Couldn't be prouder

[drh1150]

What a gutty effort. Without JBO I thought we were going to get unglued this season, Not the case.

Had CJ played the second half I think we go home a winner, just because he plays solid defense and would have scored.

Sounds like Connor was playing sick and was questionable pre-game.

This team is surprising and young, starting 2 Fr, 2 So and a Jr.
Following them will make the Winter bearable.

 

[Call me rocket]

But but but what about the refs?and the court? And the guy who gave us 34 but missed free throws?

 

[And1Hawk]

But but but what about the refs?and the court? And the guy who gave us 34 but missed free throws?

Sounds like a you problem

 

[Call me rocket]

Or an inability to detect sarcasm problem.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

The refs did a great job today.

I think you might be joking though.

 

[Call me rocket]

Ya think?

 

[TampaHawkfan]

Agreed! AWESOME defense the stretch!

 

[Raptorpeeps]

The more I see, the more I think we’re as good as any team in the league not named Michigan State.

Depth may be an issue down the stretch but this group is made up of exactly the kind of guys you want in your foxhole.

 

[NevadaHawk]

Have losing those close games but the effort was there. The team have it all they had and you cannot ask anymore than that.

 

[BeepBeepInMyJeep]

I think the depth was an issue today because of the heat in the gym, but now I think Nebraska and NW are all that much more critical because the road games after that are going to be really hard to get.

 

[And1Hawk]

This league is a meat grinder this year.

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

This league is a meat grinder this year.

Yes it is.

Sometimes I dream about how dominant Iowa would be in fball & b-ball if we played in the Big12.

We’d make the CFB playoffs most years & be a 1 or 2 seed in b-ball playing in that soft conference.

Sure we’d get exposed (like all Big12 teams do) when we play real competition (the rest of America).

 

[HawkAssassin]

Most frustrating thing for me is we really couldn’t change defenses because of depth and the hot arena. Had to play zone exclusively just to save energy.

 

[silasstarr]

But but but what about the refs?and the court? And the guy who gave us 34 but missed free throws?

The refs did allow a pretty rough game to be played, but I saw calls that could have been called on Iowa as well.
Question for the rules experts, I thought hand checking was banned. Is it legal again?

 

[flaiawis]

Most frustrating thing for me is we really couldn’t change defenses because of depth and the hot arena. Had to play zone exclusively just to save energy.

Excellent observation and unfortunately we may have to get used to it.
Funny how many times people on this board complained about Fran going too deep into the bench.
Well, that affords you the ability to play more 3/4 court pressure. Which has been highly effective in turnovers and reducing the shot clock for your opponent. Switching from man to multiple zone defenses, which can change the flow of the game.
As it stands now. You cannot ask Garza & Joe W to play 35 minutes, defend man and get the production you need from them on the offensive end.
In many ways, we'll see Fran leave his comfort zone this year.
Either way, I enjoy watching this team compete.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Good effort, psu was just slightly the better team today.

Hopefully the team will refocus and take care of business the next time out.

 

[Suterman]

We can't afford to slip up against NW and Nebraska on the road. Those need to be "W's". If we lose either of those we could be in a spot of trouble.

 

[And1Hawk]

We can't afford to slip up against NW and Nebraska on the road. Those need to be "W's". If we lose either of those we could be in a spot of trouble.

Minus CJ and the grueling game played today —- I’m very concerned about Tuesday. Keep in mind Nebraska beat Purdue at home.

 

[skydog0784]

Really proud of the short-handed team today, they played great. The on floor coaching performance was great tonight as well.

Too bad the Administration / IA coaching staff to hand the PSU team a home court advantage that is considered a neutral court didn't bring it tonight.

A really, really bad decision.

 

[blhawk]

This is well on its way to being my favorite team of the Fran era. Tourney or not. Got grit, I love it

 

[2432Hawk]

Most frustrating thing for me is we really couldn’t change defenses because of depth and the hot arena. Had to play zone exclusively just to save energy.

