesn't seem to show me any home court advantage.
Carry on.
Its not a home game because Columbus locals will support Cincy, it's because a high number of Cincy fans will pay to make the short trip. At least that's how I think it will go.
Some years back we lived in Sharonville. I believe there were more X fans where we lived. Could be wrong tho.
You're right Columbus natives will not attend the game, but you better believe there will be plenty of UC fans making the 2 hour trip North for this game. UC will have well over 10,000 fans at this game. By the way, if you ever move back to "Cincinnatti" it's spelled Cincinnati.
Uhhh, you couldn't be more off base with UC not having "loyal" fan base. They travel all over for football and basketball. There will be plenty of UC fans at this game!
I would fall over dead with a heart attack. When has Iowa EVER been given any favors by the committee?
Not necessarily for that reason, no. I know it's not a popular take after the way the season ended, but when Iowa plays average defense, gets to the line and is making threes, they can be very tough to beat. I suppose you can say that for just about any team, but it's especially true for our guys.
Pretty sure he's just saying miss him since he's been hurt this season and not playing...
Reporter asked Baer which Hawkeye team mate he wanted with him in a bar fight and he quickly chose Pemsl with Cook as a close second,.... Nicholas is the one leaving as it's his senior season....
They have some athletes, but Tennessee just got steamrolled by Auburn as well.
Well, that happens all the time. Just probably not going to happen in this 7-10 game
Agreed, Tennessee is a tough team but they are beatable. They lost to Auburn both times this season, barely beat a bad Vanderbilt and mediocre Alabama.
I can't believe all the whining on this forum since yesterday. Everyone was worried about getting an 8-9 across from Duke and now they are whining about getting a Cincy team that barely beat UCONN twice and getting Tennessee. Of the top 8 teams Iowa could have been matched up with in the second round, Tennessee would probably be my choice to play.
Iowa got a REALLY good draw in the tournament.....if a run is even possible they're in the region to do it. Even if they somehow manage to get past Cincy and Tenn., they'd likely face Purdue or Nova...not terrible in my mind. Hope they manage to find some motivation in the next couple days.
Definitely one of Iowa’s better draws. Not quite as good as the ‘14 play-in game, but definitely an easier path to the Sweet 16 than ‘15 or ‘16. I just hope somehow this team can flip a switch and start playing like they were in Jan. Wouldn’t hurt if our opponent came out timid and flat.
