Could it happen?

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Iowa football goes undefeated, including 8-0 in the Big Ten, for the first time since 1922.

Could Iowa basketball go undefeated in the Big Ten for the first time since 1970 (14-0)?

It's a grueling grind, and it doesn't take much to lose; we all know that, but having swept MSU and whipped Purdue on the road, it's an interesting possibility. Likely? Of course not. But wouldn't THAT be something?!

Realistically, 15-3 and the first Big Ten title since 1979 is certainly within reach. However it turns out, it's great to have a Hawkeye basketball team that is bullying the likes of Purdue and MSU rather than being bullied. Awesome stuff.

 

[HobbieHawk]

Except that Iowa football was 8-0 in the B1G in 2002

 

[ddelzell]

Iowa football goes undefeated, including 8-0 in the Big Ten, for the first time since 1922.

Could Iowa basketball go undefeated in the Big Ten for the first time since 1970 (14-0)?

It's a grueling grind, and it doesn't take much to lose; we all know that, but having swept MSU and whipped Purdue on the road, it's an interesting possibility. Likely? Of course not. But wouldn't THAT be something?!

Realistically, 15-3 and the first Big Ten title since 1979 is certainly within reach. However it turns out, it's great to have a Hawkeye basketball team that is bullying the likes of Purdue and MSU rather than being bullied. Awesome stuff.

 

[Birky]

Except that Iowa football was 8-0 in the B1G in 2002

I think he was referring to the undefeated regular season when comparing to 1922. It was worded oddly.

I would bet a large sum Iowa will not go undefeated in the B1G in basketball. I would think it is more likely they would win a national championship than win out in the regular season.

 

[thirdandpunting]

I think he was referring to the undefeated regular season when comparing to 1922. It was worded oddly.

I would bet a large sum Iowa will not go undefeated in the B1G in basketball. I would think it is more likely they would win a national championship than win out in the regular season.

Using KenPom... Assuming the number 4 overall seed and the log 5 win % formula Iowa would play the following:

WhoCaresU
NotreDame
Purdue
WVU
Villanova
Kansas = 4.5% winout percentage (Worst Case)

Running the table in the B1G 2.5%

 

[Hawkize31]

I'm trying to find if a P5 school has ever gone undefeated in conference regular season games in football and basketball for a full calendar year. If we win the next 9, it would be a full year for us since our last regular season conference loss in either sport.

 

[revkev73]

If it happens...would it be a "Tiger Slam?"

 

[PhantomFlyer]

Has Iowa ever led the conference in wins in both football and basketball for the same school year?

 

[uniFIGHTuniFIGHT]

We're not going undefeated in the Big Ten and we're still probably not front-runners to win the conference (something we haven't done in decades). We're susceptible to bad performances. We're not going to shoot lights-out every night and we haven't been putting on any Aaron White dunk-clinics. We're playing good D (which shouldn't change), we're rebounding, and we're shooting well (which could change overnight).

 

[ozziesimmons22]

If we went undefeated that would be unreal. But, I would be REALLY happy with an outright Big Ten title.

 

[JordanChase]

I'm trying to find if a P5 school has ever gone undefeated in conference regular season games in football and basketball for a full calendar year. If we win the next 9, it would be a full year for us since our last regular season conference loss in either sport.

How about Florida during the peak of the Urban Meyer/Billy Donovan era?

Didn't they come close to winning both the football and basketball NC in the same calendar year? Say, 2006?

 

[pkaul666]

Iowa football goes undefeated, including 8-0 in the Big Ten, for the first time since 1922.

Could Iowa basketball go undefeated in the Big Ten for the first time since 1970 (14-0)?

It's a grueling grind, and it doesn't take much to lose; we all know that, but having swept MSU and whipped Purdue on the road, it's an interesting possibility. Likely? Of course not. But wouldn't THAT be something?!

Realistically, 15-3 and the first Big Ten title since 1979 is certainly within reach. However it turns out, it's great to have a Hawkeye basketball team that is bullying the likes of Purdue and MSU rather than being bullied. Awesome stuff.

Of course it could happen but likelihood of a bad night far more probable. However, Iowa will win the conference outright and I'm sensing some March magic. This is not an early exit team...it's too mentally, physically tough and basketball talented. I really like our chances of winning it all. I can't believe I'm saying this but....Scott van pelt agrees with me. How bout you?

