Are we ranked after we beat Ohio State?
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Last four in with a win against OSU, first four out with a massive UCLA upset.
The Buckeye press could give Iowa "fits", Cotie is poison and I don't like the matchups personel-wise-----other than that, the Hawkeyes should roll! Living here in Columbus for umpteen years, I like nothing more than watching Iowa poke THE Ohio State smurfs in the eye! Go team, go....
Their press gives just about everyone fits. Both USC & UCLA had 23 turnovers against them, yet won by 13 and 21 points. I think the key is where the turnovers occur. OSU is a bad shooting team but good around the rim. If the TO's are in your backcourt where they can convert quickly, that's potentially disastrous. But if it's in your forecourt where you can get back and make them run an offense the impact is much less damaging. Of course this is true for any pressing team but especially so for Ohio State given their poor marksmanship.
Iowa handles the press, the Hawkeyes smother OSU with defense, and another highly ranked team goes down.
Next up: UCLA @ home. The Bruins committed 20 TOs in their loss to USC. The Hawkeyes sweep LA with another rousing upset behind brilliant defense and outstanding shooting in Iowa City.
Next up: UCLA @ home. The Bruins committed 20 TOs in their loss to USC. The Hawkeyes sweep LA with another rousing upset behind brilliant defense and outstanding shooting in Iowa City.
Where do you live? Dublin off Sawmill here! Nothing like a Hawk win over the Buckeyes!!
Intrigued by the rebounding stats in the OSU game vs. Minnesota. I'm sure it's been a big emphasis for them this week. Nevertheless, all the height and getting outrebounded like that speaks to their overall team discipline. Second chances and free throws might determine the game.
Still, #8 team in the country for a reason. Not worth melting down about if things don't go Iowa's way.
But if Iowa somehow wins?
Time to turn Carver into the last place UCLA ever wants to be.
Still, #8 team in the country for a reason. Not worth melting down about if things don't go Iowa's way.
But if Iowa somehow wins?
Time to turn Carver into the last place UCLA ever wants to be.
Powell ... the RetreatWhere do you live? Dublin off Sawmill here! Nothing like a Hawk win over the Buckeyes!!
Let's quickly forge a Clark statue so we can have an unveiling at the UCLA game
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