I'd say that and without Tyler Cook, we don't have anyone that can physically matchup one on one with Lamar Stevens. I was expecting a lot of zone vs. PSU anyway.

 

[HawkAssassin]

Excellent observation and unfortunately we may have to get used to it.
Funny how many times people on this board complained about Fran going too deep into the bench.
Well, that affords you the ability to play more 3/4 court pressure. Which has been highly effective in turnovers and reducing the shot clock for your opponent. Switching from man to multiple zone defenses, which can change the flow of the game.
As it stands now. You cannot ask Garza & Joe W to play 35 minutes, defend man and get the production you need from them on the offensive end.
In many ways, we'll see Fran leave his comfort zone this year.
Either way, I enjoy watching this team compete.

With some short turnarounds coming up, it very well could become a trend.

 

[Rudolph]

What a gutty effort. Without JBO I thought we were going to get unglued this season, Not the case.

Had CJ played the second half I think we go home a winner, just because he plays solid defense and would have scored.

Sounds like Connor was playing sick and was questionable pre-game.

This team is surprising and young, starting 2 Fr, 2 So and a Jr.
Following them will make the Winter bearable.

Talked to Speraw after the game. Said guys are sick. I said Connor and Cordell? He nodded yes.

 

[perryhawk]

The more I see, the more I think we’re as good as any team in the league not named Michigan State.

Depth may be an issue down the stretch but this group is made up of exactly the kind of guys you want in your foxhole.

100% agreement with this....well said.

 

[TailgateTom]

Well, we still lost so...

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Well, we still lost so...

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Really proud of the short-handed team today, they played great. The on floor coaching performance was great tonight as well.

Too bad the Administration / IA coaching staff to hand the PSU team a home court advantage that is considered a neutral court didn't bring it tonight.

A really, really bad decision.

does this really count as a nuetral game when it comes to the net rankings or whatever?

if so that seems really idiotic, unless we are playing a "neutral" game in DSM next year vs them.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Never heard JFK say "Good For You" before.

 

[skydog0784]

does this really count as a nuetral game when it comes to the net rankings or whatever?

if so that seems really idiotic, unless we are playing a "neutral" game in DSM next year vs them.

It appears this is considered a neutral game & is treated as such in the Net rankings.

I don’t follow the whole Net rankings that closely but believe in this case it is/was a Quad 1 game regardless of a true away at PSU or this “fake away / neutral” game at The Palestra.

 

[H4wkfan4life]

It appears this is considered a neutral game & is treated as such in the Net rankings.

I don’t follow the whole Net rankings that closely but believe in this case it is/was a Quad 1 game regardless of a true away at PSU or this “fake away / neutral” game at The Palestra.

When it comes to these "quadrants" is it based on their net ranking at the time of the game or is it based on their ranking at the end of the year?

They are currently top 20 so if the current rank is all that matters, then location is a non factor for the game....I think.

 

[skydog0784]

When it comes to these "quadrants" is it based on their net ranking at the time of the game or is it based on their ranking at the end of the year?

They are currently top 20 so if the current rank is all that matters, then location is a non factor for the game....I think.

Just saw this question directed to me I presume.

I'm nearly certain it's based on a team's present NET ranking (the end of the year is the one that counts as you mention) - not when the game was played. It does seems likely that PSU game will end up being a Quad 1 even with this considered a neutral game.

 

[walleye hunter16]

Or an inability to detect sarcasm problem.

Not real smart thinking sarcasm will regularly be picked up on a message board.
Again, you problem.

 

[walleye hunter16]

Well, we still lost so...

And there it is, the spoiled brat that winning is a there is in the world.
Psst, you might as well learn now that that never happens anywhere for anyone.

 

[TailgateTom]

And there it is, the spoiled brat that winning is a there is in the world.
Psst, you might as well learn now that that never happens anywhere for anyone.

And there it is, guy tries to take a shot, but can't form a rational thought.