 

[revkev73]

What I see in this team for the first time under Fran, and a long time...is a defense that is relentless, somewhat complex, and tends to confuse the opponents. On top of that, Iowa has some depth to run it and the types of players who can run it. Shots are made and not made...you simply try to get "good looks" game in and game out. But...defense can be played without the "luck" factor of shots being made or not. This, seems to be a different Iowa team, defensively...and they seem to really bet getting into confusing other teams...and, wearing them down...destroying their will to compete at times. Also...there is extra hustle out there on defense this year...Baer at the point on the press is case in point. My two cents...

That said, Iowa is shooting very well...and it if that keeps up, well, that is something new to the Fran teams also...

 

[Ree4]

We're not going undefeated in the Big Ten and we're still probably not front-runners to win the conference (something we haven't done in decades). We're susceptible to bad performances. We're not going to shoot lights-out every night and we haven't been putting on any Aaron White dunk-clinics. We're playing good D (which shouldn't change), we're rebounding, and we're shooting well (which could change overnight).

An Aaron White dunk is worth as much as a 15 foot Woody "Jumper"

 

[PhantomFlyer]

We're not going undefeated in the Big Ten and we're still probably not front-runners to win the conference (something we haven't done in decades). We're susceptible to bad performances. We're not going to shoot lights-out every night and we haven't been putting on any Aaron White dunk-clinics. We're playing good D (which shouldn't change), we're rebounding, and we're shooting well (which could change overnight).

Agree. However, in Dec you would have been hard pressed to find a person here who thought Iowa had a legitimate shot at winning the B1G. Now, while it might not happen, I think most fans here would agree they have a legitimate shot. It's not like they've beaten creampuffs in the conference. You beat MSU twice and Purdue on the road and you are a pretty good team. The other thing is the way they are playing. It's not just winning ugly they look like a superior team to what they were putting on the court in Dec.

A major reason for this is the incredible turnaround in the play of Uhl. He looked like a player who was lost for most of the non-conference but he's looked great since the ISU game. Uthoff has been much more assertive on offense and Jok has been knocking down more shots than he did early in the season. Also, the defense was practically non-existent during the non-conference has been turned up several notches, and Iowa is doing a much better job rebounding (it was a major issue in Iowa's losses).

 

[PhantomFlyer]

What I see in this team for the first time under Fran, and a long time...is a defense that is relentless, somewhat complex, and tends to confuse the opponents. On top of that, Iowa has some depth to run it and the types of players who can run it. Shots are made and not made...you simply try to get "good looks" game in and game out. But...defense can be played without the "luck" factor of shots being made or not. This, seems to be a different Iowa team, defensively...and they seem to really bet getting into confusing other teams...and, wearing them down...destroying their will to compete at times. Also...there is extra hustle out there on defense this year...Baer at the point on the press is case in point. My two cents...

That said, Iowa is shooting very well...and it if that keeps up, well, that is something new to the Fran teams also...

When guys are switching properly this defense is tough because of their length. Guys like Uthoff, Jok, Uhl, Baer are not only good size but they have long arms so it's tough to shoot over them. Teams are surprised by Iowa's ability to block shots.

 

[tedboy78]

We're not going undefeated in the Big Ten and we're still probably not front-runners to win the conference (something we haven't done in decades). We're susceptible to bad performances. We're not going to shoot lights-out every night and we haven't been putting on any Aaron White dunk-clinics. We're playing good D (which shouldn't change), we're rebounding, and we're shooting well (which could change overnight).

Everyone is susceptible to bad performances What I think gives us a great chance is that we don't seem to play down to the competition. While Maryland looks great in uniforms, they seem to lack that discipline it takes to not "relax' during games. That said, Iowa can probably lose two games and win the conference outright. I don't see Maryland losing more than three, so in my mind they're the favorites along with Iowa. Maryland's toughest games left are @MSU, Iowa at home, @Indiana and Purdue twice. We still have @Maryland, @Michigan, @Indiana and Purdue at home. However, if we beat Maryland I think it's ours to lose. It would be a great accomplishment considering we have one of the tougher schedules.

 

[hawk-i bob]

lets just win tomorrow to stay with Indiana & ahead of the 1 & 2 loss teams

 

[revkev73]

Indiana is 5-0 and has beaten: Rutgers, Neb, Wisc, OSU, MN... Pretty soft so far. Iowa with road wins vs MSU and PUR...

 

[PhantomFlyer]

Indiana is 5-0 and has beaten: Rutgers, Neb, Wisc, OSU, MN... Pretty soft so far. Iowa with road wins vs MSU and PUR...

And a home win against MSU which is still a quality win.

 

[revkev73]

Beat MSU anywhere...great win.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Let's beat Michigan.